The establishment of "Quality Assurance and Accreditation" is one of the many initiatives taken by The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) to improve the quality and standard of higher education in Afghanistan. The (QAAD) is established in the Private and Public Sector Universities and Higher Education Institutions of Afghanistan and they are working under the guidance of Ministry of Higher Education. Al-Taqwa University in pursuit of its vision and per the(MoHE) guidelines, established its Quality Assurance and Accreditation in 2016 which was named as “University level Committee of Quality Assurance and Accreditation”. (QAAD) of Al–Taqwa University is playing an essential role in implementing the Internal Quality Assurance and Accreditation (IQAA) mechanisms of Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) at Al-Taqwa University. These (IQAA) mechanisms include self-assessment process of undergraduate programs. The (QAAD) of Al–Taqwa University also conducts Institutional Performance Evaluation (Self-IPE) to evaluate the performance effectiveness of Al–Taqwa University based on 11 Quality Standards defined in IPE Manual of (MoHE). The standards outline major areas that higher education institutions need to focus on to secure recognition for its good governance and imparting quality education to students. The (QAAD) of Al–Taqwa University also regularly conducts different surveys to obtain stakeholder feedback in order to strengthen the internal quality assurance mechanism and also to improve the quality standards of teaching, research, infrastructure facilities, and Al–Taqwa University processes.
Department of Quality Assurance and Accreditation aims to make Al-Taqwa University a leading quality cognizant university at national and international level.
To endeavor for assurance and enrichment of quality in:
The Function & Key Responsibilities are:
1. Promoting public confidence that the quality and standards of the award of degrees are enhanced and safeguarded.
2. Reviewing quality standards and the quality of teaching and learning in each subject area.
3. Reviewing academic affiliations with other institutions in terms of effective management of standards and quality of programs.
4. Defining clear and explicit standards as points of reference to the reviews to be carried out. It should also help the employees to know as to what they could expect from candidates.
5. Developing qualifications framework by setting out the attributes and abilities that can be expected from the holder of a qualification, i.e. Bachelors, Bachelor with Honors.
6. Developing program specifications. These are standard set of information clarifying what knowledge, understanding, skills and other attributes a student will have developed on successfully completing a specific program.
7. Developing quality assurance processes and methods of evaluation to affirm that the quality of provision and the standard of awards are being maintained and to foster curriculum, subject and staff development, together with research and other scholarly activities.
8. Ensuring that the university’s quality assurance procedures are designed to fit in with the arrangements in place nationally for maintaining and improving the quality of Higher Education.
9. Developing procedures for the following:
To share the results of a research study, a scientific conference was presented to the officials and employees of various departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Mr. Khushal Jawad, the chancellor of Al-Taqwa Institute of Higher Education. The conference commenced with the recitation of a few verses from the Holy Quran, followed by a speech from Mufti Noorullah Azam, the head of the Institute of Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He emphasized the value and importance of such conferences in addressing the challenges faced by the Afghan government and enhancing the skills and building the capacity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs personnel. He also expressed his desire for increased collaboration between academic institutions and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in this field. Furthermore, Mr. Khushal Jawad, the esteemed chancellor of Al-Taqwa Institute of Higher Education, conducted a comprehensive discussion titled "Clarification of the Official Recognition of Governments and Analysis of the Current Government of Afghanistan's Status with Respect to Official Recognition." During this discussion, the challenges and obstacles encountered by the current government of Afghanistan in terms of official recognition were elucidated, and relevant advice was provided to the employees and staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in this regard.
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A One-Day Seminar, On The Guidelines For The Improvement Of The Quality Of Teaching, Was Presented The Academic Staff Of Al-Taqwa Institute Of Higher Education, With The Cooperation Of The Professional Development Committee. Prior To The Beginning Of The Seminar, Mr. Abdul Hameed Seerat, The Vice Academic Chancellor Of The Institution, Vowed On The Excellence And Improvement Of The Quality Of Teaching And Asked The Teachers To Pay Special Attention In This Regard In Order To Create A Standard Teaching Environment According To The Requirements Of The Current Era. Afterward, Head Of Quality Assurance And Accreditation Committee, Mr. Habiburahman Serbland, Presented Comprehensive Information About The Ways To Improve The Quality Of Teaching And Its Accurate Evaluation And Answered To The Questions Of The Participants At The End. Towards A Promising Future!
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The Vice Academic Affairs And The Quality Assurance And Accreditation Committee Of The Al-Taqwa Institute Of Higher Education Launched A Two-Day Workshop About The Awareness Of The Eleven Standards Of The Quality Assurance And Accreditation With The Coordination Of Professional Development Committee On The April18 To 19, 2022. At The Initial Part Of The Workshop, Mr. Khushal Javad The Chancellor Of The Organization Al-Taqwa Institute Of Higher Education, Called Quality Assurance A Necessary And Continuous Process For Higher Education Institutions And Asked All Employees To Reflect All Standards Of Quality Assurance In The Running Of Their Affairs. Mr. Jawad Expressed That The Purpose Of This Workshop Is To Provide All Employees With Complete Information About The 11 Main And 49 Sub-Standards Of Quality Assurance And Accreditation, So That Their Work Can Be Done On Time And In Accordance With The Standards. Furthermore, Throughout Two Days, In Different Phases, Both Mr. Abdul Hameed Seerat, The Vice-Chancellor Of Academic Affairs Of Al-Taqwa Institute Of Higher Education And Mr. Habiburahman Serbiland, Head Of The (QAAC), Explained The 11 Main And 49 Sub-Standards Of Quality Assurance And Accreditation, And Finally, The Participants Were Given Certificates Of Participation In The Workshop.
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