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Stephens, Simon; Gallagher, Padraig – Quality Assurance in Education: An International Perspective, 2022
Purpose: This paper aims to explore the experiences, attitudes and expectations of higher education managers in relation to the increased use of metrics. Specifically, the authors examine a system of metrics which was introduced as part of the process for establishing Technological Universities in Ireland. Design/methodology/approach: A total of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Universities, Measurement, Administrators
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Pham, Nhung Thi Tuyet – Quality Assurance in Education: An International Perspective, 2020
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to share quality process experience from a US comprehensive university to use both direct (participation rate and assessment quality) and indirect assessment measures (assessment survey) to evaluate the quality process. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed method design was used to evaluate the quality…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Organizational Effectiveness, Feedback (Response), Institutional Evaluation
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Alhamad, Bassam Mohamed; Aladwan, Rama – Quality Assurance in Education: An International Perspective, 2019
Purpose: There is no such thing as a truly centralized or decentralized management system. With regard to universities, most of the key areas in universities are centralized, e.g. finance, personnel, curriculum, management and quality. These key areas will exhibit a higher impact on learning and research by maintaining the appropriate balance…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Centralization, Administrative Organization, College Administration
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Davis, Annemarie – Quality Assurance in Education: An International Perspective, 2017
Purpose: This paper aims to identify what is needed to enhance academic quality assurance in a university, with specific efforts to reduce the risks associated with ritualised quality assurance practices. Design/methodology/approach: The aspects to enhance academic quality assurance efforts in managerial universities are identified through a…
Descriptors: Quality Assurance, Universities, Risk, Commercialization