Internal Evaluation of the Educational Performance of the University (Case Study of Malek Ashtar University of Technology)

Abstract

This research was conducted with the aim of internal evaluation of the faculties, with a special focus on identifying and analyzing the status of key factors affecting the quality of education and research. The main objective of this study was to determine the current status in various dimensions of the faculties, including students, faculty members, academic groups, educational and research affairs, and alumni. This research is applied in nature and employs a descriptive survey method to address the research questions. The statistical population of the study comprised all students, faculty members, heads of academic groups, and graduates of the university for the academic year 2023-2024.

To collect data, standardized and valid questionnaires, interviews, checklists, and university systems were utilized, and the collected data were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. The results of these analyses revealed dissatisfaction in critical areas such as the quality and effectiveness of student counseling, the quality of teaching, the level of collaboration and interactions among different academic groups, and the lack of adequate research support for faculty members and graduate students.

Additionally, weak and insufficient communication with alumni and the presence of issues and obstacles in students' academic duration were identified as significant and serious challenges within the faculties. This research clearly demonstrates that conducting continuous and precise internal evaluations, combined with scientific data analysis, can play a vital role in enhancing the quality of education and research in faculties, creating a more dynamic, efficient, and satisfying educational and research environment for all stakeholders, and ultimately contributing to the elevation of the academic standing and credibility of the faculties at national and international levels.