Quality and accreditation in higher education in Central America

Abstract

BASED ON A BRIEF SURVEY OF THE CURRENT SITUATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE INSTITUTIONS THAT SUPERVISE IT AND THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS USED IN CENTRAL AMERICA, PRESENTS THE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF A GOOD ACCREDITATION PHILOSOPHY, CONTRASTING IT WITH EXPERIENCES IN OTHER COUNTRIES, AND FINALLY PROPOSES SOME STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ACCREDITATION SYSTEMS.