Accreditation/ Self Evaluation Report

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1 TEMPUS Project Accreditation Pathway to Quality Assurance Workshop: Accreditation/ Self Evaluation Report At Arab International University 16 th of May /05/10 1

2 TEMPUS Project Accreditation Pathway to Quality Assurance Presentation of Project Dipl. Hdl. Thomas Rieke Damascus University 22/05/10 2

3 Table of content 1. Project Aim and Duration 2. Outcomes 3. Partner Institutions 4. Implementation Process 5. Tasks of Consortium Partners 6. Pilot Faculties 7. Current Activities 8. Topics for today 22/05/10 3

4 1. Project Aim and Duration Project Aim: Establish internationally accepted accreditation criteria at pilot faculties of major public and private universities in Syria with the help of European universities and accreditation bodies. Project duration: 15 th of January 2010 to 14 th of January /22/2010 4

5 2. Outcomes (1) Pre university assessment in terms of entry qualifications. (2) Self evaluation evaluation documentationofselectedof study programs. (3) Descriptors of national educational standards adapted from European and EU member qualification frameworks. (4) Guidelines and pilot models changed from input to outcome orientation for study programs, modular structures and quality assurance. (5) Accreditation candidacy. 22/05/10 5

6 2. Outcomes 1. Pre-university assessment in terms of entry qualifications What educational programs can produce study success of students with diverse backgrounds and knowledge level 1.1 Evaluate qualification framework of secondary school graduates. 1.2 Prepare a questionaire and test for first year students qualifications. 1.3 Analyse results and define equivalences standards. 1.4 Define first year study requirements. 22/05/10 6

7 2. Outcomes 2. Self-evaluation documentation of selected study programs Basis for accreditation process 2.1 Study and agree on self evaluation documentation. 2.2 Carry out academic reviews and prepare reports. 2.3 Study and assess self evaluation reports in peer reviews. 22/05/10 7

8 2. Outcomes 3. Descriptors of national educational standards adapted from European and EU member qualification frameworks. Synthesize national and international academic reference standards 3.1 Study and discuss European and EU member QFs and Dublin descriptors. 3.2 Internationalize educational standards and descriptors in the qualification framework related to Syrian HE legislation. 3.3 Apply international standards and modular structures to study programs. 22/05/10 8

9 2. Outcomes 4. Guidelines and pilot models changed from input to outcome orientation for study programs, modular structures and quality assurance. Change study programs from input based to outcome orientation 4.1 Carry out international benchmark studies in the selected study fields. 4.2 Elaborate guidelines for outcome based study programs and modular structures. 4.3 Elaborate pilot programs in the selected faculties. 4.4 Maintain and enhance quality and standards. 22/05/10 9

10 2. Outcomes 5. Accreditation candidacy. Study programs accreditated by EU Agencies and Syrian Ministry for Higher Education 5.1 Prepare program proposals according to accreditation requirements. 5.2 Finalize and submit accreditation documentation of selected study programs. 5.3 Accreditation of selected study programs by European Agencies and Syrian Ministry of Higher Education. 22/05/10 10

11 2. Outcomes (6) Dissemination. (7) Sustainability. (8) Quality Control and Monitoring. (9) Managementof the Project. 22/05/10 11

12 Syrian Universities: 3. Partner Institutions: Aleppo University Al Baath University Tishreen University Arab International University International University of Science and Technology University of Kalamoon Damascus University (co ordinator) Associated Partner: Ministry of Higher Education, Syria 22/05/10 12

13 European Universities: 3. Partner Institutions: Dublin City University, Ireland Karl Franzens University of Graz, Austria Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg, Germany European Accreditation Bodies: Austrian Accreditation Council, Austria Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación (ANECA), Spain Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute (ACQUIN), Germany 22/05/10 13

14 4. Implementation Process 22/05/10 14

15 Total project costs: 4. Project Budget ,00 Euro TEMPUS Grant provided ddby European Commission: ,00 Euro Financial Contribution by consortium partners: ,00 Euro In detail: Budget Heading Amount in Euro Staff Costs ,00 Travel and Stay ,00 Equipment ,00 Printing andpublishing ,00 00 Other Costs ,00 Overheads ,00 22/05/10 15

16 5. Tasks of Coordinator Operationalize project implementation and achieve outcomes as presented in the application plan. Tasks: Set up a project coordination and management unit. Set up a mechanism for project monitoring and quality control. Prepare work packages. Establish Networking between Syrian Partners. Prepare budget lines for each partner. Set up project website. Write reports to the EACEA. 22/05/10 16

17 5. Tasks of Syrian Partner Universities Define starting positions, work force and approach. Tasks: Set up work teams and work schedule. Select pilot faculties. Set up standards of self evaluation study. Set up benchmarks and indicators. Identify required expertise and means of support from coordinator and European partners. 22/05/10 17

18 5. Role of Ministry of Higher Education, Syria Integrate National Qualification Framework and NARS into the accreditation process of study programs. Tasks: Indicate the reference level of qualifications for Bachelor, Master and PhD programs. Define National Qualification Framework and National AcademicReference Standards (NARS). Define national accreditation procedures. 22/05/10 18

19 5. Work ApproachwithEuropeanPartners Elaborate network strategy with EU partners. Tasks: Provide Syrian partners with the experiences during a program accreditation process from the point of view getting the study program accredited. Support pilot faculties academically on their way to accreditation. Provide Syrian partners with Best Practices and support on the way to outcome based study programs. 22/05/10 19

20 Damascus University 6. Pilot Faculties Pilot faculty 1 Pilot faculty 2 Dentistry Agriculture Aleppo University Pharmacy Dentistry Tishreen University Medicine Nursing Al Baath University Chemistry Civil Engineering Kalamoon University Pharmacy Dentistry AIU Civil Engineering Business IUST Pharmacy Electronics & Communications i 22/05/10 20

21 7. Current Activities Networking Workshops at Damascus University: 04 th of February nd of March 2010 Monitoring and Controlling by Klaus Haupt (Head of EACEA) 09 th of February /05/10 21

22 7. Current Activities Workshops Accreditation/ Self Evaluation Report Aleppo University Al Baath University Ministry of Higher Education Kalamoon University AIU IUST Damascus University Tishreen University /05/10 22

23 7. Current Activities 1 st International Consortium Workshop at Damascus University Program Accreditation and Self Evaluation From Input based to Outcome based Academic Programs 24 th to 28 th of May /05/10 23

24 8. Topics for today Two Presentations on Quality Assurance and the Accreditation Process/ Self Evaluation Report: (1) What is Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Universities? (2) Program Accreditation Self Evaluation 22/05/10 24

25 Thank you for your attention All presentations will be available soon at: accreditation.edu.sy edu sy 22/05/10 25