Results & Appeals

  • What are the possible results of the Accreditation Review?

    After all Document Review and On-site Review procedures are completed, or after the specified deadline for the Accreditation Review phase has passed, the "Accreditation Project Team (APT)" should comprehensively consider the results of the Document Review and On-site Review and propose the "Accreditation Review Report." 

    The applicant unit will be categorized into one of four categories: "Accredited–Valid for 6 Years", "Accredited–Valid for 5 Years, Subject to Mid-term Evaluation (Document Review)", "Accredited–Valid for 4 Years, Subject to Mid-term Evaluation (On-site Review)", and "Not passing". 

    Among units that do not pass, if their quality assurance system is found to be complete, they may still be recognized and issued a Quality Assurance Certificate. The validity period for such recognition depends on the maturity of the established quality assurance system and will be handled in accordance with the regulations for Quality Assurance Certificate Programs.

  • If the applicant perceives the recognition results as unjust after they are issued, what actions can be taken?

    The applicant may request an appeal based on instances where the recognition committee deviates from ACCBE procedural regulations during the recognition process or if there is a discrepancy between the content stated in the recognition decision document and the actual situation of the applicant. (If the discrepancy arises from erroneous information provided by the applicant, it falls outside the scope of appeal.) 

    Applicants intending to lodge an appeal are requested to prepare the petition and provide proof of payment for the Appeal Fee within thirty days of receiving the “Decision Letter of Accreditation Result.” The appeal documents should then be submitted to the ACCBE administration office. For details about the appeal process, please refer to Section VII, ”Appeals Process,” in the Accreditation Handbook. 

  • If biases are detected in the accreditation process or if there are inaccuracies in the data upon which the accreditation is based, what actions can the applicant take?

    The applicant may, within two weeks of receiving the “Recommendation Report,” provide explanations to the ACCBE administration office regarding any discrepancies perceived between self-assessment and the facts stated in the report. The explanations provided by the applicant will be considered by the Accreditation Working Committee in their discussions on the accreditation outcome.
     

  • If certified departments/degree programs are reported by a third party or covered in the media for violating accreditation standards, how would ACCBE respond?

    When we receive a third-party complaint or media reports indicating that certified departments/degree programs have violated accreditation standards, the ACCBE administration office will review the relevant information to assess the adequacy of supporting evidence. Subsequently, the case will be submitted to the ACCBE Center and Accreditation Working Committee for further examination. 

    The possible outcomes are as follows: Not accepted (due to insufficient supporting evidence), Not filed (if the information is untrue), or proceed with additional investigation. The complainant may decide whether to refile a complaint upon receiving a response. For the processing workflow and timeline, please refer to the link below. 
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