The Quality Assurance Division at the College of Education for Humanities Holds a Meeting with the Departments of English and Geography
The Accreditation Unit of the Quality Assurance and Performance Evaluation Division at the College of Education for Humanities, University of Diyala, held a meeting with the Departments of English and Geography to discuss the self-assessment report, the improvement and continuous improvement plan, and the conformity report according to the national standards for program accreditation of colleges of education for 2024.The meeting, chaired by Dr. Abdul Hakim Talab Jaafar and Assistant Lecturer Zainab Qutaiba Abdul Ali, aimed to follow up on the progress of the self-assessment report, the improvement plan, and the conformity report; diagnose the current state of the educational program and measure its compatibility with the national accreditation standards; and prepare a systematic and implementable improvement plan that contributes to raising the quality of academic and administrative performance, establishing a culture of quality and continuous improvement, and ensuring institutional sustainability.The meeting addressed the stages of self-assessment as a cornerstone of quality assurance and academic and program accreditation systems. It is a scientific and methodological tool for analyzing institutional and program performance in light of approved national standards. Emphasis was placed on the importance of preparing accurate and documented self-assessment reports, followed by clear improvement plans and continuous development mechanisms based on performance indicators. This culminates in the preparation of a conformity report that reflects the extent of adherence to national standards and enhances the program’s readiness for accreditation.The meeting included discussions on the mechanism for completing the reports, the formation of a main committee for self-assessment and quality assurance, and subcommittees for each standard comprising representatives from faculty, students, and administration. The meeting also defined the powers, responsibilities, and work schedule for each subcommittee, in addition to studying the program standards and analyzing their components and indicators.The meeting recommended adopting self-assessment as an ongoing, periodic process that extends beyond accreditation requirements. It also emphasized the need to enhance the participation of faculty, students, and stakeholders in all stages of assessment and improvement; provide the necessary institutional support and resources for the effective implementation of improvement plans; develop accurate information systems to support data collection and performance indicator analysis; link self-assessment results to academic and professional development plans; and cultivate a culture of quality and continuous improvement within colleges of education to ensure sustainability and excellence.This activity aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), by promoting quality assurance and academic accreditation, and raising the standards of educational programs to contribute to achieving high-quality and inclusive education.
