• Change as the key to survival
• Quality as the key to success
• Higher Education in the USA
• QA; The Quest for Quality in Thailand
• QA; The MUA Approach and Expectations
• National Education Act : Educational Reform

Objectives

• Basic Understanding of USA System of Higher Education, Planning and Accreditation
• Understand the Characteristics and Purposes of QA
• Share some Assessment Strategies and References
• Understand and Embrace QA as a Core Value in Improving Educational Programs

Educational Reform

• General Perspectives
• Concern in Every Country
• Key to Being Competitive in a Global Economy
• Reform Influenced by History, Culture, Governmental Structure, and Educational Philosophy

USA Educational System

• Structure : National, State, and Local
• Decentralized System
• Public and Private
• Levels : Elementary, Secondary, Post Secondary / Higher Education

Accreditation Process

• Non Governmental, Peer Driven Process
• Regional Accreditation for Institutions
• National Accreditation for Programs
• State and National Accreditation for teacher Education
• The National / Federal In fluence is minimized

Accreditation and QA

• Standards for Accreditation : List Eleven Areas for NEASC
• A Ten Year Cycle; Earned Trust
• Strategic Plan measured by Results
• Measures of Institutional Effectiveness
• QA/CQI : Institutional in Scope and Linked to Outcomes and Standards

Strategic Planing

• Within a Decentralized Environment
• SWOT Analysis, Positioning in the Marketplace
• Creating a Shared Vision
• Planing within Framework of Standards and Market Forces
• Reform is Bottom up, not Top Down

National Reform in USA

• Broad Thrusts or Goals
• Financial Aid for Students
• Issue Driven
• Nation at Risk
• Goals 2000
• Be Vocal, Be Visible, Be Visionary

College / University Admission

• Students/Market Driven
• SAT and ACT
• High School GPA
• Look at Entire Record : Grades, Sports, Activities, Music, Community Service
• Importance of Campus Visits by Families
• Financial Aid as a Major Factor

International Education Environment

• Common Goals, Fears, Challenges
• Reform Driven by Common Variables
• ACCESS
• AFFORDAVILITY
• RELEVANCE/RESPONSIVE
• QUALITY
• OUTCOMES

International Education Imperatives (1)

• Student Centered
• …Cooperative Learning
• …Critical Thinking
• …Active Learning
• Teacher Behaviors
• …Set High Expectations
• …Engage the Learner
• …Give Frequent Feedback

International Education Imperatives (2)

• Student Centered
• Teacher Behaviors
• Commitment to Technology
• English Language Proficiency
• Ethics and Integrity
• Discipline Based Knowledge
• Life Long Learning

Focus of Fulbright Study.

• To Examine the Controlling mechanisms of the MUA
• to Assess Status of Quality Assurance in Higher Education
• to review Anticipated Range of Education Reforms
• to Recommend Stategic change in Harmony with Reforms