Compliance & Quality Assurance Directorate
Assuring quality across Central University.
CQAD monitors, evaluates and continuously improves academic standards and administrative efficiency at Miotso, Kumasi and Christ Temple, in line with the standards of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
Excellence. Compliance. Continuous Improvement.
The framework in four numbers
Clear rules, applied the same way everywhere.
Policy pillars
Four pillars, one standard of excellence.
The Quality Assurance Policy Framework 2026–2027 organises the Directorate's work into four pillars, each with defined processes, owners and timelines.
Pillar I: Academic Benchmarking
Every programme meets or exceeds GTEC standards through biennial curriculum review, teaching observation and the student evaluation of teaching.
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Pillar II: Regulatory Compliance
A live GTEC Compliance Register, the accreditation calendar and liaison with professional regulators keep the University in good standing.
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Pillar III: Student Experience
Course evaluations, the annual satisfaction survey, exit surveys and focus groups bring the student voice into every review.
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Pillar IV: Operational Audits
A risk-based Internal Quality Audit Programme, with corrective action plans due within 30 days and verified by CQAD.
Explore Pillar IV →Annual quality assurance cycle
Where we are in the year.
The Directorate works to a fixed annual cycle so that schools and directorates can plan ahead. The highlighted quarter is the current one.
Q1
Sept – Nov- Launch of the Annual IQAP
- Self-assessment templates to schools
- Student satisfaction survey (Semester 1)
- GTEC compliance check
Q2
Dec – Feb- Self-assessment reports compiled
- Peer review of academic programmes
- Mid-year quality dashboard
- Staff teaching evaluations
Q3
Mar – May- Self-assessments due 31 March
- Internal audit visits
- Student focus groups
- Corrective action plans reviewed
- GTEC annual returns prepared
Q4
Jun – Aug- Annual Quality Report to the Vice-Chancellor
- Policy review (July)
- Accreditation calendar update
- Preparation for the new year
Student Voice
Your feedback changes things.
Course evaluations, the annual satisfaction survey and exit surveys feed directly into programme reviews and action plans. Responses are anonymous or confidential, and results are only ever shown as group totals.
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Consultancy & grants
Bring in a project the right way.
Every consultancy or externally funded grant that uses the University's time, name or facilities is routed through the University and registered with CQAD. The policy protects staff, funders and the University alike.
- 20% institutional overhead, shared 30/20/20/30 between central administration, school, department and the PI's research fund
- Consultancy fees paid from the project budget, never from operating funds
- Mid- and end-of-project CQAD reviews for projects over GH₵ 50,000 or 12 months
Independence
Independent by policy.
The Directorate carries out its functions with institutional independence. No school, directorate or individual may obstruct, interfere with or unduly influence any quality audit, review or compliance assessment. The Director reports to the Vice-Chancellor, works with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor on academic quality, and reports annually to the University Council through the Vice-Chancellor.
Are you a Dean, Director or QA focal person?
Self-assessments, corrective action plans, survey results for your unit and the quarterly quality report are in the CQAD Workspace. Sign in with your Central University staff account.