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Quality Assurance Mechanisms that Enhances Academic and Administrative Performance in Public Higher Learning Institutions in Zambia

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  • Harrison Daka

    (Department of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, University of Zambia)

  • Shanziwe Abesi Mijere

    (Department of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, University of Zambia)

  • Ireen Bwembya

    (Ministry of Education)

  • Lydia Mukuka Mulenga – Hagane

    (University of Zambia Library, University of Zambia)

  • Boniface Banda

    (University of Zambia Library, University of Zambia)

  • Friday Chasowa Chazanga

    (Communication Information and Computer Technology)

Abstract

The study evaluated how the quality assurance mechanisms in Higher learning institutions in Zambia enhances academic and administrative performance. The objective was to evaluate quality assurance mechanism effectiveness in enhancing academic and administrative performance. The study employed a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, collecting quantitative data through questionnaires from 89 academic staff and qualitative data through interviews with 20 administrative staff and Quality Assurance Directorate personnel. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, correlation analysis, multiple regression, and thematic analysis. Quality assurance mechanisms showed varying effectiveness across functions, with student assessment rated highest (mean=1.92). Regression analysis identified awareness level as the strongest predictor of perceived effectiveness (β=0.412, p

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  • Harrison Daka & Shanziwe Abesi Mijere & Ireen Bwembya & Lydia Mukuka Mulenga – Hagane & Boniface Banda & Friday Chasowa Chazanga, 2025. "Quality Assurance Mechanisms that Enhances Academic and Administrative Performance in Public Higher Learning Institutions in Zambia," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(6), pages 1045-1062, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:6:p:1045-1062
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