What is CHE?
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) is the statutory Quality Council responsible for quality assurance in higher education and for advising the Minister of Higher Education and Training on higher education matters.
📖 Deep Dive Explanation
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) is the statutory Quality Council associated with higher education. Its work includes quality assurance and the promotion of quality in higher education within its legislative mandate. It is part of the broader South African NQF quality-assurance architecture.
💡 Practical Example
For example, when researching a higher education qualification, learners may encounter references to the CHE because higher education quality assurance falls within its area of responsibility. This should not be confused with the role of an individual university that actually offers a qualification.
🎯 Why It Matters
Knowing what the CHE does helps learners understand the difference between an institution, a qualification and the body responsible for quality assurance in higher education.
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