CIQG Statement of Purpose

The purpose of CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) is to enhance quality assurance efforts in higher education across the globe through collaborative discourse and research.  As such, CIQG provides a forum for its members to (1) study and advance understanding of international quality assurance, (2) assist institutions and accreditation/quality assurance organizations in their expanding international engagement, and (3) promote the development of policies that further enhance capacity for academic quality in international higher education.

CIQG provides related services to international accreditation/quality assurance organizations, higher education associations, students, government and employers. These services are intended to advance understanding of international quality assurance, assist institutions and accreditation/quality assurance organizations in their expanding international engagement and further enhance capacity for academic quality in international higher education. CIQG:

  • Serves as a U.S. forum for international quality assurance.
  • Identifies and explores key international quality policy issues.
  • Provides research and consultation services to institutions, accreditation/quality assurance organizations, governments, and other organizations nationally and internationally, upon request.
  • Works with other U.S. and international organizations to address future international quality challenges, opportunities, and concerns.