The Extent of Application of Quality Standards and Quality Assurance by AL-Ahliyya Amman University from Faculty MembersPerspective

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the extent of the application of quality standards and quality assurance in Al-Ahliyya Amman University in Jordan from the perspectives of faculty members at the university. Moreover, it aimed to investigate the effect of college and experience on the perceptions of faculty members. The study was conducted during the first semester of the 2011/2012 academic year. The study sample consisted of (110) faculty members working in humanities and scientific faculties. To achieve objectives of the study, a questionnaire was developed. It consisted of (45) items to measure the degree of application of quality standards and quality assurance in Al-Ahliyya Amman University. The validity of the instrument was tested by distributing the questionnaire to a panel of experts. The reliability of the questionnaire was demonstrated by Cronbachs alpha of (0.847). The results showed that the level of the application of quality standards and quality assurance in Al-Ahliyya Amman University was high with a mean equals (3.72). Additionally, the study results indicated that there are no statistically significant differences in faculty members perceptions that might be attributed to either faculty or experience.