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ATHEA Conducts Institutional Accreditation Site Visit to Polytechnic College of the Technological Institute in Umnugovi Province, Mongolia
ATHEA recently completed an institutional accreditation site visit to the Polytechnic College of the Technological Institute in Umnugovi Province, affiliated with the Mongolian University of Science and Technology, from May 4 to May 6, 2026. The visit marked an important milestone in the institution’s quality assurance and accreditation journey.
ATHEA is pleased to welcome Gaga Gvenetadze to the Board of Commissioners
Gaga Gvenetadze brings valuable expertise in higher education quality assurance, student engagement, and European higher education policy. Through his work with the European Students’ Union (ESU), the official representative organization of students in Europe, he has actively contributed to initiatives promoting student participation, quality enhancement, and inclusive governance across the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
ATHEA is pleased to welcome Dr. Mariam Shebaya to the Board of Commissioners
Dr. Mariam Shebaya is an accomplished academic, leadership development expert, and quality assurance professional with extensive international experience in higher education, organizational development, and executive coaching. She currently serves as AACSB Accreditation Manager and Assistant Professor at the University of Balamand’s Faculty of Business and Management, while also contributing as a consultant, researcher, and advisor across academic and corporate sectors globally.
ATHEA is pleased to welcome Vreeti Reetoo to the Board of Commissioners
Vreeti Reetoo is a higher education quality assurance professional with more than ten years of international experience spanning Africa, Europe, and North America. She currently serves as Quality Assurance Manager at African Leadership University, where she leads institutional accreditation and quality enhancement initiatives across transnational higher education contexts.
Acknowledgement of Dr Nitesh Sughnani’s service on the conclusion of his Board Tenure
The Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation (ATHEA) formally acknowledges and expresses its sincere appreciation for the contributions of Dr Nitesh Sughnani in his role as a member of the Board of Commissioners.
Student Voice in Quality Assurance: ATHEA & ESU Partnership
A significant step forward for inclusive and transparent quality assurance in higher education has been formalized through a new Memorandum of Understanding between the Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation (ATHEA) and the European Students’ Union (ESU).
ATHEA Facilitates International Joint Training for Accreditation Expert Certification in Mongolia
A significant step forward for inclusive and transparent quality assurance in higher education has been formalized through a new Memorandum of Understanding between the Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation (ATHEA) and the European Students’ Union (ESU).
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: ATHEA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ATHEA is expanding its Board of Commissioners—the independent decision-making body responsible for accreditation decisions and quality assurance governance. We seek approximately 6 experienced individuals to join our Board and help advance quality in transnational higher education.
ATHEA announces Candidacy approval for IFM Business School
The Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation (ATHEA) is pleased to announce that IFM Business School, located in Geneva, Switzerland, has been approved as a Candidacy Member of ATHEA.
ATHEA welcomes Uvurkhangai Polytechnic College as its newest Institutional Member
ATHEA welcomes Uvurkhangai Polytechnic College as its newest Institutional Member
ATHEA welcomes Umnugovi Polytechnic College as its newest Institutional Member
ATHEA welcomes Umnugovi Polytechnic College as its newest Institutional Member
ATHEA Welcomes Rajiv Gandhi Polytechnic College of Production and Art as Its Newest Institutional Member
The Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation (ATHEA) is pleased to welcome Rajiv Gandhi Polytechnic College of Production and Art as its newest Institutional Member.
