Accreditation Procedure
Accreditation Visit
The Evaluation Team will conduct a three-day visit within twelve (12) weeks of its formation.
The on-site visit allows the Evaluation Team to assess factors related to the accreditation criteria that may not be adequately described in the SAR and to obtain further clarifications from the educational institution. Although it is not possible to adequately describe all the factors to be assessed during the on-site visit, some common factors are the following:
a. |
Objectives and outcomes of the education provided |
b. |
Quality assurance processes, including internal reviews |
c. |
Assessment of student learning outcomes |
d. |
Student activities and work |
e. |
Entry standards for admission and student selection |
f. |
Faculty members’ motivation and enthusiasm |
g. |
Faculty members’ qualifications and activities |
h. |
Facilities |
i. |
Industry participation |
To assist the Evaluation Team in its assessment, the educational institution should arrange the following:
a. Meetings with:
i. |
The Head of the institution, the Dean and Head of the Department, and relevant program and course coordinators |
ii. |
A member of the senior administration/management, preferably the Head of the institution, to discuss how the program fits into the university’s overall strategic direction and focus and the management support available for the continued resourcing and development of the program |
iii. |
A group of faculty members |
iv. |
A group of supporting staff and heads of the support/service departments |
v. |
A group of employee representatives |
vi. |
A group of alumni |
vii. |
A group of students |
b. Availability of the following documents for examination:
i. |
Curriculum vitae of all program faculty members |
ii. |
Evidence that the results of the course and program outcome assessment are being used to review the program and ensure ongoing improvement |
iii. |
Lists of publications by all program faculty members |
iv. |
Sample teaching materials |
v. |
Sample examination papers, quizzes and class tests for all subjects |
vi. |
Sample examination scripts, including at least one excellent, one good and one marginal pass for each examination |
vii. |
Transcripts of immediate past graduates, including those granted advanced standing and those who were in the part-time program, if applicable |
viii. |
Sample student project and design reports (excellent, good and marginal pass) |
ix. |
Sample student feedback form |
x. |
Results of other internal or external reviews of the program, department and faculty |
xi. |
Quality assurance review results |
xii. |
Records of meetings of committees relevant to the program |
xiii. |
Records of meetings with stakeholders |
xiv. |
Graduates’ employment records |
xv. |
Any other documents that the Evaluation Team may request |
c. Visits to:
i. |
Faculty office rooms |
ii. |
Classrooms |
iii. |
Laboratories, especially those used for undergraduate courses |
iv. |
The library |
v. |
IT facilities |
vi. |
Career/placement center, co- and extra-curricular facilities, medical facilities |
vii. |
Canteen |
vii. |
Washrooms/toilet facilities |
At the end of the on-site visit, the Evaluation Team will hold an exit meeting to present its preliminary findings to key personnel of the educational institution, including the Head of the institution and the Head of Department/Chair of School for the program being evaluated.