Abstract
The implementation of quality processes is essential for an academic setting to meet the standards of different accreditation bodies. However, processes are complex because they involve several steps and several entities. Manual implementation (i.e., using paperwork), which many institutions use, has difficulty following up the progress and closing the cycle. It becomes more challenging when more processes are in place, especially when an academic department runs more than one program. Having n programs per department means that the work is replicated n times. Our proposal in this study is to use the concept of the Tomasulo algorithm to schedule all processes of an academic institution dynamically. Because of the similarities between computer tasks and the processes of workplaces, applying this method enhances work efficiencies and reduces efforts. Further, the method provides a mechanism to secure the integrity of the reports of these processes. In this paper, we provided an educational institution case study to understand the mechanism of this method and how it can be applied in an actual workplace. The case study included operational activities that are implemented to assure the program’s quality.
Highlights
We provided an educational institution case study to understand the mechanism of this method and how it can be applied in an actual workplace
Quality assurance for academic programs contains consecutive and concurrent processes [1,2,3]. These processes are important to meet the standards of different academic bodies (e.g., The National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation NCAAA [4], The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply CIPS [5], The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology ABET [6], and The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs ACBSP [7])
This study focuses on a different angle to consider the quality control framework of an educational program by using the Tomasulo algorithm, which can be applied in other institutions
Summary
Quality assurance for academic programs contains consecutive and concurrent processes [1,2,3] These processes are important to meet the standards of different academic bodies (e.g., The National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation NCAAA [4], The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply CIPS [5], The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology ABET [6], and The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs ACBSP [7]). These processes ensure that programs take all necessary actions to meet all requirements and criteria to be recognized and accredited by these bodies. Every process has triggered activities and follows a chain of steps until the process is completed
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