Functions and Duties of the Office of Testing and Quality Assurance

1. Functions

The Office of Testing and Quality Assurance is responsible for advising and assisting the Rector in organizing and implementing activities related to testing and quality assurance within the University.

2. Duties
a) Testing and Assessment

Advise the Rector on testing and assessment activities (including admissions, learning outcome assessment, and graduation recognition), as well as on measures to improve the quality of testing and assessment across the University in accordance with regulations;
Take the lead in developing strategies, objectives, and policies for testing and assessment; formulate and implement regulations, procedures, and operational plans related to assessment activities;
Lead the development, periodic review, and supplementation of examination question banks and answer keys to ensure alignment with learning outcomes;
Coordinate the development and supervision of assessment plans implemented by Faculties/Institutes and relevant units;
Cooperate with Faculties/Institutes and the Office of Academic Affairs in managing academic records, assessing graduation eligibility, and recognizing graduation results for undergraduate students;
Manage and maintain the database of academic results within the institutional management system;
Coordinate and supervise the implementation of assessment-related workloads and associated payments;
Monitor, guide, and inspect the implementation of regulations related to testing and assessment;
Organize and implement initiatives to improve and enhance the quality of assessment activities.

b) Quality Assurance

Advise the Rector on quality assurance policies and initiatives aimed at continuous improvement of institutional quality;
Lead the development of strategies, objectives, plans, and regulatory frameworks for quality assurance activities;
Organize and coordinate institutional self-assessment and external quality assurance processes;
Coordinate and support self-assessment and accreditation of academic programs;
Monitor, guide, and supervise the implementation of quality assurance policies and the maintenance of quality assurance databases across the University;
Organize and implement quality improvement activities at institutional and program levels;
Coordinate the collection of stakeholder feedback in accordance with regulations;
Organize training workshops and professional development activities related to quality assurance for relevant stakeholders;
Establish cooperation with domestic and international organizations to support quality assurance initiatives and promote best practices in higher education quality management.

c) Other Assigned Duties