Initiative idea

The second week of November each year is recognized as the World Quality Week. The Deanship of Development and Quality Assurance, through adopting global best practices in quality and academic accreditation, seeks to elevate the level of academic quality and performance at the university. It also aims to develop academic programs to ensure the enhancement of learning outcomes and contribute effectively to building a knowledge-based economy.

In this regard, the Deanship launched the World Quality Week under the theme “Sustainability in Quality”, through a package of activities held over one week. These activities aimed to document the journey of King Faisal University in quality and academic accreditation, celebrate its achievements, and introduce a number of distinguished accompanying initiatives.

Initiative Objectives

1. Optimal utilization of available resources and technologies to spread and promote concepts and practices of quality in both education and work environments.
2. Enriching the knowledge of university members regarding the latest developments in quality and academic accreditation.
3. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications in quality and accreditation.
4. Showcasing the most significant achievements and practices of the university in quality and academic accreditation.
5. Presenting best practices in the field of quality and accreditation.
6. Honoring accredited academic programs and motivating programs that have not yet been accredited.

Requirements for Implementation

A distinguished working team.

Target Groups

All university members (leaders, faculty, staff, and students).

Importance of the Initiative

• Spreading and promoting quality concepts and practices in education and work among university members.
• Increasing opportunities for broader participation of university members in quality initiatives.
• Enhancing the chances of more academic programs obtaining national and international accreditation.
• Supporting opportunities for some administrative sectors of the university to obtain quality certificates from reputable bodies in their fields.
• Engaging university members in unique training programs related to quality in education and work.
• Raising awareness of quality concepts and practices among students.

Implementation Activities

• Preparing specialized publications (infographics / motion graphics) designed by university experts in quality and accreditation, and publishing them via email and the university’s social media channels (Twitter, Snapchat, Telegram).
• Producing a video on the university’s quality journey and showcasing it.
• Sending quotes and messages on quality during the World Quality Week.
• Preparing printed materials (brochures, cards, posters) and distributing them to university members.
• Highlighting distinguished student experiences in the field of quality.
• Delivering training programs and workshops related to quality, accreditation, and sustainability for university members and the community.
• Launching a number of initiatives related to quality and sustainability.
• Honoring programs that have obtained program accreditation.

Summary of Achievements and Number of Beneficiaries

• Prepared and published specialized infographics and motion graphics by university experts in quality and accreditation.
• Produced and showcased a video on the university’s quality journey.
• Sent quality-related messages during the World Quality Week.
• Designed and distributed printed materials to university members.
• Student participation through presenting the experience of the Student Quality Committee at the College of Medicine.
• Honored the best student-submitted posters on quality.
• Delivered training programs and diverse workshops on quality, accreditation, and sustainability for university members and the community.
• Launched initiatives such as Maraas Portal and Academic Accreditation Guidance.
• Honored accredited programs in the College of Science (Mathematics and Chemistry) and the College of Business Administration (Accounting).

Expected Outcomes

• Spreading and enhancing quality concepts and practices in education and work among university members.
• Increasing opportunities for broader participation of university members in quality initiatives.
• Enhancing the likelihood of more academic programs obtaining national and international accreditation.
• Supporting administrative sectors of the university in obtaining quality certifications from credible institutions.
• Engaging university members in unique training programs related to quality in education and work.
• Raising awareness of quality concepts and practices among students.