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Evidence Repository

Understanding Evidence Repositories in Higher Education

An evidence repository is a centralized digital archive where institutions store documentation used for accreditation, quality assurance, and compliance reporting. It supports transparency and continuous improvement.

Glossary Terms
Term
Description
Evidence Repository

A structured system for storing and organizing documentation for audits, accreditation, and reporting.

Document Mapping

The alignment of evidence items with specific accreditation or compliance standards.

Metadata Tagging

The process of adding tags and descriptors to documents for easier search and retrieval.

Version Control

Tracking changes to evidence over time to maintain a clear history of updates.

Access Permissions

Role-based settings that define who can view, upload, or modify repository contents.

Submission Workflow

A defined process for reviewing, approving, and archiving institutional evidence.

Evolving Quality Assurance Tools

Modern repositories integrate with SIS, LMS, and accreditation platforms. They now support live linking, drag-and-drop uploads, and auto-expiry alerts to maintain current documentation.