Standards

An institution of higher education is a community dedicated to students' pursuit of the future, dissemination of knowledge & values, and to bring advancement in the society it serves. The National Council Higher Education through accreditation mandates that its collaborated institutions meet rigorous and comprehensive standards, which are addressed in the context of the mission of each institution and within the culture of ethical practices and integrity expected of accredited institutions. The Standards describes the accreditation process and sets for the criteria for the evaluation and accreditation of Higher education institutes, colleges, and universities.

NCICU’s Standards of Accreditation will provide an accountability framework for institutions that first and foremost seeks to ensure that institutions offer well-developed programs that prepare students for their chosen fields of work. The Standards of Accreditation will outline the expectations for accredited member institutions in areas of Management and Administrative Operations, Program Requirements, Educational Administration and Faculty Qualifications, Admissions Policies and Practices, Student Services, Student Achievement, and Distance Education. The Standards will ensure institutions maintain accreditation with NCICU while focusing on quality assurance and institutional improvement. These improvement topics are integrated into wide-ranging evaluations conducted through interim monitoring. In meeting the quality standards of NCICU accreditation, institutions earn accredited status and work across the nations.