University Council
Provides governance oversight and approves institutional policies, strategic direction and major quality improvement commitments.
Quality Assurance
Last updated: 29 Jul 2026
SUMAIT Institutional Quality Assurance System
Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University is committed to a culture of continuous quality improvement in teaching and learning, research and innovation, community engagement, student support and all administrative services.
Quality assurance is a shared responsibility of the University Council, Senate, Management, faculties, centres, departments, support units, staff, students and external stakeholders. The Quality Assurance Directorate or Unit coordinates these responsibilities through approved policies, procedures, evidence, monitoring and improvement plans.
Alignment with TCU Standards
TCU is the external quality assurance agency for universities in Tanzania. Every university is required to establish and operationalize its own institutional quality assurance system in accordance with its Charter, mission, vision and Quality Assurance Policy.
The system should define governance and management arrangements, operational roles, resources and links with external quality assurance, while covering teaching, research, community engagement and support functions.
Institutional Quality Assurance Structure
University Senate
Safeguards academic standards, approves curricula and awards, and reviews academic quality and programme performance.
Vice Chancellor and Management
Provide executive leadership, allocate resources and ensure implementation of quality assurance policies and corrective actions.
Quality Assurance Directorate / Unit
Coordinates institutional quality systems, internal audits, self-assessment, compliance monitoring, data analysis and improvement reporting.
Faculties, Centres and Directorates
Implement quality standards, conduct programme and service reviews, maintain evidence and follow up improvement plans.
Departments and Operational Units
Monitor course delivery, assessment, student feedback, staff performance, facilities and day-to-day service quality.
Students and External Stakeholders
Participate through feedback, representation, tracer studies, consultations, external examination and professional engagement.
Core Quality Assurance Functions
Policies and Procedures
Develop and periodically review the institutional Quality Assurance Policy, procedures, standards, tools and reporting responsibilities.
Programme Quality
Support curriculum design, internal approval, TCU accreditation and reaccreditation, periodic programme review and external examination.
Teaching and Learning
Monitor course delivery, assessment practices, moderation, academic integrity, student progression and learning support.
Self-Assessment and Audit
Coordinate institutional and programme self-assessment, internal quality audits, evidence verification and corrective action plans.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Track quality indicators, risks, recommendations and the impact of improvement actions across academic and support functions.
Stakeholder Feedback
Collect and analyse feedback from students, staff, alumni, employers, professional bodies and community partners.
Research and Community Engagement
Promote quality, ethics, relevance and accountability in research, innovation, consultancy and community engagement.
Staff Development
Coordinate awareness, training and capacity development for leaders, academic staff, support staff and student representatives.
Evidence and Reporting
Maintain reliable quality records and prepare reports for Management, Senate, Council, TCU and other authorized stakeholders.
Continuous Quality Improvement Cycle
Plan
Set standards, indicators, responsibilities, targets and evidence requirements.
Implement
Deliver programmes and services according to approved policies, curricula and procedures.
Monitor
Collect evidence, feedback and performance data through reviews, surveys and audits.
Improve
Approve corrective actions, assign responsibilities, monitor completion and verify impact.
Quality Assurance Documents and Tools
Contact the Quality Assurance Unit
Staff, students and stakeholders may contact the Quality Assurance Unit regarding programme quality, service standards, feedback, complaints and institutional improvement.
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