Introduction
We at Nakhchivan State University (NDU) are committed to providing a culture of quality assurance that ensures excellence in all aspects of our academic and administrative activities. This document describes key principles, practices and responsibilities that contribute to the development of a strong quality assurance culture at Nakhchivan State University.
Our View
The vision of Nakhchivan State University is to transform the university into a leading institution in Azerbaijan's higher education space by integrating it into the advanced education systems of the world, to strengthen the university's relations with the labor market and industry by increasing its research potential, to follow democratic principles among students and employees by forming a research-oriented teaching culture, and to develop civic responsibility.
OurPrinciples
Be committed to continuous self-assessment and improvement and commit to using regular evaluation and feedback mechanisms to operate, improve, identify areas, and implement necessary changes.
We recognize the importance of involving all stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff and external partners, in quality assurance activities. We make every effort to create open communication channels to gather diverse perspectives and opinions.
Nakhchivan State University is committed to transparency in its activities. All quality assurance processes, criteria and results will be publicly communicated and available to the entire university community.
We adhere to local and international standards in higher education and quality assurance. Nakhchivan State University will continuously align its practices with relevant standards and criteria.
Experiments
Nakhchivan State University will develop and maintain a comprehensive quality assurance system covering academic programs, administrative processes, research activities and student services.
Periodic audits and reviews of academic programs, administrative units, and support services will be conducted against established standards to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Continuous professional development opportunities will be provided to faculty and all administrative staff so that they can contribute to a culture of quality assurance and stay abreast of best practices.
A systematic mechanism for collecting and analyzing student feedback will be implemented. The information obtained will be used to improve the quality of teaching, learning and support services.
Nakhchivan State University will conduct comparative analyzes with similar institutions in order to evaluate its performance against comparable institutions and identify best practices it can apply.
Responsibilities
A Quality Assurance Permanent Commission will be established to oversee and guide the implementation of quality assurance practices at NSU.
Academic and administrative leaders will be responsible for implementing and monitoring quality assurance practices in their departments.
All faculty, college and staff are expected to actively participate and contribute to a culture of quality assurance by adhering to established standards and participating in continuous improvement activities.
Students are integral stakeholders in the quality assurance process. They are encouraged to provide feedback, participate in evaluations, and contribute to enhancing the overall educational experience.
Conclusion
The Culture of Quality Assurance serves as a roadmap for Nakhchivan State University to instill and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, transparency and excellence. Adhering to these principles and practices, Nakhchivan State University aims to develop an environment that promotes the highest quality standards in education and administration.