Criterion 7 – Facilities and Infrastructure

Criterion 7 – Facilities and Infrastructure

Operational Result

7.1 The physical resources to deliver the curriculum, including equipment, material, and information technology, are shown to be sufficient.

The curriculum or program has been prepared with adequate resources to impart in the learning process. The faculty members  who are enriched with the education experience are engaged in program. There are few students in the program the resources are adequate. The curriculum or program is equipped with modern classroom with projectors, sound systems, laboratory and high-speed internet for their teaching-learning activities.It has  a central library with contemporary books, e-books, and journals related to the fields of education, learning management, and other related fields of study that will contribute to the teaching and learning process, and an e-library is available for students to log in to look for books they need. 

 The curriculum or program requires full-time lecturers and students to adapt the latest knowledge and make use of it with understanding.The curriculum or program used STIC Moodle online learning portal, designed to enhance the knowledge of the lecturers and the students. The instructors will be uploading their lectures, quizzes, assignments, etc. in Moodle for the students to check different available resources, take examinations, and interact with the lectures regarding their studies and other related activities. The Google Classroom of lecturers responsible for the programs is well prepared for easy access to materials used in the learning process, such as course syllabi containing the design of the course, course references, course content, and assessment methods and measurements.  The  new students are trained by the IT personnel to reduce their stress when using Google Classroom. 

The MEd -LMS has a website that connects the  students and the lecturers, especially those on thesis writing.The curriculum or program has a committee to advise and requires full-time lecturers to acquire books to be used on the subject they are going to teach.Full-time lecturers planned and arranged appointments with schools so that the students could spend real time visiting, training, and studying there.The curriculum or program head expressed approval for the purchased related textbooks and reference books.  The curriculum or program places emphasis on various improvements pertaining to educational facilities and activities for academic development; thus, suggestions from full-time lecturers would be incorporated in the next academic year. The collaborative advising  platform was developed by the dean. A work-integrated learning model was planned

As a result. the following were attained:

1. The latest editions of books have been acquired and are now available to use by lecturers and students..
2. The latest online references are uploaded into Google Classrooms. 
3. The presentations of lecturers are easily accessible on Google Classroom.
4. Assessment methods such as quizzes and projects can easily be accessed, including feedback by the lecturer on how to improve their projects.
5. Students writing the thesis were able to get better advice on the development of their concept.
6. Students in the program integrate their learning with classroom experience so their worksites serve as a laboratory to apply the theory.

An Assessment plan of  resource sufficiency is stipulated in TQF section 6.4

Target	Action	Evaluation
Adequacy, the convenience of  equipment in classrooms  and seminar rooms	Check if media devices are working well  Explore the needs of Teachers	survey of the satisfaction  and opinions of users
Adequacy  of up-to-date  of library resources	Explore the need of the resources	Check the need if granted
Academic staff sufficiency	Survey the number of classes vis-à-vis the  number of lecturers	Monitor  lecturers workload
Sufficiency of budget ofr operation	Cost-benefit analysis  of materials	Review the programs budget

7.2 The laboratories and equipment are shown to be up-to-date, readily available, and effectively deployed.

The MEd learning management program normally has students who are already in the field of teaching; thus, work integrated learning (WIL) is the mechanism that is introduced. The program manager advises lecturers  to integrate the learning process  with their experiences at work, which is believed to be the best laboratory for their learning.  The classrooms are provided with individual  equipment  such as the DLP and speakers for use during  classes.   The program manager can monitor the process in Google Classroom, where assignments and activities are linked in their work or via their  portfolio report. The dean advises  the faculty members to have more  work integrated learning (WIL).  As a result, Students find learning more meaningful if the processes in the classroom are linked to their  workplaces.Easy access to equipment is generally observed..

7.3 A digital library is shown to be set-up, in keeping with progress in information and communication technology.

MIS had set up a digital library for the college. The link is disseminated to all stakeholder holders for easy access. These are disseminated to students for their perusal. Lecturers may suggest e books for the course that are updated and can be acquired for their specific course. As a result,some updates were made. Suggest to students the open resource materials that are updated and free for use.  

7.4 The information technology systems are shown to be set up to meet the needs of staff and students.

The following processes were done: 

1.  At the beginning of the term, the new students of the program MEd Learning Management Science  are designated student ID to be able to access the  MIS  of  St Theresa international College for easy communication and access of the system. There is also a method to communicate the process by which thesefacilities, like Google Classroom, are managed
2.  WiFi is available for all staff, faculty members and students in all areas of the college.
3. The MIS also has a mechanism where all the course offerings will be assigned to each faculty member and the course descriptions and learning outcomes are provided  which serves as a guide for the preparation of the learning plan ( TQF 3).  Past learning plans can also be seen as a reference for the new lecturer handling the course. The course coordinator checks the TQF3 for possible suggestions of improvement before approving 
4. The MIS sets up google classrooms for each course offerings per term  and moodle ( assessments). The google classroom enrolls all students, deans,  program coordinators and  and lecturers.
5. The lecturer can upload all the materials needed for the course. The attendance of students can also be marked in the system, and students can also monitor their absences in the system.  The lecturer can also assess students in the system by uploading the syllabus ,  activities, quizzes, projects, and assignments, and can give feed back and scores for each student’s work.
6. Student can communicate to the teacher personally in the system after receiving feedback on their work.
7. The MIS also has  a system to input grades directly by the registration office.  and students can receive their grades using the system.
8. The student can access their grades online when the office of registration releases the grades.

 As a result, the MIS office is a central system, however, it can still accommodate the few students  in the program in terms of any complaints and reporting of problems.  The students and staff can personally report the problems. There is a system for assessing the IT facility. The program coordinators can access and assess  immediately if the materials uploaded in the system align with the learning outcomes. They can also assess if the materials are adequate for students convenience. Monitoring can be regularly done by just clicking into the system . The TQF 5  is used to review the learning process and grade at the end of the term . As a result, the system benefits all stakeholders, resulting in better processes. Problems are resolved in a timely manner  if they are not major problems.

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7.5 The university is shown to provide a highly accessible computer and network infrastructure that enables the campus community to fully exploit information technology for teaching, research, service, and administration.

Computers are not highly accessible  except in the computer laboratory. However, the network infrastructure is available in all buildings for students and staff.

7.6 The environmental, health, and safety standards and access for people with special needs are shown to be defined and implemented.

The  university setup, especially the main building  does not have sufficient  safety  standards  to meet the needs of people with disabilities. There are no ramps to allow wheelchairs to enter the buildings except the Joseph Marie building.  There are no separate toilets constructed  for people with special needs in the buildings.

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7.7 The university is shown to provide a physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive for education, research, and personal wellbeing.

St Teresa International University is concerned with the welfare of all students, not just MEd – LMS students. The college has the following physical amenities for students to relax and enjoy their stay on campus:

1. • Residence halls for students who live far from the school are provided with decent accommodations on Saturdays and Sundays for a minimal fee.

1. • The college canteens and grocery store are open seven ( 7) days a week for students and staff.

1. • Aside from the canteens, there are vending machines for students to avail themselves of clean water and drinks.

1. • The dormitories are also provided with washing machines for students, staff and lecturers.

1. • The grounds provide parking spaces for vehicles.

1. • There are halls to hold events for student activities such as seminars, and other events such as co-curricular activities.

1. • There are grounds for sporting events such as basketball, volleyball and golf for students to relax during their free time.

1. • An indoor gym is available for students to exercise in, including tables for pingpong and a swimming pool in the same building.

1. • There are also covered spaces for students to hold group study and other sharing activities.

1. • The whole school, including the dormitories,, is equipped with the internet, so students can do internet research and submit requirements into the Google Classroom

1. • A 24/7 security force is provided to ensure safety of the students and the whole campus.

1. • There is a chapel for Christians, especially Catholics, and a prayer room is also available for Muslim brothers and sisters.

1. • All rooms are equipped with air conditioning to provide a comfortable venue for learning.

1. • Lecturers are provided with their own working table to work during office hours.

1. • There are specific offices of support staff to attend to students, such as the IT office, Student affairs office (SAO) and Registrar.

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7.8 The competences of the support staff rendering services related to facilities are shown to be identified and evaluated to ensure that their skills remain relevant to stakeholder needs.

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It is the role of HR to identify and review the competencies of staff providing services for the whole university, not only in the program of MEd Learning Management Science. The  Human Resource Development Office (HRDO) has standards for the qualification of potential new hires. the advertisement in the website lists the major qualifications specific for the job assignment.

1. The  IT staff should be experts in their field.  
2. The librarians should be  qualified to deliver library services 
3. The registrar should be an expert in their own right.
4. The janitorial services hires should be   efficient workers for maintenance of the whole campus and the room janitors also has room schedules for the proper monitoring of the airconditioning and lighting systems.
5. Security officers are licensed  and  equipped with the expertise to maintain safety.
6. SAO officers are qualified to deliver student guidance on activitie

7.9 The quality of the facilities (library, laboratory, IT, and student services) is shown to be subjected to evaluation and enhancement.

 IT facilities  EVALUATION of their services by  the following:

1. The IT system has a built-in evaluation system wherein faculty members can give an online evaluation 
2. Faculty members can email or evaluate the IT facility  in the MIS 
3. The IT personnel recieves the evaluation and suggestions or complaints 
4. The IT personnel contact the faculty member and respond to the problem

 It reviews comments immediately and responds to problems.Problems on IT facilities  are immediately addressed, so there will be fewer delays.

 Other Facilities: Complaints can be reported for immediate response to the concerned personnel.

Dormitory: A complaint report can be filled out, and the person concerned can deliver the form to the dorm administrator.  The process flow is also posted on the wall to inform residents of the dormitory 

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Evidence

ID_Evidence	Name_Evidence
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7.1-1
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Self-Assessment

Requirements	Result	Score
7.1 The physical resources to deliver the curriculum, including equipment, material, and information technology, are shown to be sufficient.	/	.5
7.9 The quality of the facilities is shown to be subject to evaluation and enhancement.	/
7.2 The laboratories and equipment are shown to be up-to-date, readily available, and effectively deployed.	/	.5
7.3 A digital library is shown to be set up in keeping with progress in information and communication technology.	/
7.4 The information technology systems are shown to be set up to meet the needs of staff and students.	/	.75
7.5 The university is shown to provide a highly accessible computer and network infrastructure that enables the campus community to fully exploit information technology for teaching, research, service, and administration.	/
7.6 The environmental, health, and safety standards and access for people with special needs are shown to be defined and implemented.	/	.75
7.7 The university is shown to provide a physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive to education, research, and personal wellbeing.	/
7.8 The competences of the support staff rendering services related to facilities are shown to be identified and evaluated to ensure that their skills remain relevant to stakeholder needs.	/	1
Overall		3