Evaluation area IV assesses an area selected by HEI where it wishes to receive feedback for the enhancement of its activities.
UVA selected management of the portfolio of study programmes as evaluation area IV.
The audit team identified the following strengths and recommendations:
Strengths
- UVA has established functional feedback practices and systems to support continuous learning and the management of the portfolio of study programmes.
- UVA has a clear rationale and understands the economic implications of renewing the portfolio of study programmes.
- UVA’s management and operational administration are aware of further collaboration skills development amongst its faculty staff.
Recommendations
- The renewal of the portfolio of study programmes should be well monitored and supported.
- UVA should strengthen the role of its external stakeholders in the development of the portfolio of study programmes.
- UVA should ensure that the newly developed study programmes address crucial societal needs.