Quality Assurance and Development Unit College of Applied Medical Sciences Females 1

Quality Assurance A continuous process of evaluating, maintaining and improving the quality of a higher education system, institution or program. It focuses on both accountability& improvement It can be internal (to an institution) or external (accrediting body). 2

Accreditation WHAT IS ACCREDITATION? Accreditation attests to the quality of an organization upon an external review which meets certain external standards (criteria for evaluation) for a designated period of time. 3

Mission “To assure, ensure and strengthen the quality of performance within the female section of the College of Applied Medical Sciences” 4

Strategy Priorities –Prepare for external review Barriers –Time limitation –Cooperation from departments –Budget – resources for training, workshops, etc. –Communication limitation 5

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HOW DOES ACCREDITATION WORK GLOBALLY? (including NCAAA of the KSA) 1.DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDS 2.SELF-EVALUATION 3.EXTERNAL REVIEW 4.ACCREDITATION DECISION 7

Standards for Accreditation for Higher Education 1.Mission and Objectives 2.Governance and Administration 3.Management of Quality Assurance and Improvement 4.Learning and Teaching 5.Student Administration and Support Services 6.Learning Resources 7.Facilities and Equipment 8.Financial Planning and Management 9.Faculty and Staff Employment Processes 10.Research 11.Institutional Relationships With the Community 8

Self-evaluation Institution’s internal process based on quality assurance and planning activities culminating in a report which compares itself to the Standards of Accreditation 9

External Review Site visit of the institution, utilizing the Self- Evaluation Report by peers and/or a cadre of domestic and/or international professionals selected for their credibility, objectivity, fairness and lack of conflict of interest. Outcome: a report on compliance with the Standards which culminates in a recommendation for accreditation. 10

Accreditation Decision NCAAA National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment 11

WHAT DOES ACCREDITATION DO? Creates fair & transparent processes for standard setting & decisions Defines higher education nationally or internationally Provides a structure for improvement Helps plan for the future Maximizes communication across sector Promotes mobility of services among accredited institutions, at least nationally Assists users to make good decisions 12

Reference Dr. Marjorie Peace Lenn President Center for Quality Assurance in International Education 13