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The SAR is the final document that will play a role in formulating a quality plan for the
years to come. It might also provide the input for accreditation or for inter-collegial
assessment

The content of the SAR should consist of:

Part 1: Introduction
• Executive summary of the SAR
• Organisation of the self-assessment – how the self-assessment was carried out
and who were involved?
• Brief description of the university, faculty and department – outline the history of
quality assurance, mission, vision, objectives and quality policy of the university
followed by a brief description of the faculty and department.

Part 2: AUN-QA Criteria
This section contains the write-up on how the university, faculty or department
addresses the requirements of the AUN-QA criteria. Follow the criteria listed in the
self-assessment checklist.

Part 3: Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis
• Summary of strengths - summarise the points that the department considers to
be its strengths and mark the points that the institution is proud of.
• Summary of Weaknesses - indicate which points the department considers to be
weak and in need of improvement.
• Completed self-assessment checklist as in Appendix A
• Improvement plan – recommendations to close the gaps identified in the self-
assessment and the action plan to implement them.

Part 4: Appendices
Glossary and supporting documents and evidences

3.5 Preparation of Quality Assessment

Conducting a quality assessment requires good preparation. It is important that the
university considers its resources and prepares its people before proceeding with the
assessment. The preparation includes communicating the SAR and other
documentation, host team, interviewees, assessment team, logistics and other
administrative arrangements, etc.

Before requesting for the quality assessment, it is important that management or
project initiator communicates the intent to all stakeholders concerned. This is to
ensure that those involved understand the reasons and objectives behind the
assessment and at the same time to get commitment and approval for the
assessment project. Sufficient time should be given for criteria owners to prepare the
quality assessment.

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