Under the kingdom's vision 2030 The importance of development and quality has increased in higher education institutions, where the goal is no longer to complete the work, but to the degree of its quality, mastery, the extent of the exploitation of resources, the improvement of processes, and raising the value of outputs. In order to achieve this vision, the quality assurance department at Unaiza Al-Ahlia colleges aims to excel nationally in the field of development, quality and accreditation. The department leads the units and programs of the colleges to ensure the achievement of quality and accreditation requirements, provide effective support, development, training and continuous improvement of the quality of its activities, and contribute to obtaining national and international academic accreditation, through the application of local and international quality standards in all academic and administrative processes, contributing to the improvement of the outputs of Educational, Research and service colleges. In order to achieve this, the administration is committed to providing support aimed at enhancing the values of quality, development and continuous improvement in order to achieve the mission of the colleges, and in an effort to become academically accredited colleges in all its programs and adopt a culture of quality in all its operations.
Tasks
The Quality Assurance Administration serves as the overarching authority and primary reference for quality assurance processes at Onaizah Colleges. It reports directly to the Assistant Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Planning and Quality and is responsible for coordinating and organizing academic accreditation projects, whether institutional or programmatic. In alignment with the guidelines and standards of the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA), Onaizah Colleges has outlined a comprehensive set of responsibilities for the Administration, categorized into ten key tasks:
Developing the Administration’s operational plan and monitoring its implementation in coordination with relevant entities, while preparing annual performance reports.
Promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement at all levels in accordance with the Quality Management System (OC-QMS P-D-07).
Conducting periodic assessments of administrative and academic performance at the colleges using performance indicators, surveys, and regular internal review reports, in accordance with processes I-E-02, I-E-03, I-C-01, and I-C-02.
Providing support and consultation to administrative and academic units in developing and implementing quality assurance and accreditation plans, ensuring adherence to approved timelines, and supervising the preparation of self-assessment and quality assurance reports.
Enhancing professional and community partnerships between the colleges and external institutions in all areas related to quality performance improvement.
Conducting evaluation studies to identify strengths and areas for improvement in the colleges’ units and activities, facilitating informed decision-making and continuous enhancement, in accordance with processes I-E-01, I-E-02, I-E-03, and I-A-01.
Automating quality assurance processes across the colleges and developing and operating the electronic Quality Management System (OC-E-QMS).
Maintaining communication with external stakeholders and accreditation bodies, both national and international, concerning quality assurance, academic accreditation, and Saudi classification matters.
Monitoring the implementation of improvement plans related to institutional and programmatic accreditation reports and submitting periodic progress reports.
Reviewing and approving all processes related to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the colleges’ Quality Management System (OC-QMS).
