QUALITY ASSURANCE DIRECTORATE

About the Directorate

The Directorate of Quality Assurance at Tom Mboya University was established under Statute XXIII of 2022. It plays a central role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of academic and administrative operations across the institution.

The Directorate is managed by a Director appointed by the Vice Chancellor from among senior lecturers or above, serving a two-year term renewable once. The current Director is Prof. Enose M.W. Simatwa, Associate Professor, who previously served as the founding Dean of the Faculty of Education from 2016 until November 2023.

Role of the Director

The Director of Quality Assurance serves as the Secretary to the Quality Assurance Board and reports directly to the Vice Chancellor. The Director leads initiatives aimed at enforcing academic standards, supporting compliance, and guiding institutional improvements across faculties and departments.

Quality Assurance Board

• ✓ Chairman – Appointed by the Vice Chancellor
• ✓ All Deans/Directors of Schools/Faculties
• ✓ All Registrars of the University
• ✓ Academic Staff Representatives
• ✓ Director of Quality Assurance (Secretary)

The Directorate safeguards quality and standards of university educational provisions in accordance with the university's Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

• • Establishment of quality standards for university management
• • Quality assurance of all academic programs
• • Policy development and review coordination
• • Strategic plan implementation oversight

The directorate employs comprehensive evaluation tools to ensure continuous quality improvement:

• • Course/Lecturer Evaluation through student portal
• • Physical and digital questionnaires
• • Regular audits and observations
• • Consultative meetings with stakeholders

Access our comprehensive Quality Assurance Policy document outlining the university's commitment to maintaining the highest standards.