2nd. Quality Day 2024
Second Quality Day
13th and 14th November 2024
The Oman Association for Quality in Higher Education (OAQHE) aspires to be a recognised network for advancing higher education quality in Oman and the region. Its mission is to act as a facilitator to enhance educational standards in Oman by fostering the exchange of ideas, research, and best practices, underpinned by values of quality, transparency, and social responsibility.
OAQHE is pleased to announce the Quality Day event, to be held on the second week of November 2024. Building on the success of last year’s event, this year’s Quality Day will be conducted in collaboration with the Military Technological College (MTC) and hosted at Al-Khalil Bin Ahmed Al-Farahidi Auditorium, Military Technological College .
The primary objective of the Quality Day 2024 is to enhance the quality of higher education in Oman by addressing key themes and topics identified as critical gaps or areas of improvement within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The event aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, promote best practices, and encourage collaboration among stakeholders in higher education.
Organisers
Sponsors
Themes
Sustainable Quality
building resilient education systems for the 21st century
Global Standards and Local Practices
Harmonising Quality in International Higher Education
AI and Quality Assurance
Enhancing Learning and Teaching in the Digital Age
Leadership and Quality Culture
Driving Excellence in Higher Education
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Event Programme
Second Quality Day 2024 Programme
Day 1: 13 November 2024
Opening Ceremony
Time |
Event |
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM |
Registration |
09:00 AM - 09:05 AM |
National Anthem |
09:05 AM - 09:10 AM |
Recitation of verses from the Holy Quran |
09:10 AM - 09:15 AM |
Opening Address Ameed Dr Mohamed Al Siyabi, MTC Dean |
09:15 AM - 09:20 AM |
A short video about Military Technological College |
09:20 AM - 09:25 AM |
Speech by Prof Ali Al-Badi, Chair of OAQHE |
09:25 AM - 09:30 AM |
A short video about the OAQHE |
09:30 AM - 09:55 AM |
Keynote Speech: Dr Tariq Al-Sindi, QA Advisor, Secretary General, Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE). Sustainable Quality: building resilient education systems for the 21st century |
09:55 AM - 10:10 AM |
Recognition - HEIs achieved the OAAAQA institutional accreditation and QS university rankings. - Keynote speaker - Former Board Members - Momentum to Sponsors |
10:10 AM - 10:15 AM |
Momentum to H. E. Dr Hilal Al-Sabti, Minister of Health |
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM |
Group Photo |
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM |
Break |
Session 1
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10:55 AM - 11:20 AM |
Ms Amal Al Wahaibi, Oman Vision 2040 Fostering an institutional Culture of Quality and Innovation |
| Theme 1: Leadership
and Quality Culture: Driving Excellence in Higher Education Session Moderator: Dr Adhra Al Mawali, OAQHE vice chair, chair for scientific committee Presentation: 15 minutes, Q&A: 5 minutes |
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11:20 AM - 11: 40 AM
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Prof Taqi Al Abduwani, Gulf College Leadership and Quality Culture: Driving Excellence in Higher Education |
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11:40 AM - 12:00 PM |
Dr Amal Al-Amri, College of Banking & Financial Studies Building a Data-Informed Quality Culture: Leadership’s Role in Driving Excellence in HEIs |
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12:00 PM - 12:20 PM |
Ms Amal Al-Subhi, Nizwa University The Leadership Gap: How Poor Leadership Undermines Quality in Higher Education |
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12:20 PM – 01:10 PM |
Lunch & prayer |
Session 2:
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01:10 PM - 01:35 PM |
Dr Samia Al-Shanfari, MoHERI Integration of Research and Teaching in Private Higher Education in Oman: Approaches, Implementation and Challenges |
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01:35 PM - 02:00 PM |
Dr Reem Al-Alawi, OAAAQA Institutional Standards Assessment Manual: version 2 |
| Theme 2: Global
Standards and Local Practices: Harmonizing Quality in International Higher
Education Session Moderator: Dr Mona Ismail, Dean, Scientific College of Design Presentation: 15 minutes, Q&A: 5 minutes |
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02:00 PM - 02:20 PM |
Dr Ali Al Hassnawi, Sohar University Challenges and Opportunities in Quality Assurance for Arabic-medium Programs |
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02:20 PM - 02:40 PM |
Dr Wafa Al-Mawali, UTAS- Rustaq Embedding Local Industry Needs in Internationally Accredited Programs: A Model for Enhancing Graduate Employability in Oman’s Transitioning Economy |
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02:40 PM – 03:00 PM |
Dr Yousuf Al Balushi, College of Banking and Financial Studies The Collaborative Competency Framework: Harmonizing Global Standards and National Certificates in Higher Education |
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03:00 PM – 03:20 PM |
Awarding Speakers and Moderators |
Day 2: 14 November 2024
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08:00 AM - 08:30 AM |
Registration |
Session 1:
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08:30 AM - 08:55 AM |
Dr Salim Radhawi, Al Buraimi University, BoT Governance of Private Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities: Case Study of University of Buraimi |
| Theme 3: Sustainable
quality: building resilient education systems for the 21st century Session Moderator: Prof Ali Al-Badi, OAQHE chair Presentation: 15 minutes, Q&A: 5 minutes |
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08:55 AM - 09:15 AM |
Dr Abood Al Sawafi, Al Maarif Consultancy Harnessing AI for Institutional Excellence: Transforming Evaluation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education |
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09:15 AM - 09:35 AM |
Prof Irfan Rind, Sohar University Pedagogy for Scientific Thinking to Create Sustainable Learning Environment: A move towards creating resilient education systems for the 21st century |
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09:35 AM - 09:55 AM |
Dr Ananda Surynarayana, College of Banking and Financial Studies Funding Models for Sustainable Education: Ensuring Quality and Accessibility |
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09:55 AM - 10:25 AM |
Break |
Session 2:
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10:25 AM - 10:50 AM |
Prof. Sulaiman Al Balushi, SQU Leveraging International Accreditation for Transformative Impact and Global Visibility: Enhancing Quality in Higher Education |
| Theme 4:
AI and Quality Assurance: Enhancing Learning and Teaching in the Digital Age Session Moderator: Dr Abood Al Sawafi, Al Maarif Consultancy Presentation: 15 minutes, Q&A: 5 minutes |
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10:50 AM - 11:10 AM |
Dr Maja Zelihic (Online), University of Arizona Global Campus AI and Quality Assurance: Enhancing Learning and Teaching in the Digital Age. |
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11:10 AM - 11:30 AM |
Dr Mohammad Al-Azawi & Prof Ali Al-Badi, Gulf College Utilising the power of AI in higher education: Personalised Learning, LOs Assessment, and Quality Assurance. |
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11:30 AM - 11:50 AM |
Prof Rabie A. Ramadan, University of Nizwa AI as the New Catalyst: Revolutionizing Quality Assurance in Education for the Digital Future |
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11:50 AM - 12:10 PM |
Closing and Awarding of Speakers, Session moderators, OAQHE BoD members, Committees’ members and Organisers. |
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12:10 PM – 01:00 PM |
Lunch |
Organising Committee
Dr Kabaly P Subramanian
Arab Open University - Oman
kabaly@aou.edu.om
Dr. Alya Al Farsi
Middle East College,
alya@mec.edu.om
Committees
Committees
Scientific Committee
- Dr Adhra Al Mawali, GuTech, Chair of the Committee
- Dr Yaqoob Al Ghatrifi, College of Banking and Financial Studies
- Dr Sheikha Alsubhi, University of Technology and Applied Science
- Dr Holi Ibrahim Holi Ali, UTAS-Rustaq
- Dr Said Nasser Al Amrani, Sohar University
- Dr Shubair Abdullah, Sultan Qaboos University
- Dr Houda Al Habsi, Independent
- Dr Eman Al Naamani , Global College of Engineering and Technology
- Dr Noura Saif Al Hosni, Sultan Qaboos University
- Dr Farzaneh Yarahmadi, Oman Tourism College
- Prof Salha Abdullah Issan, Sultan Qaboos university
- DrYousuf Al Balushi, College of Banking and Financial Studies
Technical Committee
- Dr Mona Ismail, Scientific College of Design, Chair of the Committee
- Dr Wafa Al-Maawali, University of Technology and Applied Sciences
- Dr Kavitha Sumesh Kumar, Bayan College
- Mrs Bushra Al Farsi, Military Technological College
- Mr Al-Mutasim Hamood Zayi Al-Mamari, Diwan of Royal Court
- Ms Nidhal Khalaf, University of technology and applied scince
- Miss Nawal Al-Battashi, UTAS Muscat
- Mrs Shamsa Alhoqani, University of Nizwa
Media Committee
- Dr Mohammad Al-Azawi, Gulf College, Chair of the Committee
- Ms Afshan Akram, UTAS Nizwa
- Ms Ayesha Rasheed , Private
- Dr Kabaly P Subramanian , Arab Open University
- Dr Nagham Al Azzawi, UTAS Rustaq College of Education
- Miss Malak Nasser Hamed Al Busaidi, Al Zahra College for Women
- Miss Aaisha Al Balushi, UTAS-Rustaq College of Education
- Dr Dirar Abdelaziz Almaaitah. Alburaimi university college
- Dr Sheren Al Hiti, Al Buraimi University College (BUC)