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National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation

ALJOUF UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF APPLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES

NURSING PROGRAM SPECIFICATION

PROGRAM SPECIFICATION

Program Specifications

Institution: Al jouf university Date:2/2/1439

College/Department: College of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of nursing, Al-

Qurayyat.

Dean/Department Head: Dr/ Dr. Mohamed Hassan ben saem El- dahr.

Dr/Samya Mohamed Hegazy

Insert program and college administrative flowchart:

Attachment number 1

List all branches offering this program:

Branch 1. College of Applied Medical Sciences in Al-Qurayyat (female Section),

Department of nursing, (place: Al-Qurayyat)

Branch 2. _________________________________________________________________________

Branch 3. _________________________________________________________________________

Branch 4. _________________________________________________________________________

A. Program Identification and General Information

1. Program title and code: NURSING PROGRAM (NUR)

2. Total credit hours needed for completion of the program:136

3. Award granted on completion of the program:BACHELOROS DEGREE IN NURSING (B.Sc)

4. Major tracks/pathways or specializations within the program (eg. transportation or structural engineering

within a civil engineering program or counseling or school psychology within a psychology program)

none 5. Intermediate Exit Points and Awards (if any) (eg. associate degree within a bachelor degree program)

none

6. Professional occupations (licensed occupations, if any) for which graduates are prepared. (If there is an early

exit point from the program (e.g. diploma or associate degree) include professions or occupations at each exit

point)

Governmental and private sectors :

1-governmental:

Ministry of health :nurse specialist in governmental hospitals and

health centers

Social affairs: nurse specialist in geriatric homes and handicapped

centers

Ministry of defense: nurse specialist in the military hospitals

Ministry of education (clinical instructor – lecturers – assistant

professor – full professor) - school health nurse specialist.

Research centers: assistant researchers.

Saudi red crescent

2- private sectors :

Nurse specialist in private hospitals and centers.

7. (a) New Program Planned starting date

(b) Continuing Program Year of most recent major program review : 1439

List recent major review or accreditation contracts.

1. Quality committee

2.departement members

3._________________

8. Name of program chair or coordinator. If a program chair or coordinator has been appointed for the

female section as well as the male section, include names of both.

Dr: Ayat Masoud Omar Masoud

yes

9. Date of approval by the authorized body (MOE).

THE PROGRAM WAS APPROVED ON 10/7/1429 APPROVAL NOMBER 10/5/1429

Campus Location Approval By Date

Main Campus:

Branch 1: Ministry of higher education 10/7/1429

Branch 2:

Branch 3:

Branch 4:

B. Program Context

1. Explain why the program was established.

The nursing program was established to fulfill the deepest need for nurse specialists in all Health institutions and centers.

a. Summarize economic reasons, social or cultural reasons, technological developments, national policy

developments or other reasons.

1. Economic reasons:

The shortage in the number of nurse specialist that will create financial burden through

the process of foreign experience.

The graduates of the programs have a wide chance of jobs in the governmental and non-

governmental sectors.

Improving the qualification of national nursing experiences will reduce the cost of the

health care through reducing the dependency on foreign experiences.

2. Cultural reasons.

Graduates of the program practice in a way which respects promotes and supports

individuals’ rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures and maintain

confidentiality of information.

3. Social reasons :

To provide the community with nurse specialist oriented to socially perspectives and

considerations related to health care.

4. Technical reasons:

Deliver a high standard of nursing care, based on evidence and a sound understanding

of the physiological, social and psychological dimensions of health and illness.

The program provides health care community with graduate nurse specialist highly

qualified with advanced nursing practices and application of new technology in health

care.

b. Explain the relevance of the program to the mission and goals of the institution.

The relevance of the program mission to the faculty and university mission where the university mission based on

the provision of highly qualified academic, scientific and research graduates. In addition the faculty mission is

based on the same elements regarding the provision of highly standardized academic educational programs based

on creation, and community services.

The nursing program as one of the faculty programs prepares graduates to be knowledgeable, service-oriented,

collaborative, reflective practitioners. They render evidence based, independent judgments concerning patient/client

needs by virtue of critical thinking, commitment to lifelong learning, and ethical values. They possess the intellect,

psychomotor proficiency and core values to meet the current and future needs of the profession and the health care

system. The acquired qualification enables graduates of the Program to professionally practice as nurse practitioner

in public and private sectors after completing the licensing procedures with the professional bodies in the kingdom.

2. Relationship (if any) to other programs offered by the institution/college/department.

a. Does this program offer courses that students in other programs are required to take? Yes

No

If yes, what has been done to make sure those courses meet the needs of students

in the other programs?

1- Student's course evaluation questionnaire

2- Peer review of course content

3- Review of the other programs ILOs

b. Does the program require students to take courses taught by other departments? Yes

No

If yes, what has been done to make sure those courses in other departments meet

the needs of students in this program?

1- Student's course evaluation questionnaire

2- Peer review of course content

3- Comparison of these course ILOs in relation to current program ILOs

3. Do students who are likely to be enrolled in the program have any special needs or characteristics? (eg. Part time

evening students, physical and academic disabilities, limited IT or language skills).

Yes No

1- The students has to be physically intact

2- Mentally intact

3- Not less than grade very good in English language

4- Has basics of computer sciences

5- Communicate actively and effectively

6- Have the entire desire to study and practice nursing

4. What modifications or services are you providing for special needs applicants?

The program will offer special courses for:

1- Improvement of the students' English language.

2- Improve their skills of documentation.

3- Improve their communication skills.

4- Improve their research skills.

5- Improve their management and administrative skills.

C. Mission, Goals and Objectives

1. Program Mission Statement (insert).

The program of nursing that is offered by the department of nursing, Faculty of Applied Medical

Sciences in Qurayat seeks to supply the health sector with qualified nurses equipped with knowledge

and skills that enable them to play an active role in the field of health care

2. List Program Goals (e.g. long term, broad based initiatives for the program, if any)

supply the health sector with qualified nurses equipped with knowledge and skills that enable

them to play an active role in the field of health care

3. List major objectives of the program within to help achieve the mission. For each measurable objective

describe the measurable performance indicators to be followed and list the major strategies taken to achieve the

objectives.

Measurable Objectives Measurable Performance Indicators Major Strategies

Prepare specialized staff

in nursing that is

competent, qualified in

health care delivery

Evaluation of Educational

Experience quality averages

by questioning the senior

students.

The percentage of the courses

which was evaluated by

students during the

educational year.

The average of whole student

evaluation of program courses

based on 5 points scale.

The percentage of students

that finish course

requirements in the minimum

allowed period of time.

The average of student's

opinions regarding academic

and professional

Counseling services.

the number of lectures and

courses in self-development

sector

the average of opinions of the

The continuous

development for teaching

plans and its renewal

according to the updates.

Provide counseling

services for students to

qualify them for labor

market.

Encourage and insist the

academic members to

participate in continue

professional activities

development.

Adopt student's skills

development unit for

students and train them

in workshop projects.

working sectors in the

skills of graduated students

the percentage of academic

members and participants in

professional development

activities during the academic

year.

Expand in new specialties

that serve the applied

sectors based on labor

market.

The number of suggestions in

specialties to be renew

The number of new

specialties in the program.

The percentage of accepted

students in new specialties.

The average of working areas

opinions in new learning

outcomes and the skills of

program graduate

The percentage of those

employed in the new applied

areas within 6 months after

graduation.

The average of the new

graduates in the new learning

outcomes

Adopt new different

collaborative program

indicators according to

academic indicators that

match with quality and

accreditation needs and

the required

developmental needs that

are cooperative with

national, regional and

international educational

institutions.

Attract academic

members

Internationally awarded.

Attract experts to

collaborate in teaching

new specialties.

Ability to accept the

visitor student.

Enrich the scientific

research in specialty

areas, which have positive

impact on updating

student knowledge.

The number of airtight

research during the last year.

The percentage of the

academic members whom has

at least one published

research during the last year.

The number of topics derived

from academic member's

research in courses.

Encourage publication in

accredited channels.

Award the best-applied

research.

Adopt annual course

developments from

academic member's

research.

Meet community needs in

the area of specialty.

The number of academic

members of the program

participating in community

service activities.

Apply agreements

between the departments

and community

institutions.

D. Program Structure and Organization 1. Program Description: List the core and elective program courses offered each semester from Prep Year to

graduation using the below Curriculum Study Plan Table (A separate table is required for each branch IF a given

branch offers a different study plan).

A program or department manual should be available for students or other stakeholders and a copy of the information

relating to this program should be attached to the program specification. This information should include required and

elective courses, credit hour requirements and department/college and institution requirements, and details of courses

to be taken in each year or semester.

Curriculum Study Plan Table

* Prerequisite – list course code numbers that are required prior to taking this course.

Year

COURSE

CODE Course Title

Elective

or

required

prerequisite Credit

Hours

College or

Department

1st Year

Level 1

ARAB101 Language skills elective 2 college

CHEM

105

General chemistry Required 2 college

CSC 101 Introduction to

computer and

programming

Required 4 college

ENGL

101

Introduction to

academic discourse

Required 3 college

MATH

101

Mathematics' required 3 college

PHYS 101 Physics elective 4 college

1st Year

Level 2

college

BMTE

227

Computer

applications for

health sciences

elective CSC101 2 college

CHEM

106

Organic chemistry

106

required CHEM 105 2 college

CHSE 221 Biostatistics required MATH 101 2 college

ENGL

102

Introduction to

report writing

required ENGL 101

3 college

ENGLE

125

Medical Terms required 2 college

IC101 Islamic culture required 2 University

ZOOL

106

Zoology required 4 college

2nd

Year

Level 3

ARAB

103

Arabic required 2 university

CHSE 241 Occupations and

health care systems

required CHEM101

CHEM106

ZOOL106

2 department

CLS 221 Anatomy and

physiology

required CHEM101

CHEM106

ZOOL106

4 department

CLS 212 Medical

microbiology

required CHEM101

CHEM106

ZOOL106

department

department

NUR115 Nursing and health

care

required 2 department

2nd

Year

Level 4

IC102

Islam and society

building

required 2 university

NUR122 Fundamental of

nursing


NUR123 Nursing concepts required 4 department

CHS231 Infectious diseases required 2 department

CHS262 Nutritional

biochemistry


CLS 323 Pathophysiology required 3 department

3rd

Year

Level 5

IC105 Human rights in Islam required 2 university

NUR230 Health assessment required NUR122 4 department

NUR244 Medical surgical nursing required NUR230 4 department

NUR245 Clinical aspect of nursing required NUR230 4 department

RHS366 Pharmacology required 2 department

NUR485 Communication in health

care


3rd

Year

Level 6

NUR353 Gynecological nursing required 3 department

NUR353 Growth and development required 3 department

NUR356 Critical care nursing required NUR245 4 department

NUR471 Social and cultural variation

of health


NUR488 Emergency care nursing required 4 department

4th

Year

Level 7

IC103 Economic system in Islam required 2 university

CHS226 Basics of nutrition required CHS262 3 department

CHS234 Epidemiology required CLS212 3 department

NUR361 Basics of teaching and

learning


NUR362 Maternity and pediatric

nursing

required NUR363 4 department

NUR363 Clinical aspects of maternity

and pediatric nursing


4th

Year

Level 8

IC104 Fundamental of Islamic

political system

required 2 university

NUR472 Community and mental

health nursing


NUR473 Primary health care nursing required 4 department

NUR474 Psychosocial concepts of

nursing


NUR487 Concepts and researches in

nursing


NUR489 Management and leadership

in nursing


Include additional years if needed.

2. Required Field Experience Component (if any) (e.g. internship, cooperative program, work experience)

Summary of practical, clinical or internship component required in the program. Note: see Field Experience

Specification

a. Brief description of field experience activity

Following successful completion of the four years in the undergraduate nursing program, the

student must spend 52 weeks of hospital based internship period in a recognized hospital that can

Offers proper training areas to meets the objectives of the internship program.

This period of practical managerial and theoretical experience will enable the graduate to acquire

more competency and experience to perform as an independent nurse specialist (per Saudi council

for health specialties accreditation) and as a first level nursing manager, and will enable her to

Adjust to the real practical life in different units in the hospital settings.

By the successful completion of this internship period the graduate is expected to fulfill the

Objectives of the program and will be awarded the certificate.

b. At what stage or stages in the program does the field experience occur? (e.g. year, semester)

after the end of the 8th

level

c. Time allocation and scheduling arrangement. (e.g. 3 days per week for 4 weeks, full time for one semester)

full time for 52 weeks

d. Number of credit hours (if any) 40h/week

3. Project or Research Requirements (if any)

Summary of any project or thesis requirement in the program. (Other than projects or assignments within individual

courses) (A copy of the requirements for the project should be attached.)

a. Brief description

none

b. List the major intended learning outcomes of the project or research task.

none

c. At what stage or stages in the program is the project or research undertaken? (e.g. level)

none

d. Number of credit hours (if any)

none

e. Description of academic advising and support mechanisms provided for students to complete the project.

non

f. Description of assessment procedures (including mechanism for verification of standards)

none

4. Learning Outcomes in Domains of Learning, Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy

Program Learning Outcomes, Assessment Methods, and Teaching Strategy work together and are aligned. They are

joined together as one, coherent, unity that collectively articulate a consistent agreement between student learning and

teaching.

The National Qualification Framework (NQF) provides five learning domains. Learning outcomes are required in the

first four domains and some programs may also require the Psychomotor Domain.

On the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column.

First, insert the suitable and measurable learning outcomes required in each of the learning domains. Second, insert

supporting teaching strategies that fit and align with the assessment methods and intended learning outcomes. Third,

insert appropriate assessment methods that accurately measure and evaluate the learning outcome. Each program

learning outcomes, assessment method, and teaching strategy ought to reasonably fit and flow together as an integrated

learning and teaching process.

NQF Learning Domains

and Learning Outcomes

Teaching

Strategies

Assessment

Methods

1.0 Knowledge

1.1 Describe cultural and ethical issues related to nursing practice and medical field.

1. Theoretical lectures.

2. Practical lessons.

3. Small group

discussions.

4. Writing reports.

5. Preparation of research

papers.

6. Supporting readings.

7. Individual and

collective duties.

8. Self-learning.

Theoretical tests.

2. Practical tests.

3. Discussions.

4. Homework.

5. Evaluation of

presentation.

6. Evaluation of

individual and

collective duties

(Research -

homework - reports).

1.2 List the scientific background of different nursing interventions and procedures.

1.3 Describe etiology, clinical picture, diagnosis, complications and nursing management of health problems affecting patients with different age groups.

1.4 Label health determinants and principles of public health and community nursing.

1.5 Recognize principles and concepts of leadership/management, health education and research in nursing field.

1.6 Name the different nurses' role in different health care

settings.

1.7 Recognize normal characteristics in the structure and

function of human body system and detect any

abnormalities in it.

1.8 Recognize different methods of drug

administration/indications ,contraindications and side

effects

2.0 Cognitive Skills

2.1 Compare among different interventions and

nursing procedures to conclude the suitable one.

1- Lecture. 2- Group discussion. 3- Use diagrams,

tables, flowcharts and graphs.

4- Concept mapping. 5- Demonstration. 6- Individual student

reports. 7- Text book

assignments. 8- Library search on

certain topics. 9- Laboratory work. 10- Problem solving. 11- Case studies. 12- Brain storming. 13- Differential

assignments and homework.

14- Forums. 15- Reading

assignments in supplementary book.

16- Simulation. 17- Use of teaching

aids. 18- Making posters by

students. Use of technology and instructional resources.

1- Class participation.

2- Quizzes. 3- Midterm

written exam. 4- Final written

exam. 5- Practical exam. 6- Checking

problems solved in homework assignments

2.2 Create a plan for increasing health awareness. 2.3 Interpret health information and data related to

patients' health problems. 2.4 Plan for competent, efficient and holistic care of

patients with different health problems. 3.0

3.0

Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility

3.1 Understanding of the issues related to ethical

and professional, and security, legal and

societal responsibilities associated with the

field of nursing.

3.2 Demonstrate teamwork skills.

3.3 Show respect for the patient and his family

regarding the medical situation.

3.4 Use leadership skills in decision making and

assuming responsibilities during practice.

3.5 Show the capability to effectively

Communicate and exchange ideas.

4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical

4.1 Show skills of oral and written communication. 1. Writing reports

2. Preparation of research

papers.

3. Practical exercises.

4. Seminars.

5. Collective and

individual duties.

6. Problem solving

method.

7. Case study.

1.Evaluating reports

and research papers.

2.Evaluating

individual and

collective duties.

3.Practical and

theoretical tests.

4.Evaluating group

discussions and

seminars.

5.Evaluating case

studies.

6.Reviewing,

discussing and

correcting mistakes of

students’ reports.

4.2 Demonstrate the ability to deal with the

computer and its various programs used in

nursing.

4.3 Demonstrate the ability to deal well with

medical and methods of work.

4.4 Operate modern technology in scientific

research, and communicate with the relevant

authorities in the field of work.

4.5 Dealing with patients alike, both verbally and

non- verbally.

4.6 Illustrate appropriate medical notes.

4.7 Operate with a wide range of modern

technological devices in the field of nursing 4.8 Demonstrate communication skills with

health care providers in English fluently.

4.9 Interpret the skills to deal with the search

engines and information network.

4.10 Calculate information analysis in statistical

programs

4.11 Assess modern technology usage to

communicate with others

1. Demonstration and

1- Practical exams. 2- Evaluation of

5.0 Psychomotor

redemonstration.

2. Laboratory sessions.

3. Simulation. 4. Coaching. 5. Tutorial. 6. Case studies.

Training in hospitals and health centers (Internship).

the performance using direct and indirect observation.

3- Observation using checklist.

Area evaluation .

5.1 Employ the safety issues in nursing

efficiently. 5.2 Perform safe, competent and efficient nursing

care according to standard precautions. 5.3 Employ the essential skills related to life

threatening problems. 5.4 Implement nursing procedures and

interventions with respect to patients' right. 5.5 Provide safe, competent and efficient nursing

care according to standard precautions.

Program Learning Outcomes Mapping Matrix

Identify on the table below the courses that are required to achieve the program learning outcomes. Insert the program

learning outcomes, according to the level of instruction, from the above table below and indicate the courses and levels

that are required to teach each one; use your program’s course numbers across the top and the following level scale.

Levels: I = Introduction P = Proficient A = Advanced (see help icon)

Course

Offerings



AR

AB

-101

CS

C-1

01

EN

GL

-101

MA

TH

-101

PH

YS

-101

CH

EM

-105

IC-1

01

EN

GL

-102

CH

EM

-106

ZO

OL

-106

EN

GL

E-1

25

CH

SE

-221

BM

TE

-227

1.0 Knowledge


P I I I I I I I I I I I I

1.2

List the scientific background of different nursing interventions and procedures.

P P I


1.4

Label health determinants and principles of public health and community nursing.


1.6 Name the different nurses' role in

different health care settings.

1.7 Recognize normal characteristics in

the structure and function of human

body system and detect any



administration/indications

,contraindications and side effects


2.1 Compare among different

interventions and nursing

procedures to conclude the

suitable one.

2.2 Formulate a plan for increasing

health awareness.

2.3 Interpret health information and

data related to patients' health

problems.

2.4 Plan for competent, efficient and

holistic care of patients with

different health problems.

3.0 Interpersonal Skills &

Responsibility

3.1 Understanding of the issues

related to ethical and

professional, and security, legal

and societal responsibilities

associated with the field of

nursing.

I


I

3.3 Show respect for the patient and

his family regarding the

medical situation.

P

3.4 Use leadership skills in decision

making and assuming

responsibilities during practice.

3.5 Show the capability to

effectively

Communicate and exchange

ideas.

I

4.0 Communication, Information

Technology, Numerical

4.1 Show skills of oral and written

communication.

I P

4.2 Demonstrate the ability to deal

with the computer and its

I P

various programs used in

nursing.


well with medical and methods

of work.

I

4.4 Operate modern technology in

scientific research, and

communicate with the relevant


I I

4.5 Dealing with patients alike,

both verbally and non- verbally.

4.6 Illustrate appropriate medical

notes.

P

4.7 Operate with a wide range of

modern technological devices

in the field of nursing

I P

4.8 Demonstrate communication

skills with health care providers

in English fluently.

P

4.9 Interpret the skills to deal with

the search engines and

information network.

I I I

4.1

0 Calculate information analysis

in statistical programs

I

4.1

1 Assess modern technology

usage to communicate with

others

I P

5.0 Psychomotor skills

5.1 Employ the safety issues in

nursing efficiently.

5.2 Perform safe, competent and

efficient nursing care

according to standard

precautions.

5.3 Employ the essential skills

related to life threatening problems.

5.4 Implement nursing procedures and interventions with respect to patients' right.

Course Offerings



knowledge A

RA

B-1

03

CL

S-2

21

NU

R115

CH

SE

-241

Cls2

12

IC102

NU

R122

NU

R123

CH

S231

CH

S262

NU

R323

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5.3 Employ the essential skills related to life threatening problems.

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Course Offerings



knowledge

IC105

NU

R230

NU

R244

NU

R245

RH

S366

NU

R485

NU

R352

NU

R353

NU

R356

NU

R471

NU

R488

1.0


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1.2


A A A A A A A A


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1.4


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A A A A A


health awareness.

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Course Offerings



knowledge

IC103

CH

S226

CH

S234

NU

R361

NU

R362

NU

R363

IC104

NU

R472

NU

R473

NU

R474

NU

R487

NU

R489

1.0


1.2


A A P A A


A A P

1.4


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A A A



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A A A A A


A A A A A


A A

5. Admission Requirements for the program

Attach handbook or bulletin description of admission requirements including any course or experience

prerequisites.

6. Attendance and Completion Requirements

Attach handbook or bulletin description of requirements for:

a. Attendance: 75% of the total number of hours scheduled during the semester

should be attended.

b. Progression from year to year: It depends on success from level to the next one.

c. Program completion or graduation requirements: The student should complete the

number of credit hours required, and get a rate of at least 2 of 4).

University regulations are attached.

E. Regulations for Student Assessment and Verification of Standards

What processes will be used for verifying standards of achievement (eg check marking of sample of

tests or assignments? Independent assessment by faculty from another institution) (Processes may

vary for different courses or domains of learning.)

Different measures are applied to ensure the achievement, including the revisions of all

marks by reviewers then confirmation is done by the examinations committee.

(A) The evaluation of courses (Not including practical part):

First and second midterm exams and participations = 40

Final exam = 60

Total mark = 100

(B) The evaluation of courses (including practical part):

First and second midterm exams =30

Final exam (theoretical) = 50

Final exam (practical) =20

Total mark = 100

University regulations are attached

F Student Administration and Support

1. Student Academic Counselling

Describe the arrangements for academic counselling and advising for students, including both

scheduling of faculty office hours and advising on program planning, subject selection and career

planning (which might be available at college level).

1. An academic supervisor is determined for each group of students to supervise the

registration and follow-up of educational attainment and the problems and

difficulties faced by students in the educational process, as well as follow-up of

students defaulting.

2. General guidance, such as guidance and advice in the selection of subjects and

career planning.

3. Communication with the supervisor in the department if there are problems or

difficulties in the educational process.

4. Determination of office hours for faculty members.

5. Complaining box for students, and head/coordinator deals with received complaints

in secret.

6. Questionnaire are designed for students regarding courses and faculty members after

each semester.

7. Consultations between individual students and professors during office hours

scheduled.

8. Description of mechanisms taken by the program to make sure that these

arrangements for the guidance of academic progress are effective and useful to

students.

9. Develop a guiding program for new students.

10. Questionnaires for students on satisfaction of the counseling and guidance

department in the department.

2. Student Appeals

Attach the regulations for student appeals on academic matters, including processes for consideration of

those appeals.

Students’ complaints are raised to Student Counselling Committee which seeks to

either solve them, or raise any to the Advising Committee to take action, and in certain

cases, the complaint can be raised to the Dean of the College to remove the complaint.

G. Learning Resources, Facilities and Equipment

1a. What processes are followed by faculty and teaching staff for planning and acquisition of textbooks,

reference and other resource material including electronic and web based resources?

1. Each faculty member prepares a list of the books needed for the course(s) he

teaches.

2. The lists of all members of the department are gathered to make one list.

3. The list of books is admitted for the faculty deanship.

4. After approval of the dean is the admission to the university.

5. The use of the university digital library and training students to visit the library

website.

1b. What processes are followed by faculty and teaching staff for planning and acquisition resources for

library, laboratories, and classrooms.

Staff members ask for their requirements. A meeting of members of department is held.

The meeting decides the final form of requirements, then, the Dean and the faculty

council approve the order, and, finally, it goes to the university administration for next

steps.

2. What processes are followed by faculty and teaching staff for evaluating the adequacy of textbooks,

reference and other resource provisions?

Questionnaire for teaching staff to find out the appropriate books and references in

terms of the number and specialization.

3. What processes are followed by students for evaluating the adequacy of textbooks, reference and

other resource provisions?

Questionnaire for students to find out the appropriate books and references in terms of

specialization. Also, these issues are discussed in their counselling committee.

4. What processes are followed for textbook acquisition and approval?

The same procedures as in item (1b)

H. Faculty and other Teaching Staff

1. Appointments

Summarize the process of employment of new faculty and teaching staff to ensure that they are

appropriately qualified and experienced for their teaching responsibilities.

The division identifies the required specialties and nominates members according to

the following conditions:

• Employment history and previous teaching experiences.

• Scientific research published in the area of specialization.

• Total of scientific activity.

• Degree.

• Personal interview.

• Proficiency in the language of instruction in the program.

• Practical experiences.

• Appropriateness of specialization to the program.

• Previous reports and recommendations.

2. Participation in Program Planning, Monitoring and Review

a. Explain the process for consultation with and involvement of teaching staff in monitoring program

quality, annual review and planning for improvement.

1. Holding regular meetings to discuss quality issues.

2. Encouraging attendance of conferences, seminars, workshops and training courses.

3. The composition of the advisory committee of faculty members to provide advice to

the department faculty members, especially, the new ones.

4. Inviting specialists to spread the culture of quality among faculty members.

5. The establishment of workshops on Quality.

6. Identifying and distributing leaflets about the quality of education.

7. Presentation of successful experiences in similar divisions and programs.

8. Continuous monitoring of the quality of the program.

9. Identifying external audit of the program.

10. Preparing the annual report of the program to find out the strengths and weaknesses

and develop plans for improvement.

b. Explain the process of the Advisory Committee (if applicable)

The regulations including the vision, mission and goals of the advisory committee

process are in progress.

3. Professional; Development

What arrangements are made for professional development of faculty and teaching staff for:

a. Improvement of skills in teaching and student assessment?

1. Attending conferences, workshops, seminars and lectures that focus on the

process of teaching and creativity in it.

2. Knowledge and application of all that is new in internet technology and

educational programs that serve the educational process.

3. Sharing in workshops and trainings related to methods of teaching.

4. Internal and external revision of the performance of teaching staff and strengthen

weaknesses, if any.

5. Raising incentives and rewards.

b. Other professional development including knowledge of research and developments in their field of

teaching specialty?

Encouraging faculty members to attend training courses and workshops in the field

of scientific research according to their specialties.

Encouraging faculty members to attend conferences and seminars.

Encouraging scientific communication through visits and visiting professors.

Encouraging scientific meetings and distributing pamphlets and circulars

concerning the development of skills.

Encouraging faculty members to attend continuing education programs and E-

learning.

4. Preparation of New Faculty and Teaching Staff

Describe the process used for orientation and induction of new, visiting or part time teaching staff to

ensure full understanding of the program and the role of the course(s) they teach as components within

it.

- Design a program for the reception and the creation of new faculty members at the

beginning of each semester.

- Informing the new members about the program requirements and administrative

system.

- Defining the message, goals and the philosophy of the program.

- Explaining the achievements of the department and its members.

- Explaining available equipment and facilities.

- Informing the new members about their rights and duties in the educational

institution.

- explaining available opportunities of development and how to contribute in it.

5. Part Time and Visiting Faculty and Teaching Staff

Provide a summary of Program/Department/College/institution policy on appointment of part time and

visiting teaching staff. (ie. Approvals required, selection process, proportion to total teaching staff,

etc.)

I. Program Evaluation and Improvement Processes

1. Effectiveness of Teaching

a. What processes are used to evaluate and improve the strategies for developing learning outcomes in

the different domains of learning? (e.g. assessment of learning achieved, advice on consistency with

learning theory for different types of learning, assessment of understanding and skill of teaching staff

in using different strategies)

1. Revision of employers' assessments on the performance of graduates.

2. Evaluation by specialized institutions or academic experts.

3. Internal audit (self-assessment).

4. Regular revision of student assessment.

5. Reviewing program graduates.

6. Taking advantage of the feedback from the students and take advantage of the

members’ evaluation of the courses.

7. Internal audit (self-evaluation)

8. External review of decisions and program.

9. Raising the efficiency of faculty members and enroll them in training courses and

workshops to provide them with the necessary teaching skills.

10. Taking comments and opinions of faculty members into consideration.

b. What processes are used for evaluating the skills of faculty and teaching staff in using the planned

strategies?

- Evaluation of subjects.

- Evaluation of the program.

- The external auditor.

- Students' assessments of subjects being studied and academic program.

- Internal Audit (self-assessment).

2. Overall Program Evaluation

a. What strategies are used in the program for obtaining assessments of the overall quality of the

program and achievement of its intended learning outcomes:

(i) From current students and graduates of the program?

- Designing questionnaires for students who are going to graduate to get feedback on

the courses and the program in general.

- Personal interview with a representative group of graduates to get their point of view

about the courses and the program in general.

(ii) From independent advisors and/or evaluator(s)?.

- The recommendations of the visiting professors about courses and program.

- Periodic review of the program by the external auditors.

- Compliance with the standards of international accreditation institutions.

(iii) From employers and/or other stakeholders.

Organizing regular meetings for employers and members of the civil society, that

benefit from the program.

Questionnaires are distributed to employers and other relevant social groups to

inform them about the targets of the program.

Regarding the KPI, the program just started since 1435H and most of KPI

parameters are not applicable at this time, thus, the numbers will not indicate

any significance.

Complete the following two tables.

1. Program KPI and Assessment Table

2. Program Action Plan Table

Program KPI and Assessment Table

KP

I #

List of Program

KPIs Approved by

the Institution

KPI

Target

Benchmark

KPI

Actual

Benchmark

KPI

Internal

Benchmarks

KPI

External

Benchmarks

KPI

Analysis

KPI New

Target

Benchmark

1

2

3

4

5

6

Analysis of KPIs and Benchmarks:(list strengths and recommendations)

NOTE The following definitions are provided to guide the completion of the above table for Program KPI

and Assessment.

KPI: refers to the key performance indicators the programs used in the SSRP and are approved by the

institution (if applicable at this time). This includes both the NCAAA suggested KPIs chosen and all

additional KPIs determined by the program (including 50% of the NCAAA suggested KPIs and all others).

Target Benchmark refers to the anticipated or desired outcome (goal or aim) for each KPI.

Actual Benchmark refers to the actual outcome determined when the KPI is measured or calculated.

Internal Benchmarks refer to comparable benchmarks (actual benchmarks) from inside the program (like

data results from previous years or data results from other departments within the same college).

External Benchmarks refer to comparable benchmarks (actual benchmarks) from similar programs that are

outside the program (like from similar programs that are national or international).

KPI Analysis refers to a comparison and contrast of the benchmarks to determine strengths and

recommendations for improvement.

New Target Benchmark refers to the establishment of a new anticipated or desired outcome for the KPI that

is based on the KPI analysis.

Program Action Plan Table

Directions: Based on your “Analysis of KPIs and Benchmarks” provided in the above Program KPI and

Assessment Table, list the recommendations identified below.

No. Recommendations Action

Points

Assessment

Criteria

Responsible

Person

Start

Date

Completion

Date

1

2

3

4

5

6

Action Plan Analysis (List the strengths and recommendations for improvement of the Program Action Plan).

Attachments:

1. Copies of regulations and other documents referred to in template preceded by a table of contents.

2. Course specifications for all program courses including field experience specification if applicable.

Authorized Signatures

Dean/Chair Name Title Signature Date

Program Dean

or Program

Chair

Main Campus

Program Chair

Branch 1

Program Chair

Branch 2

Program Chair

Branch 3

Program Chair

Branch 4

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