UAEU becomes first state university to receive international institutional accreditation in the region

AL AIN, 8th March, 2016 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates University recently became accredited with the international accreditation body WASC Senior College and University Commission, WSCUC, for a 6-year term. This means the adoption of globally recognised standards in programmes and institutional processes and the assurance of certain qualities in educational policies. Commenting on the achievement, Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Vice Chancellor of UAEU, said, "The United Arab Emirates University is at the forefront of higher education in the UAE. It’s is the first university in the country and supplies the labour market with well-qualified graduates. It also has a role to play in the development of the UAE and a contribution to make to local society. UAEU supports sustainable development and research as the United Arab Emirates University continues to produce outstanding graduates who excel in a variety of fields." Dr. Al Nuaimi congratulated the government of the UAE on this achievement and the university's staff on their outstanding efforts that have resulted in institutional recognition. UAEU is the first state university in the region to receive WSCUC accreditation and did so by fulfilling key requirements in terms of standards. These include a clear vision and mission, effective leadership, the quality of teaching and learning and other global standards as promoted by WSCUC. This accreditation body is one of the most prestigious academic accreditation institutions in the world and focuses on the quality of educational outcomes and institutional processes in line with the highest of international standards. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/general/1395292487443.html