Self-Study Report and its Preparation Process for Saudi National Accreditation

Abstract

National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) established in 2004 is a Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. National Commission which accredits postsecondary institutions and programs within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Commission determines and monitors standards and procedures for academic accreditation and quality assurance procedures and practices. There are around 11 main requirements for any program wishing to be accredited by NCAAA. One of the very crucial requirements is the Self Study Report of the program (SSRP). This article deals with the preparation process of SSRP and what are the major contents in the SSRP and how to respond to each of them. Keywords: Accreditation, Standards, Management, Teaching and Learning, Students, Faculty and Facilities