Accreditation/ Self Evaluation Report

TEMPUS Project

TEMPUS Project 

“Accreditation – Pathway to Quality Assurance”

Workshop:

Workshop:

“Accreditation/ Self‐Evaluation Report”

At Arab International University

At Arab International University 

TEMPUS Project 

“Accreditation – Pathway to Quality Assurance”

Presentation of Project

Dipl.‐Hdl. Thomas Rieke Damascus University

Table of content

1 Project Aim and Duration 1. Project Aim and Duration 2. Outcomes 3. Partner Institutions 4. Implementation Processp 5. Tasks of Consortium Partners 6. Pilot Faculties 7. Current Activities 8. Topics for today

1. Project Aim and Duration

Project Aim:

Establish internationally accepted accreditation criteria at pilot stablish 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: 

2 Outcomes

2. Outcomes

(1) Pre‐university assessment in terms of entry qualifications. (2) Self‐evaluation documentation of selected study programs (2) Self evaluation documentation of selected 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 (4) Guidelines and pilot models changed from input to outcome 

orientation for study programs, modular structures and  li

quality assurance.

2. Outcomes

1. Pre-university assessment in terms of entry qualifications 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. graduates.  1.2  Prepare a questionaire and test for first‐year students  qualifications. q 1.3  Analyse results and define equivalences standards. 1.4  Define first year study requirements.y y q

2. Outcomes

2. Self-evaluation documentation of selected study programs

programs

Basis for accreditation process Basis for accreditation process

2.1 Study and agree on self evaluation documentation. 2.2  Carry out academic reviews and prepare reports.

2. Outcomes

3. Descriptors of national educational standards adapted from European and EU member

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.

2. Outcomes

4. Guidelines and pilot models changed from input to outcome orientation for study programs

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.y 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.

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. requirements. 5.2  Finalize and submit accreditation documentation of  selected study programs.y p g 5.3  Accreditation of selected study programs by European  Agencies and Syrian Ministry of Higher Education.

2 Outcomes

2. Outcomes

(6) Dissemination. (7) Sustainability.

(8) Quality Control and Monitoring. (9) Management of the Project.

3 Partner Institutions:

3. Partner Institutions:

Syrian Universities:  ƒ Aleppo University ƒ Al‐Baath UniversityAl Baath University ƒ Tishreen University ƒ Arab International Universityy ƒ International University of Science and Technology ƒ University of Kalamoon ƒ Damascus University (co‐ordinator) Associated Partner: Associated Partner:  ƒ Ministry of Higher Education, Syria

3 Partner Institutions:

3. Partner Institutions:

European Universities:  ƒ Dublin City University, Ireland ƒ Karl‐Franzens University of Graz, Austriay , ƒ Martin‐Luther‐University Halle‐Wittenberg, Germany European Accreditation Bodies: 

ƒ Austrian Accreditation Council, AustriaAustrian Accreditation Council, Austria

ƒ Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación (ANECA), Spain

ƒ Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute  (ACQUIN), Germany

4. Project Budget

Total project costs:        594.564,00 Euro d d b TEMPUS Grant provided by European Commission:  538.784,00 Euro Financial Contribution by consortium partners:      55.780,00 Euro In detail: 

Budget Heading Amount in Euro

Staff Costs 206.514,00

T l d S 259 400 00

Travel and Stay 259.400,00

Equipment 27.300,00

Printing and Publishing 26 550 00 Printing and Publishing 26.550,00 Other Costs 37.800,00

5 Tasks of Coordinator

5. Tasks of Coordinator

Operationalize project implementation and achieve outcomes 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 p p j g q y control.       • Prepare work packages. • Establish Networking between Syrian Partners. • Prepare budget lines for each partner.p g p • Set‐up project website. • Write reports to the EACEA.p

5 Tasks of Syrian Partner Universities

5. Tasks of Syrian Partner Universities 

Define starting positions work force and approach 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.

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ole of Ministry of Higher Education, Syria

Integrate National Qualification Framework and NARS into the  accreditation process of study programs. T k Tasks: • Indicate the reference level of qualifications for Bachelor,  Master and PhD programs

Master and PhD programs.  

• Define National Qualification Framework and National  Academic Reference Standards (NARS)

Academic Reference Standards (NARS). • Define national accreditation procedures.

5 Work Approach with European Partners

5. Work Approach with European Partners

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  d accreditation. • Provide Syrian partners with Best Practices and support on  th t t b d t d the way to outcome based study programs. 

6. Pilot Faculties

Pilot faculty 1 Pilot faculty 2

Damascus

Dentistry Agriculture

University Dentistry Agriculture

Aleppo University Pharmacy Dentistry

Tishreen Tishreen

University Medicine Nursing

Al Baath

Chemistry Civil Engineering

University Chemistry Civil Engineering

Kalamoon

University Pharmacy Dentistry

University

AIU Civil Engineering Business

IUST Pharmacy Electronics &

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7 Current Activities

7. Current Activities

Networking Workshops at Damascus University: 04th _{of February 2010}  22nd _{of March 2010}  Monitoring and Controlling by Klaus Haupt (Head of EACEA) 09th _{of February 2010 y}

7. Current Activities

Workshops “Accreditation/ Self Evaluation Report” Workshops   Accreditation/ Self Evaluation Report Aleppo University _{pp y} 14‐04‐2010 Al Baath University 15‐04‐2010 Ministry of Higher Education 26‐04‐2010 Kalamoon University 28‐04‐2010 AIU 01‐05‐2010 IUST 02‐05‐2010 Damascus University  03‐05‐2010 Tishreen University 05‐05‐2010

7. Current Activities

7. Current Activities

1st _{International Consortium Workshop at Damascus University} “Program Accreditation and Self‐Evaluation” – From Input‐based to Outcome‐based Academic Programs – 24th _to 28th _{of May 2010}

8 Topics for today

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?

( ) Q y

Thank you for your attention

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