How does accreditation work?

The UCOMPE functions independently and autonomously in matters of developing and approving accreditation standards, making accreditation decisions on educational programs and developing and approving procedures that are used in the accreditation process. Accreditation in higher education involves an internal review/self-study by an education program followed by an external review/peer-assessment process that ensures improvement of academic quality and public accountability. As a part of the peer-review process, students at educational programs have an opportunity to comment and are often interviewed by evaluation team members to ensure an accurate picture of the student academic experience.

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