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What is UAPCU accreditation?
UAPCU Accreditation is an internationally renowned quality standard for schools,
colleges, universities, training organisations and online and distance education
providers. UAPCU has been formed to bring independent information to both the
student population and the wider higher education world, through its international
accreditation service with well-defined and objective benchmarking. Accreditation
through UAPCU will help students and parents make a more informed choice and
will also help schools, colleges, universities, training organizations and online and
distance education provider, demonstrate to the international student body that they
are a high-quality institution. Our accreditation allows students to gain a realistic and
honest picture of what an institution is really like in terms of quality, resources,
student support and ethics.
What are the benefits of UAPCU accreditation?
Accreditation with UAPCU will boost the profile of your institution and confirm that it
meets high standards of education, welfare and good practice. The accreditation will
reassure students and agents that your institution or university is a good choice and
that you will provide them with professional teaching, valuable qualifications and a
positive learning experience. The UAPCU accreditation is not simply a one-time
process and we are not only about policing education institutions. We are dedicated
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to developing productive, long lasting working relationships with institutions and
working with them continuously to ensure ongoing, consistent quality over the long
term. This ongoing work will involve training programmes in subjects such as ethical
student recruitment, recruiting and monitoring agents, developing suitable
admissions systems and improving and updating ethics policies and codes of
practice and with sample policy and procedures documents as you require them.
It is probable that your university is already accredited within your own country,
however UAPCU accreditation confirms your commitment to internationalisation and,
in particular, your commitment to supplying exemplary services to international
students.
Our accreditation process consists of a set of key performance indicators split into 8
main areas, namely;
A – Premises, and Health and Safety
B – Governance, Management and Staff Resources
C – Learning, Teaching and Research Activity
D – Quality Assurance and Enhancement
E – Student Welfare
F – Awards and Qualifications
G – Marketing and Recruitment of Students
H – Systems Management and Compliance with Immigration Regulations
Accreditation by UAPCU will boost the profile of your university and confirm that it
meets high standards of education, welfare and good practice. Our international
accreditation will reassure students, parents and agents that your university is a
good choice, and that you will provide them with professional teaching, valuable
qualifications and a positive learning experience.
All of the documentation needed to apply for UAPCU accreditation can be found via
the following links. Here you can download the UAPCU Accreditation Handbook, the
UAPCU Standards for Accreditation and the UAPCU Application Form. Save the file
to your computer where you will be able to fill in the application form electronically.
Once you have electronically completed the application form, please print a copy and
send it to our postal address along with the appropriate fee and documentation. The
accreditation process can then begin.
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The Accreditation Process
Stage 1 – Scrutiny of Application Form and Accompanying Documents
The initial information provided to us will be inspected and assessed by a member of
our Accreditation Committee. If it meets our required standards, we can then move
onto the next stage in the process. If it does not, we may inform the college why they
are unlikely to gain an accreditation at this point, and then provide advice and
guidance on ways they can improve or rectify the problems we find.
Stage 2 – Initial Inspection Visit
(Please note: for international institutions, the Stage 2 and Stage 3 inspection visits
may be combined and will normally include two or three inspectors for two or three
days depending on the size of the institution.)
The inspectors will focus on how the institution complies with immigration
regulations; the quality of management and student support; the health and safety of
the premises; and the suitability of the available resources for the courses.
The inspectors will need to examine procedural documentation, attendance
recording systems, examples of marked work and feedback forms from students,
and statutory documentation, such as approvals from the local Ministry of Higher
Education and fire regulations.
During their visit, the inspectors will also meet with key management staff and the
Principal. After the visit, they will prepare and submit a report, which will recommend
whether or not Stage 3 should take place. If there are any areas the college needs to
improve on before moving on to Stage 3, these will be identified in the report.
This report will be carefully considered by the Accreditation Committee, who will then
weigh up the information contained and decide whether or not to proceed onto the
next stage. If they decide that the college is not ready to move onto stage 3, the
institution will be informed of this and given the chance to appeal against the
decision, if they can provide grounds for reconsideration.
Stage 3 – Accreditation Inspection Visit
This stage is mainly focused on assessing what was observed during the inspection
visit and weighing up the evidence of the institution’s ability to uphold and maintain
the standards needed for an accreditation. We will carefully consider the
documentation provided to us before the inspection, and the information gathered in
the inspection itself.
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During Stage 3, the inspectors will need to meet the Principal and CEO, and possibly
the institution’s owners. If possible, a meeting will be held with staff, where everyone
will be informed of the nature of the inspection. Then detailed surveys and
assessments will take place, teaching sessions will be observed, and the inspectors
will meet privately with students to gather their opinions and viewpoints. Finally,
there will be a final meeting with the Principal where the inspectors will provide an
informal report and feedback on their findings.
The final decision on accreditation will be decided by the Accreditation Committee.
The exact type of Stage 3 visit will vary depending upon the size, location and type
of institution – this will usually have already been discussed during Stage 2.
FESS
The fees charged will depend on the following issues:
 The number of students attending the institution for full-time study.
 The number of days required for the inspection.
 Whether the college is applying for re-accreditation, or if this is their first
application to UAPCU.
 Whether or not the institution has already been accredited by another agency.
 Online, Distance and Blended Learning Institutions
DURING THE STAGE 2 VISIT INSPECTORS WILL NEED TO INSPECT:
 Procedural documentation.
 Quality manual.
 Staff/student handbooks.
 Online attendance and Login monitoring systems.
 Sample student feedback forms.
 Marked student assignments .
 Performance monitoring systems (cohort analysis systems, student feedback
systems, staff performance systems and research programmes).
 Statutory documentation (health and safety, fire regulations, local Ministry of
Higher Education approvals, agreements with external bodies, legal
requirements).
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DURING THE STAGE 3 VISIT INSPECTORS WILL NEED TO:
 Meet the principal, CEO and if appropriate, the owners of the institution, and
the chair of governors.
 Hold an introductory meeting will all staff if possible, or with senior staff, to
introduce themselves and outline the nature of the inspection.
 Undertake a detailed examination of the integrity of the assessment process.
 Undertake a detailed survey of the library, resource area (if applicable).
 Assess research facilities and research outputs.
 Assess the IT provision for staff and students.
 Assess laboratory and audio visual equipment.
 Visit the refreshment areas.
 Meet a representative group of staff without senior managers being present.
 Observe a number of teaching sessions and the delivery of the online
programmes(and provide informal feedback after the observation).
 Meet a representative group(s) of students without any staff being present.
 Undertake skype interviews and telephone conversations with online students.
 Send feedback questionnaires to remote students and staff.
 Hold a final meeting with the principal to give an informal report of their
findings, but not indicating the likely outcomes of the visit and whether or not
accreditation would be granted since the final decision will be made by the
Accreditation Committee.
 Meet with a select number of research students and research supervisors
(Universities only)
UAPCU Benefits & Support
An UAPCU Accreditation will boost the profile of your institution and confirm that it
meets high standards of education, welfare and good practice. The accreditation will
reassure students and agents that your college or university is a good choice, and
that you will provide them with professional teaching, valuable qualifications and a
positive learning experience.
The UAPCU accreditation is not simply a one-time process and we are not only
about policing education institutions. We are dedicated to developing productive,
long lasting working relationships with institutions and working with them
continuously to ensure ongoing, consistent quality over the long term.
This ongoing work will involve training programmes in subjects such as ethical
student recruitment, recruiting and monitoring agents, developing suitable
admissions systems and improving and updating ethics policies and codes of
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practice. As part of the process, we can provide the following benefits to your
institution:
 Sample policy and procedures documents as you require them.
 Help with setting up effective internal auditing and evaluation systems.
 Help with developing suitable quality control documentation.
 Advice on how to improve and optimise the standards of management at your
institution.
 Help to achieve international recognition for awards.
 Help with joining relevant international networks.
 Access to more than two hundred accredited agents in over eighty countries
around the world.
 Being included in UAPCU’s marketing activities, which include exhibition
attendance, online and printed newsletters, and publicity in several overseas
publications.
 Online information on all aspects of student recruitment, which is updated
regularly.
 Advice on agent contracts and access to sample agreements.
 Access to a sample code of ethics.
 Access to a useful telephone helpline.
 UAPCU Surgeries – the opportunity to visit our office for advice and guidance.
 Assistance with your internationalisation plans.
 Achieving accreditation may enhance your prospects for the world university
rankings.
 Visits by UAPCU, during which we will provide advice, guidance and
consultancy services.
Continual Support for Accredited Institutions
Accreditation with UAPCU is not a one time process and we are not simply a policing
organisation. Instead, UAPCU is committed to supporting the on-going development
and quality enhancement of all our institutions. We understand that quality
assurance is a continuous activity, and we are here to help our school, college and
university partners in their constant pursuit of excellence.
Ongoing development with our accredited institutions will incorporate such topics as
training and monitoring the work of agents, high-quality and ethical recruitment
methods, development of admission systems and assistance in the development of
codes of practice and ethics policies.
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Application for Accreditation by
UAPCU
Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities
Applying to UAPCU for Accreditation
Thank you for your interest in applying for accreditation through UAPCU. Below are the steps an
institution needs to undertake in order to complete the application process.
1. An institution needs to complete the Application Form and send this into the UAPCU office with
the application fee of £1,000. Please note at this stage no other documentation is required.
2. On its receipt, the application form will be checked by one of our assessors. UAPCU will then
make a request to the institution for the Stage 1 documents which can be found below in the
section titled ‘CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT AT STAGE 1’. (These documents
are required to be sent into the UAPCU office before any inspection visit takes place only if, the
institution is intending to go for candidacy status. If an institution doesn’t intend on gaining
candidacy status then the Stage 1 documents can be viewed by the UAPCU inspectors at the Stage
2 visit.)
3. UAPCU will then contact the institution to either discuss the Stage 1 documentation, or to
organise the visit to the institution for the Stage 2 and/or Stage 3 inspection visit.
APPLICATION FORM
1. University Details
(State all places of operation and indicate which of these are to be accredited.)
Name of University:
Details of operation(s) to be accredited:
Head of Institution(name and title):
Address:
Postcode:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Email Address:
Website Address:
Email Address of Head of Institution:
Name & Email Address of person to whom all correspondence regarding the accreditation process should be
addressed:
Name & Email Address of Finance Manager/Account Manager:
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Address of administrative headquarters (if different from above):
Where did you hear about UAPCU?
Addresses of any other places the University operates:
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2. LEGAL STATUS & FINANCIAL DETAILS
Date of formation of the
University:
Details and dates of any recent (last 5 years) major re-structuring, such as change of ownership, change of
University name, change of premises:
Is the Institution publicly or privately owned? ( )
If a private company, please list the names of the Owners, Directors, Governors, Trustees and Officers of the
company:
Is the University a subsidiary company of another organisation? Yes
If so, give full details, including name, legal status, country in which the organisation was founded/incorporated etc:
Is the University a Limited Company? Yes No
Company name:
Registration no: Date of registration:
Is the company limited by shares or by guarantee?
The relevant documents from the list below authenticating the legal status of the University must be available for
inspection:
 If a Charity - the Charity Commission Registration Index.
 If a Limited Company – the Certificate of Incorporation.
 If a Partnership – the Partnership Agreement.
 If a subsidiary of another organisation – such documentation of the parent organisation as may be
applicable to its legal status.
If the University is not a limited company, please state the terms on which the business operates:
Owners:
Directors:
Officers:
Governors:
Trustees:
Officers:
No
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AREA OF OPERATION A
3 PREMISES
Are the premises owned or leased by the
University?
If leased, please give expiry date(s) for the lease:
 The lease agreement(s) must be available for inspection.
Please give details of teaching accommodation (including number and capacity of classrooms, research
laboratories/facilities, computer suites, practice rooms), library, student common rooms, counselling rooms etc:
Please give details of resources and equipment to support teaching (e.g. LCD projectors, overhead projectors, IT
equipment, interactive whiteboards, practice-related equipment, research resources etc):
Please give details of resources available to students for independent study and research, either in the University or
elsewhere. Please state any link with local libraries and/or on-line library support, research centres:
Please give details of social/sporting facilities provided for students (e.g. common rooms or access to sporting
facilities):
4 HEALTH & SAFETY
Do you have a letter of assurance or certificate from a relevant local body showing
compliance with health/sanitary regulations or satisfactory reports by the
Environmental Health Department or local equivalent (if food is prepared on the
premises)?
(In some countries this may not be applicable)
Yes No
Number of staff trained as first-aiders:
Please ensure that you complete and enclose the following:
 Appendix 3 – Health and Safety declaration
Name of the person responsible for health and safety:
Name & address of the University accountants:
Name & address of the University bankers:
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5 INSURANCE DETAILS
Do you have Employer’s Liability Compulsory Insurance? Yes No
AREA OF OPERATION B
6 STAFF
Vice Chancellor/CEO/Principal’s name and title:
Years in post:
State the numbers of staff in the following categories:
Teaching staff Full-time:
Permanent part-time:
Temporary/Occasional part-time:
Research assistants
Support staff Administrative:
Technical:
7 STUDENTS
Indicate the numbers of students attending the University in each of the last two years:
Full-time (according to local regulations):
Part-time (according to local regulations):
Indicate the numbers of students attending the University currently:
Full-time (according to local regulations):
Part-time (according to local regulations):
International
(visa req’d)
Local
8 COPYRIGHT & DATA PROTECTION
Do you adhere to copyright regulations? Yes No
Do you have a registration certificate regarding data protection? Yes
No
Qualifications:
 Appendix 4 – Fire Precautions declaration (unless you have a Fire Certificate).
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AREA OF OPERATION D
10 ACADEMIC PROGRESS
Do you monitor student completion rates? Yes No
Do you have a staff development policy? Yes
No
AREA OF OPERATION E
11 STUDENT WELFARE
Please identify services provided for students and whether they are included within overall fees:
Accommodation
Recommended text books
Teaching materials
Internet access/e-mail
Printing facilities
Others (please specify)
Research documentation……
……
……
Do you issue pre-arrival guidance to students advising on living in the campus Yes No
12 STUDENTS UNDER 18 YEARS
Current number of students under the age of 18:
Describe the accommodation arrangements for these students:
Do you have a Child Protection Policy? Yes No
Number of staff police checked, if
applicable:
13 SPECIAL NEEDS
Do you have a Disability Strategy? Yes No
AREA OF OPERATION F
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How do you monitor and record students’ progress, including progress of research students?
Provided (Y/N) Included in fee (Y/N)
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Please list ALL courses and Research activities, together with the awarding body, currently running at the
University:
Courses leading to awards of universities
Courses leading to awards of Professional Bodies
Courses leading to awards of overseas organisations
Courses internal to the University
Research Activities
AREA OF OPERATION G
15 MARKETING
Name of Marketing Officer:
Do you have an Ethics Policy? Yes No
Do you have agents? Yes No
Do your agents/staff receive training on marketing? Yes No
Please note your website will be critically assessed during the Stage 1 process.
16 SELECTION & ADMISSION OF STUDENTS
Please state provision made for teaching English as a second/foreign language. Is this provision accredited, and, if
so, by whom?
AREA OF OPERATION H
17 a TRACKING & MONITORING OF LOCAL STUDENTS
What systems (paper-based and/or electronic) do you have in place to track student attendance and measure
cumulative attendance?
Please describe how the University initially assesses students’ English Language and Study skills:
State when your prospectus and website were last updated:
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17b TRACKING & MONITORING OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
What systems (paper-based and/or electronic) do you have in place to track student attendance and measure
cumulative attendance?
Please describe your procedures for informing the immigration office of no shows, students whose attendance falls
below local statutory limits and students not progressing through their course within the maximum timescale
allowed:
Documents relating to immigration reporting requirements will be inspected during inspection visit and may
include the following:
• sample letters to students about their absence
• sample letters to the immigration authorities about no shows, unsatisfactory attendance and
unsatisfactory progress.
How do you track applicants who have applied for visas then fail to enrol (no shows)?
What mechanisms do you have for contacting students about their absence?
What mechanisms do you have for contacting students about their absence?
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CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT AT STAGE 1
The checklist below shows those documents which will need to be sent to UAPCU in order to help complete the
Stage 1 process. Please mark the boxes with an “X” to show which documents you have available. If any of the
documents do not apply to your institution, then insert N/A.
1. Copy of the latest 3 years’ audited annual Accounts
A Premises and Health & Safety
2. Sketch of floor plans (3 copies)
3. Health & Safety Declaration (Appendix 3)
4. Fire Precautions Declaration (Appendix 4) and a fire risk assessment
B Management and Staff Resources
5. Diagram of staffing structure (3 copies)
6. List of names and designations of all staff
7. CVs of management, academic , research and senior administrative staff
8. Staff appointment procedures
9. Sample staff contract
10. Equal Opportunities Policy
11. Staff Handbook (3 copies)
12. Procedures for recording students’ attendance
13. Procedures for the conduct of examinations/tests
14. Procedures for the production of examination/test papers
15. Arrangements for secure storage of examination papers/scripts
C Learning and Teaching; Course Delivery
16. Student application form (3 copies)
17. Pre-enrolment information for students detailing course entry requirements, fees
payable, documents to be presented at enrolment
18. Student Handbook / Sample Course Handbook (3 copies)
E Student Welfare
19. Pre-arrival information for students regarding living in the campus
F Awards and Qualifications
20. Appendix 2 completed for each course currently running
21. Guidance on academic misconduct
G Marketing and Student Recruitment
22. Ethics Policy
23. Criteria for the appointment of marketing agents
24. Marketing Agent’s agreement
25. Briefing documents for marketing agents
Included with
App Form
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26. Prospectus (3 copies)
27. Procedures for processing enquiries and applications
28. Procedures relating to student admissions and enrolment
29. Procedures for monitoring student records
30. Procedures for the handling of deposits, fee payments and refunds
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References
Please give the names of two people willing to write in support of the institutions application for
accreditation. At least one should be able to provide a personal reference for the Principal.
Person 1
Person 2
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Appendix 1
Application for Accreditation by the
Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities (UAPCU)
Declaration: (To be made by the Principal)
1. I declare that to the best of my knowledge the institution, of which I am Principal, is financially
stable and that I am able to meet my commitments in terms of both staff salaries and my
advertised programme for the students.
2. I declare that the information provided in this application is correct and all supporting documents
are genuine and accurate.
3. I have taken reasonable steps to confirm the accuracy of the claims made by staff in respect of
qualifications and experience.
4. I am prepared to accept the final decision of UAPCU as to the outcome of the inspection.
5. I agree to indemnify UAPCU against all claims, demands, expenses and complaints arising from
inaccuracies in the information given by me above.
6. I authorise UAPCU to approach the institutions bankers (as shown on p3) and the two people I
have nominated as referees (as shown on p11) to gain information relating to this application, on
the understanding that this information will be treated in absolute confidence.
7. I agree to inform UAPCU of any changes in the ownership of the institution or senior
management, or significant variation in the academic programme, which occur more than three
months before the scheduled date for submitting the annual report.
8. I accept that the term "Accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Colleges" means
that my institution has been inspected by UAPCU and found to be satisfactory, and I undertake
not to represent my institution as enjoying this recognition before it has been granted nor after it
has been withdrawn or suspended.
9. I understand that failure of continuing compliance with the accreditation criteria may lead to the
removal of my institutions accreditation by UAPCU.
Signed: Date:
Name: Position / Title:
For and on behalf of (name of institution):
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Appendix 2
COURSE DETAILS
A separate sheet should be completed for each course.
Course title
Entry qualifications
Maximum number in class
Average class contact hours per week
Examining body
Academic level
Certificate awarded, and by whom
Duration of course
Teacher/Course Leader responsible for the
course
Brief outline of the course content and its
delivery
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Appendix 3
HEALTH AND SAFETY DECLARATION
Declaration to be completed to comply with Health and Safety Executive requirements.
I confirm that the institution satisfies the ten bUAPCU requirements placed upon employers by the Health
and Safety Executive, namely:
1. A risk assessment has been carried out, which has identified any areas of harm and precautions to be
taken.
2. A health and safety policy exists for the institution.
3. The institution has current Employer’s Liability Compulsory Insurance on display.
4. Named staff have received health and safety training.
5. The institution receives competent advice to assist in meeting health and safety requirements.
6. BUAPCU health, safety and welfare needs of staff and students are met i.e. toilets, washing facilities,
drinking water are provided on the premises.
7. Staff are consulted on health and safety issues.
8. The health and safety law poster is on display.
9. There is a facility for reporting work-related accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences.
Signed (Principal/Owner): Date:
Name of Institution:
Addresses of premises to which this declaration applies:
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Appendix 4
FIRE PRECAUTIONS
Declaration to be completed when no Fire Certificate is required (after 1 October 2001)
1 I certify that the premises identified below do not require a Fire Certificate in order to comply
with statutory requirements. Instead, a fire risk assessment has been undertaken.
2 I am satisfied that adequate steps have been taken to ensure that:
2.2 The means of escape with which the premises are provided are safe and efficient and that
escape routes are unobstructed and clearly signposted.
2.3 Fire detection equipment, fire extinguishers, fire alarms and emergency lighting within the
premises are maintained in efficient working order.
2.4 All employees and students receive instructions on what to do in the event of fire.
2.5 Fire drills are held at appropriate intervals and that these are recorded.
3 I am satisfied that there is a minimal risk of danger from fire to the students in my care, and I
understand that I am committing an offence if I do not provide the means of escape or the means
for fighting fires.
Signed (Principal): Date:
Name of Institution:
Please give the addresses of all premises to which this declaration applies:
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Professional Colleges
and Universities
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UAPCU MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
1. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Institution: Department (when the membership is for a part of the institution):
Postal address: City:
Postal code: Country:
Official email: Website:
Total student number: Total student number in online/distance education:
Budget for the institution: Budget for the department (when the membership is for a part of
the institution):
2. HEAD OF INSTITUTION OR DEPARTMENT
Name:
Email: Phone:
Position: Other Information:
Title:
3. ASSIGN A KEY CONTACT
Name:
Department: Email:
Phone: Mobile:
Position: Title:
4. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Name: Email:
Phone: Mobile:
5. INVOICING DETAILS
Invoicing email:
INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Universal Association of
Professional Colleges
and Universities
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UAPCU MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Invoicing postal address:
Preferred invoice delivery method (email/postal): Preferred invoice currency (EUR/USD):
6. INDICATE TYPE OF INSTITUTION (mark with “X”)
University
Higher Education
(HE)/Post Secondary
HE network Other post secondary (Sexplain)
Upper
Secondary
network
Adult Education
Lifelong
Learning
Technical and Vocational
Education and Training (TVET)
Institute Company
National
Association
International Association
Government,
ministry
Government, agency
Public
agency/body
Other association (explain)
7. ACCREDITATION (YES/NO)
Is the institution a Higher Education Institution? If no, please continue to Section 9.
Does the Institution issue academic degrees? Is accreditation required in order to issue degrees?
Is the Institution accredited in its country? If not, please attach an explanation.
8. SIGNATURE & INFORMATION
I authorize the verification of the information provided on this form, and understand that membership is pending approval from the
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  • 1. Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities - UAPCU www.uapcu.org info@uapcu.org , paypaluapcu@uapcu.org 1 | P a g e Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities is Accreditation for sector of the university , institution, and academic education. UAPCU- Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities is Member Active Merchant UNESCO Center for Peace Verified membership@unescousa.org, Profile start date Aug 18, 2018 | Profile ID No. I-BKWFM628R65A, http://www.unescocenterforpeace.org/ UAPCU- Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities has been accepted by Database of The Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of Republic Indonesia, http://ijazahln.ristekdikti.go.id/ijazahln/pencarian/tampil- prodi.html?id=YzFlMjIwODQtNTE4Ni1jYzdiLTk4YjctN2NlZTMxM2ZlNDg1 UAPCU- Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities is part of The AAPM AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT ® GAFM/IBS International Board of Standards is the first graduate global Board of Standards for project management industry professionals to earn Accreditation under the TUV-OE European Standards for ISO 9001 Certification and ISO 29990 Certification. www.aapm.info
  • 2. Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities - UAPCU www.uapcu.org info@uapcu.org , paypaluapcu@uapcu.org 2 | P a g e UAPCU- Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities is accredited by The CPD Accreditation Group London UK. https://thecpdaccreditation.group/the-cpd-register/cpd-providers/?cn-s=776848#cn- top UAPCU- Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities is accredited by High Commissioner of The Universal Education Charter (UNEDUCH) Asean Region. http://high.commissioner.asean.uapcu.org/wp/membership/ What is UAPCU accreditation? UAPCU Accreditation is an internationally renowned quality standard for schools, colleges, universities, training organisations and online and distance education providers. UAPCU has been formed to bring independent information to both the student population and the wider higher education world, through its international accreditation service with well-defined and objective benchmarking. Accreditation through UAPCU will help students and parents make a more informed choice and will also help schools, colleges, universities, training organizations and online and distance education provider, demonstrate to the international student body that they are a high-quality institution. Our accreditation allows students to gain a realistic and honest picture of what an institution is really like in terms of quality, resources, student support and ethics. What are the benefits of UAPCU accreditation? Accreditation with UAPCU will boost the profile of your institution and confirm that it meets high standards of education, welfare and good practice. The accreditation will reassure students and agents that your institution or university is a good choice and that you will provide them with professional teaching, valuable qualifications and a positive learning experience. The UAPCU accreditation is not simply a one-time process and we are not only about policing education institutions. We are dedicated
  • 3. Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities - UAPCU www.uapcu.org info@uapcu.org , paypaluapcu@uapcu.org 3 | P a g e to developing productive, long lasting working relationships with institutions and working with them continuously to ensure ongoing, consistent quality over the long term. This ongoing work will involve training programmes in subjects such as ethical student recruitment, recruiting and monitoring agents, developing suitable admissions systems and improving and updating ethics policies and codes of practice and with sample policy and procedures documents as you require them. It is probable that your university is already accredited within your own country, however UAPCU accreditation confirms your commitment to internationalisation and, in particular, your commitment to supplying exemplary services to international students. Our accreditation process consists of a set of key performance indicators split into 8 main areas, namely; A – Premises, and Health and Safety B – Governance, Management and Staff Resources C – Learning, Teaching and Research Activity D – Quality Assurance and Enhancement E – Student Welfare F – Awards and Qualifications G – Marketing and Recruitment of Students H – Systems Management and Compliance with Immigration Regulations Accreditation by UAPCU will boost the profile of your university and confirm that it meets high standards of education, welfare and good practice. Our international accreditation will reassure students, parents and agents that your university is a good choice, and that you will provide them with professional teaching, valuable qualifications and a positive learning experience. All of the documentation needed to apply for UAPCU accreditation can be found via the following links. Here you can download the UAPCU Accreditation Handbook, the UAPCU Standards for Accreditation and the UAPCU Application Form. Save the file to your computer where you will be able to fill in the application form electronically. Once you have electronically completed the application form, please print a copy and send it to our postal address along with the appropriate fee and documentation. The accreditation process can then begin.
  • 4. Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities - UAPCU www.uapcu.org info@uapcu.org , paypaluapcu@uapcu.org 4 | P a g e The Accreditation Process Stage 1 – Scrutiny of Application Form and Accompanying Documents The initial information provided to us will be inspected and assessed by a member of our Accreditation Committee. If it meets our required standards, we can then move onto the next stage in the process. If it does not, we may inform the college why they are unlikely to gain an accreditation at this point, and then provide advice and guidance on ways they can improve or rectify the problems we find. Stage 2 – Initial Inspection Visit (Please note: for international institutions, the Stage 2 and Stage 3 inspection visits may be combined and will normally include two or three inspectors for two or three days depending on the size of the institution.) The inspectors will focus on how the institution complies with immigration regulations; the quality of management and student support; the health and safety of the premises; and the suitability of the available resources for the courses. The inspectors will need to examine procedural documentation, attendance recording systems, examples of marked work and feedback forms from students, and statutory documentation, such as approvals from the local Ministry of Higher Education and fire regulations. During their visit, the inspectors will also meet with key management staff and the Principal. After the visit, they will prepare and submit a report, which will recommend whether or not Stage 3 should take place. If there are any areas the college needs to improve on before moving on to Stage 3, these will be identified in the report. This report will be carefully considered by the Accreditation Committee, who will then weigh up the information contained and decide whether or not to proceed onto the next stage. If they decide that the college is not ready to move onto stage 3, the institution will be informed of this and given the chance to appeal against the decision, if they can provide grounds for reconsideration. Stage 3 – Accreditation Inspection Visit This stage is mainly focused on assessing what was observed during the inspection visit and weighing up the evidence of the institution’s ability to uphold and maintain the standards needed for an accreditation. We will carefully consider the documentation provided to us before the inspection, and the information gathered in the inspection itself.
  • 5. Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities - UAPCU www.uapcu.org info@uapcu.org , paypaluapcu@uapcu.org 5 | P a g e During Stage 3, the inspectors will need to meet the Principal and CEO, and possibly the institution’s owners. If possible, a meeting will be held with staff, where everyone will be informed of the nature of the inspection. Then detailed surveys and assessments will take place, teaching sessions will be observed, and the inspectors will meet privately with students to gather their opinions and viewpoints. Finally, there will be a final meeting with the Principal where the inspectors will provide an informal report and feedback on their findings. The final decision on accreditation will be decided by the Accreditation Committee. The exact type of Stage 3 visit will vary depending upon the size, location and type of institution – this will usually have already been discussed during Stage 2. FESS The fees charged will depend on the following issues:  The number of students attending the institution for full-time study.  The number of days required for the inspection.  Whether the college is applying for re-accreditation, or if this is their first application to UAPCU.  Whether or not the institution has already been accredited by another agency.  Online, Distance and Blended Learning Institutions DURING THE STAGE 2 VISIT INSPECTORS WILL NEED TO INSPECT:  Procedural documentation.  Quality manual.  Staff/student handbooks.  Online attendance and Login monitoring systems.  Sample student feedback forms.  Marked student assignments .  Performance monitoring systems (cohort analysis systems, student feedback systems, staff performance systems and research programmes).  Statutory documentation (health and safety, fire regulations, local Ministry of Higher Education approvals, agreements with external bodies, legal requirements).
  • 6. Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities - UAPCU www.uapcu.org info@uapcu.org , paypaluapcu@uapcu.org 6 | P a g e DURING THE STAGE 3 VISIT INSPECTORS WILL NEED TO:  Meet the principal, CEO and if appropriate, the owners of the institution, and the chair of governors.  Hold an introductory meeting will all staff if possible, or with senior staff, to introduce themselves and outline the nature of the inspection.  Undertake a detailed examination of the integrity of the assessment process.  Undertake a detailed survey of the library, resource area (if applicable).  Assess research facilities and research outputs.  Assess the IT provision for staff and students.  Assess laboratory and audio visual equipment.  Visit the refreshment areas.  Meet a representative group of staff without senior managers being present.  Observe a number of teaching sessions and the delivery of the online programmes(and provide informal feedback after the observation).  Meet a representative group(s) of students without any staff being present.  Undertake skype interviews and telephone conversations with online students.  Send feedback questionnaires to remote students and staff.  Hold a final meeting with the principal to give an informal report of their findings, but not indicating the likely outcomes of the visit and whether or not accreditation would be granted since the final decision will be made by the Accreditation Committee.  Meet with a select number of research students and research supervisors (Universities only) UAPCU Benefits & Support An UAPCU Accreditation will boost the profile of your institution and confirm that it meets high standards of education, welfare and good practice. The accreditation will reassure students and agents that your college or university is a good choice, and that you will provide them with professional teaching, valuable qualifications and a positive learning experience. The UAPCU accreditation is not simply a one-time process and we are not only about policing education institutions. We are dedicated to developing productive, long lasting working relationships with institutions and working with them continuously to ensure ongoing, consistent quality over the long term. This ongoing work will involve training programmes in subjects such as ethical student recruitment, recruiting and monitoring agents, developing suitable admissions systems and improving and updating ethics policies and codes of
  • 7. Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities - UAPCU www.uapcu.org info@uapcu.org , paypaluapcu@uapcu.org 7 | P a g e practice. As part of the process, we can provide the following benefits to your institution:  Sample policy and procedures documents as you require them.  Help with setting up effective internal auditing and evaluation systems.  Help with developing suitable quality control documentation.  Advice on how to improve and optimise the standards of management at your institution.  Help to achieve international recognition for awards.  Help with joining relevant international networks.  Access to more than two hundred accredited agents in over eighty countries around the world.  Being included in UAPCU’s marketing activities, which include exhibition attendance, online and printed newsletters, and publicity in several overseas publications.  Online information on all aspects of student recruitment, which is updated regularly.  Advice on agent contracts and access to sample agreements.  Access to a sample code of ethics.  Access to a useful telephone helpline.  UAPCU Surgeries – the opportunity to visit our office for advice and guidance.  Assistance with your internationalisation plans.  Achieving accreditation may enhance your prospects for the world university rankings.  Visits by UAPCU, during which we will provide advice, guidance and consultancy services. Continual Support for Accredited Institutions Accreditation with UAPCU is not a one time process and we are not simply a policing organisation. Instead, UAPCU is committed to supporting the on-going development and quality enhancement of all our institutions. We understand that quality assurance is a continuous activity, and we are here to help our school, college and university partners in their constant pursuit of excellence. Ongoing development with our accredited institutions will incorporate such topics as training and monitoring the work of agents, high-quality and ethical recruitment methods, development of admission systems and assistance in the development of codes of practice and ethics policies.
  • 8. UAPCU International Universities Application Form 2© UAPCU Application for Accreditation by UAPCU Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities Applying to UAPCU for Accreditation Thank you for your interest in applying for accreditation through UAPCU. Below are the steps an institution needs to undertake in order to complete the application process. 1. An institution needs to complete the Application Form and send this into the UAPCU office with the application fee of £1,000. Please note at this stage no other documentation is required. 2. On its receipt, the application form will be checked by one of our assessors. UAPCU will then make a request to the institution for the Stage 1 documents which can be found below in the section titled ‘CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT AT STAGE 1’. (These documents are required to be sent into the UAPCU office before any inspection visit takes place only if, the institution is intending to go for candidacy status. If an institution doesn’t intend on gaining candidacy status then the Stage 1 documents can be viewed by the UAPCU inspectors at the Stage 2 visit.) 3. UAPCU will then contact the institution to either discuss the Stage 1 documentation, or to organise the visit to the institution for the Stage 2 and/or Stage 3 inspection visit. APPLICATION FORM 1. University Details (State all places of operation and indicate which of these are to be accredited.) Name of University: Details of operation(s) to be accredited: Head of Institution(name and title): Address: Postcode: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Email Address: Website Address: Email Address of Head of Institution: Name & Email Address of person to whom all correspondence regarding the accreditation process should be addressed: Name & Email Address of Finance Manager/Account Manager:
  • 9. UAPCU International Universities Application Form 3© UAPCU Address of administrative headquarters (if different from above): Where did you hear about UAPCU? Addresses of any other places the University operates:
  • 10. UAPCU International Universities Application Form 4© UAPCU 2. LEGAL STATUS & FINANCIAL DETAILS Date of formation of the University: Details and dates of any recent (last 5 years) major re-structuring, such as change of ownership, change of University name, change of premises: Is the Institution publicly or privately owned? ( ) If a private company, please list the names of the Owners, Directors, Governors, Trustees and Officers of the company: Is the University a subsidiary company of another organisation? Yes If so, give full details, including name, legal status, country in which the organisation was founded/incorporated etc: Is the University a Limited Company? Yes No Company name: Registration no: Date of registration: Is the company limited by shares or by guarantee? The relevant documents from the list below authenticating the legal status of the University must be available for inspection:  If a Charity - the Charity Commission Registration Index.  If a Limited Company – the Certificate of Incorporation.  If a Partnership – the Partnership Agreement.  If a subsidiary of another organisation – such documentation of the parent organisation as may be applicable to its legal status. If the University is not a limited company, please state the terms on which the business operates: Owners: Directors: Officers: Governors: Trustees: Officers: No
  • 11. UAPCU International Universities Application Form 5© UAPCU AREA OF OPERATION A 3 PREMISES Are the premises owned or leased by the University? If leased, please give expiry date(s) for the lease:  The lease agreement(s) must be available for inspection. Please give details of teaching accommodation (including number and capacity of classrooms, research laboratories/facilities, computer suites, practice rooms), library, student common rooms, counselling rooms etc: Please give details of resources and equipment to support teaching (e.g. LCD projectors, overhead projectors, IT equipment, interactive whiteboards, practice-related equipment, research resources etc): Please give details of resources available to students for independent study and research, either in the University or elsewhere. Please state any link with local libraries and/or on-line library support, research centres: Please give details of social/sporting facilities provided for students (e.g. common rooms or access to sporting facilities): 4 HEALTH & SAFETY Do you have a letter of assurance or certificate from a relevant local body showing compliance with health/sanitary regulations or satisfactory reports by the Environmental Health Department or local equivalent (if food is prepared on the premises)? (In some countries this may not be applicable) Yes No Number of staff trained as first-aiders: Please ensure that you complete and enclose the following:  Appendix 3 – Health and Safety declaration Name of the person responsible for health and safety: Name & address of the University accountants: Name & address of the University bankers:
  • 12. UAPCU International Universities Application Form 6© UAPCU 5 INSURANCE DETAILS Do you have Employer’s Liability Compulsory Insurance? Yes No AREA OF OPERATION B 6 STAFF Vice Chancellor/CEO/Principal’s name and title: Years in post: State the numbers of staff in the following categories: Teaching staff Full-time: Permanent part-time: Temporary/Occasional part-time: Research assistants Support staff Administrative: Technical: 7 STUDENTS Indicate the numbers of students attending the University in each of the last two years: Full-time (according to local regulations): Part-time (according to local regulations): Indicate the numbers of students attending the University currently: Full-time (according to local regulations): Part-time (according to local regulations): International (visa req’d) Local 8 COPYRIGHT & DATA PROTECTION Do you adhere to copyright regulations? Yes No Do you have a registration certificate regarding data protection? Yes No Qualifications:  Appendix 4 – Fire Precautions declaration (unless you have a Fire Certificate).
  • 13. UAPCU International Universities Application Form 7© UAPCU AREA OF OPERATION D 10 ACADEMIC PROGRESS Do you monitor student completion rates? Yes No Do you have a staff development policy? Yes No AREA OF OPERATION E 11 STUDENT WELFARE Please identify services provided for students and whether they are included within overall fees: Accommodation Recommended text books Teaching materials Internet access/e-mail Printing facilities Others (please specify) Research documentation…… …… …… Do you issue pre-arrival guidance to students advising on living in the campus Yes No 12 STUDENTS UNDER 18 YEARS Current number of students under the age of 18: Describe the accommodation arrangements for these students: Do you have a Child Protection Policy? Yes No Number of staff police checked, if applicable: 13 SPECIAL NEEDS Do you have a Disability Strategy? Yes No AREA OF OPERATION F 14 ACADEMIC PROGRAMME How do you monitor and record students’ progress, including progress of research students? Provided (Y/N) Included in fee (Y/N)
  • 14. UAPCU International Universities Application Form 8© UAPCU Please list ALL courses and Research activities, together with the awarding body, currently running at the University: Courses leading to awards of universities Courses leading to awards of Professional Bodies Courses leading to awards of overseas organisations Courses internal to the University Research Activities AREA OF OPERATION G 15 MARKETING Name of Marketing Officer: Do you have an Ethics Policy? Yes No Do you have agents? Yes No Do your agents/staff receive training on marketing? Yes No Please note your website will be critically assessed during the Stage 1 process. 16 SELECTION & ADMISSION OF STUDENTS Please state provision made for teaching English as a second/foreign language. Is this provision accredited, and, if so, by whom? AREA OF OPERATION H 17 a TRACKING & MONITORING OF LOCAL STUDENTS What systems (paper-based and/or electronic) do you have in place to track student attendance and measure cumulative attendance? Please describe how the University initially assesses students’ English Language and Study skills: State when your prospectus and website were last updated:
  • 15. 9© UAPCU UAPCU International Universities Application Form 17b TRACKING & MONITORING OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS What systems (paper-based and/or electronic) do you have in place to track student attendance and measure cumulative attendance? Please describe your procedures for informing the immigration office of no shows, students whose attendance falls below local statutory limits and students not progressing through their course within the maximum timescale allowed: Documents relating to immigration reporting requirements will be inspected during inspection visit and may include the following: • sample letters to students about their absence • sample letters to the immigration authorities about no shows, unsatisfactory attendance and unsatisfactory progress. How do you track applicants who have applied for visas then fail to enrol (no shows)? What mechanisms do you have for contacting students about their absence? What mechanisms do you have for contacting students about their absence?
  • 16. 10© UAPCU UAPCU International Universities Application Form CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT AT STAGE 1 The checklist below shows those documents which will need to be sent to UAPCU in order to help complete the Stage 1 process. Please mark the boxes with an “X” to show which documents you have available. If any of the documents do not apply to your institution, then insert N/A. 1. Copy of the latest 3 years’ audited annual Accounts A Premises and Health & Safety 2. Sketch of floor plans (3 copies) 3. Health & Safety Declaration (Appendix 3) 4. Fire Precautions Declaration (Appendix 4) and a fire risk assessment B Management and Staff Resources 5. Diagram of staffing structure (3 copies) 6. List of names and designations of all staff 7. CVs of management, academic , research and senior administrative staff 8. Staff appointment procedures 9. Sample staff contract 10. Equal Opportunities Policy 11. Staff Handbook (3 copies) 12. Procedures for recording students’ attendance 13. Procedures for the conduct of examinations/tests 14. Procedures for the production of examination/test papers 15. Arrangements for secure storage of examination papers/scripts C Learning and Teaching; Course Delivery 16. Student application form (3 copies) 17. Pre-enrolment information for students detailing course entry requirements, fees payable, documents to be presented at enrolment 18. Student Handbook / Sample Course Handbook (3 copies) E Student Welfare 19. Pre-arrival information for students regarding living in the campus F Awards and Qualifications 20. Appendix 2 completed for each course currently running 21. Guidance on academic misconduct G Marketing and Student Recruitment 22. Ethics Policy 23. Criteria for the appointment of marketing agents 24. Marketing Agent’s agreement 25. Briefing documents for marketing agents Included with App Form
  • 17. 11© UAPCU UAPCU International Universities Application Form 26. Prospectus (3 copies) 27. Procedures for processing enquiries and applications 28. Procedures relating to student admissions and enrolment 29. Procedures for monitoring student records 30. Procedures for the handling of deposits, fee payments and refunds
  • 18. 12© UAPCU UAPCU International Universities Application Form References Please give the names of two people willing to write in support of the institutions application for accreditation. At least one should be able to provide a personal reference for the Principal. Person 1 Person 2
  • 19. 13© UAPCU UAPCU International Universities Application Form Appendix 1 Application for Accreditation by the Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities (UAPCU) Declaration: (To be made by the Principal) 1. I declare that to the best of my knowledge the institution, of which I am Principal, is financially stable and that I am able to meet my commitments in terms of both staff salaries and my advertised programme for the students. 2. I declare that the information provided in this application is correct and all supporting documents are genuine and accurate. 3. I have taken reasonable steps to confirm the accuracy of the claims made by staff in respect of qualifications and experience. 4. I am prepared to accept the final decision of UAPCU as to the outcome of the inspection. 5. I agree to indemnify UAPCU against all claims, demands, expenses and complaints arising from inaccuracies in the information given by me above. 6. I authorise UAPCU to approach the institutions bankers (as shown on p3) and the two people I have nominated as referees (as shown on p11) to gain information relating to this application, on the understanding that this information will be treated in absolute confidence. 7. I agree to inform UAPCU of any changes in the ownership of the institution or senior management, or significant variation in the academic programme, which occur more than three months before the scheduled date for submitting the annual report. 8. I accept that the term "Accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Colleges" means that my institution has been inspected by UAPCU and found to be satisfactory, and I undertake not to represent my institution as enjoying this recognition before it has been granted nor after it has been withdrawn or suspended. 9. I understand that failure of continuing compliance with the accreditation criteria may lead to the removal of my institutions accreditation by UAPCU. Signed: Date: Name: Position / Title: For and on behalf of (name of institution):
  • 20. 14© UAPCU UAPCU International Universities Application Form Appendix 2 COURSE DETAILS A separate sheet should be completed for each course. Course title Entry qualifications Maximum number in class Average class contact hours per week Examining body Academic level Certificate awarded, and by whom Duration of course Teacher/Course Leader responsible for the course Brief outline of the course content and its delivery
  • 21. 15© UAPCU UAPCU International Universities Application Form Appendix 3 HEALTH AND SAFETY DECLARATION Declaration to be completed to comply with Health and Safety Executive requirements. I confirm that the institution satisfies the ten bUAPCU requirements placed upon employers by the Health and Safety Executive, namely: 1. A risk assessment has been carried out, which has identified any areas of harm and precautions to be taken. 2. A health and safety policy exists for the institution. 3. The institution has current Employer’s Liability Compulsory Insurance on display. 4. Named staff have received health and safety training. 5. The institution receives competent advice to assist in meeting health and safety requirements. 6. BUAPCU health, safety and welfare needs of staff and students are met i.e. toilets, washing facilities, drinking water are provided on the premises. 7. Staff are consulted on health and safety issues. 8. The health and safety law poster is on display. 9. There is a facility for reporting work-related accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences. Signed (Principal/Owner): Date: Name of Institution: Addresses of premises to which this declaration applies:
  • 22. 16© UAPCU UAPCU International Universities Application Form Appendix 4 FIRE PRECAUTIONS Declaration to be completed when no Fire Certificate is required (after 1 October 2001) 1 I certify that the premises identified below do not require a Fire Certificate in order to comply with statutory requirements. Instead, a fire risk assessment has been undertaken. 2 I am satisfied that adequate steps have been taken to ensure that: 2.2 The means of escape with which the premises are provided are safe and efficient and that escape routes are unobstructed and clearly signposted. 2.3 Fire detection equipment, fire extinguishers, fire alarms and emergency lighting within the premises are maintained in efficient working order. 2.4 All employees and students receive instructions on what to do in the event of fire. 2.5 Fire drills are held at appropriate intervals and that these are recorded. 3 I am satisfied that there is a minimal risk of danger from fire to the students in my care, and I understand that I am committing an offence if I do not provide the means of escape or the means for fighting fires. Signed (Principal): Date: Name of Institution: Please give the addresses of all premises to which this declaration applies:
  • 23. Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities b UAPCU MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM 1. APPLICANT INFORMATION Institution: Department (when the membership is for a part of the institution): Postal address: City: Postal code: Country: Official email: Website: Total student number: Total student number in online/distance education: Budget for the institution: Budget for the department (when the membership is for a part of the institution): 2. HEAD OF INSTITUTION OR DEPARTMENT Name: Email: Phone: Position: Other Information: Title: 3. ASSIGN A KEY CONTACT Name: Department: Email: Phone: Mobile: Position: Title: 4. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Name: Email: Phone: Mobile: 5. INVOICING DETAILS Invoicing email: INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
  • 24. Universal Association of Professional Colleges and Universities b UAPCU MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM Invoicing postal address: Preferred invoice delivery method (email/postal): Preferred invoice currency (EUR/USD): 6. INDICATE TYPE OF INSTITUTION (mark with “X”) University Higher Education (HE)/Post Secondary HE network Other post secondary (Sexplain) Upper Secondary network Adult Education Lifelong Learning Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institute Company National Association International Association Government, ministry Government, agency Public agency/body Other association (explain) 7. ACCREDITATION (YES/NO) Is the institution a Higher Education Institution? If no, please continue to Section 9. Does the Institution issue academic degrees? Is accreditation required in order to issue degrees? Is the Institution accredited in its country? If not, please attach an explanation. 8. SIGNATURE & INFORMATION I authorize the verification of the information provided on this form, and understand that membership is pending approval from the UAPCU Executive Committee. I confirm that my institution will pay the annual membership fee upon approval, and understand that the UAPCU membership is governed by the UAPCU terms and conditions and the relevant provisions in the UAPCU constitution. Signature of applicant: Date: LIST OF ATTACHMENTS (IF ANY): Send completed form by email to INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP