Multi-dimensional Approach to Academic Affairs Management at Vietnam National University, Hanoii

Abstract

This paper examines and evaluates the undergraduate academic affair management at Vietnam National University, Hanoi using a comprehensive (multi-parameter) and objective (multi-dimensional) method. Specifically, the staff’s assessment was conducted through eight factors: 1) Objectives and training plans; 2) Training programs management; 3) Admissions; 4) Training organization; 5) Lecturers teaching management; 6) Students learning activities management; 7) Management board and assistance staff support for training activities; and 8) Learning environment, facilities and equipment management. Students' assessment was implemented through four factors: 1) Training programs content; 2) Teaching activities; 3) Training activities; and 4) The environment, facilities and equipment for teaching and learning. The results of the study have been strengthened by the comparison with the results  of AUN-QA experts’ quality assurance assessment. Eight recommendations have also been made to enhance training quality assurance.

Keywords

Multi-dimensional approach, academic affair management, education accreditation, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

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