USBAC Charter & Bylaws
This page summarizes the council’s legal mandate, governance structure, and independence in accrediting institutions worldwide. We uphold rigorous standards to ensure the integrity of global higher education.
Organizational Bylaws
The bylaws of the United Standards & Benchmarking Accreditation Council (USBAC) define the regulatory framework and operational standards of our internal governance. These articles ensure the council maintains its objective oversight and international authority in accreditation.
Article I: Purpose & Scope
Outlines the council's legal mandate and the reach of the VELIS™ Framework in global institutional recognition.
Article II: Membership & Representation
Defines criteria for institutional membership and the jurisdictional rights of registered stakeholders.
Article III: Board Composition & Roles
Governance structure detailing the appointments, responsibilities, and terms of the Global Quality Board.
Article IV: Meetings & Voting
Protocols for board assemblies, quorum requirements, and the formal process for high-level decision making.
Article V: Committees & Advisory Bodies
Structure of specialized sub-committees focused on technical standards, ethics, and academic review.
Article VI: Amendments
Formal procedures for the periodic review and legal modification of USBAC governing documents.
Operational Provisions
The operational framework of USBAC ensures that all accreditation activities are conducted with the highest levels of integrity, technical precision, and administrative consistency. These provisions define the mandatory protocols for decision-making and continuous oversight.
Accreditation Decision-Making
Protocols for independent board review and the validation of institutional compliance benchmarks.
Conflict of Interest and Ethics
Mandatory disclosure requirements for all council members to ensure neutral and objective evaluation cycles.
Review Cycles
Defined periodic monitoring and full-scale re-evaluation schedules to maintain VELIS™ framework alignment.
Appeals and Reconsideration
Formalized administrative routes for institutions to challenge findings or request a secondary review of accreditation status.
Record-Keeping
Standards for the secure retention of institutional data, accreditation history, and governance meeting minutes.
Document Archive
Access the complete repository of formal governance documents and regulatory protocols governing the USBAC accreditation framework.
USBAC Charter
(PDF)
Bylaws
(PDF)
Governance & Ethics Policy
(PDF)
Accreditation Decision Protocol
(PDF)