Interna

Chung, Malaysia

Rozilini Mary Fernández-Chung, Malaysia

This research aimed to study institutional readiness and capacity of colleges affiliated with the National University in Bangladesh to implement quality assurance activities. Specifically, it aimed to identify:

• the institutional capacity and readiness of teachers and leaders trained under the College Education Development Project in supporting quality assurance activities initiated by the Bangladesh accreditation Council within tertiary level colleges in Bangladesh;
• gaps in the existing ECPD training programmes for BCEDP college leaders and teacher.

The study shows a clear desire and overall readiness among faculty members to implement quality assurance activities. College authorities must transform these colleges internally with a clear vision and through a community of practice, building on existing readiness. The building blocks for the effective implementation of quality assurance activities are the resources (including processes and procedures) and opportunities. Finally, the fortitude to implement them consistently enables the desired change to materialise. However, this study shows that fundamental governance and management policies must first be reviewed to ensure sustainable quality assurance activities in these colleges. The Bangladesh Government should also consider external support and benchmarking for the formidable task of moving the college sector to the 21st century, thus ensuring quality and the best student experience. Read the full report.