1. Dr. Salwa B. El-Magoli 16/1/2007Dr.Salwa B. El-magoli Cairo: 16/1/2007 Quality Assurance and Accreditation (The Egyptian Experience) Dr. Salwa B. El-Magoli Dr. Salwa B. El-Magoli Chairperson QAAP

2. Context 1. The Philosophy 2. Quality Assurance and Accreditation Project (QAAP) 3. Key Features of the Egyptian System. 4. Building on Success: Issues 5. Achievements 6. Future Vision

3. The Philosophy Investing in people yields the best results Investing in people yields the best results Improving education is the best form of investment for the future of Egypt 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 Quality assurance of education is the gateway to improving standards and competitiveness Positioning Egyptian universities and graduates world wide Positioning Egyptian universities and graduates world wide

4. QAAP Project Quality Assurance and Accreditation project (QAAP) strives to improve quality, efficiency and relevance of Higher Education in Egypt 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 QAAP is governed by a National Committee (NQAAC) nominated by the Minister of Higher Education and State for Scientific Research

5. National Committee The Committee is composed of: The Committee is composed of:  15 members representing Egyptian Governmental Universities  9 members representing NGOs, Private universities, SCU and other experts in quality assurance

6. 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. 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.

7. Strategic Objectives Building the capacity of Egyptian universities to be ready to apply for accreditation Building the capacity of Egyptian universities to be ready to apply for accreditation Raising academic standards nationally Raising academic standards nationally Establishing the Egyptian model for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Establishing the Egyptian model for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Supporting the establishment of NQAAA Supporting the establishment of NQAAA

8. Building the Capacity of Egyptian Universities Creating Awareness Creating Awareness Initiating and Funding Projects Initiating and Funding Projects Developing the capabilities of academic staff with respect to quality assurance Developing the capabilities of academic staff with respect to quality assurance Publishing Guidance Documents Publishing Guidance Documents Developmental Engagements Developmental Engagements Assessing Impact Assessing Impact

10. Workshop Activities Capacity Building Student Assessment 971 Attendees Peer Reviewers & Chairs Attendees 257 Directors Of Centers 25 Attendees Operating The pilot DEs 42 Attendees Action Plan 41 Attendees Strategic Plan 43 Attendees IQ System 158 Attendees

11. Key Features of the Egyptian System Mission-sensitive Mission-sensitive Enhancement Model Enhancement Model Evaluation Framework Evaluation Framework Outcomes-related Outcomes-related Published Criteria Published Criteria Focuses on Academic Standards Focuses on Academic Standards Quality Assurance and Accreditation Handbook Quality Assurance and Accreditation Handbook Internal systems leading to Self-evaluation by institutions Internal systems leading to Self-evaluation by institutions Developmental Engagements Developmental Engagements Encourages capacity-building Encourages capacity-building

12. Model of Internal Quality Assurance System Specification ILOs Programme Specification Course Specification Mission Annual Review Courses and Programme Report Engagement With stakeholders Periodic Strategic Review Report External references Points including NARS Action Plans Apply for Accreditation Run Programme

13. Evaluation Framework for Developmental Engagement and Accreditation

14. Academic Standards of Programmes Academic Standards of Programmes  Intended learning outcomes  Curriculum  Student assessment  Student achievement Quality of Learning Opportunities Quality of Learning Opportunities  Teaching and learning  Student support  Learning resources Research and other scholarly activities Research and other scholarly activities Community Involvement Community Involvement Effectiveness of Quality Management and Enhancement Effectiveness of Quality Management and Enhancement

15. Academic Standards of Educational Programmes Academic Standards of Educational Programmes Specification Specification Need for National and International Comparability Need for National and International Comparability International referencing International referencing Egyptian National Academic Reference Standards (NARS) Egyptian National Academic Reference Standards (NARS) Verification Verification

17. Establishment of National Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Activities: Sharing in: Activities: Sharing in:  Draft  Mission  Vision  Structure  Articles  Development of methods Achievements Achievements  Presidential Endorsement of the Law June 2006

18. Achievements of Quality Assurance and Accreditation Project

19. 1: Achievements in Faculties Supported the establishment of internal quality assurance systems in 60% of all faculties Supported the establishment of internal quality assurance systems in 60% of all faculties Generated self-evaluation reports for participating faculties Generated self-evaluation reports for participating faculties Established a programme of developmental engagements Established a programme of developmental engagements Stimulated faculties to produce action plans to be ready to apply for accreditation Stimulated faculties to produce action plans to be ready to apply for accreditation

20. 2: Achievements in Universities Development and External Evaluation of strategic plans in public Universities Development and External Evaluation of strategic plans in public Universities Establishment of quality assurance centers in Universities Establishment of quality assurance centers in Universities

21. 3: National Achievements in Higher Education Development of National Academic Reference Standards Development of National Academic Reference Standards Building a resource in trained and experienced peer reviewers Building a resource in trained and experienced peer reviewers Produced publications in partnership with stakeholders Produced publications in partnership with stakeholders

22. 4: Overall Achievements of QAAP Created a fit for purpose model of Quality Assurance and Enhancement Created a fit for purpose model of Quality Assurance and Enhancement Stimulated an awareness of Quality Assurance principles and culture in Egyptian Society Stimulated an awareness of Quality Assurance principles and culture in Egyptian Society Built the capacity of academic staff to engage with quality assurance Built the capacity of academic staff to engage with quality assurance Motivated Higher Education institutions to enhance the quality of their provision Motivated Higher Education institutions to enhance the quality of their provision Contributed to regional development Contributed to regional development Promoted Egyptian initiatives worldwide Promoted Egyptian initiatives worldwide

23. Building on Success: Issues In Universities Increasing the level of participation by all institutions Increasing the level of participation by all institutions Embedding the new systems and processes Embedding the new systems and processes Achieving self-sustaining internal and external quality assurance and continuing improvement Achieving self-sustaining internal and external quality assurance and continuing improvement

24. Building on Success: Issues In all Sectors Increasing the level of participation in quality assurance developments by all institutions Increasing the level of participation in quality assurance developments by all institutions Funding of higher education Funding of higher education Governance Governance Student admissions Student admissions Raising the level of confidence in academic standards Raising the level of confidence in academic standards

25. Future Vision Future Vision Cooperation with the future national agency for quality assurance and accreditation Cooperation with the future national agency for quality assurance and accreditation Sustainability of quality systems in higher education Sustainability of quality systems in higher education Continuation of support for higher education institutions Continuation of support for higher education institutions Spread Quality Assurance philosophy throughout all higher education Spread Quality Assurance philosophy throughout all higher education Implementation of Quality assurance systems in all higher education institutions Implementation of Quality assurance systems in all higher education institutions

26. Conclusion The Pathway to the Future is working Together to Achieve our Goals

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