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Council for Academic Accreditation's report tabled
Following is the speech by the Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr Michael Leung, in presenting the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation's Annual Report 1993-94 in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Mr President,
I have pleasure in presenting the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation's Fourth Annual Report 1993-94 and highlighting some of the main features during the year under review.
The HKCAA's role and responsibilities are to validate degree programmes and review the general academic standards of Hong Kong's four non- university tertiary institutions. It disseminates information on the development of higher education, quality assurance and academic standards; develops links with accreditation bodies throughout the world, and advises Government, other organisations and individuals on the comparability of academic standards and the accredited status of academic qualifications.
During 1993-94, the HKCAA completed 19 review exercises comprising validations, revalidations, consultancy studies and the monitoring of conditions and requirements placed on degree programmes.
The Council continued to work closely with the Academy for Performing Arts, the Open Learning Institute of Hong Kong, Lingnan College and the latest Hong Kong tertiary institution, the Hong Kong Institute of Education, for which it conducted institutional and programme reviews and provided guidance on quality assurance.
In response to increased concerns over academic accreditation and recognition, the Council has expanded its advisory role and during the year provided information and advice on higher education, quality assurance and standards to Government, other organisations and members of the public. Notably, its role in providing information and guidance with regard to overseas education initiatives in Hong Kong expanded significantly.