Call For
Papers
6th SAQAN
CONFERENCE
2024
Strengthening and harmonising quality assurance in the SADC
region and beyond through sharing experiences and good practices
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Call For Paper
The main objective of the Annual SAQAN conference is to bring together quality assurance practitioners and researchers in the SADC region and beyond to share experiences, best practices and approaches towards promoting the culture of quality assurance in Higher Education. It is also intended to serve as a platform for exchanging research findings pertaining to quality assurance, promotion and development.
When
Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya, Livingstone, Zambia
Where
Wednesday - Friday 25th - 27th September, 2024
Who
Higher Education Authority - Zambia
The Theme
Strengthening and harmonising quality assurance in the SADC region and beyond through sharing experiences and good practices
Sub-Themes
1. External quality assurance of blended and online programmes and qualifications, including fields where most of the work is of a practical nature.
2. Internal quality assurance of blended and online programmes and qualifications, including in fields where most of the work is of a practical nature.
3. Impact of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence on Quality Assurance in higher education.
4. Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning.
5. Experiences and proposals for internalising the African Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ASG-QA) and the Continental Qualifications Framework.
6. Experiences and proposals for using African Open Educational Resources (OERs) and microcredentials.
7. The role in of data, and data analytics (for example through implementation of graduate tracer studies) in Quality Assurance in Higher Education.
8. Contextualising Quality Assurance in Higher Education.
3. Impact of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence on Quality Assurance in higher education.
4. Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning.
5. Experiences and proposals for internalising the African Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ASG-QA) and the Continental Qualifications Framework.
6. Experiences and proposals for using African Open Educational Resources (OERs) and microcredentials.
7. The role in of data, and data analytics (for example through implementation of graduate tracer studies) in Quality Assurance in Higher Education.
8. Contextualising Quality Assurance in Higher Education.
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Delegates
2024 Conference Paper Options
Long Papers
Word Count
Abstract: 100-150 words
Full Long Paper: up to 6000 words, excluding abstract but including references
Submission deadline by: 29th March 2024 Email to: saqan.conference@hea.org.zm
Final Submission date for re-worked papers: 4th June 2024. Email to saqan.conference@hea.org.zm
Format
Similar to articles/papers required by journals, i.e., abstract, introduction, literature review/conceptual framework, theoretical framework, methodology, findings, discussion and conclusion. Please indicate the corresponding author if there is more than one author.
Presentation of Accepted paper, Programme Requirements
1. By 15 July 2024, author(s) with accepted long papers are required to prepare and submit:
1.1 Paper PowerPoint presentation slides
1.2 Present the paper during the thematic programme sessions. Authors are expected to briefly introduce themselves to the delegates and present their paper and respond to questions from the floor during the Q and A session.
Abstract: 100-150 words
Full Long Paper: up to 6000 words, excluding abstract but including references
Submission deadline by: 29th March 2024 Email to: saqan.conference@hea.org.zm
Final Submission date for re-worked papers: 4th June 2024. Email to saqan.conference@hea.org.zm
Format
Similar to articles/papers required by journals, i.e., abstract, introduction, literature review/conceptual framework, theoretical framework, methodology, findings, discussion and conclusion. Please indicate the corresponding author if there is more than one author.
Presentation of Accepted paper, Programme Requirements
1. By 15 July 2024, author(s) with accepted long papers are required to prepare and submit:
1.1 Paper PowerPoint presentation slides
1.2 Present the paper during the thematic programme sessions. Authors are expected to briefly introduce themselves to the delegates and present their paper and respond to questions from the floor during the Q and A session.
Reviewing Process:
1. Long papers are reviewed by at least two qualified peer reviewers. On completion the corresponding author is advised of the outcome.
2. If the paper is accepted with modifications, the re-worked paper(s) must be submitted as noted above to saqan.conference@hea.org.zm by 04 June 2024.
3. The Review Panel presumes that: the paper is original; permission has been granted by all authors to have the paper presented at the 6th SAQAN conference.
4. At least one of the authors is registered and attends the conference to present the accepted paper.
5. The author’s details shall be removed before submission to reviewers by the Organising Committee.
6. Long papers presented at the conference will be considered for publication in the first edition of the SAQAN Journal for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, which will be launched at the conference.
1. Long papers are reviewed by at least two qualified peer reviewers. On completion the corresponding author is advised of the outcome.
2. If the paper is accepted with modifications, the re-worked paper(s) must be submitted as noted above to saqan.conference@hea.org.zm by 04 June 2024.
3. The Review Panel presumes that: the paper is original; permission has been granted by all authors to have the paper presented at the 6th SAQAN conference.
4. At least one of the authors is registered and attends the conference to present the accepted paper.
5. The author’s details shall be removed before submission to reviewers by the Organising Committee.
6. Long papers presented at the conference will be considered for publication in the first edition of the SAQAN Journal for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, which will be launched at the conference.
Short Papers
Word Count
Abstract: 100-150 words
Full Short Paper: 1700 words (excluding Abstract but including Reference list)
Submission deadline by: 29th March 2024 Email to: saqan.conference@hea.org.zm
Final Submission date for re-worked papers: 4th June 2024. Email to saqan.conference@hea.org.zm
Format
Similar to short papers required by journals, i.e., abstract, introduction, literature review/conceptual framework, theoretical framework, methodology, findings, discussion and conclusion. Short papers should highlight the preliminary findings and the significance of the research. Please indicate the corresponding author if there is more than one author.
Presentation of Accepted short paper, Programme Requirements
1. By 15 July 2024, author(s) with accepted short papers are required to prepare and submit:
1.1 Paper PowerPoint presentation slides
1.2 Present the short paper during the thematic programme sessions. Authors are expected to briefly introduce themselves to the delegates and present their paper and respond to questions from the floor during the Q and A session.
Abstract: 100-150 words
Full Short Paper: 1700 words (excluding Abstract but including Reference list)
Submission deadline by: 29th March 2024 Email to: saqan.conference@hea.org.zm
Final Submission date for re-worked papers: 4th June 2024. Email to saqan.conference@hea.org.zm
Format
Similar to short papers required by journals, i.e., abstract, introduction, literature review/conceptual framework, theoretical framework, methodology, findings, discussion and conclusion. Short papers should highlight the preliminary findings and the significance of the research. Please indicate the corresponding author if there is more than one author.
Presentation of Accepted short paper, Programme Requirements
1. By 15 July 2024, author(s) with accepted short papers are required to prepare and submit:
1.1 Paper PowerPoint presentation slides
1.2 Present the short paper during the thematic programme sessions. Authors are expected to briefly introduce themselves to the delegates and present their paper and respond to questions from the floor during the Q and A session.
Reviewing Process:
1. Short papers are reviewed by at least two qualified peer reviewers. On completion the corresponding author is advised of the outcome.
2. If a short paper is accepted with modifications, the re-worked paper(s) must be submitted as noted above to saqan.conference@hea.org.zm by 04 June 2024.
3. The Review Panel presumes that: the paper is original; permission has been granted by all authors to have the paper presented at the 6th SAQAN conference.
4. At least one of the authors is registered and attends the conference to present the accepted paper.
5. The author’s details shall be removed before submission to reviewers by the Organising Committee.
6. Long papers presented at the conference will be considered for publication in the first edition of the SAQAN Journal for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, which will be launched at the conference.
1. Short papers are reviewed by at least two qualified peer reviewers. On completion the corresponding author is advised of the outcome.
2. If a short paper is accepted with modifications, the re-worked paper(s) must be submitted as noted above to saqan.conference@hea.org.zm by 04 June 2024.
3. The Review Panel presumes that: the paper is original; permission has been granted by all authors to have the paper presented at the 6th SAQAN conference.
4. At least one of the authors is registered and attends the conference to present the accepted paper.
5. The author’s details shall be removed before submission to reviewers by the Organising Committee.
6. Long papers presented at the conference will be considered for publication in the first edition of the SAQAN Journal for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, which will be launched at the conference.
Poster Papers
Word Count
Abstract: 100-150 words
Full Poster: 1 500 words
Submission deadline by: 29th March 2024 Email to: saqan.conference@hea.org.zm
Final Submission date for re-worked papers: 4th June 2024. Email to saqan.conference@hea.org.zm
Poster Paper Content:
A word document providing an outline of the content of the poster. Corresponding author details must be indicated if there is more than one author.
Abstract: 100-150 words
Full Poster: 1 500 words
Submission deadline by: 29th March 2024 Email to: saqan.conference@hea.org.zm
Final Submission date for re-worked papers: 4th June 2024. Email to saqan.conference@hea.org.zm
Poster Paper Content:
A word document providing an outline of the content of the poster. Corresponding author details must be indicated if there is more than one author.
Reviewing Process:
1. Reviewers look for interesting topics for further research with content that illustrates the main features of the research.
2. The author’s details shall be removed before submission to reviewers by the Organising Committee.
Presentation Requirements:
1. Presenters are required to bring a standard poster to the conference.
2. A session for poster presentation shall be allocated during the Conference programme.
3. Presenters are required to be present to present their posters and interact with delegates.
1. Reviewers look for interesting topics for further research with content that illustrates the main features of the research.
2. The author’s details shall be removed before submission to reviewers by the Organising Committee.
Presentation Requirements:
1. Presenters are required to bring a standard poster to the conference.
2. A session for poster presentation shall be allocated during the Conference programme.
3. Presenters are required to be present to present their posters and interact with delegates.
event schedule
Time
Events
Speakers
- 08:00am - 09:00am
- Main Hall
Registration
Conference Secretariat
- 09:00am - 09:15am
- Main Hall
Welcoming Remarks
Professor Kazhila Chinsembu, Director-General, Higher Education Authority-Zambia
- 09:15am - 09:30am
- Main Hall
Special Remarks
Professor Levy Siaminwe, Board Chairperson, Higher Education Authority-Zambia
- 09:30am - 10:00am
- Main Hall
Opening Remarks
Dr Sylvia Demas, SAQAN President
- 10:00am - 10:30am
- Main Hall
Keynote Address
Hon. Douglas M. Syakalima, MP, Minister of Education - Zambia
- 10:30am - 11:00am
- Main Hall
Health Break
- 11:00am - 11:30am
- Main Hall
Photo Session
Conference Secretariat
- 11:30am - 11:45am
- Main Hall
Goodwill Message
AfriQAN
- 11:45am - 12:00pm
- Main Hall
Goodwill Message
INQAAHE
- 12:00pm - 12:30pm
- Main Hall
Presentation - Implementation of African Standards and Guidelines in Higher Education: A case of Zimbabwe
Kuzvinesta P Dzvimbo, Hardson Kwandayi, Emmanuel Chabata
- 12:30pm - 13:00pm
- Main Hall
Presentation -Benchmarking the South African CHE's Standards with the African Standards and Guidelines
Britta Zawada
- 13:00pm - 14:00pm
- Resturant
LUNCH
- 14:00pm - 14:30pm
- Room A
Presentation - The Future of Accreditation Processes in Higher Education: Integrating AI for Enhanced Quality Assurance
Zvinodiashe Revesai
- 14:00pm - 14:30pm
- Room B
Presentation - Establishin Internal Units of Quality Assurance in HEIs: a worthwhile experience for enhancing quality culture
Carlos Quenesse Mataruca
- 14:30pm - 15:00pm
- Room A
Presentation - Stakeholders' perceptions of the role of quality assurance in improviing the efficiency of academic programmes in Namibia
Sylvia Demas, Olumide Olasimbo Jaiyeoba and Charles Makanyeza
- 14:30pm - 15:00pm
- Room B
Presentation - Leading the charge: internal quality assurance system as a chnage agent
Kirti Menon and Gloria Castrillon
- 15:00pm - 15:30pm
- Main Hall
HEALTH BREAK
- 15:30pm - 16:00pm
- Room A
Presentation - Evaluation of Quality Systems in Institutions of Higher Learning: A Literature Review
Phineas Sebopelo
- 15:30pm - 16:00pm
- Room B
Presentation - Embedding Data Analytics in Quality Assurance in Higher Education to Enhance Efficacy: A Case Study of Lupane State University
Hardson Kwandayi, Shynet Chivasa
- 16:00pm - 16:30pm
- Room A
Presentation - Contextualizing Quality Assurance in Higher Education
Felix F Musonda, Clifford M. Mwamba, Jaqueline Mulenga, Marian Mtonga and Overson Shumba
- 16:00pm - 16:30pm
- Room B
Presentation - Collaboration between the CHE and Professional bodies: Contextualising Quality Assurance in Higher Education Institutions in South Africa
Sindi Masiteng
Time
Events
Speakers
- 08:30am - 09:00am
- Room A
Adapting a hybrid approach to quality improvement plans; strengthening Internal Quality Assurance: Lessons from a South African University of Technology
Gugu E. Mhlauli, Sindisiwe P. Mbhele, Siyanda Makaula
- 08:30am - 09:00am
- Room B
Developing a Heritage-based Education 5.0 Quality Assurance Framework for Higher Education in Zimbabwe
Vongai Mpofu
- 09:00am - 09:30am
- Room A
Content Analysis of Good Practices of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education and Adoption of A Risk-Based Approach to Mitigate Non-Adherence
Hardson Kwandayi, Charles Muchovo and Sauro Matione
- 09:00am - 09:30am
- Room B
Perceived Overlapping Functions of Namibia's External Quality Assurance Bodies and their effect on Higher Education Institutions
Anneley Marita Willemse
- 09:30am - 10:00pm
- Room A
Transformation as Quality, and Quality as Transformation
Whitfield Green
- 09:30am - 10:00am
- Room B
Assessment Models in HEIs in Zambia: A Yardstick to Quality Assurance
Daniel L. Mpolomoka, Mark Mandiringana, Pelekelo Kabundula, Viliza Silwamba, Edith Nachizya Namukanga, Benjamin Nkowane, Sichali Cheyo and Chrine Hapompwe
- 10:00am - 10:30am
- Main Hall
Health Break
- 10:30am - 11:00am
- Room A
The Effectiveness of External Quality Assurance in Blended and Online Learning: A Case of Eswatini
Batfobile Dlamini
- 10:30am - 11:00am
- Room B
Professionalizing Quality Assurance in Higher Education as a Strategy to Enhance its implementation for Educational Excellence
Hardson Kwandayi and Julias Tapera
- 11:00am - 11:30am
- Room A
Conceptual Framework for Quality Delivery of Open Distance Learning
Evans Lifuka
- 11:00am - 11:30am
- Room B
Zimbabwean universities staff and students' experiences of online teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
G.T Hapanyengwi and R Chireshe
- 11:30am - 12:00pm
- Room A
Best Practices of Internal Quality Assurance of Blended and Online Programs
Marian Mtonga, Jacqueline B. Mulenga, Felix F. Musonda. Clifford M. Mwamba and Overson Shumba
- 11:30am - 12:00pm
- Room B
Towards a Harmonised Internal and External Quality Assurance Systems for Teacher Education in Zimbabwe: A Quality Enhancement Dialogue
Konyana Shoorai
- 12:00pm - 12:30pm
- Room A
Standards in Language Units at a Language Institute in Zimbabwe: In-Search for Strategies for Enhancing the Internal Quality Assurance System
Beatrice Taringa
- 12:00pm - 12:30pm
- Room B
Strengthening Quality Assurance in Higher Education: Exploring the Role of Higher Education Studies
Hardson Kwandayi, Solomon Mombeshora
- 12:30pm - 13:00pm
- Room A
Contextualisation of Quality Assurance in Zimbabwe; a focus on programme accreditation
Barbara Nhemachena
- 12:30pm - 13:00pm
- Room B
Conceptualizing an internal quality assurance system in the context of the Quality Assurance Framework in a South African University
Siyanda Makaula
- 13:00pm - 14:00pm
- Resturant
Lunch Break
- 14:00pm - 14:30pm
- Room A
Centrality of functional quality assurance structures in achieving optimum higher educatio systems: A case of the University of Zimbabwe
Emmanuel Chabata and Ruth Gora
- 14:00pm - 14:30pm
- Room B
Promoting Quality Assurance in HEIs: Addressing the impact of Academic workload on Health and well-being
Daniel L. Mpolomoka, Clement Mubanga Chela, Marirajan Thiruppathi, Lameck Mwewa, Christine Phiri Mushibwe
- 14:30pm - 15:00pm
- Room A
The Quality of the English Language Programs Accredited to Higher Education Authority for Job Creation in Three Zambian Universities
Nyimbili F, Kukano C. and Simabwachi M
- 14:30pm - 15:00pm
- Room B
Navigating the New Norm: Internal Quality Assurance Strategies for Practical Online Programmes
Ernestina Ansen
- 15:00pm - 15:30pm
- Main Hall
Health Break
- 15:30pm - 16:00pm
- Room A
Negotiating Binaries in Modes of Provision: A Higher Education Practice Standard for Blended and Online Learning
Rob Stegmann, Jacqueline Batchelor, Heather Goode, Siyanda Makaula, Juliet Stoltenkamp and Britta Zawada
- 15:30pm - 16:00pm
- Room A
Negotiating Binaries in Modes of Provision: A Higher Education Practice Standard for Blended and Online Learning
Rob Stegmann, Jacqueline Batchelor, Heather Goode, Siyanda Makaula, Juliet Stoltenkamp and Britta Zawada
- 16:00pm - 16:15pm
- Main Hall
Closing Remarks
Dr Hardson Kwandayi, SAQAN Interim Vice President
- 16:15pm - 16:30pm
- Main Hall
Vote of Thanks
Prof Kazhila Chinsembu, Director-General, Higher Education Authority
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Speakers
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- Main Hall
SAQAN General Assembly
SAQAN Secretariat
- 10:30am - 11:00am
- Main Hall
Health Break
- 11:00am - 17:00am
- Main Hall
Lunch and Excursion
Higher Education Authority
Journal Launch and Gala Dinner
- 18:00pm - 18:20am
- Main Hall
Overview presentation on the Journal concept, progress and next steps
Dr W. Green
- 18:20am - 18:30am
- Main Hall
Message of support from SAQAN
Dr. S. Demas
- 18:30am - 18:40am
- Main Hall
Message of support from the University of Johannesburg
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- 18:40am - 18:50am
- Main Hall
Message of support from CHE-SA and launch of First Call for Papers
Dr B Zawada
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6th SAQAN Conference Paper Submission
Call For Papers
Embark on a scholarly journey! We invite authors to submit papers for our upcoming conference. Share your research, insights, and expertise. Let's collectively contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Submit now!
Sharing good practices and experiences in quality assurance in higher education is a collaborative and collective effort that benefits institutions, professionals, and students alike and is one way of facilitating harmonisation.
- External quality assurance of blended and online programmes and qualifications, including fields where most of the work is of a practical nature.
- Internal quality assurance of blended and online programmes and qualifications, including in fields where most of the work is of a practical nature.
- Impact of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence on Quality Assurance in higher education.
- Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning.
- Experiences and proposals for internalising the African Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ASG-QA) and the Continental Qualifications Framework.
- Experiences and proposals for using African Open Educational Resources (OERs) and microcredentials.
- The role in of data, and data analytics (for example through implementation of graduate tracer studies) in Quality Assurance in Higher Education.
- Contextualising Quality Assurance in Higher Education.
- Long Papers
- Short Papers
- Poster Papers
Submission deadline
29th March 2024
Final Submission date for re-worked papers
4th June 2024.
Submit papers to the following email address saqan.conference@hea.org.zm
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