GTEC trains tertiary officials on new affiliation quality assurance framework

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) recently conducted training sessions for officials from mentor universities and affiliated Colleges of Education. The objective of the training was to familiarize participants with the new Affiliation Quality Assurance Framework, designed to enhance oversight and improve the quality of tertiary education partnerships.

This framework establishes a structured system for monitoring and evaluating the relationship between mentor universities and affiliated Colleges of Education. Under the framework, participating institutions must jointly assess their performance twice per academic year to ensure mutual development and elevate the academic standing of affiliated institutions. The framework consists of 25 indicators, each rated on a four-level scale. Institutions must provide documentary evidence to support their ratings.

If an institution scores below 55 percent in any domain, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) will intervene. Persistent gaps without credible improvement efforts could result in escalated engagement by the Commission.

GTEC's Director-General, Professor Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, emphasized that the framework is not intended to punish institutions. He described it as a supportive tool to provide clarity, objectivity, and predictability in reporting processes. It challenges institutions to be honest with themselves and self-aware. Professor Samuel Atintonio highlighted that the framework offers a structured pathway for continuous improvement in the delivery of teacher education.