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CHINHOYI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

DIRECTORATE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND GRADUATE STUDIES

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME SELF ASSESSMENT REPORT

PROGRAMME INFORMATION

This Form shall be used for all programme reviews undertaken in the University

SCHOOL/INSTITUTE:
DEPARTMENT:
NAME OF PROGRAMME:
DATE OF LAST PROGRAMME REVIEW:
DATE OF CURRENT REVIEW:

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CRITERION 1: PROGRAMME INPUTS

1.1Programme Mission, Objectives and Outcomes

Standard 1-1 / State the mission statement of the programme and showhow it relates to mission and goals of the University
Standard 1-2 / State the rationale of the programme:
(a)Needs assessment/market survey/situational analysis
(b)Justification of need for the programme
Standard 1-3 / State the programme objectives:
Objective 1:
Objective 2:
Objective 3:
Objective 4:
State any improvements made to the objectives since the last review

Complete the table below:

Describe how the objective is aligned with the programme / Describe how and when the objective will be measured
Objective 1:
Objective 2:
Objective 3:
Objective 4:
Standard 1-4 / For each objective state the following:
Learning outcomes / How learning outcomes will be assessed
Objective 1:
Objective 2:
Objective 3:
Objective 4:
Standard 1-5 / Describe any identified strengths and weaknesses of the programme
List actions that will be undertaken to address the programme weaknesses

1.2Curriculum Design and Organisation

Provide the following information about the programme’s curriculum*:

Basic courses / Prerequisites / Core courses / Electives / Courses for other requirements

*For each course attach a one-page coursedescription specifying the following: course title; credits; course objectives and learning outcomes; core synopsis; course assessment; textbooks and references; computer usage; laboratory

Standard 2-1 / State the highest qualification and years of experience of the leader of the team that designed/reviewed the programme
List the stakeholders consulted during the programme review
Standard 2-2 / Describe how the curriculum meets the programme objectives
For each objective state the relevant courses:
Courses / Objective 1 / Objective 2 / Objective 3 / Objective 4
1
2
3
4
Standard 2-3 / Indicate which courses contain a significant portion of the elements in the standard:
Element / Courses
Theoretical background
Problem analysis
Solution design
Communication skills
Standard 2-4 / State whether the programme meets the minimum body of knowledge as specified by ZIMCHE
Standard 2-5 / Indicate the courses in the programme that will satisfy the standard
Standard 2-6 / Describe how information technology is integrated throughout the programme

1.3Laboratories and Computing Facilities

Provide the following information for each laboratory/computer facility:

Lab 1 / Lab 2 / Lab 3
Laboratory title
Size and capacity
Adequacy for instruction
Courses catered for
Software available
Major apparatus
Major equipment
Safety regulations
Standard 3-1 / Covered by the table above
Standard 3-2 / Explain which manuals are available and how staff and students access them
Standard 3-3 / Indicate for each laboratory support personnel and their levels
Standard 3-4 / Describe how the computing facilities available support the computing element of the programme

1.4Student Support and Guidance

Standard 4-1 / What is the Department’s strategy for course offerings?
Explain how often required courses are offered
Explain how courses offered outside the Department are managed to be sufficient in number and frequency
Standard 4-2 / Explain how the Department ensures concomitance in courses taught by more than one lecturer
Describe how the Department ensures effective interaction between students and teaching staff
Standard 4-3 / Describe how students are informed about programme requirements
Describe the academic and professional counselling system in place for students
Describe how students are assisted to interact with practitioners, technical and professional bodies

1.5Teaching staff

Complete the following table:

Programme area of specialisation / Courses in each area / Number of lecturers / Number of lecturers with PhD degree
Area 1:
Area 2:
Area 3:
Area 4:
Standard 5-1 / State the number of teaching staff with academic qualifications higher than the exit level of the programme
Standard 5-2 / State the highest qualification and years of experience of the programme coordinator
Standard 5-3 / State the proportion of lecturers with more than five years teaching experience at the level of the programme
State the proportion of lecturers with more than 10 publications in peer-reviewed journals
Describe the means of workload management to ensure that lecturers have sufficient time for scholarly and professional development
Standard 5-4 / Describe the criteria used by the Department for lecturers to be deemed current in their discipline
Describe the existing staff development programmes in the Department
Standard 5-5 / State the lecturer/student ratio for the programme. Compare it with a benchmark ratio for the programme
Standard 5-6 / State the full-time/part-time lecturer ratio in the Department for the programme
Standard 5-7 / Indicate how part-time staff, teaching assistants and tutors are trained to carry out their duties

1.6Institutional Facilities and Support

Standard 6-1 / Indicate how adequate the Library resources are for the programme
Standard 6-2 / Describe the adequacy of the Library’s collection/volumes
Describe the support rendered by the Library to facilitate access to information
Standard 6-3 / Describe the infrastructure and facilities available to the programme that support new trends in teaching and learning
Standard 6-4 / Describe the adequacy of the lecture rooms for effective curriculum delivery
Describe the adequacy of offices for staff
Standard 6-5 / Describe how your programme meets this standard
Describe the adequacy of secretarial support, technical staff and office equipment
Standard 6-6 / Indicate the financial resources available to support the programme

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CRITERION 2: PROGRAMME PROCESS

2.1Student Recruitment and Admission

Standard 7-1 / Describe how the programme is advertised and marketed to potential candidates
Standard 7-2 / Describe the programme admission criteria
Indicate how frequently the admission criteria are evaluated and how this is used to improve the process
Describe how transfer from another programme and credit transfer are managed
Standard 7-3 / Describe how the programme meets this standard
Standard 7-4 / Describe how prior learning is assessed and how equity and applicant background are considered in student admission

2.2Teaching and Learning

Standard 8-1 / Describe the Department’s teaching and learning strategy
Standard 8-2 / Indicate how students are guided on the flow of courses in the programme and how this relates to attainment of learning outcomes
Standard 8-3 / Describe the process and procedures used to ensure that teaching and delivery of course material are effective and focus on students learning
Standard 8-4 / Describe the opportunities available to staff for upgrading their teaching methods
Standard 8-5 / Describe how students are involved in teaching and learning activities
Standard 8-6 / Indicate the procedures for monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning processes and practices
Describe the mechanisms for feedback and improvement of teaching and learning processes and practices

2.3Student Assessment

Standard 9-1 / Indicate the policies and procedures for internal assessment of student performance
Indicate how internal moderation is effected in line with clear criteria and guidelines
Standard 9-2 / Describe the process of receiving, recording and assessment of assignments. Indicate the turn-around time
Standard 9-3 / Describe the policies for ensuring the validity and reliability of assessment tools and practices
Describe how results of assessments are accurately recorded and their security ensured
State how disputes regarding assessment results are settled
Describe how student progress is monitored
Standard 9-4 / Indicate how external moderation of assessment is effected in line with clear criteria and guidelines
Standard 9-5 / Describe how external moderation of assessment is used for improvement of teaching, learning and assessment practices
Standard 9-6 / Describe the procedures in place to ensure that graduates can demonstrate attainment of learning outcomes of the programme

2.4Industrial Attachment

Standard 10-1 / State how the Department ensures that objectives of industrial attachment are well understood by students and employers
Standard 10-2 / Indicate the mechanisms for ensuring effective communication between the Department, students, mentors and employers
State how the roles and responsibilities of each party are designated
Standard 10-3 / Describe the criteria for selecting work-based mentors and state how the mentors are assisted to discharge their duties
Standard 10-4 / Describe how students’ learning experience is monitored and evaluated

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CRITERION 3: PROGRAMME OUTPUT AND IMPACT

Standard 11-1 / Describe how the Department monitors retention and throughput rates of the programme
Standard 11-2 / Indicate how information on retention and throughput rates is used for improvement
Standard 11-3 / Indicate the proportion of employers that are satisfied with the performance of the programme graduates
Indicate the proportion of graduates that are self-employed in programme-related businesses
Standard 11-4 / Describe the initiatives to ensure that the programme is acknowledged by employers and the community

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