An academic leader evaluates qualifications awarded by the institution by making reference to the relevant standards adopted/promulgated by other higher education institutions, research institutes, professional bodies and government departments through initiating, developing and maintaining relationships with the aforesaid parties
Purpose
The purpose of this practice is to improve the academic standards and currency of the learning programmes. By establishing positive working relationships with other institutions and relevant parties, an institution collects inputs from them and keeps itself abreast of the latest developments and standards in the field.
Outcome
The outcome of employing this practice is having regular inputs for improving academic standards through established relationships with other institutions.