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State Engineering University of Armenia

(POLYTECHNIC)

TEMPUS SMGR PROJECT

Design, Approval and Periodic Review of

Programmes and Awardsbest practice


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SEUAS SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

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Within the frames of DIUS project according to the ESG 2 requirementsthe next specific objectives were attained:1. Describing the processes of design, approval, annual monitoring andperiodic review of the study program on the basis of mapping,2. Development and testing of the tools for assessment of quality ofprogram implementation: Annual monitoring of the study program, Periodic review of the study program,3. Analizing of the surveys results,4. Preparation of the self-assessment report.


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ESG2. Approval, monitoring and periodic review of programmes

and awards

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STANDARD: Institutions should have formal mechanisms for the approval, periodic

review and monitoring of their programmes and awards.

The quality assurance of programs and awards are expected to include:

development and publication of explicit intended learning outcomes;

careful attention to curriculum and program design and content;

specific needs of different modes of delivery and types of higher education;

availability of appropriate learning resources;

formal program approval procedures by a body other than that teaching the program;

monitoring of the progress and achievements of students;

regular periodic reviews of programmes (including external panel members);

regular feedback from employers, labour market representatives and other

relevant organisations;

participation of students in quality assurance activities.


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The goals of monitoring are as follows: The main tools of program monitoringare as follows: assessing the program (separatedisciplines) implementation andefficiency of acquiring the intendedlearning outcomes; revealing the program weaknesses andpropose the necessary improvements tothe program/disciplines; assessing the efficiency of the teaching

and learning processes, andtechnologies, revealing the resourcesneeds; assessing accordance of the programscharacteristics (admission, contingent,dismissals, progress, graduation etc.)with the target indices establishedinitially.

students survey on satisfaction withdifferent aspects of the program(disciplines); the most successful and the mostunsuccessful (irrelevant) programcomponents from the studentsperspective; external expertise of the programimplementation; analysis of the main quantitativeindicators of the program (admission,contingent, graduates, resources,students progress etc).

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Annual Monitoring of the Academic

Program


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Program team(making up the report according to theform)

Academic council

Dean of the Faculty(Forming the faculty monitoring report)

Council of faculty (branch) (Acceptance ofthe monitoring report)

External expertiseDiscussion results ofthe feedback process

The discussion process ofmonitoring

DERDP(preparation of the university monitoringreport)

Committee of the Academic council(discussing the general report and theresolution draft)

Rector/coordinating Vice-rector

Committee (discussion and estimationof the report)Chair sitting(discussing the monitoring resultsand thereport and making conclusions)

THE GENERAL PROCEDURE SCHEME

FOR MONITORING STUDY PROGRAM


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The main goals of the program revieware as follows: The main tools of the program review areas follows:

Carrying out a critical analysis of theprogram from the perspective of itsstrong and weak points in the processof implementation; Analyzing of students, alumni andemployers opinion on the quality ofthe program implementation; Comparing the actual programlearning outcomes with theestablished academic standards; Re-assessment of the programmodernity and its demand in thelabour market for the next cycle ofimplementation.

Assessment of the program learningoutcomes within the frames of theUniversity (branch, faculty, chair)self-analysis; Annual monitoring results (studentssurveys during 4 years); Alumni and employers survey; Analytical report of the programteam on the necessaryimprovements; Report of the faculty qualityassurance committee on the periodicreview of the study program.

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Periodic Review of the Study Program


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Coordinating Vice-rector

Academic council

students, graduatesand employersSurveys

Positive conclusion (the programcontinues taking into account therecommendations)Negative conclusion (review ortermination of the program)

Review and re-approval ofthe program

DERDP( Checking the accordance of thedocuments introduced with therequirements and forms)

Faculty (branch) council(Accepting the commissionreport)

Committee of the Academic council(discussing the general report andmaking up the resolution draft)

Head of Chair

Chair Sitting(Considers the self-analyzingreport and adopt a resolutionon the future status of theprogram)

Program group(reviewing the program andmaking up the self-analysisreport)

Externalexpert(s)

Dean of the faculty

Committee (discussion andestimation of the report)The expert group of thecommittee (expert examinationof the program and formationof the report )

A PROCEDURE SCHEME FOR APERIODIC REVIEW AND RE-APPROVAL OF STUDY PROGRAMINTRODUCED BY A SEPARATEFACULTY


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MAPPING OF ESG 2

primary situation at SEUA


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MAPPING OF ESG 2

Current situation at SEUA during DIUSAS project life time


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Faculty: Computer Systems andInformaticsDiscipline: System ProgrammingNumber of students: 84

DISCIPLINE/MODULE EVALUATION

BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAM

Type of answers pointsCompletely agree 12

Agree 10

Difficult to answer 8

Disagree 6

Completely disagree 4

Not applicable 2

Statistical Analysis Tools: SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)


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STUDENTS SURVEY

(Bachelor Degree Program)

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discipline/module


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1. Materials presented during the lectures and teachingmethods helped in the learning processes and in myindividual work

2. Modes of provided consultations helped in the learningprocesses and for acquisition of materials taught

3. Seminars/practical classes helped in the learning processesand for acquisition of materials taught

4. The laboratory/research works helped in the learningprocesses and for acquisition of materials taught5. There were adequate resources in the library available for

acquisition of a given module6. Provided computers/facilities were adequate andsatisfactory for fulfillment of a given modulesrequirements7. Supplementary materials available for this module (lecture

outlines, computer presentations, case studies and otherresources) were helpful for the learning processes8. I was informed enough about the modules timetable and

the scheduled activities9. The modules workload for provided academic hours was

realistic10. The module was interesting11. The modules content satisfied my expectations12. Feedback from the lecturer/professor helped in thelearning processes

Average value is 10

Dispersion: 8.8 11.9

discipline/moduleTHE RESULTS OF STUDENTS SURVEY


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BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAM MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMFaculty: Computer Systems and InformaticsStudy Program: Information TechnologiesNumber of graduates: 48

GRADUATES SURVEY

Type of answers pointsCompletely agree 10

Agree 8


Disagree 4


Faculty: Computer Systems and InformaticsStudy Program: Information TechnologiesNumber of graduates: 14

Adopted scale of calculation of the average value is the next:



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GRADUATES SURVEY

(Bachelor Degree Program)


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Average value is 6,9Dispersion : 5.6 7.8

THE RESULTS OF GRADUATES SURVEYgraduates survey

1. Content of the program allows you to acquire enoughknowledge to be engaged in professional activities2. The program and teaching methods allowed to acquire enough

practical skills3. The program and teaching methods allowed to develop skills

for formulating and solving technical problems4. The program and teaching methods allowed to develop

managerial skills5. The program and teaching methods allowed to obtain enough

skills to use computers and applied programs6. The program and teaching methods allowed to obtain foreign

language skills enough for professional activities7. The General Engineering courses were taught by highly

qualified lecturers8. The specialty courses were taught by highly qualified

lecturers9. Students knowledge has been evaluated objectively10. The internship allowed to improve the professional

knowledge and to obtain practical skills11. Profile internships corresponds profession12. Laboratories/specialized auditoriums were equipped with

modern facilities13. The program had appropriate methodological materials and

necessary resources


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GRADUATES SURVEY

(Master Degree Program)


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Average value is 6,5Dispersion : 4,7 7.6

1 Content of the program allows you to acquire enough knowledge tobe engaged in professional activities

2 The program and teaching methods allowed to acquire enoughpractical skills

3 The program and teaching methods allowed to develop skills forformulating and solving technical problems

4 The program and teaching methods allowed to develop managerialskills

5 The program and teaching methods allowed to obtain enough skillsto use computers and applied programs

6 The program and teaching methods allowed to obtain foreignlanguage skills enough for professional activities

7 The General Engineering courses were taught by highly qualifiedlecturers

8 The specialty courses were taught by highly qualified lecturers9 Students knowledge has been evaluated objectively10 The internship allowed to improve the professional knowledge and

to obtain practical skills11 Profile internships corresponds profession12 Laboratories/specialized auditoriums were equiped with modern

facilities13 The program had appropriate methodological materials and

necessary resources

GraduatessurveyTHE RESULTS OF GRADUATES` SURVEY


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Number of companies: 13Number of employers: 38Study Program: Information Technologies

Employers' Survey

Adopted scale of calculation of the average value is the next:


Type of answers points

Completely agree 10Agree 8


Disagree 4



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EMPLOYERS SURVEY


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Average value is 7.8

Dispersion: 7.4 8.4

THE RESULTS OF EMPLOYERS SURVEY

1. Graduates theoretical knowledge corresponds to the jobrequirements2. Graduates demonstrate practical skills3. Graduates are able to identify, formulate and solveengineering problems4. Graduates are capable of solving management problems5. Graduates have enough knowledge of computertechnology and applied programs6. Graduates have enough foreign languages skills in theprofessional field7. Graduates have necessary record keeping skills inArmenian (preparing documents and texts, etc.)8. Graduates prove to have a creative approach in theirprofessional activities9. Graduates have satisfactory business skills10. Graduates have skills in cooperation with colleagues andteamwork


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The main outcomes of the project:1. Up-to-date tools and procedures for design, approval, annual

monitoring and review of study programs,2. Establishment QA infrastructures at Gyumri and Kapan branches,3. Trained staff (at the academic and administrative level) responsible for

conducting of the effective university self-assessment processes,4. Promotion student involvement in the university self-assessment

processes.5. Development and testing students, alumni and employers on-line

surveys.


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