Comparing levels of organizational learning maturity of colleges and universities participating in traditional and non-traditional (Academic Quality Improvement Project) accreditation processes
Year: 2001
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Business and industry has successfully embraced the philosophy of organizational learning as tool to achieve its goals and strategic priorities. The purpose of this study is to compare the levels of organizational learning maturity of colleges and universities participating in traditional and non-traditional accreditation processes. A survey instrument was developed to quantify managerial practices at colleges and universities relative to the integral components of a learning organization. The surveys obtained the subjective opinions of faculty at twelve colleges and universities. Six of the institutions are accredited traditionally, while the remaining six are accredited using North Central Association’s alternative accreditation process, AQIP (Academic Quality Improvement Project). Learning Organizations in Higher Education The importance of this study is based on the awareness that higher education is facing increasing accountability standards. Colleges and universities must take a proactive approach to remain competitive. The research focus was to determine if institutions pursing the AQIP accreditation process possessed a higher organizational learning maturity score than those utilizing the traditional accreditation process.
Author: Diane Osterhaus Neefe
Language: English
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2900076228