Enhancing Quality Assurance Through Active Student Participation in Accreditation Processes

Abstract

This chapter undertakes a thorough and exhaustive exploration of the crucial and multifaceted role that students play in the intricate accreditation processes that govern higher education institutions, thereby illuminating the complexities and nuances inherent in this significant undertaking. By recognizing students as essential and influential stakeholders within this framework, the chapter seeks to clarify and elaborate on the various dimensions of their active participation, while simultaneously highlighting the myriad benefits that such involvement provides not only to the students themselves but also to the educational institutions they represent, and ultimately to propose a series of pragmatic and actionable strategies that can effectively foster meaningful student engagement in the critical initiatives surrounding accreditation.