Professional Practices Lecture

14
 Agenda

Accreditation Bodies
and Professional
Societies
 Accreditation

• Accreditation is the process in which certification of competency,

authority, or credibility is presented.
• Accreditation is a process of validation in which colleges, universities
and other institutions of higher learning are evaluated. The standards
for accreditation are set by a peer review board whose members
include faculty from various accredited colleges and universities. This
process is done by Accreditation Councils.
 Accreditation
• In order for potential colleges to proceed with the accreditation
process smoothly, they must meet the general standards set by the
accreditation boards.
• Overall Mission of the College
• Objectives and Goals
• Student Requirements for Admissions
• Services Available to Students
• Quality of Education
• Reputation of Faculty
 ?Why is accreditation important

• An important factor in realizing a successful career, accreditation

enables companies to filter those individuals who have obtained a
degree from an accredited institution
• Offers students a better chance of having admission in other reputable
institutions for graduate or doctoral level education.
  
Accreditation Councils Purpose

• The Accreditation Councils are serving the purpose of

ensuring quality of the programs offered at institutional
level. There are 9 independent professional councils while
4 councils have been established under Higher Education
Commission.
 Existing Accreditation
Councils/Professional Bodies
• Pakistan Bar Council (PBC)    
• Pakistan Council for Architects and Town Planners (PCATP)           
• Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)       
• Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC)   
• Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC)            
• Pakistan Pharmacy Council (PCP) 
• Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC)
• National Council for Homoeopathy (NCH)
• National Council for Tibb (NCT)
  
Accreditation Councils
 Established by HEC

• National Accreditation Council for Teachers Education (NACTE)

• National Agricultural Education Accreditation Council (NAEAC)
• National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC)
• National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC)