Director’s Message

Sustainable quality education will not be achieved within an overnight, or in a one year project effort; rather, it requires continuous inspection and improvement of the existing practice. Besides, to maintain sustainable quality education, it requires quality education and quality assurance paradigm shift. This paradigm shift is evident in the current commitment and growing anxious concern of the FDRE for quality enhancement, and so does Salale University. Below are the key points that define the core responsibilities and objectives of a Quality Assurance and Enhancement Directorate of our university:

Background Information of the Directorate

Since 2010 E.C, Salale University has been operating its Quality assurance system and Academic Programs with one unit, Academic Program and Quality Assurance Directorate. However, from the second quarter of 2016 E.C academic calendar, structural and functional split of Academic Program, and Quality Assurance and Enhancement Directorate was made into two independent directorates. In this case, the former focusing on implementation of academic activities and the latter on monitoring, auditing, and enhancing the quality of programs and services of the university as an internal monitoring organ on one hand and as a responding to external accrediting and monitoring institute, such as ETA on the other. The Quality Assurance and Enhancement Directorate (QAED) plays a critical role in maintaining and improving the quality of education within academic institutions. It ensures that the educational offerings meet required standards and align with both institutional goals and external regulatory requirements.

Vision

• Quality Assurance and Enhancement Directorate aspires to be a leading comprehensive university in its quality assurance and enhancement system in the country by 2022 E.C.

Mission

• The mission of Quality Assurance and Enhancement Directorate is to play its role in introducing competent and innovative graduates in diversified fields of study; conducting problem solving researches, transfer technologies; and providing demand-driven community services.

Strategic Goals

• Ensuring accessibility and equity of education
• Ensuring quality and relevant education
• Improving the capacity of staffs and leadership
• Strengthening the culture of conducting scientific researches, technology transfer, and community engagement
• Assuring institutional and academic program accreditation at national and international level

Roles and Responsibilities of the Legal Services Executive Office

• Quality Framework Development and Compliance: QAED establishes and implements quality standards for teaching, research, and services, ensuring alignment with national and international accreditation bodies.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement: It regularly assesses academic programs and services through feedback, audits, and surveys, using results to drive ongoing improvements and innovation.
• Policy Development and Implementation: QAED formulates and enforces quality-related policies that guide academic, research, and student support activities.
• Student Support and Academic Success: QAED ensures support services like advising, counseling, and career guidance contribute to student success.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: It works closely with faculty, students, staff, and external partners to promote a shared commitment to quality and incorporate feedback into decision-making.