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Quality Assurance and Accreditation (The Egyptian Experience) Dr. Salwa B. El-Magoli Chairperson QAAP Dr. Salwa B. El-Magoli
16/1/2007Dr.Salwa B. El-magoli
Cairo: 16/1/2007
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The Philosophy Quality Assurance and Accreditation Project (QAAP) Key Features of the Egyptian System. Building on Success: Issues Achievements Future Vision
The Philosophy
Investing in people yields the best results Improving education is the best form of investment for the future of Egypt Quality assurance of education is the gateway to improving standards and competitiveness Positioning Egyptian universities and graduates world wide
QAAP Project
Quality Assurance and Accreditation project (QAAP) strives to improve quality, efficiency and relevance of Higher Education in Egypt
QAAP is governed by a National Committee (NQAAC) nominated by the Minister of Higher Education and State for Scientific Research
National Committee
The Committee is composed of:
15 members representing Egyptian Governmental Universities
9 members representing NGOs, Private
universities, SCU and other experts in quality assurance
Project’s Mission Ensuring the quality, continuous improvement and efficient performance of Egyptian Higher Education Institutions. Increasing society's confidence in the caliber and capabilities of university graduates.
Strategic Objectives
Building the capacity of Egyptian universities to be ready to apply for accreditation Raising academic standards nationally Establishing the Egyptian model for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Supporting the establishment of NQAAA
Building the Capacity of Egyptian Universities
Creating Awareness Initiating and Funding Projects Developing the capabilities of academic staff with respect to quality assurance Publishing Guidance Documents Developmental Engagements Assessing Impact
Workshop Activities Student Assessment 971 Attendees IQ System 158 Attendees
Strategic Plan 43 Attendees
Peer Reviewers & Chairs Attendees 257
Capacity Building
Action Plan 41 Attendees
Operating The pilot DEs 42 Attendees
Directors Of Centers 25 Attendees
Key Features of the Egyptian System Mission-sensitive Enhancement Model Evaluation Framework Outcomes-related Published Criteria Focuses on Academic Standards Quality Assurance and Accreditation Handbook Internal systems leading to Self-evaluation by institutions Developmental Engagements Encourages capacity-building
Model of Internal Quality Assurance System Mission Specification ILOs Programme Specification Course Specification
External references Points including NARS
Run Programme Engagement With stakeholders
Annual Review Courses and Programme Report
Periodic Strategic Review Report
Action Plans
Apply for Accreditation
Evaluation Framework for Developmental Engagement and Accreditation
Academic Standards of Programmes Intended learning outcomes Curriculum Student assessment Student achievement
Quality of Learning Opportunities Teaching and learning Student support Learning resources
Research and other scholarly activities Community Involvement Effectiveness of Quality Management and Enhancement
Academic Standards of Educational Programmes
Specification Need for National and International Comparability International referencing Egyptian National Academic Reference Standards (NARS) Verification
Establishment of National Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation
Activities: Sharing in:
Draft Mission Vision Structure Articles Development of methods
Achievements
Presidential Endorsement of the Law June 2006
Achievements of Quality Assurance and Accreditation Project
1: Achievements in Faculties
Supported the establishment of internal quality assurance systems in 60% of all faculties Generated self-evaluation reports for participating faculties Established a programme of developmental engagements Stimulated faculties to produce action plans to be ready to apply for accreditation
2: Achievements in Universities
Development and External Evaluation of strategic plans in public Universities Establishment of quality assurance centers in Universities
3: National Achievements in Higher Education
Development of National Academic Reference Standards Building a resource in trained and experienced peer reviewers Produced publications in partnership with stakeholders
4: Overall Achievements of QAAP
Created a fit for purpose model of Quality Assurance and Enhancement Stimulated an awareness of Quality Assurance principles and culture in Egyptian Society Built the capacity of academic staff to engage with quality assurance Motivated Higher Education institutions to enhance the quality of their provision Contributed to regional development Promoted Egyptian initiatives worldwide
Building on Success: Issues In Universities
Increasing the level of participation by all institutions Embedding the new systems and processes Achieving self-sustaining internal and external quality assurance and continuing improvement
Building on Success: Issues In all Sectors
Increasing the level of participation in quality assurance developments by all institutions Funding of higher education Governance Student admissions Raising the level of confidence in academic standards
Future Vision
Cooperation with the future national agency for quality assurance and accreditation Sustainability of quality systems in higher education Continuation of support for higher education institutions Spread Quality Assurance philosophy throughout all higher education Implementation of Quality assurance systems in all higher education institutions
Conclusion The Pathway to the Future is
working Together to Achieve our Goals
THANK YOU
16/1/2007Dr.Salwa B. El-magoli
Cairo: 16/1/2007
Context Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø
The Philosophy Quality Assurance and Accreditation Project (QAAP) Key Features of the Egyptian System. Building on Success: Issues Achievements Future Vision
The Philosophy
Investing in people yields the best results Improving education is the best form of investment for the future of Egypt Quality assurance of education is the gateway to improving standards and competitiveness Positioning Egyptian universities and graduates world wide
QAAP Project
Quality Assurance and Accreditation project (QAAP) strives to improve quality, efficiency and relevance of Higher Education in Egypt
QAAP is governed by a National Committee (NQAAC) nominated by the Minister of Higher Education and State for Scientific Research
National Committee
The Committee is composed of:
15 members representing Egyptian Governmental Universities
9 members representing NGOs, Private
universities, SCU and other experts in quality assurance
Project’s Mission Ensuring the quality, continuous improvement and efficient performance of Egyptian Higher Education Institutions. Increasing society's confidence in the caliber and capabilities of university graduates.
Strategic Objectives
Building the capacity of Egyptian universities to be ready to apply for accreditation Raising academic standards nationally Establishing the Egyptian model for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Supporting the establishment of NQAAA
Building the Capacity of Egyptian Universities
Creating Awareness Initiating and Funding Projects Developing the capabilities of academic staff with respect to quality assurance Publishing Guidance Documents Developmental Engagements Assessing Impact
Workshop Activities Student Assessment 971 Attendees IQ System 158 Attendees
Strategic Plan 43 Attendees
Peer Reviewers & Chairs Attendees 257
Capacity Building
Action Plan 41 Attendees
Operating The pilot DEs 42 Attendees
Directors Of Centers 25 Attendees
Key Features of the Egyptian System Mission-sensitive Enhancement Model Evaluation Framework Outcomes-related Published Criteria Focuses on Academic Standards Quality Assurance and Accreditation Handbook Internal systems leading to Self-evaluation by institutions Developmental Engagements Encourages capacity-building
Model of Internal Quality Assurance System Mission Specification ILOs Programme Specification Course Specification
External references Points including NARS
Run Programme Engagement With stakeholders
Annual Review Courses and Programme Report
Periodic Strategic Review Report
Action Plans
Apply for Accreditation
Evaluation Framework for Developmental Engagement and Accreditation
Academic Standards of Programmes Intended learning outcomes Curriculum Student assessment Student achievement
Quality of Learning Opportunities Teaching and learning Student support Learning resources
Research and other scholarly activities Community Involvement Effectiveness of Quality Management and Enhancement
Academic Standards of Educational Programmes
Specification Need for National and International Comparability International referencing Egyptian National Academic Reference Standards (NARS) Verification
Establishment of National Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation
Activities: Sharing in:
Draft Mission Vision Structure Articles Development of methods
Achievements
Presidential Endorsement of the Law June 2006
Achievements of Quality Assurance and Accreditation Project
1: Achievements in Faculties
Supported the establishment of internal quality assurance systems in 60% of all faculties Generated self-evaluation reports for participating faculties Established a programme of developmental engagements Stimulated faculties to produce action plans to be ready to apply for accreditation
2: Achievements in Universities
Development and External Evaluation of strategic plans in public Universities Establishment of quality assurance centers in Universities
3: National Achievements in Higher Education
Development of National Academic Reference Standards Building a resource in trained and experienced peer reviewers Produced publications in partnership with stakeholders
4: Overall Achievements of QAAP
Created a fit for purpose model of Quality Assurance and Enhancement Stimulated an awareness of Quality Assurance principles and culture in Egyptian Society Built the capacity of academic staff to engage with quality assurance Motivated Higher Education institutions to enhance the quality of their provision Contributed to regional development Promoted Egyptian initiatives worldwide
Building on Success: Issues In Universities
Increasing the level of participation by all institutions Embedding the new systems and processes Achieving self-sustaining internal and external quality assurance and continuing improvement
Building on Success: Issues In all Sectors
Increasing the level of participation in quality assurance developments by all institutions Funding of higher education Governance Student admissions Raising the level of confidence in academic standards
Future Vision
Cooperation with the future national agency for quality assurance and accreditation Sustainability of quality systems in higher education Continuation of support for higher education institutions Spread Quality Assurance philosophy throughout all higher education Implementation of Quality assurance systems in all higher education institutions
Conclusion The Pathway to the Future is
working Together to Achieve our Goals
THANK YOU
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