How to Become a Member of ACHEC
ACHEC members contribute their diverse academic backgrounds and professional experience to maintain a broad, international perspective on quality assurance and professional excellence. This multicultural approach ensures a fair, objective, and non-discriminatory interpretation of global standards for accreditation, external rating, and professional recognition across different countries and cultures.
Through this global perspective, ACHEC provides valuable guidance on quality assurance benchmarking worldwide. There are three primary ways to participate in ACHEC.
Global Members
Organizations and institutional leaders are welcome to join ACHEC as Global Members. Interested applicants should submit a complete Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the ACHEC Secretary along with a formal request for membership and a letter explaining how they intend to contribute to ACHEC’s mission, vision, global principles, and the advancement of quality assurance.
Acceptance of new members is a restricted privilege. If approval is not immediate, applicants are encouraged to remain patient. All applications are retained on file for future consideration.
Requirements
- A postgraduate-level degree is required (doctoral candidates and senior professional profiles are preferred).
- Demonstrated commitment to ACHEC’s mission, vision, and global principles.
- Evidence of contribution toward the improvement of quality assurance through professional work, networking, or related initiatives.
- Optional: Recommendation from an existing ACHEC member, accredited institution, or an ACHEC-approved body.
Obligations of Global Members
- Voluntary involvement in global quality assurance development
- Consent for name listing on the official ACHEC website
- Promotion of ACHEC services and initiatives
- Participation in the evaluation of accreditation status for organizations (fee-based)
Benefits of Global Membership
- Global Member Certification
- Networking opportunities with an international professional community
- Invitations to reviews, meetings, seminars, and events
- Listing in the ACHEC Official Members Directory
Financial Opportunities
Members may generate financial gains through commissions and fees, coordinated on a case-by-case basis with the ACHEC Secretary via electronic agreement.
Discounted Accreditation & Rating Services
Professors, academics, or institutional staff may recommend their institutions for ACHEC accreditation at no cost or at nominal fees, provided the institution meets ACHEC’s accreditation standards or an approved equivalent. These recommendations are informational and aim to promote awareness of global quality norms.
ACHEC offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the establishment of internationally recognized quality standards. Interested applicants should email the ACHEC Secretary to initiate the membership process. All administrative coordination will be managed accordingly.
Join Us – Code of Conduct
High standards of honesty, integrity, and impartiality are essential to ACHEC’s accreditation process. All individuals involved—including Accrediting Commissioners, Evaluators, Subject Specialists, Consultants, Administrative Staff, Appeals Panel Members, and employees—must adhere to ACHEC’s Code of Conduct.
All participants must:
- Annually review, sign, and agree to ACHEC’s Conflict of Interest Policy
- Complete a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form for each institution reviewed
On-site evaluators must also annually review and sign ACHEC’s Code of Conduct for On-Site Evaluators. Electronic versions of all required documents are available upon request.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Each year, all ACHEC representatives must review the Conflict of Interest Policy and formally acknowledge compliance. An electronic version is available for online completion.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
Before reviewing any institution, all ACHEC representatives must disclose any relationships or circumstances that could present a potential conflict of interest. The form is available electronically.
