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Overview of the Self Study Presented to NAQAAE Review Team November 7 th, 2010 November 7 th, 2010
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Outline Elements of the Self Study Preparation of Self Study Communicating the Content Key Findings Recommendations
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NAQAAE…Why? AUC is an Integral Part of the Egyptian Society Bridges of Cooperation with NAQAAE Accumulated Experience at AUC First University Accreditation Visit in New Campus Deserving Institute that Seeks Quality
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Mission, Strategic Planning, Governance & Innovation Information & Decision Support Faculty Recruitment & Development Student Recruitment & Admission Human Resources Recruitment & Development Graduate Students, Research & IPR Academic & Institutional Integrity Student’s Activities Community & Alumni Continuing Ed. & Other Ed. Related Activities Regional & International Relations, Joint Programs Competitiveness & Distinction Resource Allocation
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Background Brief History of AUC Evolvement at AUC Current Organizational Structure Accreditation History Move & Inauguration of New Campus Administration Body & Board of Trustees Campus Facilities, Schools and Research Centers
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Key Figures Undergraduate students 5,055 Master’s program students 1,148 Special students (not seeking a degree) 428 AUC's degree seeking students (those pursuing undergraduate and master's degrees) are comprised of 47.2% male and 52.8% female students, of these 90.4% hold Egyptian citizenship while 9.6% represent more than 60 nations. Faculty to student ratio is 1 to 12.3 Full-time faculty in active teaching positions 384 Adjunct faculty (teaching the equivalent of 157.15 full-time faculty) 324 Total faculty including faculty on sabbatical and other release time as well as librarians, researchers and administrators with faculty status 450 AUC's faculty are comprised of 56% Egyptians, 33% Americans and 11% from other nationalities.
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Mission Assessment of AUC’s Mission New Mission Liberal Arts Integration with Community Research and Excellence Systematic Planning that is Mission Related “The American University in Cairo (AUC) is a premier English-language institution of higher learning. The university is committed to teaching and research of the highest caliber, and offers exceptional liberal arts and professional education in a cross-cultural environment. AUC builds a culture of leadership, lifelong learning, continuing education and service among its graduates, and is dedicated to making significant contributions to Egypt and the international community in diverse fields. Chartered and accredited in the United States and Egypt, it is an independent, not-for-profit, equal-opportunity institution. AUC upholds the principles of academic freedom and is dedicated to excellence”.
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Governance Governance Structure at AUC Role of B.o.T Role of Senate Administration Role of Faculty, Staff and Students Role of other Constituencies in Governance Improving Governance at AUC
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Planning Strategic Planning Linking Planning to Assessment (logic Model) Planning Steps Integrating Planning to Assessment Planning Cycles and Model
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Innovation Innovation as a theme at AUC Innovation and Critical Thinking Innovation within Educational Offerings Innovative Ideas and Centers Innovation in Research
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Information & Decision Support Role of Institutional Research at AUC Student Information Systems Types of Analysis Conducted and Reports Prepared Accessibility of Information Usefulness of Information in Supporting Decisions
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Resource Allocation Overview of Resources at AUC Resource Allocation for the New Campus Growth of Resources Despite Global Issues Distribution of Resources in light of Demand Fund Raising Efforts Assessment by Cabinet and Senate Diversification of Resources Sustainability
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Faculty Recruitment & Development Faculty Recruitment and Retention Governing Policies Professional Development Promotion and Tenure Benefits for Faculty Support for Research Grants
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Student Recruitment & Admission Diversity of Student Body at AUC Admission Process Fairness and Transparency of Process Student Records & Digitization and Communication Career Advising and Placement Continuous Assessment of Cohort Improving the Communication
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Human Resources Staff Categories & Staff Policies Process for Hiring and Promotion Assessment and Motivation Benefits Staff Development Transparency, Integrity and Fairness Staff Representation in Decision Making
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Graduate Studies, Research & IPR Student Enrolment and Graduation New Graduate Programs Support for the Graduate Program Diversity and Growth of Research at AUC Intellectual Property Right Ph.D Program
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Academic & Institutional Integrity, Transparency & Accountability Integrity as a Holistic Approach Awareness, Prevention and Penalization Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Grievances at AUC Transparency Accountability
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Student Activities, Community Services, Support & Alumni Student’s Clubs and Associations Community Service Programs Student Publications, Conferences & Sports Parent's Association/ Student’ Body Support to Students with Special Needs Student’s Housing, Clinic and Counseling Alumni and their Involvement
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Continuing Education & Other Educational Offerings School of Continuing Education The Management Center The Engineering Services AUC Press & Bookstore Response to Demand Role of Downtown Campus
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Regional & International Cooperation Cooperation with Universities in Egypt and Abroad Study Abroad Program Joint Agreements and Partnership Joint Supervision of Graduate Studies Research Cooperation and Agreements Surveys and Assessment Improvement on those fronts
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Competitiveness & Distinction AUC’s Recognition as Center of Excellence Liberal Arts Institution Improvement of Qualitative and Quantitative Records Areas of Excellence at AUC Examples for Small Size University Quality as a main theme Accreditation Academic Integrity Governance
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Assessment AUC’s Assessment Plan Multitude of Assessment Tools Assessment to Individuals, Programs, Units and Facilities Examples for Assessment-Based Improvement
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Thank You
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