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AUN-QA Criterion 9 – Checklist

9 Facilities and Infrastructure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
9.1 The teaching and learning facilities and
equipment (lecture halls, classrooms, project
rooms, etc.) are adequate and updated to support
education and research [1]
9.2 The library and its resources are adequate and
updated to support education and research [3, 4]
9.3 The laboratories and equipment are adequate
and updated to support education and research
[1, 2]
9.4 The IT facilities including e-learning infrastructure
are adequate and updated to support education
and research [1, 5, 6]
9.5 The standards for environment, health and safety;
and access for people with special needs are
defined and implemented [7]
Overall opinion

Explanation

The provision of facilities and infrastructure should be in line with the objectives of
the programme. Facilities are also connected to the teaching and learning approach.
For example, if the approach is to teach in small working groups, then flexible
classroom arrangement should be made available. Learning resources such as
computers, e-learning portals, library resources, etc. should be adequately provided
to meet the needs of students and staff.

Diagnostic Questions

− Are there enough lecture-halls, seminar rooms, laboratories, reading rooms,
and computer rooms available? Do they meet the needs of students and
staff?
− Is the library sufficiently equipped for education and research?
− Is the library accessible and within easy reach (location, opening hours)?
− Are there sufficient laboratory facilities including support staff?
− Do the laboratories meet the relevant requirements?
− Are sufficient teaching aids and tools available to students and staff?
− What hardware and software are made available to meet the needs of
education and research?
− To what extent do the facilities and infrastructure promote or obstruct the
delivery of the programme?
− Is the total budget for teaching aids and tools sufficient?
− How are the facilities and infrastructure being maintained?

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