8/9/2019 Presentation by AASU

1/10

STRENGTHENING REGIONAL

COOPERATION IN QUALITY ASSURANCE

IN WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA

A PAPER PRESENTED BY AWAAH FREDSECRETARY GENERAL

ALL-AFRICA STUDENTS UNION (AASU)

THE ROLE OF STAKEHOLDERS IN QUALITY ASSURANCE

ORGSNISED BY DAAD/UNESCO15TH17THNOVEMER 2012, DAKAR SENEGAL

8/9/2019 Presentation by AASU

2/10

WHAT IS QUALITY ASSURANCE?

UNESCOQuality Assurance is the systematic review of

educational programmes to ensure that acceptablestandards of education, scholarship and

infrastructure are being maintained.

AASU(2012)

Quality Assurance is an evolving mechanism thatensures the continual improvement of educationalstandards to satisfy or exceed the expectations of

educational stakeholders.

8/9/2019 Presentation by AASU

3/10

THE ROLE OF STUDENTS

1) Understand academic policies in order tocontribute to its improvement

2) Getting involved in decision making in theinstitutions

3) Make sound recommendations to stakeholders asto how to improve on education quality.

4) Enjoin themselves to taking initiatives that

underscore the relevance of quality education5) Create high awareness amongst students as to

what constitutes quality education

8/9/2019 Presentation by AASU

4/10

THE ROLE OF CORPORATE BODIES/

PRIVATE SECTOR/EMPLOYERS

1) Should have close collaborations with institutionsto modify course contents

2) Inject capital for the improvement of academic

institutions.

3) Provide financial assistance to students

4) Offer opportunities for internship and industrial

attachments

5) Should have periodic interaction with students toshare their experiences and expectations fromgraduates

8/9/2019 Presentation by AASU

5/10

THE ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

1) Ensure a good student-teacher ratio

2) Improve the generation of internal funds tomaintain and continually enhance educationalquality

3) Adhere in the implementation of governmentaldirectives and policies

4) Research to ensure that the course contents are

continually improved to meet the demands of thetimes/industry

5) Ensure the local condition of the geographical

area are embedded in the course content

8/9/2019 Presentation by AASU

6/10

THE ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Contd

6) Apart from local accreditations, accreditation shouldbe sought from other international accreditation bodiesto ensure the protection of certificates and workabroad

7) Equip lecturers with the appropriate skills,knowledge and attitude needed to deliver effectively.

8/9/2019 Presentation by AASU

7/10

THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT

1) Provide and improve academic infrastructure

2) Multi-lateral standards should be negotiated toensure acceptability of certificates from eachcountry.

3) Improve conditions of service of academic staff.

4) Provide financial support to students

5) Set up independent educational commissions tooversee educational policies such that change ingovernments does not affect educational policies.

8/9/2019 Presentation by AASU

8/10

THE ROLE OF ACCREDITATION BODIES

1) Standardize qualification for lecturers

2) Transparency in accreditation ofinstitutions devoid of partisan and corruptinfluences

3) Standardize grading systems

4) Periodic monitoring and evaluation ofaccredited institutions to ensure

institutions are not falling below standards

5) There should be a student representative onthe accreditation boards

8/9/2019 Presentation by AASU

9/10

THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS

1) Aid in the capacity building of all stakeholders to

guarantee quality assurance

2) Create interactive educational policy dialogueplatforms to enable stakeholders lay theirperspectives on improving quality assurance

3) Support student organizations to champion theadvocacy drive of quality assurance in educationalinstitutions.

4) Create inter-governmental platforms to harmonizethe quality assurance standards in variouscountries.

8/9/2019 Presentation by AASU

10/10

Thank You