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

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