International Guild of Colleges and Universities
Guild Accreditation
Guild accreditation is a privilege that must be earned. This is done through proof of meeting high standards of quality educational programs and public satisfaction. Members receiving the coveted Guild Certificate of Accreditation have gone through a rigorous process of internal and external examination and met or surpassed the standards set bythe Guild.
Students, educational institutions, and the general public may be assured of the integrity of each member institution, its solid financial footing, the innovative nature of its course and program offerings and the high level of education of its faculty.
Continuing Process
The Guild provides a platform for accreditation, sharing of educational information and innovation amongst its members and the educational community at large. Our process of accreditation provides an opportunity for interested institutions for self-reflection and examination of their goals, operating and administration strategies, curricula and teaching methodologies. The accrediting team offer valuable insight and advice to new and established institutions seeking Guild accreditation. Member institutions are encouraged to continue the self-reflection process between accreditation visits and to apply the principles of action learning of Dr. Reg Revans.
Responsibilities of the Members
Guild members are expected to establish educational objectives, meet these objectives and review them on a regular basis.
They are expected to comply fully with Guild requirements, provide all information asked for by the Guild, co-operate and freely exchange information with their peers.
Uphold their institutional integrity and maintain the interests and rights of their students always in the highest regard.
Responsibilities of the Guild
Responsibilities of the Guild include:
a) Developing and enforcing high standards of integrity and performance amongst member institutons.
b) Establishing a formal process for membership application and accreditation approval or deferral. Institutes not meeting accreditation standards shall be given advice as to how to bring those standards up to the requirements of the Guild and shall be permitted to reapply the following year.
c) Providing a competent and knowledgeable team to conduct the accreditaion process along with periodic reviews at such intervals as shall be extablished by the Guild.
d) Enhancing the acceptability of individual members with Certificates of Accreditation as warranted.e) Re-examining the procedures of the Guild and its processes on a regular basis.
f) Operate the Guild on a sound financial and audited basis.
g) Enabling the public and all interested parties to view a list of institutions currently accredited by the Guild.h) At all times to act in accordance with the laws of the countries in which it and its member institutions operate and with the interest of the general public and students of its member institutions given the upmost importance.
Benefits for an Accredited Guild member institution:
An Accredited Guild member iinstitution enjoys the following benefits:
a) An external source of stimulation to improve its services, programs, and staff through periodic self-studies and evaluations by an outside organization.
b) Provides confidence to the general public, students, government bodies, educators, employers, and all other interested parties in the credibility of the institution.
c) Assures that the institute is meeting high educational standards and providing innovative educational programs by complying with established criteria, policies, and standards of the Guild.
e) The institution and its courses are listed prominently in the Guild Directory of Accredited Institutions.
h) Offers individuals within the member institutions to serve on the Guild accreditation team; to visit other member institutes and to participate actively in the accreditation process.