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Building Better Institutions: Accreditation as a Catalyst for Growth

Accreditation as a Catalyst for Growth

Join the Barbados Accreditation Council for a 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: October 20–21, 2026
Registration closes: October 12, 2026
Fee: BBD $1,050
Limited places

October 20–21, 2026

Workshop Announcement

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 designed for:

Higher education administrators and academic staff
Quality assurance officers and accreditation managers
Institutional leaders responsible for accreditation processes
New or aspiring accreditation committee members

Tertiary education providers
Regional EQAs
Ministry of Education representatives, including Ministers and Quality Assurance personnel

BAC APAC Committee members
BAC Board of Directors representatives
BAC Quality Assurance and Quality Enhancement Team members, including support personnel and the Executive Director

Spaces are limited.

Limited

Spaces are limited

BBD $1,050

Workshop fee per participant

October 12, 2026

Registration deadline

Facilitator

Dr. Ruby S. Alleyne

Dr. Ruby S. Alleyne holds a PhD in Education from The University of the West Indies, with specialisation in higher education administration and organisational 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.

Topics Covered

Day 1

Accreditation Foundations

BAC Standards and Criteria

Self-Assessment and Evidence Preparation

Review Process Readiness

Day 2

Sustaining Quality Improvement

Avoiding Common Accreditation Pitfalls

Accreditation and Institutional Growth

Action Planning for Long-Term Success

Programme

Introduction to Accreditation and Quality Assurance

8:00 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Registration and Networking

8:30 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Welcome, Housekeeping, and Opening Remarks

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Ministerial Remarks

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Session 1: Understanding Accreditation

Definition and purpose of accreditation
Types of accreditations: institutional and programmatic
The role and impact of accreditation bodies

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session 2: Accreditation Standards and Frameworks

Overview of BAC accreditation standards
Key components of accreditation criteria
Assessing institutional and programme performance

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Session 3: Self-Assessment and Preparation for Accreditation

Self-assessment/evaluation methodologies and tools
Key documentation and evidence requirements
Building a strong case for accreditation

2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Break

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Session 4: Understanding the Accreditation Review Process

Steps involved in the review process
Preparing for site visits
Common challenges and mitigation strategies

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Q&A and Day 1 Wrap-Up

Maintaining Accreditation and Continuous Improvement

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Recap of Day 1 and Overview of Day 2

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Session 5: Building a Culture of Quality and Continuous Improvement

Moving beyond accreditation toward sustained quality enhancement
Engaging faculty and staff in accreditation processes
Best practices for institutional development

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session 6: Addressing Common Pitfalls in the Accreditation Process

Lessons learned from unsuccessful accreditation exercises
Strategies for successful reviews
Maintaining compliance post-accreditation

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Session 7: Accreditation and Institutional Growth

Strategic benefits of accreditation
Enhancing institutional reputation, student outcomes, and funding opportunities
Leveraging accreditation for institutional marketing

2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Break

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Session 8: Developing an Institutional Action Plan

Collaborative group exercises
Developing actionable accreditation strategies
Tools for long-term accreditation management

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Q&A, Closing Remarks, and Digital Workshop Evaluation

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:

MATERIAL

Workshop Slides

Access to comprehensive workshop slides and supporting presentation materials.

TOOLkit

Tools

Digital access to pre- and post-surveys and evaluation tools.

RESOURCE

EVALUATION

Digital Evaluation

Digital workshop surveys and evaluations of accreditation and feedback on the sessions.

CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Participation

Issued manually upon full completion of the workshop.

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Registration & Payment

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Enrolment Deadline: October 12, 2026.
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