Academic Quality Assurance and External Recognition Unit
Greetings,
The Academic Quality Assurance and External Recognition Unit, led by Dr Tharshini Sivabalan, Deputy Director of AQAD, is responsible for coordinating national and international academic programme recognition processes, including applications, renewals, audit preparations, and responses to external recognition bodies. The role also oversees the development and maintenance of academic quality assurance documentation, plans and coordinates internal assessor training, manages academic quality audits, monitors APEL (C, A, Q and M) quality assurance, prepares quality management reports, coordinates quality assurance and accreditation committee meetings, oversees the development of the COPIA MQA-03 document for self-accreditation purposes, and carries out other duties as assigned by the Director.
"Upholding Quality, Inspiring Excellence"
Dr Tharshini Sivabalan
The academic officers and administrative staff responsible under this unit are as follows:
