Directorate of Academic Quality Assurance
Ensuring Excellence in Academic Programmes and Institutional Standards
Office of the Director
Dr. Samuel Mutua
Director, Academic Quality Assurance
Profile Summary
Dr. Samuel Mutua is an experienced academic and quality assurance professional with extensive expertise in institutional quality audits, programme accreditation, and academic standards development. He brings a wealth of experience in ensuring that academic programmes meet national and international quality benchmarks.
With a strong background in educational leadership and quality management systems, Dr. Mutua has been instrumental in developing and implementing quality assurance frameworks across the university. His work ensures that Taita Taveta University maintains the highest standards in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement.
Dr. Mutua holds advanced degrees in education and has published widely on quality assurance in higher education. He has participated in numerous quality audits and has served on various committees focused on enhancing academic excellence and institutional effectiveness.
Functions of the Directorate
Quality Audits
Conducting regular internal audits of academic programmes and administrative units to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Programme Accreditation
Coordinating the accreditation of academic programmes with national and international regulatory bodies and professional associations.
Performance Monitoring
Tracking and analysing key performance indicators related to teaching, learning, research, and student outcomes.
Curriculum Review
Facilitating periodic reviews of curricula to ensure relevance, currency, and alignment with industry needs and global trends.
Stakeholder Engagement
Engaging students, faculty, employers, and alumni in quality improvement processes through surveys and feedback mechanisms.
Policy Development
Developing and reviewing academic policies, procedures, and guidelines to enhance institutional quality and effectiveness.
Faculty Development
Organizing training and workshops to enhance faculty capacity in quality teaching, assessment, and curriculum delivery.
Benchmarking
Participating in national and international benchmarking exercises to compare and improve institutional practices.