Challenges of accreditation in an African university: reflections from the Eduardo Mondlane University, in Mozambique

Zavale, Nelson Casimiro

doi:10.1080/13538322.2021.2010987

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“…Such misunderstanding and misinterpretation result from the exclusion of some stakeholders in the development of ESG and inadequate training on how stakeholders can implement ESG. The financial crisis is also reported as one of the key challenges affecting the effective implementation of some national and institutional QA standards in European countries (Alzafari & Kratzer, 2019), as well as the accreditation of university programmes in Mozambique (Zavale, 2022).…”

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The Practicability of Quality Assurance Mechanisms in Promoting Tanzanian Universities’ Compliance

Mrema,

Ndayambaje,

Ntawiha

et al. 2024

EUROPEAN J ED RES

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<p style="text-align:justify">Compliance with any policies, laws and regulations, including university compliance with quality assurance mechanisms globally, depends on the practicability of those mechanisms. Like other countries, Tanzania has quality assurance mechanisms that require universities to comply. However, the existing audit reports have shown non-compliance cases to such mechanisms. This study sought to explore the practicability of the existing quality assurance mechanisms in promoting universities’ compliance in Tanzania. The documentary reviews, interviews, and focus group discussions were used to collect data from the 4 universities and 46 students, academics, and quality assurance directors and officers as a sample size selected purposively. The data were analysed through content analysis. The findings revealed that the existing quality assurance mechanisms are generally practicable; however, there are quality assurance requirements with practicability challenges due to contextual factors. Such requirements include senior academics in administrative duties, academics’ promotion, academics’ recruitment, inclusive and participatory teaching approaches, requirements with extra financial costs, examination scripts’ marking, and invigilation restrictions. This study concludes that the practicability challenges of some quality assurance mechanisms are one reason for non-compliance cases at some Tanzanian universities. It recommends that key stakeholders be involved in establishing mechanisms, and all contextual factors must be addressed to enhance practicability.</p>

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The Practicability of Quality Assurance Mechanisms in Promoting Tanzanian Universities’ Compliance

Mrema,

Ndayambaje,

Ntawiha

et al. 2024

EUROPEAN J ED RES

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Examining Perceptions of Academic And Support Staff on Quality Assurance ‎Accreditation in Higher Education ‎in ‎Developing Nations

EHTİWESH,

MAOUSA

2023

Education &Amp; Youth Research

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Education accreditation is the formal evaluation ‎process conducted by specialized ‎institutes ‎or ‎agencies to assess educational programs for ‎compliance with established ‎quality ‎standards. ‎Accreditation publicly recognizes programs that ‎meet these standards. ‎Beyond ‎this recognition, ‎accreditation also engenders increased public ‎confidence, ‎fostering mutual ‎acceptance of ‎academic credentials and encouraging active ‎participation ‎by academic staff. ‎The ‎present study is dedicated to evaluating the quality assurance (QA) ‎accreditation in higher ‎education, with particular emphasis on Third-World and ‎unstable ‎nations. The study ‎draws ‎insights from the experience of the University of Sabratha, ‎Faculty ‎of Engineering, which ‎serves as a ‎compelling case study. To gain a ‎comprehensive ‎understanding of the status ‎quo, ‎the perspectives of faculty staff using a ‎SWOT ‎analysis were solicited. This approach ‎allows us to identify the ‎most significant ‎opportunities and threats ‎inherent in the current ‎scenario.‎‎ The findings underscore the ‎importance of quality assurance ‎accreditation not only ‎for enhancing academic ‎profiles ‎but also for improving all facets of higher ‎education ‎systems. Furthermore, it serves as ‎a ‎mechanism to address inconsistencies in ‎regulations ‎within the Ministry of ‎Higher ‎Education and tackle managerial and financial ‎challenges ‎prevalent in ‎university ‎administrations. In sum, QA accreditation ‎emerges as a preferred ‎avenue ‎for ‎organizational enhancement and overall ‎development within the ‎higher ‎education ‎sector.‎

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Quality Assurance Practices in Higher Education: Lessons from the U.S. and Implications for Kazakhstan

Manarbek,

Kondybayeva

2024

johepal

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Challenges of accreditation in an African university: reflections from the Eduardo Mondlane University, in Mozambique

Cited by 3 publications

References 48 publications

The Practicability of Quality Assurance Mechanisms in Promoting Tanzanian Universities’ Compliance

The Practicability of Quality Assurance Mechanisms in Promoting Tanzanian Universities’ Compliance

Examining Perceptions of Academic And Support Staff on Quality Assurance ‎Accreditation in Higher Education ‎in ‎Developing Nations

Quality Assurance Practices in Higher Education: Lessons from the U.S. and Implications for Kazakhstan

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