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Is accreditation in the public interest?

A C MacKinney1, B R Wolfman

  • 1University Center at Tulsa, Ellison Bay, SI 54210, USA.

The Journal of Health Administration Education
|December 3, 1996
PubMed
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Accreditation

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Area of Science:

  • Higher Education
  • Public Policy

Background:

  • The politicization of accreditation has sparked debate regarding its connection to public interest.
  • Public involvement in accreditation has historically varied and is a subject of ongoing discussion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the historical development of public engagement in the accreditation process.
  • To analyze the rationale for including public representatives in accreditation decision-making bodies.
  • To assess the relationship between accreditation and quality assurance in higher education.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of public involvement in accreditation.
  • Examination of policy documents and discussions on accreditation.
  • Assessment of the link between accreditation and educational quality control.

Main Results:

  • Public involvement in accreditation has evolved significantly over time.
  • There are specific reasons for incorporating public representation in accreditation.
  • Accreditation serves as a mechanism for quality control in higher education.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the historical context of public involvement is crucial for contemporary accreditation practices.
  • Public representation enhances the accountability of accreditation to societal needs.
  • Accreditation plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the quality of higher education.

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