quality assurance directorate - auc
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Prepared by
Quality Assurance
Directorate
Dr.HillaryBusolo
Alupe University
College
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Let me take this opportunity to
congratulate all of the first year student
for having passed your KCSE
examination. I join others in
welcoming you to
Alupe University College
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• Located in Busia County
• Science Based University College
• Constituency College of Moi University
• 4 Schools – SBEHRD, SESS, SHS &SS
• Border University – the only one in kenya
• Students Population – Degree & Diploma – average 600
• Staff Population – Lecturers Fulltime & Part time, non
teaching staff – average 130
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Educational Level, programme type, etc.
Dispositional Identity, self-esteem, preference,
perspectives, technology adoption,
study habits, etc.
Circumstantial Age, socio economic status, nationality,
family background, geographic regional
originality, etc.
Cultural Ethnicity, Language, Religion, race,
tastes, etc.
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• Directorate of Quality Assurance (DQA) - functions as the
Principal’s secretariat on QA issues.
• DQA oversight overall QA issues in the University College.
• It serve as the link between the University and the
following stakeholders:
- External QA agencies such as the Commission for
University Education
- Professional and regulatory bodies
- Any other bodies relevant to the QA activities of the
University College (KNQA)
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Name Designation/ school
Dr. Hillary Busolo Director QA
Dr. Charles Omoga School of Business, Economics and
Human Resource Development
Mrs. Gladys Ogaro School of Education and Social Sciences
Mr. Johnstone Milimo School of Health Science
Dr. Victor Megwa School of Science
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Students may focus on facilities provided and perceived
usefulness of education on future employment
Parents may consider the achievement of their children
Academic
staffmay pay attention to the teaching learning process.
Management may give importance to the institution’s
achievements.
Employers may consider the competence of the graduates
Quality means different things to different people, and is
relative to processes or outcomes.
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• Fitness for Purpose
• Meeting set standards
• Value for money
• Value addition
• Transformation for the better
• Brand
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Alupe University College is committed to providing
highly rated education and services that meet the
needs of its customers and stakeholders through
quality and relevant teaching, research and
community service and outreach.
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The University College is committed to a quality work
and learning environment that is grounded in
intellectual and academic freedom, teamwork, quest
for excellence, professionalism, discipline and
continuous improvement of its products and services
aimed at customer satisfaction.
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Vision
To be a world-class University that is committed to
achieving academic excellence, integrity and quality
research
Mission
To create, evaluate, apply, preserve and share
knowledge in a free, open and inclusive environment
of intellectual inquiry, for the betterment of society
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• Professionalism
• Creativity and innovation
• Excellence
• Good Corporate Governance
• Customer focus
• Teamwork
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• To build a world ranking university that can thrive in
the era of globalised higher education, research and
scholarship
• To ensure a university that is internationally
competitive through improved attractiveness to
students.
• To offer strengthened degree programmes that focus on
the relevant and unique professional and workforce
demands
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• To provide all students with relevant academic support
through quality teaching, learning, provision of
comprehensive and current information available in
their field of study
• To promote the health and well-being of students as a
foundation for academic and life success.
• To guarantee AUC research out-put effectively address
the immediate health, agricultural, business and
education related needs of the society through quality
outreach programme
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• Class Attendance – must cover at least 80% to sit forend of semester examination in a course.
- punctuality, lateness, absenteeism, truancy, etc
• Examinations (Observe laid down AUC Policiesand regulations)
- CATs, Assignments, End of Semester Exams &Practicums
• Usage of learning facilities & equipment –computers, lab equipment, clinical equipment,hospitality equipment, etc.
• Students obligations – towards the general public,press, administration, teaching staff, colleagues, etc
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• Students Rights – all rights to humanity are upheld,rights to access relevant offices, learningestablishments, college bus, etc
• Evaluations - Instructor & Course Evaluation
• Dignity – dignity of institution, dressing code, etc
• Students Discipline – know what it entails andunderstand the provisions esp. procedures andpenalties for misconduct (check with the dean ofstudents)
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1.Admission Procedures – guidelines are followed
properly
2.Financial Requirements – Tuition fees and other
payments as instructed done
3.Students Welfare - as indicated in the Principal’s
address (Accommodation & health matters)
4. Student’s Participation – learning & students
leadership
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1.Academic– guidelines are followed properly
2.Financial Requirements – Tuition fees and other
payments as instructed done
3.Students Welfare - as indicated in the Principal’s
address (Accommodation & health matters)
4. Student’s Participation – learning & students
leadership
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Human
Resources
• Academic Staff - Qualified & experienced
lecturers
• Non-academic staff – qualified to offer
support services
Library
Resources
• A physical library with recommended
information resources
• New library will be completed this year
Physical
Resources
• Lecture rooms, laboratories, library,
administration offices, etc
Financial
Resources
• Government capitation & students fees
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Let me one again
Welcome all of you to
Alupe University College