Quality Assurance Directorate - AUC

Prepared by

Quality Assurance

Directorate

Dr.HillaryBusolo

Alupe University

College

Bastion of Knowledge

Let me take this opportunity to

congratulate all of the first year student

for having passed your KCSE

examination. I join others in

welcoming you to

Alupe University College


• Located in Busia County

• Science Based University College

• Constituency College of Moi University

• 4 Schools – SBEHRD, SESS, SHS &SS

• Border University – the only one in kenya

• Students Population – Degree & Diploma – average 600

• Staff Population – Lecturers Fulltime & Part time, non

teaching staff – average 130


Educational Level, programme type, etc.

Dispositional Identity, self-esteem, preference,

perspectives, technology adoption,

study habits, etc.

Circumstantial Age, socio economic status, nationality,

family background, geographic regional

originality, etc.

Cultural Ethnicity, Language, Religion, race,

tastes, etc.


• Directorate of Quality Assurance (DQA) - functions as the

Principal’s secretariat on QA issues.

• DQA oversight overall QA issues in the University College.

• It serve as the link between the University and the

following stakeholders:

- External QA agencies such as the Commission for

University Education

- Professional and regulatory bodies

- Any other bodies relevant to the QA activities of the

University College (KNQA)


Name Designation/ school

Dr. Hillary Busolo Director QA

Dr. Charles Omoga School of Business, Economics and

Human Resource Development

Mrs. Gladys Ogaro School of Education and Social Sciences

Mr. Johnstone Milimo School of Health Science

Dr. Victor Megwa School of Science


Students may focus on facilities provided and perceived

usefulness of education on future employment

Parents may consider the achievement of their children

Academic

staffmay pay attention to the teaching learning process.

Management may give importance to the institution’s

achievements.

Employers may consider the competence of the graduates

Quality means different things to different people, and is

relative to processes or outcomes.


• Fitness for Purpose

• Meeting set standards

• Value for money

• Value addition

• Transformation for the better

• Brand


Alupe University College is committed to providing

highly rated education and services that meet the

needs of its customers and stakeholders through

quality and relevant teaching, research and

community service and outreach.


The University College is committed to a quality work

and learning environment that is grounded in

intellectual and academic freedom, teamwork, quest

for excellence, professionalism, discipline and

continuous improvement of its products and services

aimed at customer satisfaction.


Vision

To be a world-class University that is committed to

achieving academic excellence, integrity and quality

research

Mission

To create, evaluate, apply, preserve and share

knowledge in a free, open and inclusive environment

of intellectual inquiry, for the betterment of society


• Professionalism

• Creativity and innovation

• Excellence

• Good Corporate Governance

• Customer focus

• Teamwork


• To build a world ranking university that can thrive in

the era of globalised higher education, research and

scholarship

• To ensure a university that is internationally

competitive through improved attractiveness to

students.

• To offer strengthened degree programmes that focus on

the relevant and unique professional and workforce

demands


• To provide all students with relevant academic support

through quality teaching, learning, provision of

comprehensive and current information available in

their field of study

• To promote the health and well-being of students as a

foundation for academic and life success.

• To guarantee AUC research out-put effectively address

the immediate health, agricultural, business and

education related needs of the society through quality

outreach programme


• Class Attendance – must cover at least 80% to sit forend of semester examination in a course.

- punctuality, lateness, absenteeism, truancy, etc

• Examinations (Observe laid down AUC Policiesand regulations)

- CATs, Assignments, End of Semester Exams &Practicums

• Usage of learning facilities & equipment –computers, lab equipment, clinical equipment,hospitality equipment, etc.

• Students obligations – towards the general public,press, administration, teaching staff, colleagues, etc


• Students Rights – all rights to humanity are upheld,rights to access relevant offices, learningestablishments, college bus, etc

• Evaluations - Instructor & Course Evaluation

• Dignity – dignity of institution, dressing code, etc

• Students Discipline – know what it entails andunderstand the provisions esp. procedures andpenalties for misconduct (check with the dean ofstudents)


1.Admission Procedures – guidelines are followed

properly

2.Financial Requirements – Tuition fees and other

payments as instructed done

3.Students Welfare - as indicated in the Principal’s

address (Accommodation & health matters)

4. Student’s Participation – learning & students

leadership


1.Academic– guidelines are followed properly

2.Financial Requirements – Tuition fees and other

payments as instructed done

3.Students Welfare - as indicated in the Principal’s

address (Accommodation & health matters)

4. Student’s Participation – learning & students

leadership


Human

Resources

• Academic Staff - Qualified & experienced

lecturers

• Non-academic staff – qualified to offer

support services

Library

Resources

• A physical library with recommended

information resources

• New library will be completed this year

Physical

Resources

• Lecture rooms, laboratories, library,

administration offices, etc

Financial

Resources

• Government capitation & students fees


Let me one again

Welcome all of you to

Alupe University College

Quality Assurance Directorate - AUC

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