Accreditation for Institutions

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Accreditation for

Institutions

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Accreditationis a formal

recognition of competenceto perform specific tasks. Itprovides a means for

identifying conformancetointernationally recognized

standards. This is called

benchmarkingquality in the21st century.

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MISSION OF IAOThe mission of IAO is to establish, preserve and promote the

finest quality standards worldwide by acting as a catalyst for

information, training and networking to educational institutes,

professionals, students & corporations.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About IAO

An Overview

Foundation Philosophy

Global Chapters

Evaluation Commission

Strategic Alliances

Memberships

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Accreditation for Institutes

Benefits to Institutes

Accreditation Services

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Points Profile System

Organizational Management

Academic Management

Institutional Performance

Accreditation Process

Orientation

Application Forms

Candidacy Status

Full Accreditation

IAOs Accreditation Metrics and Process

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Benchmarking InternationalAccreditation Standards Globally


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IAO is an international quality assurance agency, working to improveoperating standards of Institutions all over the world. With its global

network of experts, IAO grants accreditation to Educational Institutions.

AN OVERVIEW

Need For

International AccreditationAccreditation and quality assurance are essential

factors that complete the organizational ecosystem.

Regional accreditation bodies have dutifully evaluated

organizations on a regional scale and granted them

Primary Accreditation. However, the rapid growth of

globalization calls for a global entity which can evaluate

organizations against internationally proven standards

of quality and grant an internationally recognized

Secondary Accreditation to an enterprise. IAO has been

working with a diverse team of experts from different

walks of life to create standards that are both regionally

and internationally recognized and accepted.

IAO provides international accreditation to the

organizations to serve as secondary accreditation,

enhance the entity's regional accreditation and assures

stakeholders that the programs, policies and

procedures of the organization are on a par with

international standards. IAO's International

Accreditation represents an institutions commitment to

providing a quality education and an enabling,

learning-oriented environment to students.

IAOs

International AccreditationConsumers of today need assurance about their

choices; whether it is a student selecting a university,

an institutions deciding to enter into a business

agreement with another, or individuals looking for

professional development opportunities. At IAO we

seek to promote high standards of quality in

institutional practices through an ongoing process of

accreditation.

IAO provides accreditation to the following globally:

Universities

Institutes

Schools

Corporations

Professionals

Students


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IAO provides international accreditation to the institutions to serve as

secondary accreditation, enhance the entity's regional accreditation and

assures stakeholders that the program, policies and procedures of the

institutions are up to the international standards of quality. IAO'sInternational Accreditation represents an entity's commitment to delivering

quality which is on a par with the global standards.

IAO's Points Profile System

IAO grants international accreditation through a uniqueand patented Points Profile System that is developed

by organizing the best global organizational practices in

one place in collaboration with regional accreditation

bodies. IAO's Point Profile System works as general

basis of evaluation for any organization/individual

regardless of their origin to supplement their regional

accreditation and provide an additional international

accreditation. The Points Profile System is a dynamic

and evolving system that is continually updated in order

to cater new developments in the academic and

professional quarters.

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IAO owes its success to its strong network ofexperts and accreditation professionals serving in

over 180 countries. IAO has also collaborated with

regional accreditation bodies to supplement their

strict accreditation methods. IAO is an expert in

standardizing organizational practices internationally

and accrediting organizations and individuals from

academic and professional sectors. IAO's first-rate

services are also recognized by different global

accreditation associations.


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IAO conducts institutional assessments and evaluations

based on a unique Points Profile System that focuses on

improving the quality standards by providing specific

recommendations.

Foundation Philosophy

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Before IAO was formed, there was no true global

accreditation body to accredit academic & business

service providers and students & professionals despite

substantial expansion in these sectors in recent years.

GESFWA (Global Education Support Forum for Working

Adults) took the initiative and formed IAO to promote

the educational standards for students & institutions

worldwide. IAO was created with the aim of expanding

GESFWAs outreach by providing required systems and

solutions so that more and more institutions, schools,

universities professionals and students endorse quality

educational standards.

IAOs accreditation is aimed at promoting reputableinstitutional practices, while safeguarding consumer

interests and corporate objectives. It ensures an

adequate level of structural integrity and quality of

product and/or service.

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IAOs accreditation approach isfocused on improving institutionalstandards by providing specificrecommendations based on a uniquePoints Profile System. The approachdifferentiates itself from other Quality

Assurance Practices based on:

Borderless approach through globalrepresentatives

Points score instead of Pass/Fail

Full recommendation report to improveeducational standards

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IAO has presence in over 25 countries to accomplish its mission

of standardizing and promoting Institutional quality assurance

standards worldwide.

IAOs chapters aim to establish and strengthen quality standards

in academic and corporate sectors in different regions across the

globe. IAO has native experts in its team who are well aware of

the dynamics of the regional practices and possess the

necessary expertise and knowledge to enhance the existing

institutional quality assurance standards.

The chapters are also responsible for organizing seminars,

workshops and events that facilitate IAO in serving institutions

and other stakeholders in a specific region.

Following are a few regions where our chapters are located:

Global Chapters

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Jordan

LebanonSyria

Germany

Italy

EgyptDubai

Saudia Arabia

Oman India

Singapore

Malaysia

Philippines

North America

South America

IAO holds presence in more than 180 countries


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Dr. Somaratne is a highly

distinguished member of IAO.

He has vast experience in

community development and currently serves

as Additional Project Director (ProgrammeManagement) Community Development and

Livelihood Improvement Project, Gemidiriya,

Sri Lanka. He is a noted public speaker who

has delivered lectures and presentations on

agricultural economy when he was working as

Advocacy and Programme Policy Manager at

Oxfam Australia. He has also published books

on contract farming potential and problems in

Sri Lankan agriculture.

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For each international chapter, IAO inducts native educational and

accreditation experts in the team who are well aware of the dynamics of

their country's academic and corporate sectors and possess the

necessary expertise and knowledge to serve their people.

EVALUATION COMMISSION

Dr W.G.Somaratne

Dr. Ameer Ali is a distinguished

member of IAO. He serves as

Chairperson and Assistant professor

in the Department of Computer Science and

Engineering (CSE), East West University. He is

valuable to the Organization for his extensive

teaching experience and in-depth research in the

field of Information Technology.

Dr. Ameer Ali

Dr.Gergess valuable work experience has made h

one of the most reliable and treasured IAO membe

A civil engineer by profession, his valuable

experience in water resources and environmental engineering has

helped him attain managerial positions at Dar Al Handshah Shair

and Partners, Parsons International Limited and Beiswenger Hoch

and Associates. He is also teaching water resources engineering

and project management courses at the University of Balamand a

at the Lebanese American University.

Najib Nicolas Gerges

Dr. Dika has

obtained Ph.Din Internationa

Relations and is serving as a

professor in the Agricultural

University of Tirana. She also

has exceptional language ski

and brings value to IAO throu

her worldwide network of pe

working to enhance the quali

of education.

Dr. Ines Di

Brent M. Tabor is

a financial expert

and possesses rich experience

in the fields of accounting and

finance. Currently pursuing a

PhD at North Central University,

AZ, Brent M. Tabor has added

immense value to the cause of

IAO.

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EVALUATION COMMISSION

Dr. Friedrich Schneider is Full

Professor of Economics at

Johannes Kepler University of

Linz, Austria. He obtained his PhD in Economics

from the University of Konstanz and has since

held numerous visiting and honorary positions at

a number of universities. He was Dean of Social

Science and Economics and Vice President of

Foreign Affairs at Johannes Kepler University of

Linz and President of the Austrian Economic

Association. He has also been consultant to

numerous organizations including the Brussels EU

Commission. He has published extensively in

various economic journals. He brings value to IAO

through his extensive worldwide experience in

education and research.

Dr. Friedrich Schneider

Mrs. Ambili

Puthusseri has

obtained her

Masters degree in computer

application and has also

completed many certification

programs that have

sharpened her technical

skills. She is a verypassionate and hardworking

individual of IAO.

Ambili P.K

Xiaofeng Hu has obtained his Ph.D degree from

Shanghai Jiao Tong University and his research intereslies in simulation, planning, scheduling and manageme

of manufacturing systems (including assembly lines, project shops,

hybrid flowshops, re-entrant manufacturing lines and hospitals). He

has conducted various research projects and published numerous

papers. Currently he serves as a lecturer in the Computer Integrated

Manufacturing Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He

was also granted SMC Excellent Young Faculty Award in 2009 and

Outstanding Supervisor of Undergraduate in 2010 by Shanghai Jiao

Tong University.

Xiaofeng Hu

Marta is a

consultancy and

training enthusiast

with a master's degree in

archaeology. She has been an

academic achiever and has won a

six-month scholarship with the

University of Tuscia. She has also

worked with world-renownedprofessors and industry

professionals at different training

programs and seminars.

Marta Zugaro

Dr. Mohammed Aldasht

brings value to the IAO

through his interests in the and parallel

computing, evolutionary computing,

optimization and prediction problems in

high performance computing. He has

also published various works in the field

of computer sciences and has alsoconducted a research project in

Intelligent Algorithms for Prediction and

Optimization in Heterogeneous Clusters

at the Palestine University. He has

obtained his Ph. D. from the University

of Granada and now serves as the Dean

for College of Admin. Sciences and

Informatics in Palestine Polytechnic

University.

Dr. Mohammed

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IAO has collaborated with distinguished regional accreditation bodies to supplement their strict accreditation

methods using its Points Profile System, supported by the latest technology to establish, preserve and promote the

finest quality assurance standards worldwide.

IAO collaborates with different Quality Assurance agencies to formulate plans for improving the operational standards

in organizations to help them discover their competitive potential among regional and international peers. The

objective of this exercise is to enhance operating standards to international levels.

IAOs Points Profile System will also encourage professionals and academics to improve their profiles and help them

achieve their career goals. IAO's accreditation will provide an international platform for sharing information,

technology and resources on quality assurance standards and good practices. This will also result in a unique

professional development opportunity.

Currently, the following associations are partners with IAO:

STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

In pursuit of its mission to increase the global quality

standards for academic and business corporations

and individuals, IAO has formed associations with

international bodies that work towards enhancingsuch standards worldwide.

MEMBERSHIPS

GESFWAGlobal Education Support Forumfor Working Adults

International Education

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Setting International QualityStandards for Institutes Worldwide


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IAO is an entity entrusted with the responsibility of providing quality

assurance to educational institutes worldwide.

IAO OFFERINGS TO INSTITUTES

Accreditation for

InstitutesIAO offers international accreditation to traditional and

distance learning career colleges and institutions

imparting job oriented and professional training through

its Points Profile System.

IAOs international accreditation for institutions ensures

that the institution is operating as per the criteria and

standards of quality education and is meeting the

benchmark set by the IAO.

IAO's accreditation is recognized as a symbol of quality

and being associated with IAO. The faculty and

administration of our accredited institutes, in

collaboration with IAOs specialized consultants,

constantly review and improve the institutes curricula

and educational standards.

Benefits to the Institute

Mentioned below are some of the benefits you can

enjoy as soon as you are granted IAOs

accreditation:

International Accreditation with Regional

Recognition

International Benchmark in Education Standards

International Promotion & Access to IAO's

Publications

Professional Development Opportunity

IAO's Full Accreditation Certificate & Seal

Continuous Improvement of your Educational

Standards

What will you get upon Full Accreditation?


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IAOs accreditation is conferred by rigorously evaluating all applicants

through the unique patented evaluation process, known as Points Profile

System, based on the best global practices in quality assurance.

IAOS ACCREDITATION METRICS

Points Profile System

As per the Points Profile system, certain points are assigned to every answer submitted in the application form,which are then rated to calculate a final score for each category. A visit of IAOs Evaluation Commission is also

conducted for a physical evaluation of the institution. These scores are put together to form a matrix that

measures the quality of the applicant from different angles. This Points Profile System is intelligently designed to

detect strengths and weaknesses against the international standards. The final matrix gives the overall picture of

the applicant's quality and standards and also makes recommendations to improve performance in different areas.

Organizational Management

deals with factors pertaining

to the institutions overall

management. These factors

include the organizational

structure of the institution,

time of existence of the

institution, existence of a

defined vision, ethical

practices, research &

scholarships, marketing, etc.

Organizational

ManagementThe academic management

of an institution is based on

factors such as the quality

and relevance of the

curriculum, admission

policies, flexible hours,

faculty, etc.

Academic

ManagementIAO evaluates institutional

performance based on the

performance of the

institutions alumni, standard

certifications of the institution,

and the number of

accreditations possessed by

the institution.

Institutional

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The steps to our accreditation process are described below. These steps

are a guide to learning more about IAOs accreditation.

ACCREDITATION PROCESS

Full

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Step 1Signup to provide your basic detailsat IAO & start your accreditation

process

Fill in your accreditation

application online, offline

or through consultant

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Step3Provide documents to

validate the information

you submitted earlier in

your application

Step 4Candidacy status makes your

institute eligible for Full Accreditation.

You will receive Points Profile Score,

a Letter & IAO's website listings

Step5IAO commission members

will visit your institute

to validate the documents

& information you submitted

Step6After visit, your institutewill be eligible for Full

Accreditation along

with final Points

Profile Score,

certificate, seal &

more benefits

Step7IAOs consultant will work

regularly in improving your

Points Profile Score through

recommendations

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Step 1: (Now)

Signup

The first step is to signup with IAO and provide yourbasic info. This includes your personal profile and

institutional info.

Step 2: (2-3 Days)

Application Form

institutions are required to submit their details through

the application form available on IAOs website. The

form covers details like the institutions mission, and

information about faculty/ employees, etc. For

individuals, the forms require details such as their

educational and work experiences, any awards and

recognitions, etc. This is reflective of the strengths and

weaknesses of the institution as per accreditation

standards. The form can either be completed online

through your account area, downloaded to be filled

later or you can ask for a consultants assistance to

complete your form.

Step 3: (1-2 Days)

Validation DocumentsThe Organization is also required to submit certain

documents for IAO to validate the information filled in

the accreditation application forms.

Step 4: (1 Day)

Candidacy

On the basis of all the submitted documentary

evidence through the detailed form and validation

documents, the institute is evaluated for candidacybased on IAOs unique patented profiling system.

The IAO will award the institute with a Candidacy

letter, provide unique points profile and provide

them an opportunity to be listed on IAOs website.

Step 5: (1-10 Days)

Visit

The last step to gain full accreditation is the visit ofIAOs representative to the applicant Institution or

office on a mutually agreed date. The IAO will

evaluate institutional system for full accreditation

through physical location and/or online provision

system, through student/employee involvement

and through the IAO's proprietary variable.

Step 6: (Before 30th Day)

Full Accreditation

Step 7: (Life Long)Continuous Improvement

Full accreditation will be awarded and the final

points profile will be granted to the applicant

institution based on IAOs evaluator(s) visit and

assessment. Once the institution receives full

accreditation, they can communicate the status on

their website and can also use it for reference in

official documents and files. Also, the printed

certificates with IAOs official seal will be shipped

to the provided official address.

Once fully accredited your journey with IAO wont

end here. Our members will be working with you

on a regular basis as to how you can the

standards of your institute through our continuous

improvement process.

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Contact IAO

Contact Oce:IAO, 10685-BHazelhurst Dr. #11524Houston, TX 77043, USA

Phone: 1-866-2768-IAO (426)

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://iao.org

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