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Directorate of Quality Assurance

Mission

To ensure high-quality teaching, learning, and curriculum development through systematic evaluation, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement.

 

Objectives

  • ·       Improve teaching and learning outcomes.
  • ·       Enhance students’ academic and scientific competencies.
  • ·       Strengthen the professional, pedagogical, and research capacities of academic staff.
  • ·       Ensure compliance with national quality assurance regulations and international best practices.
  • ·       Promote a culture of quality, transparency, and continuous improvement across the university.

Director’s Message

Welcome to the Directorate of Quality Assurance and Curriculum Development at the University of Zakho.

Our Directorate is committed to enhancing the quality of teaching, learning, and curriculum development across the university. We work to ensure that academic programs meet national requirements and internationally recognized standards through systematic quality assurance processes, including program evaluation, learning outcomes assessment, curriculum review, and continuous academic development.

By fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement, we aim to strengthen academic performance, improve student learning outcomes, and support institutional excellence. We value collaboration with all stakeholders to advance innovation and quality in higher education at the University of Zakho.

 

Dr. Kanaan R. Ahmed

Assistant Professor

Director of Quality Assurance and Curriculum Development

University of Zakho

Organizational Structure

The Directorate consists of the following units:

Bologna Process Unit

Responsible for implementing and monitoring Bologna Process requirements, including learning outcomes, ECTS, and student-centered learning.

 

Ranking Unit

Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to national and international university ranking systems.

Quality Assurance Officers and Coordinators

Duties and Responsibilities

Regular dissemination of updated QA regulations.

Organization of seminars on QA systems.

Continuous coordination with the Directorate.

Support academic staff in documentation and uploading evidence.

Participation in QA meetings and reporting activities.