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Seminar on Designing and Specifying Educational Programs and Courses - Quality Assurance Unit

 

Under the patronage of His Excellency Professor Dr. Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of the University, and under the leadership of Professor Dr. Emad Samir, Dean of the Faculty, and in the presence of the esteemed Vice Deans, the Faculty hosted a scientific seminar for faculty members and their assistants on Wednesday, November 10, 2025, on "Designing and Specifying Educational Programs and Courses in Light of the Models of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education."

The seminar began with an opening address by Professor Dr. Tarek Abdel Aziz, Head of the Quality Assurance Unit, who welcomed the attendees, especially the Dean and Vice Deans, and congratulated the new department heads. He emphasized in his address that developing faculty members' skills in the field of quality has become an urgent necessity, pointing to the importance of obtaining accredited courses from the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education.

Professor Dr. Emad Samir, Dean of the College, delivered his opening remarks, welcoming all attendees. He explained that the college administration was nearing completion of the internal regulations, ensuring they align with development requirements, student best interests, and labor market needs. He emphasized that the college is confidently progressing towards accreditation and achieving quality standards, a goal attainable only through the dedicated efforts of the faculty.

The seminar included a presentation on course and program descriptions by Dr. Bassam El-Sayed, Deputy Director of the College's Quality Assurance Unit. His presentation covered the approved models for course and program descriptions and learning outcomes, followed by extensive discussions with attendees regarding academic reference standards and their differences.

At the conclusion of the event, the seminar issued several recommendations, including the dissemination of the updated models across all academic departments and the initiation of small workshops to support the effective implementation of quality standards within the college.