The Importance of Research in Universities

Significance of research in higher education institutions, particularly universities, as outlined by Prof. Amjad Qandil. Dive into the definition of a university, the role of research in academia, and its impact on advancing knowledge and skills. Discover the link between research activities and accreditation standards in educational settings.

• Research
• Universities
• Higher Education
• Academic Accreditation
• Scholarly Activities

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1. Session 5: Session 5: Research and Research and Scholarly Activities Scholarly Activities Prof. Amjad Qandil, Prof. Amjad Qandil, Commissioner Commission for Academic Accreditation Ministry of Education, UAE February 2022

2. Outline Outline 1. Introduction 1. Introduction 2. What is a 2. What is a University, why is University, why is research research important important 3. 3. QF QFEmirates Emirates 4. 4. Standard 4: Standard 4: Research and Research and Scholarly Scholarly Activities Activities Standards 2019 Standards 2019 5. Procedural 5. Procedural Manuals and Manuals and Research Research 2 2 Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities

3. Introduction Introduction Presentation by the Commissioner: 20 minutes Presentation by the Commissioner: 20 minutes Experience of the External Reviewer: 20 minutes Experience of the External Reviewer: 20 minutes Discussion: 10 minutes Discussion: 10 minutes Group Exercise: 25 minutes Group Exercise: 25 minutes Group Presentation: 15 minutes Group Presentation: 15 minutes 3 3 Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities

4. A few questions A few questions What is the definition of a University: According to the Standards: A large, diverse institution of higher education and research that offers both undergraduate and graduate (postgraduate) degrees. Universities are typically composed of a number of colleges or schools devoted to the study of closely related disciplines or a single discipline, such as the College of Engineering or the School of Public Health. 4 4 Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities

5. A few questions A few questions Open discussion: Is there such a thing as a University without research? Why is research important to Higher Education? 5 5 Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities

6. Links in QFEmirates Links in QFEmirates The 10 levels encompass the widest possible spread of learning: 1. Level 1 can recognize the ability to perform practical and elementary tasks, while Level 10 qualifications recognize the ability to discover and develop new knowledge and skills required at the frontiers of research and scholarship. 2. Research is mentioned in Levels 6 10 in escalating emphasis 6 6 Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities

7. 2019 Standards for Program 2019 Standards for Program Accreditation (PSA) Accreditation (PSA) No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Standards Governance and Management Quality Assurance Educational Programs Research and Scholarly Activities Faculty and Professional Staff Students Health, Safety and Environment Learning Resource Centre Fiscal Resources, Financial Management and Budgeting Legal Compliance and Public Disclosure Community Engagement 7 7 Session 1: Being Reviewer Session 1: Being Reviewer

8. Standard 4: Research and Standard 4: Research and Scholarly Activities Scholarly Activities 1. In keeping with its mission, the institution supports research and scholarly activities directed towards the creation, integration, application, and transmission of knowledge, which must be reflected in their programs of study. 2. The institution has a strategy for research and/or scholarship, and its physical, fiscal, and human resources, its organization, services, policies, and programs all reflect its commitment to research, scholarship, sustainability, innovation and creative activity. 8 8 Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities

9. Standard 4: Research and Standard 4: Research and Scholarly Activities: PM Scholarly Activities: PM 3.1 Strategy and Policies PM IPA: The Application references the institution s research strategy and discusses the plans for research and scholarly activity in the context of the new program. PM RPA: The Self-Study discusses progress in addressing the institution s research strategy in the context of the academic program under review and provides evidence of the scholarly and research productivity of the faculty members assigned to the program, and engagement of its students in research. 9 9 Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities

10. Standard 4: Research and Standard 4: Research and Scholarly Activities: PM Scholarly Activities: PM 3.2 PM IPA Support for Research and Scholarly Activity A. The Application affirms the allocation of funding for research and scholarly activity in line with the requirements stated in Stipulation 4.2 (a minimum of 5% of total operational budget for undergraduate institutions and additional allocation for institutions offering graduate programs), will be inclusive of the proposed program. B. The Application affirms and describes the planned provision of appropriate facilities and equipment as relevant to research in the named discipline field. 10 10 Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities

11. Standard 4: Research and Standard 4: Research and Scholarly Activities: PM Scholarly Activities: PM 3.2 PM RPA Support for Research and Scholarly Activity A. The Self-Study discusses the nature and level of support for research extended to the faculty and students in the program. This can, among other things, include details of financial support as well as forms of public recognition. B. The Self-Study describes the appropriateness of facilities and equipment as relevant to research in the named discipline field. 11 11 Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities

12. Standard 4: Research and Standard 4: Research and Scholarly Activities: PM Scholarly Activities: PM 3.3 Collaborative Research and Scholarly Activity PM IPA: As applicable, the Application discusses the extent of planned Outreach in its research collaborations with agencies, organizations and institutions. PM RPA: The Self-Study critically evaluates the extent and effectiveness of externality in its research collaborations with agencies, organizations, and institutions related to the program under review. 12 12 Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities

13. Standard 4: Research and Standard 4: Research and Scholarly Activities: PM Scholarly Activities: PM 3.4 Expectations for Research and Scholarly Activities PM IPA: The Application demonstrates that program faculty are informed on the institution s expectation of research and scholarly activity. PM RPA: The Self-Study describes the research and scholarly expectations for faculty and students in the program and assesses the degree to which institutional goals for research have been met through the research activity in the program discipline. 13 13 Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities

14. Standard 4: Research and Standard 4: Research and Scholarly Activities: PM Scholarly Activities: PM 3.5 Research and Scholarly Activity Outputs PM IPA: This sub-section is addressed in Renewal of Institutional Licensure and RPA. PM RPA: The Self-Study documents the research and scholarly activity output from faculty and students related to the program and critically evaluates its contribution to development and revision of curricula and how it is utilized in serving the community and in support of national goals. 14 14 Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities

15. Practical Session Practical Session Group Exercise 5 Group Exercise 5 1. Each group should discuss what are the documents that you would need to evaluate and gain information from when undertaking a RPA using the PM RPA: Section 3:Research and Scholarly Activities (Standards 4) Stipulation 4: Research and Scholarly Activities 2. Present a detailed document that identify what are the documentation and evidence that are need to demonstrate requirements of the Standards are met. 3. Presentations of groups (2-3 slides) and discussion. 15 15 Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities Session 5: Research and Scholarly Activities

16. Thank you Thank you Amjad Qandil Amjad Qandil Amjad.Qandil@moe.gov.ae Amjad.Qandil@moe.gov.ae