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Building a strong foundation for Self-Assessment based on FIBAA Criteria for UEF faculty and staff

12/27/2024

To enhance quality assurance practices and strengthen the competence and knowledge of UEF faculty and staff in study program accreditation, Department of Quality Assurance organized a training session on “Self-Assessment of Study Programs based on FIBAA Criteria” on the morning of December 27, 2024.

The training aimed to equip UEF faculty and staff with a deeper understanding of international accreditation.

Dr. Ly Thien Trang, Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation, led this training session. Key topics covered during the training included: An overview of FIBAA accreditation, Self-assessment criteria for study programs under FIBAA criteria, In-depth analysis of FIBAA criteria and identification of core evidence for accreditation.

Dr. Ly Thien Trang shared key insights on FIBAA criteria.

FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation) is quality assurance agency for programme and system accreditation and certification. Known for its rigorous criteria, FIBAA evaluates institutions based on factors such as faculty quality, program design, infrastructure, student services, practical application, and graduate outcomes… Due to its high criteria, FIBAA accreditation is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious certifications in global higher education.

Interactive activities reinforced core values of Quality Assurance.

During the training session, Dr. Ly Thien Trang facilitated interactive group activities to help faculty members grasp the core principles of quality assurance in alignment with accreditation criteria. Participants engaged in creative exercises, illustrating diverse perspectives on higher education quality. Additionally, a tower-building challenge encouraged innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, emphasizing essential skills for achieving accreditation goals.

The tower-building activity fostered creativity, teamwork, and strong collaboration skills among participants.

Analyzing study programs based on FIBAA criteria provided faculties with a clearer understanding of existing gaps and areas for improvement, enabling more effective enhancements.

Faculties analysed specific study programs against FIBAA criteria.

The training program provided UEF faculty and staff with a clear understanding of FIBAA criteria, enabling them to effectively prepare for and implement self-assessment to ensure quality assurance in line with international accreditation.

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