Qualified opinion: An
audit rating that signifies that although there are significant
errors, overall, the Brief can be trusted. It signifies that at
least 75 percent (but less than 90 percent) of the targets were
verified or confirmed.
Quality
control system: The system the institution and program
faculty have to yield the evidence they need to ensure that they
have identified the right faculty, students, administrators, courses,
standards, and policies for the program. TEAC requires evidence
that the system functions as intended and that it addresses each
of TEAC’s standards for program capacity.
Recognition: The
United States Department of Education (USDE)
and the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) recognize accrediting organizations. Both bodies recognize TEAC.
The USDE recognition process is governed by federal law and regulation
and is restricted to accreditors whose accreditation provides eligibility
for federal funding for a program or institution. The purpose is
to assure that federal funds purchase quality courses and programs.
The CHEA recognition process is governed by the policies of its
board, a private entity, and is designed to assure and strengthen
academic quality (see CHEA)
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