Workshop : Quality Assurance Framework: Governance, Roles, and Implementation Mechanisms
Workshop Title:
Quality Assurance Framework: Governance, Roles, and Implementation Mechanisms
Workshop Topics:
1- The concept of Quality Assurance.
2- Governance within the Quality Assurance system.
3- Governance structure at the academic program level.
4- Roles and responsibilities.
5- Practical implementation mechanisms of Quality Assurance.
6- Operational quality practices.
7- Document management and control.
8- The relationship between Quality Assurance and accreditation.
9- Ensuring that quality is not merely a formal exercise.
Target Audience:
Program and curriculum coordinators, quality coordinators at colleges and departments, and staff of quality and academic accreditation units.
Workshop Objectives:
1- To understand the concept of Quality Assurance and distinguish it from quality control and continuous improvement.
2- To explain the relationship between Quality Assurance and academic accreditation and the role of each in enhancing program quality.
3- To present the governance structure within the academic program and define lines of responsibility and accountability.
4- To explain the Quality Cycle (PDCA) and link it to actual processes within the academic program.
5- To apply self-assessment and periodic review mechanisms within the framework of academic performance improveent.
6- To design data-driven improvement plans addressing identified program gaps.
7- To utilize feedback tools from students, graduates, and employers to support academic decision-making.
8- To understand document control mechanisms and ensure proper documentation in line with approved standards.
9- To promote a culture of institutional quality as a shared responsibility rather than a procedural formality.