A Governance Approach to the Management of Quality Assurance in the University for Development Studies, Ghana
Journal Title: Journal of Research in Higher Education - Year 2019, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
The study examines the structure of governance of quality assurance in the University for Development Studies, Ghana. The study adopts a qualitative descriptive research design. The data was obtained through in-depth interviews and document study. Three staff of the Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance and 13 Faculty/School Quality Assurance Officers were interviewed. The study revealed that quality assurance governance in the University has evolved over the years and there is devolution of quality assurance activities to the Quality Assurance Officers and Committees in the Campuses of the University. However, what remains unresolved is the full implementation of the governance structure as stipulated in the Quality Assurance Policy of the University. The paper recommends that there should be key appointments of qualified personnel to fill the staff gap to make the quality assurance governance structure functional. It is further recommended that the independence and integrity of the Quality Assurance Committees at the Faculty/School and Departmental level need to be ensured by excluding Deans and Heads of Departments from the Committees.
Authors and Affiliations
Richard Nalarb Yakubu, Suuk Laar, Gilbert Ansoglenang
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- EP ID EP595878
- DOI 10.24193/JRHE.2019.1.4
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