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ROADSHOW MQA 2008 : KOD AMALAN AKREDITASI PROGRAM(CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PROGRMME ACCREDITATION, COPPA)
16 OKTOBER 2008 – 13 NOVEMBER 2008
SESI 1 : KERTAS 1
AN OVERVIEW MALAYSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE
SYSTEM
OUTLINE
• 1997 TILL 2008• LAN migration to MQA• Malaysian Qualification Agency (1/11/07)• Quality Assurance –• Programme Accreditation (COPPA)• Institutional Audit (COPIA)• Self Accrediting certification of HEP• Malaysian Qualifications Register• Implementation Dates• Guidelines/Codes Available
QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN 1997 TILL 2008
• Pre 1996 – internal affair & licensing• 1997 – LAN for progamme accreditation of PHEI • QAD (2002) for Public universities by audits• 2005 – Cabinet – consolidate Quality Assurance
for higher education and implement MQF• 01/1/2007 – Est. of MQA• 2008 – introducing the change in QA framework
programme accreditation and audit within MQF• All Higher Education Providers (HEPs)
Key Factors Guiding Quality Assurance Changes
• Capacity building and access• Mobility, portability and recognition of
qualifications (learning)• Global education hub• Effectiveness of QA• International developments• National Higher Education Master Plans
Beyond 2020 – 3 As – leveling up quality of higher education
LAN/QADMIGRATION TO MQA
Bil. MQA-Key Features
1. A single agency-Malaysian Qualification Agency-authority/ credibility
2. Consolidated and common Quality Assurance Framework- Programme Accreditation and Institutional Audits (QA standards : 5 areas to areas)
3. Malaysian Qualifications Framework – clarity of values, unified, recognition – internationally benchmarked
4. Outcomes-based-graduate attributes-human capital
5. Institutional quality culture / effectiveness-institutional self review6. Quality – fitness for specified purpose7. Perpetual programme accreditation subject to maintenance audit
8. Malaysian Qualifications Registers-UNESCO Portal Higher Education (Malaysia)
9. Professional bodies / skill authority-accrediting power linkage to MQA
10. Self accrediting Institution certifications-autonomy on programme accrediting (nb. Professional programme)
MALAYSIA QUALIFICATION AGENCY (1/11/07)Malaysian Council for Qualifications
5 Accreditation CommitteesAn Institutional Audit Committee and
Agency (the executive arm)
MQA Core business-Quality Assurance of Programme
Code of QAPractices,
Programme Standard, GGPs
Accreditation of programmes / Institutional
audits, Rating (SETARA)
Malaysian Qualification Framework / Malaysian
Qualifications Register
Certification for self accreditation
/ Equivalency assessment
Stakeholders
Quality Assurance Framework
1. Programme Accreditation,2. Institutional Audit and3. Self Accrediting4. Institution Certification
1. Programme Accreditation• Public confidence• Outcomes focus
Provisional AccreditationFinal programme accreditationNo re-accreditation requiredProgramme maintenance audit one in 3 years
Professinal and skill Qualification
Professional Programmes and QualificationProfessional programmes (leads to recognition for practice) to be submitted to MQAJoint Technical Committee – HEPs must comply with formats, standard & criteria for programmeaccreditation set by the professional bodies
Skill Programmes and QualificationProgramme and qualification based on NOSS by Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Human ResourceNon-NOSS will be processed by MQA and evaluated by peer experts
2. Institutional AuditsExamines the effectiveness of the quality management systems used to manage the institution’s core functions (policies, processes, practices and reviews)Audits are about accountability and development (CQI)Types – comprehensive/thematic, maintenance.Universities Academic Performance Audit 2008-2009
3. Certification-Self Accrediting Inst.
Purpose : road map to institutional autonomy on academic programmes
Process : Invitation by Minister of HE (eligibility criteria), HEP submits application, subject to full institutional audit. Certification is revocable
Effect : Exempted from programme accreditation. Apply to register programmes as accredited
External check : Subject to institutional audit one every 5 years
Malaysian Qualification Register
• Provides information on accredited programmes and qualifications of higher education providers in Malaysia
• Registry of assessors• Serves to
enhance public confidence of higher education qualificationsas National reference centre/UNESCO Portal for HE (Malaysia)Facilitate credit transfer, mobility and recognition
Programme AccreditationA programme is accredited by HEP fulfilling thequality assurance standard- (S. 2 COPPA)
• QA standard in 9 areas-all Benchmarked Standards (must have) must fulfill all Benchmarked Standardspecific level in Malaysia Qualifications Framework-level, 8 domains of Learning Outcomes and credit
the relevant Programme Discipline Standards
the relevant Guide To Good Practices-e.g. Open Entry, Post Graduates, Distance Learning (if relevant)
National policies
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (MALAYSIA QUALIFICATIONS
FRAMEWORKPROGRAMME STANDARD
Design of the programContent & Structure, Teaching &Learning, Assessment methodsQuality Management-policies,
process , practices, monitoringReview & improvement to deliver
Program in such a way that studentsAchieve learning outcomes
STUDENTS, ACADEMIC FACULTYADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, SUPPORTSTAFF, EDUCATION RESOURCES,
PROCESSINDICATORS
PROGRAMME EVALUATION• Qualitative (S. 6 COPPA) and Quantitative• Evaluation Instrument
Level 5 Excellent – Minimally all benchmarked standard and enhanced standard at Attainment Level 3
Level 4 Good – Minimally all benchmarked standards and 50% enhanced standards at Attainment Level 3
Level 3 Satisfactory – Minimally all benchmarked standards at Attainment Level 3
Level 2 Less Satisfactory – At least 70% of all benchmarked standards at Attainment Level 3
Level 1 Unsatisfactory – Less Than 70% attainment of all benchmarked standards at Attainment Level 3
USES OF THE SCALETo identify areas of strength and concerns
To identify areas that need further information of attention of institutions concerned
To refine the areas of strengths and concerns after gathering and verifying information
To achieving objectivity in collective judgment
To determine whether a programme merits accreditation
1.Approvals to conduct Programmes
2.Programme Accreditation
Implementation Plans
Approval of Programme by MOHE-steps
1. An established HEP applies to MQA for provisional accreditation to obtain the certificate of minimum quality requirement (CMQR)
2. The HEP submits to CMQR to submit to MOHE to support programme approval;
3. Once the HEP obtains formal approval and the programme commences, MQA will issue Provisional Accreditation certificate
01/01/09 01/01/11
Public Universities, Polytechnic and Community colleges
Submit to MQA – New programmes in compliance with QF and QA standards. (Not yet approve by MOHE)
Existing programmes – to JPA for recognition
Exixting JPA recognised programmes will be audited for compliance to MQF & COPPA standards
Programmes approved before 31/12/08 to be assessed by JPA for recognition & submit for MQR registration
Same as above
Private Higher Education Institutions
New programmes in MQF and COPPA standard compliant
Same as above
Approved programmes but not yet accredited may use current format or COPPA format
Same as above
Code of Practice for Programme Accreditation 2008 (COPPA)
• The Code explains the requirements, documentation and procedures for programme accreditation
• 6 sections1. The Overview of Quality Assurance of Malaysian Higher Education
2. Guideline on Criteria and Standard for ProgrammeAccreditation (9 areas)
3. Submission for provisional and full accreditation (information required-general and programm specifics-MQA 01-02)
4. Programme Accreditation (preparation and process)
5. The Panel of Assessors
6. Guidelines to Preparing Programme Accreditation Report
Change is the only thing that is permanent
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