Design and validation of internal evaluation management model of Islamic azad University

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Student of Department of Educational Management, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Management, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran.

Abstract

Introduction and goal: Universities are under increasing pressure to meet the expectations and needs of society in an efficient manner, given the costs that universities impose on society and the government, as well as the relationship between the quality of universities and overall quality. The society has a special complexity. This study was conducted with the aim of developing an evaluation management model in the Islamic Azad University of Marvdasht.Methodology: The present study was applied in terms of purpose and in terms of how to collect qualitative information using phenomenological method. The field of research included professors, experts, specialists and experts who have experience in internal evaluation management at Islamic Azad University And have related writings and research records in this field. Purposeful sampling method was used to determine the sample size. Semi-structured interviews (up to the theoretical saturation stage) were used to collect data and N-Vivo software (software for qualitative data analysis) was used to analyze the data using thematic analysis method.Findings: Based on the research findings, 7 main themes of objectives-missions, organizational structure and management, faculty factor, student factor, educational-curriculum, educational-research facilities and resources were identified for the research model.Conclusion: Paying attention to the importance of internal evaluation in promoting quality improvement and development of the university system, the establishment and continuity of the internal evaluation system in the university is important and inevitably requires the full cooperation of faculty members.

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