1. Understanding and Preparing for Accreditation
NBEAC Training
Understanding and Preparing for Accreditation
5th – 6th February 2018
Dr. Sadia Nadeem,
FAST School of Management, NUCES,
Islamabad
Dr. Zaki Rashidi
Iqra University
Karachi
Sadia Nadeem & Zaki Rashidi, NBEAC D&D 2018

2. Reasons for Gathering: Learning Outcomes
Enhance understanding of the philosophy and process of accreditation
Improve the ability to prepare the university for accreditation across all stages
Refine the ability to complete the documents/forms and arrange the Peer Review Visit
The training is not going to cover re-accreditation and CIR details directly.
Sadia Nadeem & Zaki Rashidi, NBEAC D&D 2018

3. Overview of Workshop Philosophy of Accreditation Process Flow & Steps
Standards & Criteria
Leadership & Engagement
The Team of Accreditation
Golden Rules
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Objectives
What is the underlying philosophy and purpose of the NBEAC Accreditation?
How does the process take place (Pre - During, & Post accreditation)?
How can a university prepare for it?
What are important considerations for Accreditation?
How to leverage Accreditation for Excellence?
Sadia Nadeem & Zaki Rashidi, NBEAC D&D 2018

5. Documents provided to you
NBEAC accreditation process
NBEAC standards and criteria
NBEAC registration application form
Nine SAR Proforma (online link only)
Checklist of supporting documents required for SAR
Sample schedule of peer review team
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6. Introduction, philosophy and process
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7. A Few Questions
How many of you have / had administrative responsibilities?
How many of you have / had attended any training for enhancing administrative or academic abilities?
Have you attended any training related to accreditation?
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8. Why Accreditation? Why accreditation?
What is International Practice of Accreditation?
What is the flip side of the accreditation?
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9. Philosophy of Accreditation
Understanding the Quality
Parameters and Evaluation
Assurance and Commitment
Continuous Improvement
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10. Self Assessment Forms 1. Strategic Management 2. Curriculum
3. Students
4. Faculty
5. Research and Development
6. Social Responsibilities
7. Resources
8. Academic & Corporate Linkages
9. Admission & Examination Policy
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11. Process Flow for Accreditation
8. Continuous review (Re-accreditation or Revisit)
7. Accreditation Award Committee (Acceptance/Rejection) for a period
6. Peer Review Process
5. Self Assessment Process (Preparation of SAR)
4. Pre-Review Mentoring
3. Eligibility Screening Committee (ESC) meeting
2. Pre-Eligibility Mentorship -Selection of Advisor After Mutual Consensus of Business School and Secretariat (Optional Visit)
1. Formal Application Received by NBEAC Secretariat
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12. Accreditation Standards & Criteria
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13. P1: Strategic Management (15%)
Autonomy of the Business School
Financial Support
External Participation in Academic Governance
Internal Governance
Sense of Vision and Mission
Credibility of Strategic Planning and Positioning
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P2: Curriculum (15%)
Curriculum and Portfolio Alignment
Program Design
Content and Coverage
Responsiveness to Corporate Needs
Indigenous and Comparative Material in Course Content
Soft Skills Provision
Program Delivery
Examination and Assessment
Academic Honesty
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P3: Students (15%)
Student Enrolment
Average Success Percentage
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Student Progression and Individual Learning
Personal Grooming and Interpersonal Skills
Student Counselling and Guidance
Extracurricular and Co-curricular Activities
Alumni Network
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P4: Faculty (20%)
Faculty Size and Portfolio
Faculty Qualifications
Faculty Planning
Faculty’s stability and turnover
Faculty to Student Ratios
Faculty Policies: Recruitment and Selection
Faculty Promotion, Retention and Development
Faculty Evaluation and Assessment
Role of Faculty in Decision Making
Faculty Consulting and Training Engagements
Faculty Engagements in the Social and Professional Organizations, and Businesses
International exposure of the faculty
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17. P5: Research & Development (10%)
R&D Policy
Sufficiency of Time Devoted to Research
Adequacy of Funding for Research
Quality of the Research Output
Distinctive Expertise
Innovative Development
Contribution of R&D to Courses and Programs
Contribution of R&D to Faculty Development
Contribution of Consultancy to Faculty Development
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18. P6: Social Responsibility (5%)
Policy of Community Services and Social Activities
Formal Relationships with Social Sector Organizations
Code of Moral Principles, Ethics, Behaviors and Conducts
Development and Protection of Internal Community
Impact on the Society
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P7: Resources (10%)
Financial Management System
Learning Environment
Library and Computing Facilities
Other facilities
Administrative Support Function
Quality Enhancement Cell
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20. P8: External Linkages & Placement (5%)
International Linkages
National Linkages
Corporate Linkages and Relations
Participation in Academic Governance
Student and Faculty Exchange Programs
Placement Office: Internships and Placements
Placement office: Corporate Involvement
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21. P9: Admissions & Examination Policy (5%)
Admissions Office
Student Selection Processes
Examination Monitoring
Examination Cell
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22. Discussion on the role of the SARs and the PRT
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23. Accreditation for excellence
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24. Leadership & Engagement
Understanding
Commitment
Support
Empowerment
Stakeholders
Faculty & Staff
Departments
Dean & HOD
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25. Sadia Nadeem & Zaki Rashidi, NBEAC D&D 2018
Team of Accreditation
Dedicated Team
Understand Process
Set Targets
Share Information
Monitor Progress
Ownership
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26. Golden Rules Golden Rules Take accreditation positive & serious
Quality is a continuous process
Document everything, every time
Do not cheat yourself / institution
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27. Sadia Nadeem & Zaki Rashidi, NBEAC D&D 2018
Thank you
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28. Understanding and Preparing for Accreditation
NBEAC Training
Understanding and Preparing for Accreditation
5th – 6th February 2018
Dr. Sadia Nadeem,
FAST School of Management, NUCES,
Islamabad
Dr. Zaki Rashidi
Iqra University
Karachi
Sadia Nadeem & Zaki Rashidi, NBEAC D&D 2018