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QUALTITY ASSURANCEThe Ministry of higher education in
Syria
THE ROUNDTABLE MEETING OF QUALTITY ASSURANCE AGENCIES OF THE ORGANIZATION OF ISAMIC CONFERENCE MEMBER COUNTRIES ,13-15 NOVEMBER 2009
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introduction about ministry of higher education institutes
national policy for quality assurance Present situation Proposed structure for quality assurance and
accreditation Challenges
OUTLINE
Universities belong to the government
New colleges for the future universities
Private universities - / 15/
private universities under structure - /5/
The map for the higher education in Syria
The Higher Committeefor Q & Accreditation: the Mission
(Higher Council Decision 154,10/January/2005)• Setting up Self-assessment Methodologies and
Procedures• Setting up Quality Standards • Establishing Self Assessment units in Universities• Ensuring the Transition Phase Leading to the
Establishment of the QA&A Agency• Establishing Quality Assurance and Accreditation
Agency
The national framework for the advancement of quality of higher education
Integrated Model for QA
Transformation to Standard-based Ed
Standardization of Programs
777customers Labor market competitors
Corrective actions
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MonitoringINPUTSPROCESSES• students
• building and equipments
• teachers
•Administration
• finance
• academic programs
• research projects
• community service
Corrective action
OUTCOMES• graduates
•researches
•services
Mission
Goals
Expected
Outcomes Stakeholders
• Achieve the mission
•Achieve the Objectives
•Customer satisfaction
Towards an Integrated Model for QA
Determine levels and their relationship to the National Academy of occupations and characterization of these professions
Is a reference guide for the field specialist allows the academic community as the nature of the academic programs and standards related to the field specialist
Subject Benchmark Statement
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
Progress Files of the Student
Program Specifications
On the
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Framework
Hierarchical shift towards standards
On the level of
the universities
and programs
A set of standard information provided by each institution for each academic program Among academic knowledge and concepts and skills required by Graduate
In accordance with the specifications of the program and educational outcomes targeted
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The methodology used in the transition
phase one: Top-down Approach Preparation of universities to change Create a critical mass for change Create an environment and culture enthusiasm to change
phase two: Bottom – up Approach Strengthen the independence of universities The creation of institutional commitment to change and link the needs
of each institution Building the necessary capacity in each institution according to their
needs
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• 23/July/2006 create Directorate of evaluation and accreditation in the Ministry• 11/September/2007 The formation of the Technical Committee for private universities• 26/November/2007 Making rules for Academic Accreditation and technical assistance to private universities and the conditions and cancellation •11/February/2008 establish a Center to quality assurance in all University
Foundation for making a quality assurance system
Upgrading the Higher Education System in Syria (UHES)
(The Quality Component) - - ““Support to the Development and Monitoring Support to the Development and Monitoring
of a Quality Assurance System for Higher of a Quality Assurance System for Higher Education in SyriaEducation in Syria””
- Main Activities:- Main Activities: - Support the development of the National Commission for
Quality Assurance and Accreditation; - Define quality standards and minimum requirements for
Accreditation - Define a system for Quality Assurance and Accreditation for
universities and intermediate institutes - Define a system for Quality control of private institutions
The EU Vector
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• Will be Commissioned by a National Agency• Will Ensure Quality Control (minimum standards), Accountability and Transparency, Quality Enhancement, Facilitates Student Mobility• Will be Compulsory for Private Providers, Later for Public Providers
ACCREDITATION POLICY IN THE SYRIAN H.E.S.
ACCREDITATION FOR QA
• The national strategy for quality assurance and accreditation of educational programs and operational policies of this strategy
• Develop appropriate mechanisms to ensure the information society and concerned by the level of educational institutions and their ability to provide educational services in accordance with the stated message of each institution.
• Develop and update national standards for the quality of the educational process and programs and the various disciplines and the adoption of reference methods and comparisons of appropriate development in collaboration with the academic community and professional, and the adoption of the means of measurement that are compatible with the prevailing international standards
)1:( the functions of the National Commission for Quality Assurance and Accreditation (14/4/2007)
• Develop a mechanism of credit and implementation stages
• Provide guidelines and advisory services to educational institutions and committees Calendar (self-evaluation guide is an example of this evidence)
• Development of selection criteria and training of the evaluation committees and internal and external points of arbitration and the rules governing their work.
• Selection and adoption of the evaluation committees and external bodies Arbitration local or foreign.
(2): the functions of the National Commission for Quality Assurance and Accreditation (14/4/2007(
• Calendar final preparation of reports and accreditation of educational institutions and known to the community on a regular basis.
•Or refuse to grant accreditation or to give a specific deadline for the reform of the failures.
• Establish cooperative relations with other bodies and organizations to ensure quality and reliance on international and Arab level with a view to mutual recognition, and networking with these bodies and organizations to exchange knowledge, experiences.
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(3) the functions of the National Commission for Quality Assurance and Accreditation (14/4/2007(
• Raise the level of confidence of the community in the outcome of H.E
• Support the quality assurance and accreditation process in accordance with internal requirements of universities
• Review the H.E institutions through developmental engagements
• Enhance capacity building in quality assurance• Facilitate the development and application of national
reference standards for academic programs• Integrate a sustainable process combining the institution’s
system for quality assurance with external processes for review and accreditation
• Support continuing quality improvement• Cooperate regionally and internationally with similar agencies
The National Commission for Quality Assurance and Accreditation: Objectives and Mission
The current status of quality assurance and accreditation in higher education system
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Higher Committee for Quality and Accreditation
Directorate of evaluation
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The current governance structure for quality assurance and accreditation in higher education
Directorate of private universities
Technical Committee for private universities
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Quality
Council of Higher Education
Proposed structure for quality assurance and accreditation in higher education system
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Center for Quality
Improvement
National Commission for Quality Assurance
and Accreditation(NCQAA)
Center for evaluation and measurement
Council of Higher
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Proposed structure for quality assurance and accreditation in higher education system
National Commission for Quality Assurance and
Accreditation (NCQAA)
Center for evaluation and measurement
Department of Osteopathic Examination (national) university graduates, non-Syrian equivalence
Department exam Graduates of the Syrian
universities Department of foreign language examinations
Supervisory Board (Board of Trustees)
Minister of Higher Education Chairman of the Commission
assistant 2 6 professors academics from
public universities Representatives of the
productive sectors
executive arm Director
assistant Director
professional Office / technical IT department
department of accreditation standard
Department for training
Service to ensure the quality of academic programs and academic standards of reference
Administrative Office Finance Department
Department of Management of Quality Assurance
Tasks
Evidence, guidelines
and procedures
Standards and rules of certification
and indicators
National Academicreference
standards NARS
Training and qualification of auditors
Center for Quality
Improvement
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Capacity building (human - institutional) Culture of quality and Accreditation?
Lack of confidence in the ability to improve
Resistance to change
The predominance of temporary solutions to long-term solutions
Challenges