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Directorate of Quality Assurance (DQA)

The Directorate of Quality Assurance, established in the KCA University’s statutes, ensures all internal academic quality assurance mechanisms are conducted in line with the provisions of: KCA University Charter and Statutes, The Universities Act (2012), CUE University Regulations (2014), and the principles and guidelines for quality assurance in Higher Education in East Africa as provided by the inter-University Council of East Africa (IUCEA).

The internal academic quality assurance mechanisms are for the purpose of monitoring, evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning at KCA University

Mandate

The academic quality assurance mandate of the Directorate of Quality Assurance covers the full academic cycle from enrollment to graduation.

  • Compliance with accreditation requirements of all new programmes by the Commission for University Education.
  • Ensure cyclic course reviews and program self-assessments.
  • Develop instruments and implement mechanisms of obtaining feedback internally and externally on the quality of teaching and learning provision for continuous quality improvement
  • Monitor and advise on the performance of the University quality management system.
  • Develop benchmarks of international best practice for teaching, learning and assessment.

Contact Information

Address
KCA University
Directorate of Quality Assurance
Thika Road, Ruaraka
P.O. Box 56808 – 00200, Nairobi
Mob: +254 (0) 710 888 022
Tel: +254 20 8561803 / 8561808
Email: qa@kcau.ac.ke