QUALITY ASSUARANCE SERVICES
Established to be a custodian of quality, QA unit is responsible for, among others,
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To Operationalize and monitor QA system and activities in the entire university;
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Provide technical support to the academic units on quality aspects and ensure compliance to all QA standards and guidelines;
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Constantly update QA processes to match the changing needs of the global society;
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Develop and monitor the implementation of the QA system;
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Share best practices with relevant stakeholders through research undertakings and benchmarking;
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Promote quality culture among key stakeholders such as staff and students;
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Build capacity on QA aspects especially among staff and students.
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Develop and implement:
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Policies and procedures for internal QA;
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Mechanisms for periodic review;
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Systems for academic audits;
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Academic resources and facility assessments;
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Frameworks for self-assessments;
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System for peer review audits;
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System for student assessments;
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Quality assurance management information system (QAMIS).
FEES CHARGED
Quality Assurance currently does not charge any fees for the services offered
Resources and Facilities
The office of Quality Assurance has:
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One (1) office with two (2) rooms
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Six (6) desks / work stations
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Three (3) laptops and two (desktop computers)
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One (1) projector
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Two (2) metallic file cabinets
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Two (2) 8-Port Network switches
Calendar of Events
Quality Assurance Programmes and Curriculum sub-section holds Programme Development Committee (PDC) on Thursdays after every two weeks.
Upcoming Events
7TH EDITION OF NAIROBI INNOVATION WEEK
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Venue: UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, MAIN CAMPUS
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The 7th edition of the Innovation week will be held 17th to 19th May, 2023 at University of Nairobi, Main Campus.
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Theme: 'Innovation and Commercialization for sustainable development'.
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Date: 17th to 19th May 2023 from 8AM
COMPASSION DAY
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Venue: TAIFA HALL
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UoN Compassion day is scheduled for Friday April 21st 2023 at Taifa Hall starting at 9.00am.
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Date: 21st April 2023 9AM
ICT Systems
Quality Assurance heavily relies on the University’s main ICT infrastructure and on data from the various management information systems in the university, which include:
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SMIS,
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Targeted Communication System
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University Portals from regulators including
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University Education Management Information System (UEMIS) from CUE,
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KUCCPS UON Portal
