The Board of Directors of Quality Assurance Units at Alexandria University recently held its periodic meeting, chaired by Professor Dr. Kamal Kamal, Supervisor of the University’s Quality Assurance Management, to discuss several key issues related to the quality of education and academic accreditation.

Intensive Workshops to Strengthen Quality and Accreditation Standards

The council reviewed the Quality Assurance Center’s plan for March 2025, announcing the organization of a workshop titled "Revised Program Accreditation 2022," to be presented by Professor Dr. Iman Al-Naqeeb on March 4, 2025, at the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science. The workshop aims to enhance understanding of modern accreditation standards.

Follow-up and Technical Support Visits to University Faculties

As part of ongoing monitoring efforts, a team from the Quality Assurance Center conducted field visits to support the quality assurance units in various faculties. The team visited the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science on March 18, 2025, where they were received by Professor Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty, and Dr. Hend Al-Muslimi, Director of the Quality Assurance Unit.
Additionally, the team visited the Faculty of Business on March 20, 2025, where they were welcomed by Professor Dr. Ayman Shetwi, Dean of the Faculty, and Dr. Rawan Hamed, Deputy Director of the Quality Assurance Unit.

International Accreditation and Recognition of Outstanding Academic Programs

The council commended the Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at Alexandria University for obtaining international accreditation from the German Accreditation Agency, reflecting the university’s commitment to upholding the highest global quality standards in education.

Development Projects to Enhance Scientific Research and Practical Training

In support of scientific research and development, the Higher Education Projects Management Unit signed a new project agreement for the "Plasma Emission Spectroscopy Laboratory for Professional Testing" at the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research. This initiative marks a significant step in fostering scientific and applied innovation.

Preparations for Academic Accreditation of Several Faculties

The council discussed preparations for academic accreditation visits for several faculties. The National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE) is scheduled to visit the Faculty of Physical Education for Men from April 13 to 15, 2025, with an awareness workshop planned for April 9, 2025.
Similarly, NAQAAE will visit the Faculty of Engineering from April 27 to 29, 2025, accompanied by an awareness workshop on April 14, 2025.

New Accreditation for the Center of Excellence for Water Laboratory

The council celebrated the Center of Excellence for Water Laboratory at Alexandria University for obtaining the ISO 17025 accreditation, an international recognition of the lab’s quality and efficiency in conducting analyses and tests.

Continuous Monitoring and Development to Ensure Educational Quality

Additionally, the council set the evaluation visit for the Tourism Studies Program at the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels from April 27 to 29, 2025, with an awareness workshop scheduled for April 23, 2025.

The meeting concluded with discussions on the Quality Assurance Unit’s plan for the 2024/2025 academic year, the follow-up on quality assurance unit reports for 2023/2024, and the progress of academic programs toward accreditation, reaffirming the university’s dedication to advancing its educational system in line with the latest quality standards and academic excellence.