In support of the academic accreditation process and to enhance the quality system, the Quality Assurance Center at Zagazig University visited the Faculty of Specific Education to follow up on addressing shortcomings in the Educational Technology and Computer Science programs and to support institutional and program accreditation efforts.
Within the framework of institutional cooperation between the Quality Assurance Center at Zagazig University and the university's faculties, and in its commitment to supporting academic programs in meeting accreditation requirements and achieving quality education standards, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Khaled El-Darandaly and Professor Dr. Ehab El-Beblawy, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, the Faculty of Specific Education received a delegation from the university's Quality Assurance Center on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The delegation was headed by Professor Dr. Gihan El-Shorbagy, Director of the Quality Assurance Center, and included Professor Dr. Nashwa Nafea, Deputy Director of the Center for Educational Effectiveness, and Dr. Assem El-Shehat, Deputy Director of the Center for Institutional Capacity. The visit aimed to provide technical support and enhance efforts to address shortcomings in the Educational Technology and Computer Science programs, and to support the faculty in its endeavors to achieve institutional and program accreditation.
The delegation was received by Professor Dr. Akmal Shawky Gaballah, Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education; Professor Dr. Ehab Atef, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Professor Dr. Safinaz Samir, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; Professor Dr. Awatif Bahig, Advisor to the Dean for Quality; Professor Dr. Hanan El-Sadek, Director of the Faculty's Quality Unit; and Professor Dr. Iman Shaaban, Head of the Department of Educational Technology. The meeting addressed ways to enhance cooperation between the center and the faculty, support the necessary procedures to fulfill quality and accreditation requirements for the relevant programs, and explore mechanisms for developing institutional and academic performance within the framework of the faculty's vision to improve the quality system and achieve accreditation.
The visit comes in light of the decision issued by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education on September 24, 2025, granting a grace period to address deficiencies until September 23, 2027, for the Bachelor of Specific Education programs in Educational Technology and Computer Science, specializing in Educational Technology Specialist and Computer Science Teacher. The meeting also reviewed the technical services provided by the Quality Assurance Center to support programs granted a grace period, in accordance with University Council Resolution No. (603) issued on August 25, 2026, regarding the adoption of the center's price list and services. This enables the college to benefit from the necessary support and review mechanisms for preparing improvement plans, monitoring their implementation, and identifying the procedures required to meet the relevant standards within the allotted timeframe.
In his address, Professor Dr. Akmal Shawky Gaballah, Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education, emphasized that the college prioritizes quality and academic accreditation, working according to a comprehensive vision aimed at developing the institutional and academic performance system and meeting quality and accreditation standards. This contributes to raising the level of the educational process and its outcomes. He pointed out that the college's efforts are not limited to addressing shortcomings in the Educational Technology and Computer Science programs within the allotted timeframe, but extend to striving for institutional accreditation for the college and program accreditation for its academic programs, within the framework of a comprehensive plan for continuous development and improvement. He also expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the Quality Assurance Center at Zagazig University in providing technical support and specialized guidance to the university's faculties. He emphasized the importance of integrated efforts between the faculty administration, academic departments, the Quality Unit, and the Center, working according to clear plans and specific procedures that support the achievement of quality and accreditation goals.
For her part, Professor Dr. Gihan El-Shorbagy, Director of the Quality Assurance Center at Zagazig University, stressed the importance of continued cooperation with the Faculty of Specific Education and providing the necessary support for academic programs in light of quality and accreditation requirements. She noted that the Center works to support faculties in preparing and reviewing improvement plans and enhancing their ability to address observations and reports from accreditation visits. This contributes to developing institutional and academic performance and achieving quality requirements within established frameworks, as well as supporting faculties' efforts to consolidate institutional practices that enhance their readiness for accreditation.
The meeting emphasized the importance of ongoing coordination between the Quality Assurance Center, the college administration, the Department of Educational Technology, and the Quality Unit. This coordination supports the prioritization of improvements, the utilization of available technical services, and the follow-up on required procedures within the timeframe allotted for the two programs. This aligns with the college's efforts to meet institutional and program accreditation requirements, according to action plans based on quality standards and mechanisms for continuous evaluation and review.
This visit reflects Zagazig University's commitment to establishing a culture of quality as a sustainable institutional practice. This culture extends beyond simply meeting accreditation requirements to include developing educational programs, enhancing their efficiency, and improving their outcomes. It also underscores the Faculty of Specific Education's commitment to addressing shortcomings in the two targeted programs and striving for institutional and program accreditation. This will be achieved through enhanced cooperation with the Quality Assurance Center and the implementation of continuous improvement plans, thereby supporting academic excellence and elevating the efficiency of educational programs to produce qualified graduates equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to keep pace with scientific and technological advancements.
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