scholarly journals Implications of Enhancing Access to Higher Education for Quality Assurance: the Phenomenon of Study Centres of Kenyan Universities

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-132
Author(s):  
Florence M. Itegi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
University Education ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Access And Quality

This study sought to accomplish three objectives: to examine the expansion of access to university education in Kenya; to examine the implications of expansion of access for the quality of university education; and to develop a model showing interrelationships between the expansion of access and quality assurance, based on lessons learnt from study centres established by both public and private universities in the country. The study was based on literature review, which was augmented by key informant interviews, focus group discussions and observation. It revealed that the study centres marked a great stride in opening access to higher education, especially for the working class, and in increasing the number of graduates from secondary schools, provided facilities for face to face tuition and a range of benefits to their host communities. However, the centres also face difficulties in relation to physical structures, learning resources, staffing and retention of students.Keywords: Massification; Study centres; Quality assurance

Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 22-35
Author(s):  
Amir Manzoor
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Economies Of Scale ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Institutions

Today, open and distance-learning universities are regarded as a groundbreaking option to expand access to higher education. Economies of scale supported by a large number of enrolments have fueled the growth of open and distance learning institutions (ODLIs) across the globe. At the same time, many have raised serious concerns about the quality of education provided by ODLIs. This chapter presents a comparative case analysis of quality assurance (QA) programs in distance education at two large open and distance learning universities in Pakistan. The study explored QA policies and their implementation in the context of management practices and structures and internal and external environmental factors.

scholarly journals ENSURING THE QUALITY OF UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IN CONDITIONS OF BLENDED AND DISTANCE LEARNING

2020 ◽  
pp. 7-13
Author(s):  
Svitlana Martynenko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Natural Extension ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
University Education ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Distance Learning Technologies

In modern conditions of reforming the system of higher education, the introduction of time-based blended and distance learning, the mission of higher education is to ensure the efficiency and quality of university education. Therefore, the problem of using blended and distance learning technologies becomes relevant, which, taking into account the peculiarities of the conduct, should ensure the quality of educational services for students. Blended learning is defined as a hybrid of traditional face-to-face and online learning so that instruction occurs both in the classroom and online, and where the online component becomes a natural extension of traditional classroom learning. The article highlights the peculiarities of the introduction of mixed and distance learning at the university, analyzes and clarifies the essence and content of the concepts of « blended learning», «distance learning», identifies the main approaches, methodical principles underlying the organization of the educational process, the priority tasks and advantages of the introduced forms of education are singled out, the tendencies of their development are outlined, in particular in modern conditions. The methods, organizational forms and means used during blended and distance learning are described, specific examples of their introduction at Kyiv International University are given, as well as the schematic structure of the methodical system of the proposed forms of education that ensure the quality of university education. It is proved that blended and distance learning solves the problems of individualization, intensification and optimization of education, is the most effective evolution of the traditional model of learning7

scholarly journals QUALITY ASSURANCE OF UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IN EU COUNTRIES: ROMANIAN AND POLISH EXPERIENCE

2019 ◽  
pp. 34-37
Author(s):  
I. Mariuts ◽  
О. Derkach
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
University Education ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Internal Quality ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Polish Experience ◽  
Eastern European Countries

The article presents an analysis of external and internal assessment of the quality of higher education of Eastern European countries experience, namely Poland and Romania. These countries are close to Ukraine not only geographically, but also have a common socio-historical background. In particular, we consider it promising to introduce experience of these countries, since they have recently been successfully integrated into the European Higher Education Area, and Ukraine is still confidently following this path. The article presents the external quality assurance structure of higher education on the example of Romania, namely the organization, mission, tasks, activities of the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance of Higher Education (ARACIS), is extremely relevant in the period of Ukrainian Agency for Quality Assurance of Higher Education formation. Concerning the assurance of internal quality of education, the article presents experience of Poland – analyzes the requirements for internal quality of education, standards, the activities of Polish Accreditation Commission.

scholarly journals Advantages and difficulties of transport by charter as an enabler of university education in Northeast Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-59
Author(s):  
Maurício Oliveira de Andrade ◽  
Leonardo Herszon Meira
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Indirect Costs ◽  
University Education ◽  
Northeast Brazil ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
Round Trip ◽  
Direct And Indirect Costs

This paper reveals the travel characteristics; direct and indirect costs and travel times; users’ perceptions with respect to reliability, comfort and safety; and impact on the quality of academic performance for students in the Centro Acadêmico do Agreste of UFPE, located in Caruaru, Brazil, which has 3,000 students from 70 cities. Almost 50% of these students live in cities located within 100 km of Caruaru and commute for three hours on average (round-trip). These trips are mostly performed on non-regular intercity transport, chartered by users or municipalities. This kind of transport, apparently inadequate in operational terms, makes access to higher education possible for a significant proportion of students, keeping them residents of their hometowns.

Quality Assessment of Higher Education in Latin American University

2020 ◽  
pp. 327-354
Author(s):  
Rafael Ignacio Pérez-Uribe ◽  
Gloria Sierra ◽  
Sandra Bibiana Clavijo-Olmos
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Institutional Culture ◽  
American University ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Institutional Evaluation ◽  
The University

The purpose of the chapter is to present the experience of the evaluation based on competences, through an institutional evaluation program that verifies the quality of the training as a process of quality assurance and as part of the Quality Management System in a Latin American university. It will describe the academic process called Assessment Center that designs, manages, and implements the program of undergraduate and postgraduate evaluation in face-to-face and virtual modality, and that has an objective to develop the project of Evaluation in Higher Education by Competences based on the Pedagogical Model of the College. Finally, this chapter aims to demonstrate from an experience in higher education the importance of quality as an integral part of the institutional culture of a Latin American university, as well as the collective and individual intentionality of the educational communities, in such a way that it is reflected in the processes and tasks that are carried out in the university institutions.

Student involvement in the Egyptian quality assurance system

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noha Elassy
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Student Involvement ◽  
Accreditation Body ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
National Quality ◽  
Assurance Process

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the extent and the quality of student involvement in the quality assurance process (QAP) in Egyptian higher education institutions (HEIs). Design/methodology/approach – In this study, two qualitative methods were used to explore the extent and the quality of student involvement; these were focus groups and interviews. The aim of the study was achieved by collecting data from samples of students and staff members belonging to 14 public and private universities and institutes in Egypt. Findings – The results indicated that students were not efficiently involved in the QAP at the Egyptian HEIs. They were involved in responding to QA-related questionnaires to a large extent in the case when the HEI was on its way to be accredited or if it was accredited already. It revealed that students were not widely involved in committees regarding QAP. They were invited to meet the external review panel members that were sent by the national accreditation body, but they did not participate in writing the self-evaluation report or even reviewing it. Three factors influencing the extent of student involvement are highlighted. Originality/value – The paper provides an empirical insight of the extent and the quality of student involvement in Egyptian HEIs. The importance of this study comes from the fact that after the Egypt’s uprising in January 25, 2011; community pressures appeared to precede positive changes, specifically in the educational sector. From that point of time, higher education (HE) students wanted to be seen as partners in developing their HEIs. Therefore, this study introduces a set of recommendations to increase student involvement to three main Egyptian institutions; these are the ministry of HE, the national quality assurance body and the HEIs.

Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning

2018 ◽  
pp. 195-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Manzoor
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Economies Of Scale ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Institutions

Today, open and distance-learning universities are regarded as a groundbreaking option to expand access to higher education. Economies of scale supported by a large number of enrolments have fueled the growth of open and distance learning institutions (ODLIs) across the globe. At the same time, many have raised serious concerns about the quality of education provided by ODLIs. This chapter presents a comparative case analysis of quality assurance (QA) programs in distance education at two large open and distance learning universities in Pakistan. The study explored QA policies and their implementation in the context of management practices and structures and internal and external environmental factors.

Service Quality and Quality Assurance in Higher Education

2017 ◽  
pp. 269-293
Author(s):  
Sheikh Md. Monzurul Huq ◽  
Sheikh Mohammed Rafiul Huque ◽  
Arindam Banik
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Private University ◽  
Major Elements ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Private And Public

Quality higher education is considered as one of the major elements that promises sustainable economic and social development of the developing countries of the world. The higher education in Bangladesh has experienced remarkable transformations in the recent years. There are two types of universities in Bangladesh. One is public and other is private university. The present study, by reviewing and analyzing the current structure and situation of quality of the higher educational institutions of the country, attempts to examine the service quality of both public and private universities and further attempts to scrutinize quality assurance questions of higher education. The findings of the study indicate that there is a need for improving service quality in both private and public universities. This study further stresses that effective learning environment, rules and regulations for improving service quality and quality assurance in both private and public universities of the country is very much necessary.

Service Quality and Quality Assurance in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 875-899
Author(s):  
Sheikh Md. Monzurul Huq ◽  
Sheikh Mohammed Rafiul Huque ◽  
Arindam Banik
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Private University ◽  
Major Elements ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Private And Public

Quality higher education is considered as one of the major elements that promises sustainable economic and social development of the developing countries of the world. The higher education in Bangladesh has experienced remarkable transformations in the recent years. There are two types of universities in Bangladesh. One is public and other is private university. The present study, by reviewing and analyzing the current structure and situation of quality of the higher educational institutions of the country, attempts to examine the service quality of both public and private universities and further attempts to scrutinize quality assurance questions of higher education. The findings of the study indicate that there is a need for improving service quality in both private and public universities. This study further stresses that effective learning environment, rules and regulations for improving service quality and quality assurance in both private and public universities of the country is very much necessary.

scholarly journals LEARNING AND SERVICE QUALITY IN ISLAMIC HIGHER EDUCATION OF MINORITY MUSLIM BALI

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismail Suardi Wekke
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Religious Culture ◽  
Global Environment ◽  
Public And Private

The development of education, especially universities, both public and private is required to always develop science and technology. Therefore, the function of higher education is very strategic in improving the quality of resources, both human resources and infrastructure of education. Higher education institutes are required to always make changes towards more advanced education, independent and qualified in accordance with the demands of the change of global environment rapidly. This research was conducted in Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Denpasar, Bali. This paper discusses the implementation of education should look at the quality of service. Educational activities are not only oriented towards the final result the educational process, but also by proving good accountability include quality assurance, quality control, and quality improvement. Finally, the efforts to integrate the academic and religious culture should be the idol of all academicians particularly at the Islamic higher education. This research strongly supports the multiple socio-political circumstances at this time to give an opportunity to the Islamic higher education in order to further develop in the future.

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