PERAN PENJAMINAN MUTU DALAM MENINGKATKAN AKREDITASI PERGURUAN TINGGI

This study aims to examine the role of accreditation evaluation in improving the quality of education in higher education. Based on the analysis of various related studies, it was found that the accreditation process serves as the main driver for higher education to make improvements in various aspects, including curriculum development, improving the quality of lecturers, and strengthening institutional management. During the preparation for accreditation, many higher education institutions revised their curriculum to better suit the needs of industry and scientific developments, as well as improve the quality of teaching and supporting facilities. Accreditation evaluation also provides higher education institutions with a clear measuring tool to identify strengths and weaknesses, and ensure continuous improvement in the education system. These findings indicate that accreditation is not only a formal evaluation tool, but also a driver to achieve higher quality standards. Therefore, higher education institutions should view accreditation as an opportunity to improve the quality of education comprehensively and sustainably.