Process
Preceding academic year
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May to June Briefing
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NIAD-QE outlines the framework and methods of CEA. |
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End of September Application
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NIAD-QE receives applications for evaluation from universities. |
| Academic year in which the evaluation process is implemented | |
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June Training for evaluators
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NIAD-QE provides evaluators with training programs detailing the purpose, content, methods, etc., of university evaluation. |
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End of June Submission of self-assessment report
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Universities conduct a self-assessment and submit a report to NIAD-QE in accordance with the Instructions for Self-Assessment. |
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July to January Document analysis and site visit
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The Subcommittees analyze the self-assessment reports, go on site visits, and summarize their initial findings. The Committee reviews the summary and compiles a draft of the evaluation results. |
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End of January Notification of the draft evaluation results
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NIAD-QE notifies unversities of the draft evaluation results before finalizing them. |
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February Statement of objections
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Universities may provide comments or state objections to the draft. |
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March Finalization and publication of the evaluation results
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After a panel deliberates on the objections, the Committee finalizes the evaluation results. A final report of the results is compiled, sent to the university and the entity that established it, and made public. |
| After one academic year or later | |
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End of June Report of improvement
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If the university was advised of areas for improvement, it is required to report to NIAD-QE about the measures taken to address these areas. |
