The Strategic Development Board was established by the decision of the University Senate dated July 18, 2018, session number 2018/09, in accordance with Article 8 of the Regulation on Academic Assessment and Quality Improvement in Higher Education Institutions.

The duties of the Academic Assessment and Quality Improvement Board, as outlined in the relevant Regulation, are as follows:

1 - To carry out all necessary activities aimed at assessing academic and administrative services, enhancing their quality, and approving the quality level in alignment with the strategic plan and objectives of the institution.

2 - To conduct internal evaluation activities within the institution and to prepare or commission the preparation of the internal evaluation report.

3 - In cases where the institution undergoes an external evaluation, to make the necessary preparations and provide all forms of support to the external evaluating body, organization, or board.

4 - To work in close cooperation with the Higher Education Academic Assessment and Quality Improvement Commission, to carry out activities in accordance with the procedures and principles established by the Commission, and to share best practices with the Commission.

5 - To disseminate the decisions of the Higher Education Academic Assessment and Quality Improvement Commission within the institution’s academic units, to monitor their implementation, and to track the outcomes of these implementations.

6 - To support the reports prepared by the Commission for submission to higher education governing bodies.