Driving Institutional Excellence Through Accreditation Standards in Higher Education - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798337329666

Publisher: Information Science Reference, 2026

Synopsis

Accreditation standards play a vital role in shaping institutional excellence in higher education by providing a structured plan for quality assurance and accountability. As colleges and universities navigate an increasingly complex educational landscape, accreditation serves as both a base level and a catalyst for institutional growth and transformation. The accreditation processes drive excellence across academic programs and institutional effectiveness, emphasizing their role in building trust, promoting transparency, and fostering a culture of sustained quality in higher education. Driving Institutional Excellence Through Accreditation Standards in Higher Education explores the pivotal role of accreditation standards in shaping the future of higher education. This book explains how accreditation can serve as a catalyst for innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness in higher education. Covering topics such as higher education, accreditation, and institutional policy, this book is an excellent resource for stakeholders in higher education and beyond.

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About the Author

Andreea Claudia Serban is Professor at the Department of Economics and Economic Policies, Faculty of Economics and Business Communication and director of Doctoral School of Economics I, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania. She holds a PhD in Economics from Bucharest University of Economic Studies and a post-PhD in Economics from Romanian Academy of Science. Her research activity consists in publication of 15 books and numerous economic studies in highly ranked journals and participation in many international conferences. She is Associate Editor for International Journal on Semantic Web and Information Systems (IJSWIS – WoS indexed journal) and Editor in Chief for Global Journal of Business, Economics and Management: Current Issues (journal indexed in many international databases). She also serves as reviewer for prestigious international journals and is involved in the editorial boards and scientific committees of numerous international conferences and academic publications. In addition to her academic work, she has extensive experience in quality assurance and accreditation in higher education, acting as expert, evaluator, and reviewer in accreditation and external evaluation processes across the European Union and beyond. She has collaborated with several national and international quality assurance and accreditation bodies, contributing to institutional and programme evaluation, the development of quality standards, and the promotion of academic excellence in higher education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Science Reference
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798337329666
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 458
• Editor: Serban Andreea Claudia