358th AUN – QA Assessment at Programme Level: Comprehensive Assessment of 03 training programs of VNU-USSH

According to the standards for assessing the quality of undergraduate programs of the ASEAN University Network (AUN-QA), important aspects of the training program will be evaluated, such as: the output standards of program and learning outcomes, educational content, teaching methods, assessment methods, quality assurance activities, lecturers and students, facilities and student support, etc. From there, the assessment team will advise the University of Social Sciences and Humanities to complete and improve the quality of training programs.
In addition to studying self-assessment reports and documents, the team also interviewed directly with relevant parties, including: leaders of training units, lecturers, students, alumni, employers and employers. members involved in implementing the self-assessment process (SAR team).                   In addition, the group also toured the university’s facilities, that of each Faculty, and visited several related departments such as the Department of Training, Department of Politics and Student Affairs,... as well as attending classes of assessed training programs.       According to Dr. Nghiem Xuan Huy - Director of the Institute of Educational Quality Assurance, VNU, the assessment of the AUN-QA Program is a great opportunity for the University of Social Sciences and Humanities to receive beneficial advice from educational experts of leading universities in the region, helping the university identify strengths, weaknesses as well as areas for improvement in assessed programs. Accreditation of training programs according to international standards will contribute to improving the competitiveness of students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in the labor market as well as enhancing the reputation and brand of the university, making a positive impact on the development of society.
The ASEAN University Network (AUN-QA) was established in November 1995 with 11 initial members from 6 countries. To date, AUN has 30 members from 10 countries in Southeast Asia.
AUN is the most prestigious and largest network in the region, supporting member universities to not only adapt to challenges but also master the fourth industrial revolution, aiming to build a high-quality educational community, comparable to other prestigious educational organizations in the world. As one of the first and only members of Vietnam to join the AUN Executive Board, VNU has actively participated in building and planning strategies and quality assurance policies of AUN, as well as developing AUN quality assessment standards.