Al-Hussein Bin Talal University Organizes Specialized Lecture on Jordanian Accreditation of Academic Programs and Quality Assurance

The Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University organized a specialized lecture entitled “Jordanian Accreditation of Academic Programs and Quality Assurance” on February 16–17, 2025, via Microsoft Teams, with the participation of faculty members and heads of academic departments.

The lecture was delivered by Dr. Fadi Abdullah Al-Hmeيدات, Director of the Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center. It addressed key topics, including the concept of academic accreditation and its importance in developing educational programs, the requirements of the Higher Education Accreditation Commission, as well as the procedures and steps required to apply for accreditation, approved evaluation mechanisms, and the preparation of supporting evidence for academic program files.

The lecture was conducted over two days, with one and a half hours of training each day, and focused on practical aspects that enable academic programs to enhance their readiness for evaluation and accreditation processes. This included promoting continuous improvement practices and strengthening the documentation of educational practices in accordance with national standards.

Dr. Al-Hmeيدات emphasized that academic accreditation represents a fundamental pillar of quality assurance in higher education and reflects the University’s commitment to applying best academic practices and enhancing the competitiveness of its academic programs at both the local and regional levels.

The lecture is part of the University’s ongoing efforts to promote a culture of quality and institutional excellence and to equip academic staff with modern methodologies that contribute to the development of the educational process and the effective fulfillment of accreditation requirements.