Institutional Research &QA
About the Center
The Center for Institutional Research and Quality Assurance reports to the Office of the University Director. It is responsible for implementing the internal quality system and applying academic and administrative quality assurance policies and procedures across all units of the university. The Center strives for excellence by adopting innovative solutions that enhance the quality of the learning experience on campus and elevate institutional performance in an educational environment characterized by diversity and community engagement. It is committed to continuous improvement through systematic monitoring, transparency, and the review and evaluation of the effectiveness of university operations and educational programs, while developing the mechanisms and methods necessary to sustainably raise the level of academic and administrative performance.
Vision
The Center seeks excellence and innovation in the fields of institutional research and quality assurance.
Mission
To enhance the quality assurance system, institutional effectiveness, and continuous improvement of the educational, research, and community engagement processes at Al Wasl University in accordance with international quality standards.
Objectives
Obtaining institutional licensure and academic accreditations for the university.
Establishing mechanisms for planning and evaluating teaching, scientific research, and community engagement.
Enhancing the quality of education and performance at the university through continuous improvement processes.
Maintaining the alignment and consistency of operational processes with the university’s mission and strategic goals.
Objectives
Designing the strategic plan of Al Wasl University and following up on its implementation with academic and administrative units.
Ensuring the quality of performance in the university’s academic and administrative units.
Monitoring accreditation indicators for academic programs based on academic accreditation standards.
Improving the university’s standing in local, regional, and international university rankings.
Task Distribution
First:Tasks of the Institutional Research Unit
Collecting data from various university units, analyzing it, and submitting reports to the Center Director.
Collecting, verifying, and ensuring the timely submission of data to the Center for Higher Education Data and Statistics (CHEDS).
Updating the Fact Book in collaboration with the Institutional Communication Department.
Continuously reviewing data published in university publications or on the university website to ensure consistency.
Maintaining files related to academic program accreditation and institutional licensure.
Second: Tasks of the Institutional Effectiveness Unit
Conducting institutional surveys and questionnaires, analyzing results, and submitting reports to the Center Director.
Comparing survey and questionnaire results with previous years and the associated recommendations.
Conducting benchmarking with other universities.
Controlling, reviewing, and auditing Center documents and maintaining an archive thereof.
Maintaining an archive of the development of the university’s approved data and documents.
Third: Tasks of the Internal Review Audit Committee
Reviewing program documents in accordance with the standards of the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Reviewing self-studies and feasibility studies.
Reviewing substantive change reports.
Reviewing the availability and validity of attachments submitted to the accreditation body.
Reviewing the university’s responses during accreditation procedures.
Tasks of the Director of the Center for Institutional Research
Coordinating between the university and the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) on institutional affairs, quality assurance, and academic accreditation.
Participating in the development of the university’s strategic plan and following up on its implementation.
Developing and monitoring the implementation of comprehensive plans for assessing learning outcomes.
Following up on the use of assessment results in subsequent planning activities.
Submitting institutional research reports to the University Director.
Preparing and submitting the university’s annual report.
Chairing the committee responsible for preparing the university’s annual Fact Book.
Monitoring the effective implementation of quality assurance across the university.
Monitoring the performance of academic programs and administrative units to ensure quality achievement.
Supervising all quality unit heads in the colleges.
Supervising the preparation and submission of CHEDS data to the Ministry of Education.
Supervising the administration of feedback surveys for academic and non-academic units.
Organizing workshops to enhance expertise in assessment and accreditation-related tasks.
Coordinating with academic departments in formulating and implementing student learning assessment plans.
Reviewing course files for all programs to ensure quality and completeness, and submitting improvement recommendations to the Academic Affairs Office.
Supporting academic departments in preparing accreditation documents for their programs.
Supervising and following up with colleges in preparing self-study documents for academic programs.
Coordinating regulatory visits by the Ministry of Education and site visits by the Commission for Academic Accreditation team.
Coordinating and following up on institutional licensure procedures for the university.
Coordinating with the Academic Affairs Office regarding the suitability of needs for new academic programs and the development of their self-studies.
Participating in the university’s ranking plan and providing the appropriate data required by ranking agencies.
Developing the Center’s annual operational plan.
Preparing the Center’s annual self-assessment report.
Chairing the Center’s Internal Review and Audit Committee, coordinating its tasks, and following up on its work.
Performing other tasks assigned by the University Chancellor.
Team of Institutional Research and Quality Assurance Centre
