The Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) is a representative body of independent third level colleges in
Ireland
Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe, north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel (Grea ...
. It was formed in 1991, and its stated mission is to "promote the enhancement of teaching and learning within HECA
colleges, such that it has tangible effects in the classroom, effectively enabling people to learn".
Lobbying
The association acts as a lobby and support group to serve common academic and commercial interests. HECA lobbies its members interests in government and legislative circles and seeks representation on government committees and boards. HECA also represents the independent education sector on a number of national and international educational bodies, such as
Quality and Qualifications Ireland
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI; ga, Dearbhú Cáilíochta agus Cáilíochtaí Éireann) is the national agency responsible for qualifications in Ireland. It was established by the Oireachtas in 2012 following the amalgamation of the ...
(QQI), the
Bologna Process, International Education Board of Ireland, and the Irish Higher Education Quality Network.
References
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External links
Official website - HECA
Educational organisations based in Ireland