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Defining Quality at The UWI

The UWI is guided by these five key interrelated dimensions of quality:

1

Fitness of purpose

Evaluating the relevance of the quality-related intentions of our organisation or programmes – Is our focus appropriate to meet the identified needs?

2

Fitness for purpose

Assessing our institution or programmes against indicators and standards derived from its basic mission and stated objectives – Are we meeting our stated objectives?

3

Value for money

Demonstrating efficient and effective use of our human, physical, technological, information and financial resources – Are we efficient at using our resources?

4

Transformative development of students and staff

Contributing to the enhancement of the knowledge, skills and attitudes of staff and students – Has The UWI contributed to marked, positive change in staff and students

5

Adherence to high standards

Consistently meeting agreed service standards and/or applying best practice in our delivery of academic, professional, technical or support services and in our communication with internal and external stakeholders – Do we try to do it right the first time, every time?

We are striving for excellence in teaching, research, innovation, public service, intellectual leadership, outreach, governance and administration.

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