Brief Description

The Code of Honor for External Accreditation Experts establishes the professional, ethical, and behavioral standards that are mandatory for all experts engaged by MANAoСO to conduct external evaluations of educational organizations. The document is designed to ensure objectivity, independence, impartiality, confidentiality, and the highest quality of expert activities throughout all stages of the accreditation process.

Key Issues Covered by the Code

• Principles of professional ethics for external experts;

• Requirements for independence, objectivity, and impartiality;

• Prevention and management of conflicts of interest;

• Protection of confidential information;

• Standards of professional conduct in interactions with educational organizations;

• Responsibility of external experts for compliance with the requirements of the Code;

• Measures applicable in cases of violations of ethical standards.

Intended Audience

• Chairs and members of External Review Teams;

• Candidates for MANAoСO external expert status;

• MANAoСO staff responsible for coordinating external expert activities;

• Educational organizations undergoing accreditation.