Program Initiation Template



Self Study ReportFor the Graduate Program<Program Name>Leading to <Degree Title>Hosted by <Department Name><College Name>atQatar University________________________________Submission Date CONFIDENTIALThe information supplied in this Self-Study Report is for the confidential use of Qatar University and shall not be disclosed without authorization of the university.Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u 1.Background Information PAGEREF _Toc430160598 \h 11.1.Contact Person Details PAGEREF _Toc430160599 \h 11.2.Introduction to Qatar University PAGEREF _Toc430160600 \h 11.3.Program History PAGEREF _Toc430160601 \h 11.4.General Program Information PAGEREF _Toc430160602 \h 11.5.Type of Program PAGEREF _Toc430160603 \h 11.6.Program Organizational and Administrative Structure PAGEREF _Toc430160604 \h 11.7.Program Accreditation PAGEREF _Toc430160605 \h 11.8.Summary of Previous Academic Program Review Outcomes and Actions Taken PAGEREF _Toc430160606 \h 22.Program Description PAGEREF _Toc430160607 \h 32.1.Mission Statement PAGEREF _Toc430160608 \h 32.2.Program Operational Objectives and Strategic Plan PAGEREF _Toc430160609 \h 32.3.Program Educational Objectives PAGEREF _Toc430160610 \h 32.4.Relation to University Mission and Strategic Plan PAGEREF _Toc430160611 \h 32.5.Program Level Student Learning Outcomes PAGEREF _Toc430160612 \h 32.6.Mapping of Student Learning Outcomes to Program Educational Objectives PAGEREF _Toc430160613 \h 32.7.Needs for the Program PAGEREF _Toc430160614 \h 42.8.Demand for the Program PAGEREF _Toc430160615 \h 42.9.Program Promotion and Student Outreach PAGEREF _Toc430160616 \h 43.Students PAGEREF _Toc430160617 \h 53.1.Student Body PAGEREF _Toc430160618 \h 53.2.Student Admission Process and Requirements PAGEREF _Toc430160619 \h 53.3.Student Enrollment PAGEREF _Toc430160620 \h 63.4.Transfer of Credits PAGEREF _Toc430160621 \h 73.5.Student Advising PAGEREF _Toc430160622 \h 73.6.Thesis/Project Selection and Supervision PAGEREF _Toc430160623 \h 73.7.Student Retention PAGEREF _Toc430160624 \h 73.8.Graduation Requirements and Trends PAGEREF _Toc430160625 \h 83.9.Student Placement PAGEREF _Toc430160626 \h 93.10.Student Support Services PAGEREF _Toc430160627 \h 93.11.Graduate Assistants and Financial Aid Provision to Students PAGEREF _Toc430160628 \h 104.Curriculum PAGEREF _Toc430160629 \h 114.1.Curriculum Description PAGEREF _Toc430160630 \h 114.2.Program Length PAGEREF _Toc430160631 \h 114.3.List of Courses PAGEREF _Toc430160632 \h 114.4.Mapping of the Curriculum to Program Level Student Learning Outcomes PAGEREF _Toc430160633 \h 124.5.Course Sequencing PAGEREF _Toc430160634 \h 124.6.Curriculum and Course Delivery PAGEREF _Toc430160635 \h 124.7.Study Plan PAGEREF _Toc430160636 \h 124.8.Changes in the Program Curriculum for the Past Five Years PAGEREF _Toc430160637 \h 135.Program Relation with Internal and External Stakeholders PAGEREF _Toc430160638 \h 145.1.Program External Stakeholders PAGEREF _Toc430160639 \h 145.2.Program Relation with Other Programs and Internal Stakeholders PAGEREF _Toc430160640 \h 145.3.Program Relation with Programs Offered Outside the University PAGEREF _Toc430160641 \h 155.4.Program Contribution to Broader Community PAGEREF _Toc430160642 \h 156.Assessment and Evaluation PAGEREF _Toc430160643 \h 166.1.Assessment and Evaluation of Program Operational Objectives PAGEREF _Toc430160644 \h 166.2.Operational Objectives Assessment Results and Findings PAGEREF _Toc430160645 \h 166.3.Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes and Educational Objectives PAGEREF _Toc430160646 \h 166.4.Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Results and Findings PAGEREF _Toc430160647 \h 176.5.Accreditation PAGEREF _Toc430160648 \h 177.Continuous Improvement PAGEREF _Toc430160649 \h 187.1.Use of Assessment Results PAGEREF _Toc430160650 \h 187.2.Improvement Actions PAGEREF _Toc430160651 \h 188.Faculty and Staff PAGEREF _Toc430160652 \h 198.2.Faculty and Staff Composition PAGEREF _Toc430160653 \h 198.3.Faculty Size PAGEREF _Toc430160654 \h 208.4.Faculty Credentials PAGEREF _Toc430160655 \h 208.5.Faculty Teaching Assignments and Competencies PAGEREF _Toc430160656 \h 208.6.Faculty Workload and Graduate Student Supervision PAGEREF _Toc430160657 \h 208.7.Faculty Contribution to Research and Other Scholarly and Creative Activities PAGEREF _Toc430160658 \h 218.8.Faculty Grants and Awards PAGEREF _Toc430160659 \h 228.9.Faculty Evaluation PAGEREF _Toc430160660 \h 228.10.Faculty Development PAGEREF _Toc430160661 \h 228.11.Faculty Promotion PAGEREF _Toc430160662 \h 229.Teaching, Learning, and Research PAGEREF _Toc430160663 \h 239.1.Course Offering and Teaching Assignments PAGEREF _Toc430160664 \h 239.2.Class Size PAGEREF _Toc430160665 \h 239.3.Instructional Material and Methodologies PAGEREF _Toc430160666 \h 239.4.Use of Technology and Library Resources PAGEREF _Toc430160667 \h 239.5.Field Trips, Training and Experiential Learning PAGEREF _Toc430160668 \h 249.6.Student Scholarly Achievements and Contribution to Research PAGEREF _Toc430160669 \h 249.7.Extra-Curricular Activities PAGEREF _Toc430160670 \h 249.8.Evaluation of Teaching and Learning Effectiveness PAGEREF _Toc430160671 \h 249.9.Evaluation of Research Outcome and Student Accomplishments PAGEREF _Toc430160672 \h 2510.Resources, Facilities and Equipment PAGEREF _Toc430160673 \h 2610.1.Instructional Resources PAGEREF _Toc430160674 \h 2610.2.Library and Literature Resources PAGEREF _Toc430160675 \h 2610.3.Facilities and Equipment PAGEREF _Toc430160676 \h 2610.4.Space PAGEREF _Toc430160677 \h 2611.Program Governance, Administration and Operation PAGEREF _Toc430160678 \h 2711.1.Program Governance PAGEREF _Toc430160679 \h 2711.2.Administration and Operations PAGEREF _Toc430160680 \h 2712.Program Financial Data PAGEREF _Toc430160681 \h 2812.1.Personnel Related Costs PAGEREF _Toc430160682 \h 2812.2.Operational Costs PAGEREF _Toc430160683 \h 2812.3.Sources of Funding PAGEREF _Toc430160684 \h 2913.Support for the Program PAGEREF _Toc430160685 \h 3013.1.Financial Support PAGEREF _Toc430160686 \h 3013.2.Other Support Areas PAGEREF _Toc430160687 \h 3014.Overall Program Analysis and Vision for the Future PAGEREF _Toc430160688 \h 3114.1.SWOT Analysis PAGEREF _Toc430160689 \h 3114.2.Program Priorities for the future PAGEREF _Toc430160690 \h 3114.3.Program Strategic Plan for the next 3 to 5 years PAGEREF _Toc430160691 \h 3115.Conclusion PAGEREF _Toc430160692 \h 32APPENDIX A PAGEREF _Toc430160693 \h 33APPENDIX B PAGEREF _Toc430160694 \h 34APPENDIX C PAGEREF _Toc430160695 \h 35Background Information << Briefly describe and introduce the program and provide a brief overview of the process followed in developing this self study report and the extent of faculty participation in the development and review of the present report. List members of the program self review committee in charge of writing this report. >>Contact Person Details<< Provide name and contact details of the person who will be able to provide additional details if needed and answer to inquiries related to this self study report. >>Introduction to Qatar University<< Provide a brief introduction to Qatar University and the college hosting the program, details may be provided as an appendix. >>Program History << Indicate the year the program was first implemented and briefly summarize major program changes since its implementation. >>General Program Information << Program Name >><< Degree Title >><< Title of the Major and Concentrations, if any >><< Program length e.g. number of credit hours >><< Name of Department hosting the program >><< Name of College hosting the program >>Type of Program << Indicate the type of program and the program delivery mode e.g., morning, evening, cooperative education (joint, dual degree), traditional lecture/laboratory, clinical, research (thesis) or project based, professional degree, off-campus, use of distance education, offer online/ hybrid courses, etc. >>Program Organizational and Administrative Structure<< Briefly describe the current organizational and administrative structure of the program/department, the college hosting the program, and the university using text and organization charts. >>Program Accreditation << Indicate the accreditation status of the program: the program is accredited; applied for accreditation; is preparing for accreditation, or was denied accreditation status. If the program is accredited, please name the accrediting agency by which the program is currently accredited and indicate the dates of initial and most recent accreditation evaluations. Summarize the deficiencies, weaknesses, concerns, or observations as identified in the most recent accreditation visit and report. Describe actions taken to address them, including the implementation dates of these actions, if applicable. If the program is not accredited, please indicate if the program is preparing for accreditation and, if so, from which accreditation agency and what is the expected application date. If the program has applied for accreditation, please name the accreditation agency from which the program is seeking accreditation and the expected accreditation date. >>Summary of Previous Academic Program Review Outcomes and Actions Taken << Please indicate if this is the first Academic Program Review that the program has completed. If not, please summarize the issues identified and documented in the final report from the previous Academic Program Review. Describe the actions taken by the program to address these issues, including the implementation dates of these actions. >>Program Description<< Briefly (in few lines) describe the program and the hosting academic unit (department) including information on the number of students, size of faculty and staff members, main program collaborations/partnerships with government, business, industry and national and international institutions, including collaboration with QU’s specialized research centers/bodies, departments and colleges.Briefly summarize the facilities available to the program including on and off campus research facilities/labs, main equipment, and other important resources available to the program such as acquired research funds/grants. Please summarize the program’s main research priorities and research outcomes including faculty/student publications, and industrial research projects. Briefly mention any other relevant information that will help in providing a clear and general overview of the program to someone who knows nothing about the program. This section should be very brief and concise as specific details will be given in later sections. >>Mission Statement<< Briefly present the process used in developing and revising the mission statement. State the program, the department, the college, and the university mission statements and indicate where these statements are published. >>Program Operational Objectives and Strategic Plan<< Briefly present the process used in developing and revising the program strategic plan and operational objectives. Briefly introduce the program current strategic plan (should be added as attachment) and list the Program Operational Objectives. >>Program Educational Objectives << Briefly present the process used in developing and revising the Program Educational Objectives and list these objectives. >>Relation to University Mission and Strategic Plan << Discuss and justify the appropriateness of the program mission statement and briefly describe how the program contributes to the college and university mission. Show that the program mission is in line with the university mission and strategic plan. Provide a mapping of the program operational objectives to objectives defined in the university strategic plan. >>Program Level Student Learning Outcomes << Briefly present the process used in developing and revising the program level Student Learning Outcomes and list these outcomes. >> Mapping of Student Learning Outcomes to Program Educational Objectives<< Provide a mapping of the program level Student Learning Outcomes to the Program Educational Objectives. Use Table 2.6.1 to map student learning outcomes to program educational objectives. >>Table 2.6.1 Mapping of Student Learning Outcomes to Educational ObjectivesObj. 1 Obj. 2Obj. 3Obj. 4Obj. 5Obj. 6...SLO 1SLO 2...Needs for the Program<< Briefly describe the needs for the program (why?) by covering the following:University needs: How the program academically complements and supports other existing programs and/or advance the study of the subject area and/or contribute to the university mission and goals.Market needs: Evidence of employers’ need for graduates from the program (usually in form of surveys).Country needs: How graduates from the program contribute to the social and/or economical development of the country. Please refer to the Qatar National Vision 2030 and Qatar National Development Strategy 2011-2016 documents. >>Demand for the Program << Briefly describe the current and anticipated future demand for the program by covering the following:Employer Demand: Provide evidence of sufficient employer demand for graduates of the program including number of positions offered to graduates per year. Evidence must include:Results of employer surveys,Current labor market analysis (local, regional, and international), andFuture workforce projections.Where appropriate, evidence should also demonstrate employers’ preference for graduates of the proposed program over persons having alternative existing credentials and employer’s willingness to pay competitive salaries to graduates of the proposed program.Student Demand: Provide evidence of student demand, normally in the form of surveys of potential students, current enrolment data, and future enrolment projections for the program at well as for other similar programs offered at other educational institutions in the country and/or the region. >>Program Promotion and Student Outreach << Briefly describe the program promotional and student outreach activities and material including the following:Marketing and promotional material developed by the programOutreach programs/campaigns implemented by the program. >>StudentsStudent Body<< Briefly describe the program current student population and its diversity and indicate the primary source of these students - e.g. holders of Bachelor/Master degree, currently employed professionals, people preparing to re-enter the job market, etc. >>Student Admission Process and RequirementsProcess for Admitting Students into the Program<< Briefly describe the process for admitting students into the program including student admission standards and policies and the procedures in place that help maintain the quality of admitted students. >>Admission Requirements << Briefly describe the admission requirements for the program. Please indicate if the program requires a written and/or oral interview/ examination.Please provide data on the history of student achievement in relation to the admission requirements for students admitted into the program in the past five years. Please use Tables 3.2.1 through 3.2.5 to record the required information and please edit the tables as needed in case of different requirements. >>Table 3.2.1 Student GPA in Previous Degrees Academic YearNumber of New Admitted StudentsUndergraduate GPAMaster GPA (if applicable)MIN.MAX.AVG.MIN.MAX.AVG.2016-20172015-20162014-20152013-20142012-2013Table 3.2.2 Number of Admitted Students per Field of Previous Degree/Studies DegreeMajorAY 2012-13AY 2013-14AY 2014-15AY 2015-16 AY 2016-17Table 3.2.3 English Language Exam Score Admission Data for Past Five Years (if applicable)Academic YearIELTSTOEFLOther MIN.MAX.AVG.MIN.MAX.AVG.MIN.MAX.AVG.2016-20172015-20162014-20152013-20142012-2013Table 3.2.4 History of Other Test Score Admission Data for the Past Five Years (if applicable)Academic YearTest ScoreTest Name: …………… (GMAT, GRE, … )Other Test Score Test Name: …………… (GMAT, GRE, … ) MIN.MAX.AVG.MIN.MAX.AVG.2016-20172015-20162014-20152013-20142012-2013Table 3.2.5 Prior/Current Employment for 25 of Most Recently Admitted Students (if applicable)Student IdLast/Current Employer Job TitleEmployment DateStudent Enrollment<< Please provide data on student enrollment in the program for the past five years and please provide a brief analysis of the trends. The following table should be used to record required data. >>Table 3.3.1 Enrollment and Graduation Trends for the Past Five YearsAcademic YearEnrolled StudentsRegistered StudentsTotal Student FTE*Number of Graduates2016-20172015-20162014-20152013-20142012-2013 * FTE = Full-Time Equivalent Please provide data on the number of students enrolled in the program per concentration area if any are offered by the program. The following table should be used to record required data. Table 3.3.2 Enrollment Trends in the Concentration Areas for the Past Five Years, if applicable Concentration Area NameAY 2012-13AY 2013-14AY 2014-15AY 2015-16AY 2016-17EnrolledRegisteredEnrolledRegisteredEnrolledRegisteredEnrolledRegisteredEnrolledRegisteredIf the program offers a Thesis and a project option, please provide in Table 3.3.3 the number of student applying, admitted and enrolled in each of the proposed options and the number of students who transferred from option to the other. >>Table 3.3.3 Number of students in each of the options provided by the programAcademic YearNb. of Students in the Thesis OptionNb. of Students in the Project OptionsNb. of Students Transferred from Thesis to Project OptionNb. of Students Transferred from Project to Thesis OptionAppliedAdmittedEnrolledAppliedAdmittedEnrolled2016-20172015-20162014-20152013-20142012-2013Transfer of Credits << Please provide data on the transfer of credits for admitted students. The following table should be used to record required data. >>Table 3.4.1 Transfer of Credit for Past Five YearsAcademic YearNumber of Student benefiting from Credit Transfer Maximum nb of approved credit transfer for any student2016-20172015-20162014-20152013-20142012-2013Student Advising << Please describe the system and process adopted by the program to ensure that students receive proper curriculum and career advising. Identify the courses and other situations/conditions (if any) where a graduate student cannot register in courses without the prior approval of the program director/advisor. Please provide additional details on the following:Student orientation for new graduate students. Faculty student interaction. >>Thesis/Project Selection and Supervision<< Please describe the process adopted by the program for thesis/project selection and supervision. Please describe any qualifying exams or other type of exams devised/required by the program. >>Student Retention<< Please provide data in relation to student retention including student satisfaction survey data for students enrolled in the program as well as the following data items to be recorded in the tables 3.7.1 through 3.7.3:Number of applied, admitted, and registered students for the past five yearsAverage length of time to complete the programNumber of students who were dismissed from the program for the past five years. Number of students under probationNumber of program graduates per year for the past five years. >>Table 3.7.1 Applied, Admitted, Registered, and Dismissed Students per Academic Year for Last Five YearsAcademic YearNumber of Student AppliedNumber of Student AdmittedNumber of Student RegisteredNumber of Student Academic DismissalNumber of Student Non-Academic DismissalNumber of Students under Probation2016-20172015-20162014-20152013-20142012-2013* Total number of students admitted, registered, student dismissals and students under probation are reported per academic year regardless of their year of admission.Table 3.7.2 Applied, Admitted, Registered, and Dismissed Students by Cohort* for Last Five YearsCohort YearNumber of Student AppliedNumber of Student AdmittedNumber of Student Registered**Number of Student Academic Dismissal**Number of StudentNon-Academic Dismissal**Number of Students under Probation#%#%#%2016-20172015-20162014-20152013-20142012-2013*Total number of students registered, student dismissals and students under probation are reported per cohort of students admitted in a particular academic year**Percentages are computed with respect to the number of admitted studentsTable 3.7.3 Student Retention by Cohort for the Last Ten YearsCohort Year# Admitted StudentsReturned 1st YearReturned 2nd YearGraduated within 2 YearsReturned 3rd YearGraduated within 3 YearsReturned 4th YearGraduated within 4 YearsReturned 5th YearGraduated within 5 Years Returned 6th Year#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%2007-082008-092009-102010-112011-122012-132013-142014-152015-162016-17Graduation Requirements and Trends<< Briefly describe the program graduation requirements and the process used by the program to ensure that all graduating students meet the program graduation requirements; this should include any degree audit polices and/or practices adopted by the program. Please indicate if the program requires students to pass a written and/or oral final comprehensive examination as a graduation requirement.Please provide data related to the program graduates. The following tables should be used to record required data. >>Table 3.8.1 Graduation Trends for the Past Five YearsAcademic yearTotal Number of GraduatesTotal Number of Graduates with GPA > 3.5Average GPA for all Graduates Graduation Rate2016-20172015-20162014-20152013-20142012-2013Table 3.8.2 Average Graduation TimeAcademic YearStudents who Graduated inTotalLess than 2 years2 years3 years4 yearsMore than 4 years#%#%#%#%#%2016-20172015-20162014-20152013-20142012-2013Student Placement<< Briefly describe mechanisms and activities provided/offered by the program to facilitate communication and provide support to students graduating from the program. Please provide placement data for the program graduates for the past three years or for the last 25 graduates from the program whichever is less. Please use the following table to record the required placement data. >>Table 3.9.1 Placement of Program Graduates Student IdYear Matriculated Year GraduatedPursued Graduate StudiesEmployerInitial Employment DateCurrent Employer & Job TitleStudent Support Services << Briefly describe the student support programs, services, and activities that promote student learning and enhance the development of students; such support services may be of academic or non-academic nature. Describe and show how these services contribute to student success and the program mission. >> Graduate Assistants and Financial Aid Provision to Students << Briefly describe the procedure and the criteria for the selection of graduate assistants and for providing financial aid to students. Please provide information on graduate assistants and data on financial aid provided to students for the past three years. >> Curriculum << Briefly describe the process used in developing and reviewing the program curriculum. Provide references to similar programs at other institutions. >>Curriculum Description << Briefly describe the program curriculum as it appears in the university catalog. >>Table 4.1.1 Curriculum StructureCurriculum ComponentNumber of CoursesTotal Number of Credit HoursMajor Required CoursesMajor Electives Concentration Required CoursesConcentration ElectivesPhD/Master Thesis or ProjectThesis OptionProject Option Others: ____________________Total*:*Total number of courses will depend on the option (Thesis or Project)Program Length<< Present evidence that the program is of appropriate length as illustrated by conformity with appropriate accrediting agency standards, applicable industry standards, or comparability of length with similar programs.Discuss how the proposed curriculum structure ensures proper levels of breadth, depth, theory and practice appropriate to the discipline and to the level of the degree.>>List of Courses<< Provide a complete list of courses in the program. Please list courses part of each of the program curriculum components using the template Table 4.3.1 provided below. Provide in the appendices, the master syllabus for each course in the curriculum. >> Table 4.3.1 List of Courses in <add here curriculum component name> Course Id.Course TitleNb. Credit HoursNb. Contact HoursPrerequisitesCo-Requisites Theo.Lab.Mapping of the Curriculum to Program Level Student Learning Outcomes << Present how the curriculum supports the program level student learning outcomes and the stated program educational objectives and ensure that they are adequately met. Use Table 4.4.1 to map courses in the curriculum to the program level Student Learning Outcomes. >>Table 4.4.1 Mapping of Courses to Student Learning OutcomesCourses SLOsSLO 1 SLO 2SLO 3SLO 4SLO 5SLO 6...Major Required CoursesCourse # Course TitlexX…Major Elective CoursesCourse # Course Title…Course Sequencing << Discuss how courses in the program complement each other and provide students with the required expertise in the field of study appropriate to the level of the degree. Discuss the sequence of courses in the program curriculum and provide a course matrix or prerequisite flowchart for the program. Discuss how the existing courses ensure:Coherence and linkage between courses.Increasing complexity in: (1) the understanding of theories, principles, and practices;(2) the levels of analysis and development skills; (3) the application of theories and principles within the curriculum; and(4) the application of theories and principles in scientific research and/or projects. >>Curriculum and Course Delivery << Indicate if instruction of all courses offered as part of the program curriculum and the supervision of student thesis or project are provided by the program faculty. If the program faculty does not provide instruction/supervision for all such course work, describe arrangements made by the program to provide instruction for these courses, describe any arrangements with other programs, accredited institutions or entities through contracts or consortia, or collaborative agreements or other alternative approaches and demonstrate how does the program control all aspects of its curriculum offering and course instruction and delivery. >>Study Plan << Provide a sample semester-by-semester sequence of courses a student enrolled in the program might take. >>Table 4.7.1 Current Study Plan for the ProgramFIRST YEAR ([ ] credit hours)SECOND YEAR ([ ] credit hours)Fall SemesterFall SemesterCourse # Course Title Cr Hrs Course # Course Title Cr Hrs Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]Spring SemesterSpring SemesterCourse # Course Title Cr HrsCourse # Course Title Cr HrsTotal Credit Hours in Semester [ ]Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]THIRD YEAR ([ ] credit hours)FOURTH YEAR ([ ] credit hours)Fall SemesterFall SemesterCourse # Course Title Cr Hrs Course # Course Title Cr Hrs Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]Spring SemesterSpring SemesterCourse # Course Title Cr HrsCourse # Course Title Cr HrsTotal Credit Hours in Semester [ ]Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]Changes in the Program Curriculum for the Past Five Years<< Please include in this section a general overview of approved changes in the program curriculum for the past five years. Use Table 4.8.1 to record required information. >>4.8.1 Changes in the Program Curriculum for the Past Five YearsCourses / Part of Curriculum AffectedDate of the Approved ChangeDescription of the ChangeRationaleProgram Relation with Internal and External Stakeholders << Briefly describe the program’s relationships, collaborations and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and its contribution to the community at large. Stakeholders might include government, business, industry, civil society organizations, national and international research institutions, including Qatar University’s specialized research centers/bodies. Please point out any collaboration of interdisciplinary nature. >>Program External Stakeholders<< Identify program external stakeholders. List persons, private or public institutions, research centers, and committees or groups and associations the program collaborates with, and briefly present the framework for such collaboration such as constituency committees, program advisory boards, chair positions, agreements or MOUs that provide research collaboration opportunities for students and faculty. Provide a list of the members of these committees or boards and their affiliation and briefly describe the program links and the scope of the interaction with the identified external stakeholders.Please elaborate on how the external stakeholders contribute to the program’s research priorities and activities. Briefly describe the external stakeholders’ (including alumni) contribution to and involvement in the design and revision of the program. >>Program Relation with Other Programs and Internal Stakeholders<< Please indicate if there are any form of program collaboration with other programs and specialized research centers/bodies at QU, including shared facilities, joint research projects, thesis co-supervision, colloquia series, joint seminars, etc. Please elaborate on how other programs and internal stakeholders contribute to the program’s research priorities and activities.In addition, for each of the courses offered in the program, please provide the number of students enrolled in other programs who did register in these courses. Please use table 5.2.1 to record the required data. >>Table 5.2.1 Number of Students from other Programs Registered in Courses offered by the ProgramCourses offered by the ProgramYearNo. of Sections per Semester No. of students enrolled in all sections No. of Students from other Programs Registered in the courseCourse IdCourse TitleFallSpringFMTotalFMTotalAY 16-17AY 15-16Program Relation with Programs Offered Outside the University<< Briefly describe related or similar programs offered outside the university by other higher education institutions in Qatar or in the region. When available, provide statistical data and information about these programs including the number of students enrolled in these programs, the accreditation status of these programs, and employment data for graduates from these programs. Please reflect on how the program offered at Qatar University differs from the programs offered by other identified universities.Please indicate if there are any form of program collaboration with these external programs, including joint degrees, thesis co-supervision, extra-departmental thesis committees, research projects, colloquia series, joint seminars , etc. >>Program Contribution to Broader Community << Briefly describe how the program responds to the needs of the community at large including the university needs, the market needs, and the country needs. In particular, please reflect on the program graduate placement data for the past three years and the percentage of graduates employed in the field, percentage employed elsewhere, percentage seeking employment, and percentage continuing education to evaluate the program response to the country and market needs.Describe how the program promotes and supports faculty and student involvement and efforts in providing services to the community at large. Please provide data on the following:Internal and external events organized by the program with a brief presentation of the event and details on the event participants and their number.Internal and external events the program contributed to or participated in with a brief presentation of the event and with details on the nature and scope of the program participation and/or contribution.List and provide a brief description of other student and/or faculty activities related to the discipline, college, university, and community. >>Assessment and Evaluation << Briefly describe the program assessment and evaluation processes and strategies and provide a brief overview of the processes for:The assessment of program Operational ObjectivesThe assessment of Student Learning Outcomes and Educational ObjectivesThe assessment of the Teaching and Learning environment and Scholarly work. >>Assessment and Evaluation of Program Operational Objectives << Briefly describe the assessment and evaluation processes that the program uses to determine the level of attainment of the program operational objectives and associated key performance indicators and to evaluate their achievement against the stated specific targets.Describe in details how they are assessed by providing a detailed assessment plan including the following:Detailed and specific measures used in evaluating achievement Detailed assessment and data collection timelinesAssigned responsibilities for assessment, data collection, and data analysis and reporting.A matrix mapping objectives to assessment methods and toolsIn addition to the narrative part, use Table 6.1.1 to record some of the above required information. >>Table 6.1.1 Operational Objectives Assessment DetailsOperational ObjectiveAssessment MeasureTargetOperational Objectives Assessment Results and Findings<< Briefly present the assessment results and describe the level of achievement of each operational objective. Discuss the results and present findings and recommendations. >>Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes and Educational Objectives<< Briefly describe the assessment and evaluation processes that the program uses to determine the level of attainment of the program level student learning outcomes and program educational objectives. Present the program assessment plans. Please include the following:Overall general assessment schedule identifying the SLO assessment cycleDetailed assessment timeline and schedule indicating when and in which context student learning outcomes are assessed, who is responsible for conducting the assessment, and who is responsible for collecting the assessment dataAssessment methods and tools used in assessing each SLO.In addition to the narrative part, use Tables 6.3.1 and 6.3.2 to record the above required information. >>Table 6.3.1 Overall Assessment ScheduleAssessment Cycle Duration: ___ Years; From: ______________ To: _______________ First Year in CycleSecond Year in CycleThird Year in Cycle_____ Semester_____ Semester_____ Semester_____ Semester_____ Semester_____ SemesterSLO 1SLO 2...Table 6.3.2 Detailed Assessment PlanSLOStudent Learning Outcome StatementAssessment MethodAssessment ToolContext for Assessment*Assessment DatePerson Responsible for Data CollectionSLO 1DirectIndirectSLO 2…* Context for assessment is the course or other setting in which assessment data is to be collected.Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Results and Findings<< Briefly present the assessment results and describe the level of achievement of each program level Student Learning Outcome and Educational Objective. Discuss the results and present findings and recommendations. >>Accreditation << Indicate the program plans for seeking accreditation including, if applicable, the date the program anticipates to be fully accredited. If the program is already accredited, please identify the accreditation agency, provide a brief summary of accreditation requirements.If specialized accreditation is available but not sought, indicate why. If accreditation has been denied or has not yet been attained, briefly indicate why and attach the accreditation report. >>Continuous ImprovementUse of Assessment Results<< Briefly describe the process by which the program uses assessment results to identify program improvement actions. >> Improvement Actions<< List and briefly describe actions taken to improve the program since the last program review or in the last five academic years. Indicate why (the basis for taking action with clear link to assessment result leading to this action) and when each action was implemented. Briefly discuss the effects of the implemented improvement actions. >>Faculty and Staff Faculty Roles and Responsibilities<< Describe the roles and responsibilities of faculty. In particular, describe the role played by the program faculty with respect to the program curriculum including course creation, modification, and evaluation. Describe the roles played by others, e.g., Dean’s Office, Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, with respect to these areas. >>Faculty and Staff Composition<< Please provide data for the program Faculty and Staff. Please use Table 8.2.1 to record the required information. Please provide in Table 8.2.2 data on Faculty on Graduate Status and with Supervisory status.>>Table 8.2.1 Faculty and Staff Member CompositionData as of 1: Fall 20?? HEAD COUNTFTE 2RATIO TO FACULTY 3FTPTJoint Position 4 (Faculty/Administrative)---Faculty (Indefinite Duration Contract - IDC -)---Faculty (Regular / Rolling Contract - RC -)---Faculty (Chair Position – CP )---Lecturer---Teaching Assistant----Student Teaching Assistant----Student Research Assistant----Technicians (Lab) / Specialist----Administrative & Support----Others 5 ----Graduate Student enrolment----Number of Graduates----1 Data on this table should be for the Fall term immediately preceding the Academic Program Review.2 For teaching assistants, 1 FTE equals 35 hours per week of work (or service). For student teaching and research assistant, 1 FTE equals 15 semester credit-hours per semester. For lecturers, 1 FTE equals 36 semester credit-hours per academic year. For faculty members, 1 FTE equals the full-time load of 18 semester credit-hours per academic year.3 Divide FTE in each category by total FTE Faculty (IDC, RC and CP). Do not include administrative FTE.4 Persons holding joint administrative/faculty positions or other combined assignments should be allocated to each category according to the fraction of the appointment assigned to that category. That is, they should be included in the head count of both categories but the FTE should be distributed among both categories based on university rules and regulation and if not applicable, based on the fraction of the appointment assigned to each category.5 Specify any other category considered appropriate, or leave blank.Table 8.2.2 Graduate Faculty and Faculty With Supervisory StatusAcademic YearTotal Nb. of Faculty on Graduate Faculty StatusTotal Nb. of Faculty on Graduate Faculty List with Supervisory StatusHeadcountFTEHeadcountFTE2016-20172015-20162014-20152013-20142012-2013Faculty Size<< Briefly describe the process used in identifying the number and qualifications of faculty, academic staff, and other technical staff needed to support the program. Discuss the adequacy of the size of faculty and whether it meets the needs of the program and the various fields of specialization in the discipline. If not, please explain how the program could meet these needs and what additional resources are needed. >>Faculty Credentials<< Please provide credentials data for the program Faculty including lecturers. Please use the following table to record the required information.In addition, attach as an appendix an abbreviated resume for each program faculty member and Lecturer. The attached resume must not exceed two pages per faculty or lecturer and must adhere to the resume content requirements and format as detailed in the resume template included in this Self Study Report template. >>Table 8.4.1 Faculty and Lecturer CredentialsFaculty Member /Lecturer NameRankFT /PTHighest Degree EarnedField of Highest DegreeInstitution from which Highest Degree Earned & YearNumber of Years of ExperienceGovt. Indust, Practice,Total at Univ. other than QUTotal at QUFaculty Teaching Assignments and Competencies << Please provide faculty and lecturer data in relation to teaching assignments and the associated faculty qualifications. Please use the following table to record the required information. >>Table 8.5.1 Faculty CompetenciesFaculty Member NameFT or PTCourses in the Curriculum that can be Taught by FacultyFaculty QualificationsCourse IdCourse TitleCHFaculty Workload and Graduate Student Supervision<< Please use the table below to record data about graduate student supervision for each faculty member. >>Table 8.6.1 Faculty-Graduate Supervision for the Past five YearsFaculty Member NameCompleted Student Supervision (within past five years)Student Supervision In ProgressMaster ProjectMaster ThesisDoctoral ThesisMaster ProjectMaster ThesisDoctoral Thesis<< Please provide workload data for the program Faculty and Lecturers for the last academic year including a clear distribution in percentage of their workload on teaching, research, service and other activities including professional development. Please use the following table to record the required information. >>Table 8.6.2 Faculty WorkloadFaculty Member NameFT or PTClasses TaughtNumber of Advisees/ supervised studentsTotal Activity DistributionCourse IdCHSemesterTeachingResearchServiceOtherFaculty Contribution to Research and Other Scholarly and Creative Activities<< Please provide data for the program Faculty contribution to research for the past three years. Please use the following table to record the required information. Please also provide information and data per faculty on faculty scholarly and creative activities. >>Table 8.7.1 Faculty Research Interests and Publications Faculty Member NameRankResearch InterestsNumber of PublicationsDateBooksJournalsRefereed ConferencesOthersCurrent Year -1Current Year -2Current Year -3Current Year -1Current Year -2Current Year -3Current Year -1Current Year -2Current Year -3Current Year -1Current Year -2Current Year -3Current Year -1Current Year -2Current Year -3Current Year -1Current Year -2Current Year -3Current Year -1Current Year -2Current Year -3Current Year -1Current Year -2Current Year -3Current Year -1Current Year -2Current Year -3Faculty Grants and Awards<< Please provide data on Grants and Awards per Faculty affiliated with and/or contributing to the program the program for the past three years. Please use the following table to record the required information. >>Table 8.8.1 Faculty GrantsFaculty Member NameGrant IdGrant TitleAwarding InstitutionType of Participation*Grant DateAmount & Duration* Lead Principal Investigator, Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, other please specifyTable 8.8.2 Faculty AwardsFaculty Member NameType of AwardReceived FromAward DateAward Additional Details Faculty Evaluation<< Briefly describe the plan and processes that are in place for evaluating the performance and effectiveness of each faculty member including evaluation criteria. >>Faculty Development<< Please provide data per Faculty, on Faculty development activities attended by the faculty in the past three years. >>Faculty Promotion<< Please provide data on Faculty promotion for the past three years, for Faculty affiliated with the program. Please provide data on both faculty application for promotion and outcome of faculty promotion application. Please use the following table to record the required information. >>Table 8.9.1 Faculty Promotion Application Faculty Member NameRankTotal Number of Years in Current RankTotal Number of Years at QUApplied for promotion in the last five (5) years ( Yes / No )Date of Last Promotion at QUTeaching, Learning, and Research<< Provide an overview of the program strategy and mechanisms used to ensure a high quality research, teaching and learning environment. In particular, please provide details in the following sections on course offering, class size, teaching methodologies, use of technology in the classroom, promotion of student engagement and contribution to research with emphasis on research-related student learning skills and research opportunities. >>Course Offering and Teaching Assignments<< Provide information on the program strategy and criteria used in offering courses and course sections and to decide on the assignment of courses to faculty members. Include details of courses offered by the program along with the detailed schedule for the last two years. >>Class Size<< Provide information on the number of sections for each course offered by the program, and the number of students registered in those sections for the last two academic years. Please use the following tables to record required information. >>Table 9.2.1 Class Size for the Current Academic YearCourse IdCourse TitleNumber of Sections# Sections with Enrollment < 5# Sections with Enrollment between5 and 10# Sections with Enrollment between10 and 20Total Enrollment in All SectionsTable 9.2.2 Class Size for the Previous Academic YearCourse IdCourse TitleNumber of Sections# Sections with Enrollment < 5# Sections with Enrollment between5 and 10# Sections with Enrollment between10 and 20Total Enrollment in All SectionsInstructional Material and Methodologies<< Provide details on the instructional material, teaching methodologies used to promote and ensure a high quality research, teaching and learning environment. >>Use of Technology and Library Resources<< Please provide data on the faculty and student use of technology such as the use of Blackboard and the student use of library resources. >>Field Trips, Training and Experiential Learning<< Describe field trips, training and other experiential learning activities offered by the program and provide data on student participation in these activities. Provide a list of institutions collaborating with the program from the government, business, industry, civil society organizations, national and international research institutions, etc. Provide details on the mechanisms and criteria used by the program in selecting such institutions or organizations. >>Student Scholarly Achievements and Contribution to Research<< Please provide data on the student contribution to research such as contribution to NPRP projects, student publications, presentations, participation in national and/or international conferences, awards or any other form of scholarly achievement for the past three years.Please list dissertation/thesis titles and the names of the students and respective supervisors for the past three years; please provide in Table 9.6.2 a list of graduation projects conducted by students during the last three years with the name of the project supervisor and the hosting institution if the project was conducted outside QU or in collaboration with another institution.Please include a random sample of the thesis and project abstracts in the appendices. >>Table 9.6.1 List of Dissertations/Thesis for the Past Five YearsStudent Name/ IDDissertation/Thesis titleSupervisor NameDateTable 9.6.2 List of Graduation Projects Conducted by StudentsStudent Name/ IDProject titleCollaborating/Hosting Institution, if anyProject Supervisor NameDateExtra-Curricular Activities<< Provide details on the extra-curricular activities the program is offering to its students. >>Evaluation of Teaching and Learning Effectiveness<< Briefly describe the processes and criteria used in evaluating the effectiveness of the teaching, research and learning environment. Provide information on the overall results of faculty evaluation based on Qatar University (QU) Students’ Questionnaire. Use Tables 9.8.1 to record the required information. >>Table 9.8.1 Average Rating of Program Faculty Based on QU Student QuestionnaireCriteriaRating AverageCourse materials were well prepared covering topics listed in the syllabusIt was clear how course topics fitted into the course as a wholeCourse lectures were well structured and planned I clearly understood the learning outcomes expected from this course Class attendance was beneficial to my understanding of the course topicsCourse topics and material were clearly explained during classCourse content delivery and teaching methods generated my enthusiasm for learning the subject matterI learned important things in this courseMy interest in the subject matter has increased after taking this courseExaminations and assignments covered the main topics of the courseFeedback/comments received on graded material was useful and valuableEvaluation criteria used in assessing student work were clearExams/assignments required thinking and/or analysis beyond memorizationA variety of activities were used in class to engage students and promote learningMy understanding was aided by practical examples and illustrations given in classStudents were encouraged to do some independent study or to explore different viewpointsEducational technology was used effectively to promote learningEvaluation of Research Outcome and Student Accomplishments<< Briefly describe the processes and criteria used in evaluating the quality of the research outcome and student accomplishments. Provide information on the overall research output and scholarly work produced by faculty and students. >> Resources, Facilities and Equipment Instructional Resources << Identify and list existing instructional resources currently available to the program particularly computing resources including available hardware and software packages.>>Library and Literature Resources << Identify and list library and literature resources currently available to the program. >>Facilities and Equipment << Identify and list existing facilities and major equipment currently available for use by graduate students and to support student/faculty research, including laboratories and classrooms. Please indicate the availability of physical and/or virtual access to lab facilities outside QU, if applicable. >> Space << Identify and provide information on the office, laboratory and general research space available for faculty and graduate students; and availability of common/meeting rooms for faculty and graduate students. >> Program Governance, Administration and OperationProgram Governance << Describe the organizational and governance structure of the program. Identify the person who has leadership responsibilities for the program. Indicate the title of that person (for example, Program Director, Program Coordinator, Department Head, etc.). Describe the leadership and management responsibilities of that person. Describe the decision-making process within the program. >>Administration and Operations << Describe the administrative structure of the program. List and describe the role of the program or Department level committees. Describe how these committees are organized and appointed, and how they function. Indicate how these administrative/committee duties are taken into account in determining the overall workload of the faculty involved (such as teaching/supervision load reduction). >> Program Financial DataPersonnel Related Costs << Please provide detailed personnel related cost for the program, for the previous and current fiscal years. Please use the following table to record the required information. >>Table 12.1.1 Personnel Cost Generated by the ProgramPersonnel Cost ItemPrevious YearCurrent YearFaculty (all ranks: Full Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor)QR _______ QR _______LecturerQR _______QR _______Teaching Assistant QR _______QR _______Graduate AssistantQR _______QR _______Lab TechnicianQR _______QR _______Administrative & SupportQR _______QR _______Total:QR _______QR _______Operational Costs << Identify operational costs generated by the program for the previous and current fiscal years. Provide a detailed list of these costs by completing Table 12.2.1. Table 12.2.1 identifies the most common operational cost items; a brief description of these cost items is provided in Appendix C. If other cost items are applicable to the program they should be listed in the table as well. >>Table 12.2.1 Operational Cost Generated by the ProgramOperational Cost ItemPrevious YearCurrent YearOne-Time non Recurrent CostsQR _______ QR _______Computer and AccessoriesQR _______ QR _______SoftwareQR _______ QR _______Fairs and ExhibitionsQR _______QR _______Advertising, Publication & Printing QR _______QR _______Communication & Utilities QR _______QR _______Freight & MailQR _______QR _______Conferences & Training QR _______QR _______HospitalityQR _______QR _______Library Books and JournalsQR _______ QR _______Books and SubscriptionsQR _______ QR _______Illustrative & Educational EquipmentQR _______ QR _______Laboratory EquipmentQR _______ QR _______Office EquipmentQR _______ QR _______SuppliesQR _______ QR _______MaterialsQR _______ QR _______Furniture and FixturesQR _______ QR _______MaintenanceQR _______ QR _______Other:_________________________QR _______ QR _______Total:QR _______QR _______Sources of Funding << Please provide details on the revenues generated by the program including student tuition revenues as well as other sources of revenues, if applicable, for the previous and current fiscal years. Please use the following table to record the required data. >>Table 12.3.1 Revenues Generated by the ProgramRevenue ItemPrevious YearCurrent YearStudent FeesQR _______QR _______Research GrantsQR _______QR _______Others: _______________QR _______QR _______Total:QR _______QR _______ Support for the ProgramFinancial Support << Please identify financial support to the program and graduate students. >>Other Support Areas << Please indicate any form of support for the program, including support to facilitate graduate research and training activities. >> Overall Program Analysis and Vision for the FutureSWOT Analysis Program Priorities for the futureProgram Strategic Plan for the next 3 to 5 years ConclusionAPPENDIX ACourse Master Syllabus Course Number:Course Title:Number of Credit Hours:Number of Contact Hours:Required or Elective:Catalog Description:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Course Prerequisites:--------------------------------Course Co-requisites:--------------------------------Textbooks(s):---------------References:--------------------------------Course Objectives:----------------------------------------------------------------Course Learning Outcomes:CO-Id: -----------------------------------------------------------Relationship of Course Outcomes to Program Level Student Learning Outcome(s):Course Outcome Student Learning Outcome(s)CO-IdSLO_Id, SLO_Id, ... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------Principal Topics Covered:Topic [Number of 50-minute Classes]1. ----- [ ]2. ----- [ ]3. ----- [ ]4. ----- [ ]5. ----- [ ]6. ----- [ ]7. ----- [ ]8. ----- [ ]Preparer of this SyllabusDate of PreparationAPPENDIX BFaculty Resume Template< Name >RankDegreesEarned---------------------------------Date of Initial AppointmentArea of Specialty Academic and Other Related ExperienceIf you do not have a formal degree in the field, describe ways in which you have competence in the field List of Courses Taught in the Past Three Years------------------------------------------------------------------------Principal Publications from the Past Five Years------------------------------------------------------------------------Professional Activities and AwardsInstitutional Service for the Past Five YearsAPPENDIX COperational Cost Items DescriptionsComputers and Accessories This class includes all costs required for the purchase of computers and accessories.SoftwareThis class includes all costs required for obtaining yearly software licenses. Fairs and ExhibitionsThis class includes all costs associated with the following categories: Fairs and exhibitions suppliesRental towards participation in fairs & exhibitions Advertising, Publication and PrintingThis class includes all costs required for advertisements and announcements; it also includes payment for printing, publication, binding, etc. Communication and UtilitiesThis class includes all costs required for transmitting verbal, written, and recorded messages, correspondence, data, and information. It includes costs of telephone services, telegrams, FAX transmissions, electricity and water. Freight and Mail This class includes all costs required for services to transport, move, and deliver materials, and resources owned, leased, or used by the university. It includes costs of postage, messenger and courier services. Conferences and TrainingThis class includes all costs associated with the following categories: Official Assignment Compensation: This category includes all costs required for a flat unaccountable daily allowance for accommodations, meals and incidental expenses in accordance with university policy for employees representing Qatar University in international and regional gatherings/conferences. Air Ticket for Official Assignment: This category includes all costs required for official assignment air ticket in accordance with university policy. HospitalityThis class includes all costs associated with the following categories: Reception and Formal Meetings: This category includes all costs required for meals and soft drinks for reception events and formal meetings. Accommodation for guests: This category includes all costs required for guest lecturers and job recruits accommodation. Library Books and JournalsThis class includes all costs required for library books and Journals.Books and SubscriptionsThis class includes all costs required for local and international organizations for student books. It also includes payments for subscriptions in local and international professional institutions; payment for subscriptions in local and foreign newspapers and periodicals. Illustrative and Educational EquipmentThis class includes all costs required for illustrative and educational equipmentLaboratory EquipmentThis class includes all costs required for laboratory equipment Office EquipmentThis class includes all costs required for office equipment SuppliesThis class includes all costs required for supplies and materials used in the operation of the program including the following categories:Stationary: This category includes costs of readily expendable items, such as paper, pencils, folders, university forms, letterheads, envelopes, paper clips, etc.Cleaning: This category includes costs of readily expendable items, such as tissue, bin, etc. Food: This category includes costs of readily expendable items, such as tea, coffee, milk, etc. Materials This class includes all costs required for purchases of supplies, materials, and commodities consumable within one year or less for current operating purposes.Furniture and Fixtures This class includes all costs required for furniture and fixtures.MaintenanceThis class includes all costs required for contractual services, including labor and materials, to repair, maintain, overhaul, rebuild, renew, and restore owned and leased facilities and resources, such as buildings, equipment, motor vehicles, furniture, computers, roads and walks. OthersThis class includes all costs required for current expenditures not identified by above classes and categories. ................
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