july 2007 national quality assurance and accreditation committee & quality assurance and...
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July 2007
National Quality Assurance and Accreditation Committee &Quality Assurance and Accreditation Project
Role of Action Planning in The Developmental Engagement
Dr. Hala Salah
Prof. of Pediatrics
Cairo University
Consultant in NQAAP
July 2007
Purpose
To support institutions in their action planning
towards their application
for accreditation
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Outcomes
1. Place action planning in the context of the development of internal quality assurance systems and processes
2. Identify good practice in action planning3. Evaluate current action planning and help
participants to implement action planning in their institutions
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Action planning
What is to be achieved? Why? When? How? How will you know it is achieved (or not?) Who? Is the plan evidence based?
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Key Steps in Action Planning
Mission-related Drawing on information (strengths and weaknesses) Taking a strategic approach Carrying the range of stakeholders with you Using available techniques and tools
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A strategic plan for the HEI will address the following:
Purpose of the strategic review and plan Context (current position, mission, recent
developments within and external to the HEI) Methodology used in the strategic review and
plan, including indicative time horizon
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A strategic plan for the HEI will address the following:
Evidence base - outcomes of data collection, SWOT analysis, or overview of a series of annual review reports
Key strategic objectives Outline of plan with persons responsible,
phases, milestones and indicators of progress and achievement
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A strategic plan for the HEI will address the following:
Risk assessment including “what if” scenarios Estimate of costs Other non-financial implications
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A strategic plan for the HEI will address the following:
Arrangements for consultation and implementation including monitoring, review and fine-tuning, and evaluation or impact assessment
Endorsement by the Faculty Council and subsequently University Council with date.
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Plans for coordinating research activities and community service should also be developed on a five-year basis with:
Identification of needs and priorities within the HEI’s mission
Identification of strengths and particular interests Outcomes of consultations with key stakeholder
groups including strategic partners and other organisations and groups with whom collaboration is strategically important
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Plans for coordinating research activities and community service should also be developed on a five-year basis with:
Planning, including, where appropriate, feasibility studies, and phases, milestones and indicators of achievement
Risk assessment Estimates of revenue and expenditure
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Plans for coordinating research activities and community service should also be developed on a five-year basis with:
Arrangements for evaluation Arrangements for reporting Endorsement by Research Committee
Community Services Committee (or the equivalent) and Faculty Council
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Managing time horizons
Short term annual action plans
Medium term towards accreditation
Long term towards the vision
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How inclusive is the plan?
All educational activities are to be included
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Annual improvement plans for the HEI should capture the needs for action identified in annual course and programme reports and consolidated in the Faculty Annual Self-Evaluation Report. They should be realistic and implemented immediately and their impact reviewed within the year for use in the next annual reports.
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Implementing action planning
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Implementing action planning Clear responsibility for action plan and delivery Clear goals Manage the process Involve all colleagues Check progress Be flexible and responsive to new developments Inform
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How will you know you are achieving?
Use measures or targets Build in stages/phases of progress Monitor and report on progress Allow for continuing change Use what if scenarios Use risk management
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Who is responsible for delivering?
Differentiate between what is directly within the control of the Faculty, and the need to involve others such as external stakeholders (for example, the university, employing community, ministry, supreme council, or others)
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When will the plan be achieved and you are ready for accreditation by the Agency?
For each identified item&
For the whole plan
Use mission, strategic objectives and evaluation criteria as reference points
Monitor progress Endorse achievements in faculty council
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What is your budget for the plan ?
Prepare estimates of costs and resources- for each item- for the planning process
Identify potential sources of funds
Keep budget and accounts
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Implementation:“Actions not words!”
When – start now How – use developing internal quality
assurance system Who – designate responsibilities Monitor progress and report regularly Adapt to changes and new developments
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Conclusions and Next Steps
Effective action planning Towards Accreditation Building on the internal quality assurance
system and process Content and Process Applying available techniques and tools Using the template and guidelines Implementation, monitoring and reporting Achievement
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