Academics' views towards the internal quality assurance system of St. Mary's University in Ethiopia. (3rd April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tamrat, Wondwosen
• Is Part Of: Perspectives. Volume 26:Number 2(2022)
• Page Start: 41
• Page End: 46
• Publication Date: 2022-04-03
• Subjects: Academics' views -- internal quality assurance -- internal quality audit -- quality audit; Universities and colleges -- Great Britain -- Administration -- Periodicals; 378.1010941
• DOI: 10.1080/13603108.2021.1960650
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1360-3108

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study explored, through a quantitative case study approach, the views of academics toward the importance and components of an internal quality assurance system of St Mary's University in Ethiopia. The findings revealed that while academics value positively the importance of an internal quality assurance system in general and institutional frameworks deployed to achieve the same goal in particular, they are critical of the limited level of engagement at the lower levels of the system. This suggests the need for strengthening grassroot functional units and effectively integrating the participation of academics and students in future internal quality assurance efforts.