National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) is the

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facility for the nation of

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. It is an

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body but directly responsible to the council of

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History

NCAAA was established in 2004. The NCAAA board of directors is drawn from government, institutions and industry professionals.

Accreditation and quality assurance criteria

* Mission and Objectives *

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and Administration * Management of Quality Assurance and Improvement * Learning and Teaching * Student Administration and support Services * Learning Resources * Facilities and Equipments * Financial Planning and Management * Faculty and Staff Employment Processes * Research * Institutional Relationships with Community

References

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