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Section 1: Quality Assurance (Standard 2)
1.1 Quality Assurance System
A. The Application for RPA includes a copy of the institution’s current Quality Assurance Manual (see Annex 8: Quality Assurance Manual of the Standards).
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B. The Self-Study demonstrates, with examples specific to the program, the way that the quality assurance unit serves the program through its routine evaluation of the achievement of program and course outcomes.
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1.2 Continuous Quality Enhancement
The Self-Study demonstrates through examples and summary evidence, that the results of institutional research are used to improve the program, that benchmarking is used as part of continuous quality improvement, and that the resultant improvements are monitored and evaluated.
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1.3 Quality Assurance Unit
The Self-Study demonstrates that the institution maintains a quality assurance unit that is adequately resourced to perform all functions and supports the program.
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Section 2: Educational Programs (Standards 3)
2.1 Program Planning and Development
A. The Self-Study discusses the ways in which the program fills the needs both for students and society. The discussion builds from the initial Feasibility Study undertaken for the program.
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B. The Self-Study includes a current statement of the goals and outcomes of the program and any subsumed concentrations, and identifies any changes to the outcomes introduced since the last Program Accreditation review.
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C. A description and assessment of laboratories used by the program.
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D. A description of the short and long-range plan for the enhancement of the laboratories including, as appropriate, the allocation of space, acquisition of equipment, development of appropriate protocols for health and safety, provision of laboratory materials (i.e. laboratory supplies such as glassware or chemicals), and the staffing of the laboratories.
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2.2 Budgeting for Programs
A. The Self-Study demonstrates the institution’s capacity to sustain the program and provides a program-specific balance sheet for the previous two years of the program as well as projections for the next three years.
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B. If the program is deemed by the institution to be no longer sustainable, existing students will follow the institution’s teach-out plan. The Self-Study discusses plans to phase out the program, including plans for personnel, equipment and laboratories specific to the program.
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2.3 Program Structure and Completion Requirements
A. The Program Specifications are submitted as supporting documentation to the Self-Study (see Annex 10: Program Specifications of the Standards).
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B. Course Files must be available to the ERT during the RPA campus visit. These files will be sampled to provide evidence of compliance with the requirements of the Standards (Annex 10: Program Specifications, Annex 13: Course Syllabi, and Annex 16: Course Files) and to provide evidence of alignment with the criteria in Stipulation 3.3 of the Standards.
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C. The Self-Study provides an exposition of the way that the program meets international expectations and/or the criteria of relevant professional bodies, for such a titled program at the specified level.
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D. Any changes made to the curriculum since the last Program Accreditation review are identified and justified in terms of information received from internal and external review procedures.
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2.4 National Qualification Framework (QFEmirates)
A. The Self-Study demonstrates that the program learning outcomes achieved are shown to be consistent with the defined level of the degree or award as specified in QFEmirates.
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B. The Self-Study demonstrates that the program is designed and delivered at the appropriate level of QFEmirates.
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2.5 Graduate Programs
The Self-Study demonstrates that the program emphasizes the development of competencies in research and scholarship appropriate to the field and the level of the program.
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2.6 General Education (for undergraduate programs only)
A. The Self-Study analyses the results of periodic evaluation of the General Education provision in the context of the program under review;
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B. The Self-Study discusses whether and how General Education supports the achievement of the program outcomes.
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2.7 Remedial Courses
The Self-Study evaluates the effectiveness of such remedial provision in preparing students for progression into the full academic program.
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2.8 Internship or Practicum
A. If internships are an integral component of the program, the Self-Study includes an evaluation of the effectiveness of the internship in contributing to program goals and outcomes, and in relation to the criteria in Stipulation 3.8 and Annex 12: Guidelines for Good Practice in Internships and Practicums of the Standards.
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B. The required Internship Manual is provided as appended material to the Self-Study, and records of administration, delegated responsibilities, evaluation and assessment must be available to the ERT during the campus visit.
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C. For clinical programs the Internship Manual/Clinical Manual must include details of health and safety policies and procedures to safeguard all stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, patients and clients.
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2.9 Teaching and Learning Methodologies
A. The Self-Study articulates the overarching philosophy and strategy for teaching and learning as applied to the program. This is illustrated with reference to examples of specific practice within the academic program.
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B. The Self-Study demonstrates the implementation of policies and procedures to evaluate teaching and learning within the program and how the analysis of evaluations is used to promote innovation and effectiveness of teaching and learning methodologies.
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C. The Self-Study documents that the institutional guidelines regarding optimal class size, are adopted and adhered to in the context of the program.
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2.10 Student Assessment
The Self-Study provides supporting evidence, through Course Files, of the deployment of a variety of assessment methodologies within the program, and presents evidence of alignment between specific assessment methods and the course learning outcomes.
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2.11 Course Delivery
A. The Self-Study demonstrates that teaching strategies used in the program are effective, and evaluates whether such strategies remain current and appropriate in light of international good practice.
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B. The Self-Study discusses the methods deployed to ensure that faculty deliver the courses according to the syllabus detail, and the marking of assignments and examination scripts are accurate and consistent. Course files show evidence that they are in compliance with the requirements of the Standards (see Annex 10: Program Specifications and Annex 16: Course Files).
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C. Where appropriate, the Self-Study demonstrates that the delivery of courses within the program is in compliance with applicable Annexes of the Standards covering – Annex 11: Joint Degree Programs, Annex 14: Intensive Courses and Block Delivery, and Annex 15: Courses Taught Through e-Learning.
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2.12 Course and Program Evaluation
The Self-Study documents that the program is in full compliance with the criteria of Stipulation 3.12 of the Standards through implementation of appropriate policies and procedures by which the effectiveness of all academic courses and programs are determined.
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2.13 Program Effectiveness
The Self-Study offers a summary and analysis of the results of program effectiveness, including a discussion of the evaluation instruments used and an indication of changes that have occurred in the program as a result of these measures. The analysis of program effectiveness will include an analysis of the employability of graduates.
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2.14 Substantive Change for Programs
The Self-Study provides a listing and brief description of any Substantive Changes related to the program under review and approved by the Commission since the last Program Accreditation review (see Annex 17: Substantive Change at Program Level of the Standards).
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Section 3: Research and Scholarly Activities (Standards 4)
3.1 Strategy and Policies
The Self-Study discusses progress in addressing the institution’s research strategy in the context of the academic program under review, and provides evidence of the scholarly and research productivity of the faculty members assigned to the program, and engagement of its students in research.
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3.2 Support for Research and Scholarly Activity
A. The Self-Study discusses the nature and level of support for research extended to the faculty and students in the program. This can, among other things, include details of financial support as well as forms of public recognition.
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B. The Self-Study describes the appropriateness of facilities and equipment as relevant to research in the named discipline field.
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3.3 Collaborative Research and Scholarly Activity
The Self-Study critically evaluates the extent and effectiveness of externality in its research collaborations with agencies, organizations, and institutions related to the program under review.
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3.4 Expectations for Research and Scholarly Activity
The Self-Study describes the research and scholarly expectations for faculty and students in the program and assesses the degree to which institutional goals for research have been met through the research activity in the program discipline.
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3.5 Research and Scholarly Activity Outputs
The Self-Study documents the research and scholarly activity output from faculty and students related to the program and critically evaluates its contribution to development and revision of curricula and how it is utilized in serving the community and in support of national goals.
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Section 4: Faculty and Professional Staff (Standards 5)
4.1 Faculty Manual
The current Faculty Manual is submitted as a required document to accompany the Self-Study.
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4.2 Professional Staff Manual
The current Staff Manual is submitted as a required document to accompany the Self-Study unless combined with the Faculty Manual.
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4.3 Recruitment and Terms of Employment
A. The Self-Study discusses any particular strategies that have been deployed to recruit faculty to the program, and any difficulties that have been encountered in recruiting faculty with the qualifications and experience required to teach in the program field.
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B. The ERT requires access to faculty files during the campus visit in order to verify that institutional policies and procedures have been followed and recorded.
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4.4 Faculty Qualifications
A. The Self-Study presents information showing the composition and profile of the program faculty by rank, gender, nationality, degrees earned, specialization, and length of service at the institution.
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B. The Self-Study presents evidence of the appropriate match between subject qualifications and training of program faculty, and the teaching assignments to individual courses.
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C. The Self-Study demonstrates that there is diversity in the cultural and educational backgrounds of the faculty contributing to the program.
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D. The Self-Study provides due consideration of administrative demands on faculty demanded by the program.
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4.5 Graduate Faculty
If the program is offered at the graduate level, the Self-Study explains how the distinctive requirements of graduate level faculty regarding aspects such as academic rank, research activity, graduate level supervisory experience, and high-level teaching experience have been addressed.
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4.6 Professional Staff Qualifications
The Self-Study presents information showing the composition and profile of the program professional staff by gender, nationality, specialty, degrees earned, and length of service at the institution.
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4.7 Faculty Workload
A. The Self-Study evaluates the adequacy of faculty (full-time and part-time) appointments to support the program and in meeting the Standards, and its plans for addressing any deficiencies.
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B. The Self-Study includes a critical self-analysis of faculty workload. This includes any admin work or workload commitments outside the program.
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4.8 Part-Time Faculty
The Self-Study demonstrates adherence to Stipulation 5.8 of the Standards with regard to the deployment and qualifications of part-time faculty contributing to the program.
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4.9 The Roles of Faculty
The Self-Study demonstrates adherence to Stipulation 5.9 of the Standards with regard to the roles of faculty associated with the program.
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4.10 Professional Development
The Self-Study shows that appropriate arrangements are operating to support faculty and staff in professional development activities associated with the program. The approved budget allocated to professional development is noted as well as the record of expenditures on such activities. Documentation includes lists of relevant professional development activities of the faculty and staff.
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4.11 Employee Records
The Self-Study demonstrates adherence to Stipulation 5.11 of the Standards with regard to the employee records in relation to the program under review.
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4.12 Evaluation
Samples of annual evaluations and resultant professional development plans are provided during the ERT’s campus visit as evidence that faculty (full-time, part-time and visiting faculty) and professional staff, are evaluated/appraised annually and according to published criteria, and the outcomes are used to produce individual and institutional professional development plans.
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4.13 Code of Conduct
The Self-Study demonstrates adherence to Stipulation 5.13 of the Standards with regard to the code of conduct for faculty and staff associated with the program.
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4.14 Disciplinary Actions and Appeals
The Self-Study demonstrates adherence to Stipulation 5.14 of the Standards with regard to the disciplinary actions and appeals for faculty and staff associated with the program.
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4.15 Grievances
The Self-Study demonstrates adherence to Stipulation 5.15 of the Standards with regard to the grievances for faculty and staff associated with the program.
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4.16 Graduate Assistants
The Self-Study confirms that any Graduate Assistants employed for duties within the program are deployed in activities consistent with the criteria stated in Stipulation 5.16 of the Standards.
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Section 5: Students (Standard 6)
5.1 Catalog
The current institutional Catalog, undergraduate and graduate as appropriate, is submitted as a required document to accompany the Self-Study.
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5.2 Undergraduate Admission
A. The Self-Study details the relevant full admission requirements, demonstrating that they comply with the requirements set forth in Stipulation 6.2 of the Standards.
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B. The Self-Study analyzes admissions and admissions trends in relation to the program, to ensure and demonstrate that admitted students have a reasonable opportunity of success in the program.
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C. The Self-Study discusses and analyzes the impact of any changes that have occurred in the admissions criteria since the last Program Accreditation review.
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5.3 Graduate Admission
A. The Self-Study details the relevant admission requirements to the graduate program, demonstrating that they comply with the requirements set forth in Stipulation 6.3 of the Standards.
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B. The Self-Study analyzes admissions and admissions trends in relation to the graduate program, to ensure and demonstrate that admitted students have a reasonable opportunity of success in the program.
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C. The Self-Study discusses and analyzes the impact of any changes that have occurred in the admissions criteria since the last Program Accreditation review.
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5.4 Transfer Admissions, Transfer Credit and Advanced Standing
If applicable to the program under review, the Self-Study analyses the effectiveness of transfer arrangements in recruiting students that succeed on the program.
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5.5 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If applicable to the program under review, the Self-Study analyses the effectiveness of RPL arrangements in recruiting students that succeed on the program.
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5.6 Registration and Records
The Self-Study demonstrates adherence to Stipulation 6.6 of the Standards with regard to the registration and records for students in the program.
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5.7 Student Study Mode and Load
The Self-Study demonstrates adherence to Stipulation 6.7 of the Standards with regard to the study mode and study loads for students in the program.
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5.8 Student Support Services
A. The Self-Study details any particular demands that students in the program make on the range of student services, and how the institution provides for these students.
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B. The Self-Study discusses any special scholarship schemes or financial aid that is provided to students in the program and the extent of use of these supportive arrangements.
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5.9 Advising Services
The Self-Study evaluates the effectiveness of the advising services in preparing students for progression in the program.
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5.10 Student Activities and Publications
The Self-Study discusses the value of any special student activities and publications associated with the program.
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5.11 Student Behavior and Academic Integrity
The Self-Study demonstrates that appropriate procedures are in place for ensuring academic integrity and they are implemented consistently within the program. Case records provide evidence that procedures are effective in dealing with academic offences and appeals.
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5.12 Student Appeals and Complaints
The Self-Study demonstrates adherence to Stipulation 6.12 of the Standards with regard to appeals and complaints for students in the program.
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5.13 Student Handbook
The current Student Handbook is submitted with the Self-Study for the RPA.
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5.14 Alumni
The Self-Study evaluates the effectiveness of the Alumni Office in the institution to serve the program and draw benefit from connections with graduates from the program.
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5.15 Feedback from Students
The Self-Study demonstrates through examples and summary evidence, that the results of feedback from students are used to improve the program and institutional services, and that the resultant improvements are monitored and evaluated.
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Section 6: Learning Resources Centre (Standard 8)
6.1 Learning Resource Centre Facilities and Infrastructure
The Self-Study demonstrates adherence to Stipulation 8.1 of the Standards in serving the program.
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6.2 Staff
The Self-Study demonstrates adherence to Stipulation 8.2 of the Standards to serve the program.
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6.3 Operations
The Self-Study includes detailed timed-action plans to meet any deficiencies related to the LRC support for the program.
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6.4 Electronic and Non-electronic Collections
A. The Self-Study includes an evaluation of the LRC resources (print and electronic) which are available to support the program.
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B. The Self-Study demonstrates that appropriate stakeholders are involved in the development of the collection to ensure its currency and relevance to the program and related research.
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C. The Self-Study presents evidence that access to the collection is meeting the needs of the program.
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6.5 Co-operative Agreements
The Self-Study demonstrates adherence to Stipulation 8.5 of the Standards in serving the program.
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