How do you monitor and report on your international accreditation outcomes and impact?

1 Define your goals and indicators

The first step to monitor and report on your international accreditation outcomes and impact is to define your goals and indicators. What are the specific objectives and standards that you want to achieve and measure? How do they align with the accreditation criteria and expectations of your accrediting body? How do they support your institutional mission and vision? You should have clear and SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) goals and indicators that reflect your desired outcomes and impact.

2 Collect and analyze data

The next step is to collect and analyze data that can demonstrate your outcomes and impact. You should use a variety of sources and methods, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations, document reviews, benchmarks, and statistics, to gather quantitative and qualitative data. You should also ensure that your data collection and analysis are valid, reliable, consistent, and ethical. You should use appropriate tools and techniques, such as software, dashboards, charts, and tables, to organize, visualize, and interpret your data.

3 Communicate and disseminate results

The third step is to communicate and disseminate your results to your relevant audiences and stakeholders. You should tailor your communication and dissemination strategies according to the purpose, format, and frequency of your reporting. For example, you may need to produce annual reports, progress reports, self-evaluation reports, case studies, newsletters, or presentations. You should use clear, concise, and engaging language and visuals to highlight your achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations.

4 Solicit and incorporate feedback

The fourth step is to solicit and incorporate feedback from your audiences and stakeholders on your results. You should seek feedback from both internal and external sources, such as students, faculty, staff, alumni, employers, partners, peers, and accrediting body. You should use various channels and mechanisms, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, forums, or online platforms, to collect feedback. You should also acknowledge, analyze, and respond to feedback in a timely and respectful manner.