Guided by integrity, transparency, fairness, and accountability.
The American Council for Accreditation of Professional and Higher Education (ACAPHE) operates under a comprehensive framework of policies designed to ensure integrity, transparency, fairness, and accountability in all its activities.
These policies guide ACAPHE's validation, membership, certification, and governance processes, building a culture of trust and quality assurance.
ACAPHE’s Accreditation Policy defines the principles and scope under which validation and quality assurance activities are conducted.
ACAPHE accreditation-related activities are conducted through structured, evidence-based processes and do not replace statutory or governmental recognition.
The Quality Assurance Policy ensures that ACAPHE maintains consistent, reliable, and transparent standards across all validation and review activities.
Outcome-based evaluation and continuous improvement.
Consistent application of standards and assessment criteria.
Qualified and independent reviewers.
Regular monitoring and internal review of processes.
Documentation, reporting, and corrective action mechanisms.
ACAPHE maintains a strict Conflict of Interest Policy to safeguard independence and impartiality.
Failure to disclose conflicts may result in disciplinary action or removal from ACAPHE roles.
Disclosure of actual or potential conflicts by board members, reviewers, and staff.
Exclusion from decision-making where conflicts exist.
Transparent management and documentation of conflicts.
Prohibition of undue influence or commercial pressure.
ACAPHE provides a fair and transparent Appeals & Complaints Policy to ensure procedural fairness and accountability.
Related to validation or membership decisions.
Clear timelines and submission procedures.
Independent review mechanisms.
Confidential handling of complaints.
Formal communication of outcomes and decisions.
ACAPHE is committed to protecting personal and institutional data in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy principles.
The Ethics & Professional Conduct Policy defines expected standards of behavior for all ACAPHE stakeholders.
All ACAPHE representatives, reviewers, members, and affiliates are required to adhere to these standards.
ACAPHE policies are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure alignment with international best practices, ethical standards, and stakeholder expectations.