ERIC Number: ED647379
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 23
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The Use of Rankings in Accreditation Processes
Mustafa Kayyali
Online Submission, International Journal of Quality Management v2 n1 p1-23 2023
The role of rankings in higher education accrediting procedures is examined in this essay. It examines how rankings are integrated, as well as their advantages, drawbacks, and potential applications. Rankings have grown in popularity as instruments for evaluating institutional excellence, offering comparison data, and assisting in decision-making. To ensure appropriate use, their integration calls for careful thought. The significance of choosing trustworthy rating systems, matching rankings to accrediting standards, giving contextual information, emphasising qualitative evaluations, and involving stakeholders are all covered in the article. Additionally, it discusses drawbacks and limits such as methodological issues and potential biases. The report emphasizes the necessity of individualized rankings, the inclusion of employability metrics and learning outcomes, and the encouragement of moral and social responsibility. The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning, stakeholder participation, improved data analytics, and international collaboration are some future directions. The significance of a balanced approach to rankings, which acknowledges their advantages while retaining the thoroughness of accrediting systems, is emphasized in the paper's conclusion. Accreditation agencies can use rankings to improve institutional quality and encourage continual progress in higher education by following advice and adjusting to new trends.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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