{"id":70,"date":"2023-11-29T16:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T16:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.sta.uwi.edu\/fac_test\/accreditation\/?page_id=70"},"modified":"2024-11-12T22:51:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T02:51:26","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/accreditation\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|8em||8em|false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|2em||2em|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|2em||2em|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h1>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;gcid-283d4661-a3cf-42b0-b909-a182f45c23a1&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;gcid-8ce4856b-2a52-46e9-acd4-138d6eae3698&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;gcid-283d4661-a3cf-42b0-b909-a182f45c23a1&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x44;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;gcid-8ce4856b-2a52-46e9-acd4-138d6eae3698&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font||||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; toggle_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; closed_toggle_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; closed_toggle_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; body_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|300|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;5px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size_tablet=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|8px|8px|8px|8px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.09)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-283d4661-a3cf-42b0-b909-a182f45c23a1%22:%91%22open_toggle_text_color%22,%22closed_toggle_background_color%22%93,%22gcid-8ce4856b-2a52-46e9-acd4-138d6eae3698%22:%91%22toggle_text_color%22,%22closed_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What is institutional accreditation?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x44;||divi||400&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>Institutional accreditation refers to the process of assessing the operations of a higher education institution, guided by criteria and standards of an accreditation agency, with the aim of conferring upon the institution accredited status. For the St. Augustine Campus, accredited status means that our Campus has met or surpassed the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s (ACTT) criteria and standards to be recognized as a quality institution within Trinidad and Tobago.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What is the process for institutional accreditation?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; body_ul_type=&#8221;none&#8221; body_ul_item_indent=&#8221;2em&#8221; body_ul_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; body_ul_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_ul_font_size=&#8221;1em&#8221; body_ul_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p>In higher education, institutional accreditation entails certain established transactions between an institution and the accreditation agency. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Self-Study<\/strong> &#8211; this is an institution-wide activity where senior administrators, faculty and other personnel engage in the preparation of a self-study report which discusses and provides evidence that the institution demonstrates compliance with various higher education quality criteria and standards. The report also identifies areas for continuous improvement and presents relevant recommendations. The self-study process can take as long as 1 to 2 years to complete and results are submitted in a detailed report to the accreditation agency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Site Visit<\/strong> &#8211; Having reviewed the institution\u2019s self-study report, external peer evaluators, commissioned by the accreditation agency visit the institution to examine its compliance with accreditation criteria and standards. Depending upon the size and complexity of the institution, this site visit can last between 2 to 5 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evaluation Report<\/strong> &#8211; Having undertaken the site visit, evaluators prepare and submit an external evaluation report which documents the institution\u2019s compliance with accreditation criteria and standards and identifies recommendations for the advancement of the organization as a quality educational institution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Institutional Commitment and Response<\/strong> &#8211; the institution considers the evaluators\u2019 report, determines whether it would accept the recommendations offered and responds by monitoring and improving its processes and outcomes to conform to the standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Who is responsible for institutional accreditation at The UWI St. Augustine?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">The campus senior executive management is ultimately responsible for institutional accreditation. A dedicated Self-Study Steering Committee, helps guide the campus through the accreditation process.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is the St. Augustine campus currently accredited?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p>The St. Augustine Campus has full institutional accreditation for the period 2018 \u2013 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The Campus\u2019s accredited status can be viewed at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.actt.ord.tt\/\">www.actt.ord.tt<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How long does the accreditation last?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p>The maximum period granted by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) for continuing institutional accreditation is seven (7) years. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic all ACTT registered and accredited institutions were granted an automatic extension of one year to their status.\u00a0\u00a0 The \u2018Accredited Institution\u2019 status granted to the St. Augustine Campus will be up for renewal in 2026.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What areas are evaluated during institutional accreditation?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">The accreditation process evaluates governance and administration, financial stability, teaching and learning outcomes, student support services, and continuous improvement efforts, among other key operational areas.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What is the difference between \u2018institutional accreditation\u2019 and \u2018programme accreditation\u2019?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p>Programme or specialized accreditation is an external evaluation performed by a competent professional body which espouses quality standards for its profession. The evaluation focuses on ensuring that a programme\u2019s learning outcomes, its educational processes and administrative practices meet the professional licensure or recognition requirements that permit graduates of the programme to be admitted to the profession.<\/p>\n<p>Institutional accreditation confirms that the St. Augustine campus meets or surpasses the acceptable minimum quality standards set by the ACTT. It considers the overall characteristics of the institution and our capacity to deliver quality educational programmes. It does not analyse the individual programmes and therefore does not specifically mean that those programmes that require professional licensure for their graduates to practice in certain professions such as engineering, and medicine have met those standards.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How does accreditation benefit students?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">Accreditation ensures that students receive a recognized and high-quality education that meets global standards. This also makes it easier for students to transfer credits and enhances their employability.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do professional programmes at The UWI St. Augustine have specialized accreditation?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p>At the St. Augustine Campus, professional accreditation is managed at the faculty level. To date, degrees in engineering, business and medicine all maintain professional\/programme accreditation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business Accreditation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The St. Augustine Campus, through The UWI Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business, has business accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the Association of Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medicine and Health Science Accreditation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The St. Augustine Campus has received programme accreditation in medical sciences, dentistry and veterinary sciences from the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) headquartered in Jamaica.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Engineering Accreditation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Engineering programmes at The UWI St. Augustine Campus are accredited by relevant accreditation bodies in the UK:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors &#8211; ICES, UK<\/li>\n<li>Energy Institute (EI)<\/li>\n<li>Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), UK<\/li>\n<li>Institution of Chemical Engineers \u2013 IChemE, UK<\/li>\n<li>Institution of Engineering and Technology \u2013 IET, UK<\/li>\n<li>Joint Board of Moderators, UK<\/li>\n<li>The Geological Society of London<\/li>\n<li>The Institute of Mechanical Engineers \u2013 IMechE, UK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What are the next steps after an institution receives its accreditation report?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">After the report is issued, the university reviews recommendations from external evaluators and implements changes to address any gaps. This ongoing process helps improve the quality of education and operations at the university.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;If The UWI St Augustine is not re-accredited, does it affect the quality of degrees already awarded?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p>Traditionally measures to assure and preserve the quality of The UWI degree have been internally driven and sustained by the institution\u2019s high academic standards, the quality of the intake of students, long held to be the best in the Anglophone Caribbean, the quality of academic and non-academic staff and its rigorous quality assurance processes and procedures including international benchmarking, inter alia.<\/p>\n<p>The St Augustine Campus has been voluntarily submitting itself to institutional accreditation which is externally driven. While institutional accreditation is important for public confidence, failure to be re-accredited does not affect the quality of degrees already awarded. Rather, it is likely to affect the perception of the quality The UWI degree which of course is not in the best interest of The UWI, its students and its graduates. This effect on perception is linked to the focus of accreditation processes on evaluating how well quality indicators are met by the institution. 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