Measurement & Quality Assurance Department: In its pursuit of excellence in higher education, the Arab Open University has established the Measurement and Quality Assurance Unit as a key component of its organizational framework. It operates directly under the supervision of the University Rector, ensuring that senior management receives timely updates on all performance monitoring report. This proactive approach allows for immediate action to be taken, effectively closing the quality loop and upholding both academic and administrative excellence to the highest standards.
Core functions:
The Quality Assurance and Measurement Unit serves a pivotal function in monitoring the achievement of performance indicators set forth in the university's strategic and operational plans. It also monitors compliance with the local and international quality standards that are critical for the university's accreditation in both programmatic and institutional contexts. This process involves implementation of quality procedures and tools, such as surveys and performance assessment forms, which gauge the extent to which academic quality standards are achieved in teaching, community service, and scientific research. Additionally, the unit monitors administrative and technical operations to ensure the delivery of exceptional services to all stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff.
Committed to meeting the rigorous local and international accreditation requirements, the Arab Open University is focused on building a robust network of partnerships with esteemed accrediting organizations. This initiative features a strategic partnership with the Open University in the UK, an accreditation agreement with the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) in the UK, and the alignment of its processes with the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the UK, ensuring that it meets the European Quality Standards for Higher Education Institutions (ESG).
On a local scale, the university is focused on meeting the standards outlined by the National Bureau for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education in Kuwait (NBAQ) and the Private Universities Council in Kuwait (PUC). This commitment reinforces the university's role in providing high-quality academic programmes that enhance the qualifications of AOU graduates, ultimately improving their prospects in the job market.
Institutional and programmatic accreditation bodies associated with the Arab Open University:
- Ministry of Higher Education in the State of Kuwait (Private Universities Council).
- Open University in the United Kingdom.
- Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Main committees joined include:
- Branch Quality Assurance Committee
- Academic Committee
- Branch Examination Committee
- Equivalency Committee
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