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National Approaches to Assessing Quality: The United States Model. Nadia Rubaii-Barrett Binghamton University, USA. December 8, 2007 2007 International Conference on Quality in Public Affairs Education Hosted by American University of Sharjah, Dubai School of Government & Zayed University.
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National Approaches to Assessing Quality:The United States Model Nadia Rubaii-Barrett Binghamton University, USA December 8, 2007 2007 International Conference on Quality in Public Affairs Education Hosted by American University of Sharjah, Dubai School of Government & Zayed University
Overview of the U.S. Model • Regional Accreditation of Institutions of Higher Education • Specialized Accreditation of Programs • National Association of Public Administration and Affairs (NASPAA) • Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation (COPRA) • Oversight of Regional and Specialized Accrediting Organizations by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
How NASPAA and COPRA Assess Quality • Organization • NASPAA: Policy Making, Establishing Standards • COPRA: Interpretation and Accreditation • Voluntary Participation in Peer Review • Fees to Undergo Review • COPRA Evaluates the Quality of Degree Programs Based on Conformity with Standards • Programs Submit Self-Study Reports • COPRA Sends Trained Site Visitors (Academics and Practitioners)
Elements of Current Standards • Mission-Based • Decision-Making Authority • Curriculum • Faculty • Students • Adequacy of Facilities and Resources • Comparability of Off-Campus and Distance Education Delivery
Standards 2009 Revisions • Guiding Principles • Mission (Public Service Mission) • Learning Environment • Competencies (Public Service) • Accountability & Transparency • Truth in Advertising • Responsiveness to Change • Continuous Improvement & Innovation • Minimize Reporting Burdens • Scope of Accreditation (International) • Specific Implications for Standards and Process Not Yet Determined