Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine

Objectives of the Quality Assurance Unit:

1. Promoting awareness of quality culture among faculty members, students, and administrative staff.
2. Enabling the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine - Alsalam University to achieve its mission and strategic goals.
3. Activating the role of teamwork and collaboration by establishing principles and values governed by integrity and transparency.
4. Self-evaluation as a foundation for development.
5. Developing the skills of faculty members and staff.
6. Implementing national standards for accreditation and quality assurance in higher education.
7. Adopting the National Academic Reference Standards (NARS).
8. Enhancing the quality of the academic programs offered by the college, reflecting on the level of graduates and their competitiveness in the job market.
9. Implementing and developing mechanisms for evaluating programs and courses in line with the standards of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation.
10. Applying internal and external review systems with clear mechanisms and standards to evaluate institutional capacity and educational effectiveness.
11. Maintaining continuous communication with the university's Education and Student Affairs sector to ensure the activation of e-learning and hybrid education systems.
12. Maintaining continuous communication with the university's Community Service and Environmental Affairs sector to ensure the activation of student activities that contribute to student satisfaction.
13. Maintaining continuous communication with the university's Quality Assurance Center and the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Higher Education to keep up with developments in the application of quality systems.
14. Establishing an integrated database for all components of the educational institution.
15. Preparing the college for accreditation by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation.

Introduction

1. Nations that prioritize education gain significant elevation and progress compared to others due to their advancement in knowledge. Science and knowledge are the foundations of the development and prosperity of civilizations. Therefore, the process of improving education in general, and higher education in particular, is among the top priorities for development in Egypt. Consequently, Egyptian universities strive to enhance their innovative and creative capabilities to produce graduates who are distinguished ethically, academically, and professionally, capable of providing services that meet the satisfaction of society locally, regionally, and internationally.
2. In recognition of the Egyptian state’s belief in the importance of the role played by total quality, Presidential Decree No. (82) of 2006 was issued to establish the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education. Additionally, Presidential Decree No. (25) of 2007 was issued to approve the executive regulations of the Authority as an entity tasked with elevating and improving the quality of education and accrediting its institutions according to national standards that align with international benchmarks. There is no longer any option but to adopt a culture of quality and spread awareness of it among all members of educational institutions.
3. In light of the continuous need for an integrated educational system, Ministerial Decree No. 5435 dated November 22, 2020, was issued to commence studies at the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine - Alsalam University. This aims to meet the needs of the labor market in the Gharbia Governorate and neighbouring governorates.
4. Based on this, the internal regulations for the Quality Assurance Unit at the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine - Alsalam University were prepared. These regulations align with the university’s strategy and the national Quality Assurance and Accreditation Authority standards to achieve quality assurance and establish mechanisms for continuous improvement and development, ultimately leading to accreditation.

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Achievements from September 2022 to August 2023

Council Meeting – 18/9/2022

1. A specific form for course description and related files was prepared and distributed to the heads of various departments. A deadline for completion was set.

Council Meeting – 16/10/2022

1. The vision of the Quality Unit was presented, and coordinators for standards were assigned.
   (A schedule was created for the standards coordinators to review the requirements for accreditation standards with the coordinators).
2. The Quality Unit was restructured.
3. Course descriptions for the first semester of the academic year (2022/2023) were reviewed.

Council Meeting – 20/11/2022

1. Specifications for the final exam papers were determined.
2. The National Academic Reference Standards (NARS 2009) for accreditation were adopted by the Faculty Council.
3. A job description manual for academic staff at the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine was prepared.

Council Meeting – 18/12/2022

1. A mechanism for dealing with academically struggling and outstanding students was developed.
2. The academic job description for the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine was approved.
3. The Quality Unit's regulations were approved.
4. The performance evaluation document for faculty members and assistant staff was approved.
5. The teaching and learning strategy for 2022–2023 was prepared.

Council Meeting – 26/3/2023

1. Prof. Gamal El-Maghraby was appointed as the Director of the Quality Assurance Unit at the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine.

Council Meeting – 30/4/2023

1. The organizational structure of the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine was prepared.
2. The formation of the strategic planning team at the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine was approved.

Council Meeting – 22/5/2023

1. The organizational structure of the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine was modified.
2. Standards for selecting internal and external program reviewers were prepared.

Council Meeting – 25/6/2023

1. A committee was formed to evaluate the performance of faculty members at the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, consisting of the Dean and department heads.

Council Meeting – 28/7/2023

1. The vision and mission of the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine were approved by the Quality Unit.
2. The teaching and learning strategies for the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine were updated by the Quality Unit.

Council Meeting – 20/8/2023

1. The results of the job satisfaction survey for faculty members and assistant staff were discussed, along with improvement proposals. (Attached)
2. The training content and description of the Internship Program at the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine were discussed.

Speech of the President of Alsalam University in Egypt

Prof. Dr Abdelfattah A. Sadakah

Alsalam University in Egypt is an educational, research, and community institution that strives for excellence and leadership by achieving quality and obtaining institutional accreditation. It aims to develop the capabilities and potential of faculty members and researchers in the fields of research and scientific publishing, in accordance with national and international standards. This is to enhance and foster the competitive abilities of students and graduates, aligning them with the demands of the labor market.

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1. Responsibilities and Tasks of the Quality Assurance Unit – Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Alsalam University

   Developing and approving the unit’s mission, vision, and strategic plan by the Faculty Council.

2. Establishing and approving the organizational structure of the unit’s board of directors by the Faculty Council.
3. Forming and approving the unit’s executive board and its committees by the Faculty Council.
4. Approving the unit’s internal regulations by the Faculty Council.
5. Adopting the National Academic Reference Standards (NARS) for Oral and Dental Medicine.
6. Developing job descriptions for academic and administrative staff in the faculty.
7. Creating a guide for the Quality Assurance Unit and instructional announcements to raise awareness among various groups in the faculty about quality concepts, principles, and implementation mechanisms to achieve accreditation.
8. Preparing and applying surveys and evaluation forms for various groups and activities within the faculty to address weaknesses and shortcomings.
9. Studying the training needs of faculty members, teaching assistants, and administrative staff, and ensuring the development of their capabilities.
10. Monitoring the internal review of program and course descriptions and reports, documenting them in line with targeted learning outcomes, and utilizing evaluators’ feedback for improvement and development.
11. Preparing self-assessment studies, identifying difficulties and obstacles, and proposing plans to improve performance levels across scientific and administrative departments, as well as enhancing the faculty’s strengths.
12. Reviewing the annual activity report of the unit prepared by the unit director.
13. Proposing amendments and developments to the unit’s internal regulations, organizational structures, and job descriptions according to the faculty’s needs.
14. Tasks of the Quality Assurance Unit Director
    Managing the unit’s affairs and approving its work policies in accordance with relevant laws and regulations (requirements of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education, the faculty’s internal regulations, and the university’s strategy).
15. Inviting members of the unit’s board of directors and executive committees to meet at least once a month. Meetings are valid with the attendance of a majority of members (50% + 1), and minutes are approved by the Faculty Council. In case of a tie, the decision is referred to the unit’s board chair (the Dean).
16. Nominating and inviting a quality expert to attend the unit’s board meetings to benefit from their expertise.
17. Recommending to the Faculty Council the removal of a board member or committee chair who fails to attend three consecutive meetings without a formal, documented excuse, and proposing changes or removals of members if necessary.
18. Proposing the formation of the unit’s executive committees and overseeing them.
19. Communicating with quality coordinators in scientific departments to facilitate executive work.
20. Reviewing all quality activities in coordination with the unit’s deputy director.
21. Coordinating work between the faculty administration and the university’s Quality Assurance Center, while following up on the implementation of decisions.
22. Preparing periodic reports (semi-annual and annual) on unit members and committee chairs in coordination with the deputy director, approving them through the Faculty Council, and issuing recommendations for performance improvement.
23. Representing the unit in periodic meetings, seminars, and conferences related to quality assurance activities inside and outside the university.
24. Tasks of the Deputy Director of the Quality Assurance Unit
    Acting on behalf of the unit director in their absence.
25. Assisting the unit director in executing and organizing administrative tasks within the unit.
26. Preparing for meetings of the unit’s board of directors and executive committees, documenting them, and maintaining records.
27. Developing the general framework and timeline for the work of the executive committees to facilitate their tasks.
28. Establishing and activating an integrated database for documenting records and reports within the unit.
29. The Executive Board of the Unit
    The executive board of the Quality Assurance Unit is formed based on nominations by the unit director and is presented to the unit’s board and the Faculty Council for approval. The executive board consists of the unit director, the deputy director, and four executive committees responsible for managing quality activities within the faculty.

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Dental sector

Announcement of application for accreditation for the academic year 2024-2025

Rules and fees for accreditation visits for the academic year 2024-2025

Announcement regarding the implementation of the second edition 2022 of the media sector standards

Steps to apply for program accreditation, revised 2022 edition