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Building Better Institutions
Accreditation as a Catalyst for Growth
Join the Barbados Accreditation Council for an in-person workshop designed to strengthen understanding of accreditation standards, quality assurance practices, institutional self-assessment, and the role of accreditation in institutional growth and sustainability.
- Format: In-person
- Venue: Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre
- Date: 20 October 2026
- Registration closes: 12 October 2026
- Fee: BBD $1,000
- Limited to 50 participants
Workshop begins in:
Workshop Date: October 20, 2026 @ 10:00 AM EST
Registration Deadline: October 12, 2026
Workshop Announcement
The official workshop poster will be added here once provided by BAC.
About the Workshop
The “Building Better Institutions” workshop will officially launch the Revised Accreditation Standards while providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the accreditation process, its importance, and the critical requirements for attaining and maintaining accreditation status.
The workshop will address accreditation standards and frameworks, institutional self-assessment and evaluation, principles and practices of quality assurance, and the role of accreditation in institutional development, recognition, and sustainability.
This initiative aligns with BAC’s mandate to strengthen quality assurance systems and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the education and training sector in Barbados and the wider CARICOM region.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is intended for stakeholders involved in accreditation, quality assurance, institutional leadership, and education and training development.
- Tertiary education providers
- Higher education administrators and academic staff
- Institutional leaders responsible for accreditation processes
- Quality assurance officers and accreditation managers
- Regional external quality assurance agencies and related roles
- Ministry of Education representatives, including Ministers and quality assurance personnel
- New or aspiring accreditation committee members
- BAC Accreditation and Programme Approval Committee members
- BAC Board of Directors representatives
- BAC Quality Assurance and Quality Enhancement team members
Note: Participation is limited to the identified stakeholder groups.
50
Participants (maximum)
BBD $1,000
Workshop fee per participant
12 Oct 2026
Registration deadline
Facilitator
Dr. Ruby S. Alleyne - Lead Facilitator
Dr. Ruby S. Alleyne holds a PhD in Education from The University of the West Indies, with specialisation in higher education administration and organisation development. She is a trained teacher and teacher educator who has taught at both the secondary and tertiary levels.
Dr. Alleyne was the first Executive Director of the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) in 2005 and later served as Vice-President, Quality Assurance and Institutional Effectiveness at the University of Trinidad and Tobago. She has also served as Deputy Chairman and Chairman of ACTT and as Chairman of the National Training Agency.
Over the years, Dr. Alleyne has provided technical assistance to countries throughout CARICOM in establishing accreditation systems and has contributed to policy development for the quality assurance of online and distance learning. She was honoured by CANQATE as a Lifetime Member in 2023 and is a member of INQAAHE’s pool of trained International Standards and Guidelines Reviewers.
Dr. Alleyne was also the Lead Consultant in the development of the CARICOM Qualifications Framework and currently serves as a member of the Commonwealth of Learning Transnational Qualifications Framework Management Committee.
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Mr. Jason Stafford
Supporting Facilitator
Bio to be provided.
Topics Covered
Understanding Accreditation
Accreditation Standards and Frameworks
Self-Assessment and Preparation for Accreditation
Understanding the Accreditation Review Process
Building a Culture of Quality and Continuous Improvement
Addressing Common Pitfalls in the Accreditation Process
Accreditation and Institutional Growth
Developing an Institutional Action Plan
AGENDA
Programme
List of Tertiary Education and Training Providers
What Participants Will Receive
Each participant will receive access to workshop materials and resources provided by BAC, including:
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MATERIAL
Workshop Slides
Access to comprehensive workshop slides and supporting presentation materials.
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TOOLKIT
Templates & Tools
Digital access to templates and robust self-assessment/evaluation tools.
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RESOURCE
Further Reading
Curated and recommended resources for further reading and institutional development.
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EVALUATION
Digital Evaluation
A digital workshop evaluation form to provide feedback on the sessions.
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CERTIFICATE
Certificate of Participation
Issued electronically upon full completion of the workshop.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Registration & Payment
Important Payment Notice: After submitting the registration form, an invoice will be issued for payment. Please note that submission of the form does not confirm your place. Registration is confirmed only once payment has been completed.
- Capacity Limit: Strictly limited to 50 participants.
- Registration Deadline: 12 October 2026.
Complete the form below to register.
Questions?
Reach out to our support team for any general queries, guidance, or assistance you may need.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Secure Your Place
Registration is required for all participants. Spaces are limited, and places will only be confirmed once payment has been completed.
Portal
Access to the Official Website of the Barbados Government
Contact Us
First Floor,
The Phoenix Centre,
George Street, St. Michael
BB11114 BARBADOS
Location
Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre
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