Small Steps Lead to Quality Assurance and Enhancement in Qatar University

Abstract

This paper presents a brief overview of Qatar University’s history since it was started in 1973. Its primary focus is on the various small, but important, steps taken by the University to address the needs of quality assurance and enhancement. The Qatar University Reform Plan is described in detail. Its aims are to continually improve the quality of instructional and educational services, and promote administrative efficiency at the University. The paper also discusses changes made following the report of the University’s participation in the United Nations Development Programme/Regional Bureau for Arab States review of the Graduate Diploma in Special Education in the College of Education.

Keywords:

• Qatar University Reform Plan
• United Nations Development Programme
• quality assurance and enhancement
• Gulf States