Hungarian Accreditation Committee

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HAC celebrates its 20th anniversary

The Hungarian Accreditation Committee was established with the country’s first higher education act in 1993. On March 21, 2013 the HAC celebrated its anniversary in the ceremonial hall of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. In addition to higher education dignitaries from institutions and government, all earlier Presidents of the HAC were invited. Academy of Sciences President József Pálinkás, himself a former HAC member, welcomed the participants. (3/20/2013)

The HAC congratulates Professor István Klinghammer!

Professor Klinghammer, a vice-president of the HAC since March 2012, resigned from the post to take the post of Secretary of State for Higher Education in the Ministry of National Human Resources. The HAC wishes him all the best in his endeavor. (2/14/2013)

The HAC issues its Strategy 2013-2015

At its plenary meeting on February 1, 2013 the HAC accepted a new Strategy for the coming two years. The document is available in English. (2/7/2013)

International Advisory Board

The International Advisory Board of the Hungarian Accreditation Committee meets annually with the assignment to review the work of the HAC in the preceding year as well as to discuss and comment on topical issues relating to the HAC. The 2015 meeting took place on 30 and 31 October. On Friday afternoon, members of the HAC and the Hungarian Advisory Board of the HAC participated to discuss the strategic options available to the HAC after having completed its 3rd cycle of institutional accreditation. The Saturday meeting was devoted as usual to reviewing the work of the HAC in the past year. The Board's Recommendations can be read here.

The International Advisory Board of the HAC sat for its annual meeting at the HAC offices on 31 October-1 November 2014. In the Friday session, held after the HAC plenary meeting, seven HAC members, Gábor Szabó representing the Hungarian Rectors' Conference, and Gergely Bohátka representing the Ministry of Human Resources, attended. HAC President Ervin Balázs informed the Board about legislative changes that are hoped to pave the way for the HAC's renewal of ENQA membership. On Saturday, the Board discussed the HAC's work in the past year, and formulated its recommendations, which can be read here

The HAC’s International Advisory Board held its annual meeting in Budapest on 26-27 October 2012. Nine HAC members attended the first day meeting having an intensive discussion with Board members. HAC President Ervin Balázs informed the Board about the composition and tasks of the new HAC in office since March this year. The Board discussed the HAC report on 2011/12 activities, and issues related to the coming external evaluation of HAC. The Board’s recommendations can be read here.

HEEC China visits HAC

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The delegation of the Chinese Higher Education Evaluation Center led by Director-General Professor JI Ping visited HAC on 27 September 2012. President Ervin Balázs, Secretary General Tibor Szántó and Deputy Secretary General Éva Ruff represented HAC in the meeting. President Balázs gave an overview of the HAC activities while guests presented information on HEEC and the Chinese QA scene. (2012.10.10.)