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prepared at the program level. They also lead to evaluate the improvement plans and follow up on
its implementation for all courses, (Annex S1-2-2-13). Analysis of course report was discussed and
approved by the Mechanical engineering department council No. 1 (Annex S1-2-2-14). The
academic program for the department of Mechanical engineering was developed based on
feedback from the opinions of employers and the quality of graduates, based on the Al-Baha
University academic program development guide, (Annex S1-2-2-15). It was also sent to a first and
second reviewer to review and make comments in order to include them in the final regulations
for the year 1445. Section twenty-one council The first reviewer’s observations of the plan
developed for the section were discussed, (Annex S1-2-4-16), Section twenty-two Council the
second reviewer’s observations of the plan developed for the section were discussed, (Annex S1-2-
4-17), and discussing and approving the department’s developed plan for the academic year 1445
by the Mechanical engineering department council No. 24 (Annex S1-2-4-18). Discussing the
update and approval of the department’s program compatibility report with the national
framework (NQF) for qualifications for the current academic year 1445 by the Mechanical
engineering department council No. 2 (Annex S1-2-4-19).
Overall Evaluation for Quality of the Standard:
Strengths:
• The Mechanical engineering program has a clear mission related to educational and
operational objectives that consist of the college and university’s mission and goals.
• The program is controlled by specialized councils (College Council, Department Council)
that have specific responsibilities and powers.
• The program management is committed to the development and improvement of
administrative staff's professional skills and capacities in order to stay up with
contemporary advancements.
• The program management establishes a quality assurance and management system that is
in accordance with the institution's quality system.
• Program management establishes key performance indicators that correctly assess
program success and manages data delivery on a regular basis.
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