Quality Accreditation Seminar
On October 29th, the Women’s Scientific Research Committee at the Faculty of Languages and Translation held a seminar titled "What Does It Mean to Have Programmatic Accreditation". The session was helmed by Dr. Eman Alzaanin, the supervisor of the Academic Development and Quality Unit. The session focused on analyzing the university’s strengths and areas for improvement in relation to the accreditation process in the Faculty of Languages and Translation.
The primary accreditation body for most universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation. Dr. Alzaanin clarified, "The National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation scrutinizes and evaluates various educational programs to ensure that institutions are meeting the standards set by internationally recognized experts in their field." Attendees included the Assistant Dean, Dr. Suaad Al-Qahtani, Vice Dean, Dr. Salma Al-Qahtani, and several assistant professors and lecturers from the Department of English.
Following her opening remarks, Dr. Alzaanin outlined the incentives for the faculty to pursue accreditation and provided a brief overview of the accreditation process. She also elucidated on several standards the university is required to satisfy to attain accreditation. These encompass but are not limited to:
- Defining clear Mission and Objectives;
- Ensuring efficient Program Administration and Quality Assurance;
- Maintaining adequate Learning Resources, Facilities, and Equipment.
As the seminar approached its conclusion, an interactive question-and-answer session was held to discuss the faculty’s preparedness to demonstrate that the program significantly aligns with the quality standards and other requirements necessary for accreditation.
