POLICY IMPLEMENTATION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ACCREDITATION IN THE NEPALESE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OFFERING HOSPITALITY EDUCATION

Abstract

Quality assurance and accreditation have become essential components of higher education globally. Policy implementation is necessary for quality assurance and accreditation in Nepalese higher education institutions offering hospitality education. The study aims to explore the current state of policy implementation, identify the challenges and gaps in the implementation process, and recommend strategies for improving the policy implementation. The study used a descriptive research design with a mixed approach using structured questionnaire and structure interview schedule about the implementation of QAA in the Nepalese higher education institution offering hospitality education. This study used purposive sampling. This study included 14 hospitality management professionals and 97 hospitality students. Nepal has recognized the importance of quality assurance and accreditation in higher education, and policies have been developed to implement them in the hospitality education sector. However, the implementation of these policies faces several challenges and gaps. This study emphasizes stakeholder participation, clear policies, and transparent feedback. Clear curriculum, various teaching techniques, and student-accessible amenities improve campus culture and student achievement. Resources, interdisciplinary research, and real-world research improve learners and community. Resource allocation, capacity-building, partnerships, staff professional development, and funding exploration can improve quality assurance, UGC compliance, and student happiness.

Keywords

• Policy implementation
• quality assurance
• accreditation
• Nepalese higher education
• hospitality education

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