Welcome to the Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Unit (QAAAU) at the Centre for Preparatory Studies (CPS) at Sultan Qaboos University. Our commitment to excellence is the cornerstone of our mission, as we provide essential guidance and support to uphold the highest standards of quality across all facets of our work at the Centre.

The QAAAU is dedicated to offering regular and timely advice to the CPS leadership and academic community, ensuring that the quality of our endeavours consistently meets and exceeds expectations. Our responsibilities extend to the meticulous review of strategic and operational plans, working in close collaboration with CPS management to align our goals with the overarching vision of the Centre. We serve as advisors to the CPS Director, Deputy Directors, Heads of Department, and our esteemed colleagues on all matters of Quality Assurance, Enhancement, and Management. Our focus is on implementing necessary changes to fortify the performance of our programs, courses, assessments, policies, and procedures.

The QAAAU emphasise the engagement with both internal and external quality assurance and enhancement guidelines, adhering to the standards set forth by the Omani Academic Accreditation Authority and Quality Assurance of Education (OAAAQA). We are instrumental in preparing accreditation and audit quality reports, both for internal review and external evaluation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In addition, we advocate for robust practices in obtaining and responding to valuable feedback from our faculty, staff, and students, ensuring that every voice is heard and contributes to our collective success.

Warm regards to our page.

Dr. Fatema Al-Mamari

Head of the Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Unit (QAAAU)

1. Prepare and draft an academic accreditation roadmap for academic units in
the university
 

2. Communicate with other relevant units within the College/CPS and the
university on issues related to quality assurance and accreditation
 

3. Supervise quality assurance and academic accreditation activities in one-
program colleges and coordinate with departments in multi-program colleges.
 

4. Follow up the implementation of quality assurance and academic
accreditation processes in the college/centre.
 

5. Prepare regular reports to the Dean /CPS Director about quality assurance
and academic accreditation processes to be presented to the College
Board/Centre Administrative Committee. The same reports will be transferred
to the concerned DVCs. and QAO.
 

6. Prepare and implement necessary training programs for staff on quality
assurance and academic accreditation. in coordination with relevant units
SQU.
 

7. Carry out the logistical activities related to quality assurance and academic
accreditation processes in coordination with relevant university units.
 

8. Collect and file data in the appropriate format required by institutional
accreditation.