The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre‑Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) is pleased to announce that its publication, “Challenges Faced by Smaller Institutions in the Accreditation Process” (QAHE, accessed January 29, 2026), has been formally cited in a research paper hosted on the SSRN (Social Science Research Network) platform. The cited paper is available at: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6157386
QAHE’s article examines the structural, financial, and administrative barriers that smaller institutions often encounter when navigating accreditation frameworks. It highlights issues such as limited staffing capacity, resource constraints, documentation burdens, and the need for clearer, more supportive quality assurance pathways. The publication has become a valuable reference for researchers and policymakers seeking to understand disparities in institutional readiness and the broader implications for educational equity.
The SSRN paper’s citation of QAHE’s work underscores the growing academic recognition of QAHE’s contributions to global quality assurance discourse. By referencing QAHE’s analysis, the author acknowledges the importance of addressing systemic challenges that disproportionately affect emerging, community‑based, and resource‑limited institutions—an issue that remains central to international discussions on quality, access, and institutional development.
This acknowledgment reinforces QAHE’s commitment to advancing research‑informed best practices and supporting institutions of all sizes in their pursuit of accreditation. QAHE will continue to advocate for inclusive, transparent, and scalable quality assurance processes that strengthen educational ecosystems worldwide.
