For its program effectiveness
Abu Dhabi, March 25, 2013 - Abu Dhabi University succeeded in renewing its ISO 9001:2008 certification for its commitment to quality standards in the design, development and delivery of its academic programs and their supported services, according to the international standards set by ISO for organizations around the world. The announcement was made during an official ceremony held on the University's campus on Monday, in the presence of Dr. Nabil Ibrahim Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University, Basem Obaid Area Manager for MEA Region of Lloyds Register Quality Assurance Ltd (LRQA), Dr. Terry Motiuk Vice Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University and several other university officials.
On receiving the certificate, Dr. Nabil Ibrahim Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University expressed the University's pride and gratitude in getting this prestigious certification, especially since it is part of a small group of academic institutions in the UAE who have successfully attained the ISO certification. "This wonderful feat adds value to our wide range of accomplishments that come as recognition of our growing role in local and global communities. These achievements are a testament to Abu Dhabi University's commitment to excellence and international standards, and prove what everybody already knows of the quality of our graduates, and our keenness to keeping up with modern developments though offering educational programs that meet the ever-growing needs of the labor market and contribute to national development", explained Dr. Ibrahim.
He added: "The renewal of the ISO certification is a great addition to a series of accomplishments the University has achieved over a very short period of time which include receiving the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award in 2010 after besting a large number of industrial and developmental institutions in the country, and most recently entering the ranks of the world's top 550 universities in Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) world university rankings of 2012 -2013. All these successes bring us closer to achieving our goals of receiving international accreditation which we have been actively pursuing with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)".
"This outstanding achievement is the result of hard intensive work and an acknowledgement of the dedication and efforts of our faculty, staff, students and alumni. It's also dedicated to our community partners and various collaborators in other industries; their efforts and achievements enhance the community's confidence in our path to achieve excellence and is a strong impetus for further successes", concluded Dr. Ibrahim.
Commenting on the renewal of the University ISO certification, Basem Obaid Area General Manager of Lloyds Register Quality Assurance Ltd (LRQA) for the MEA Region said: "Abu Dhabi University really earned the renewal for its commitment to quality standards in the design, development and delivery of its academic programs and their supported services. This success demonstrates the University's commitment to implementing further development of the services it offers to students, faculty and staff, especially since its one of few universities to successfully receive this certification in the UAE, moreover, covering all areas of the instiution, and not just certain departments or functions".
Obaid explained that the ISO 9001: 2008 is an international standard that assesses an organization's quality management system through examining its ability to satisfy its customer's requirements. "This process for renewal occurs every three years and is a much more difficult task for an organization to complete in comparison to the initial certification, since the team of ISO auditors look into the developments that have been implemented and the growth that the organization has achieved since its initial certification. Furthermore, since Abu Dhabi University is not a commercially driven enterprise seeking to market a product, then its pursuit and success in receiving the ISO certification naturally stems from its commitment to adhere to the highest standards of quality and performance, therefore, it's quite a remarkable achievement for an academic institution", added Obaid.
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About Abu Dhabi University:
Abu Dhabi University was chartered as a private institution of higher education in the year 2000 under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan the Ruler's Representative in the Western Region and President of Abu Dhabi University's Board of Trustees.
ADU's vision is to be recognized as a national university of choice for quality education, applied research, and community service that drives regional economic development, and enjoys international accreditation.
The University is licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with all its undergraduate and postgraduate programs accredited. Abu Dhabi University currently serves over 4300 male and female students from over 52 nationalities at its two campuses in Abu Dhabi & Al Ain.
ADU's Colleges are based on the American model of higher Education comprise of: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business Administration and the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the University College, and the College of Research and Graduate Studies.
In 2010, Abu Dhabi University received the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award after competing with a large number of industrial and developmental institutions in the UAE. Today, Abu Dhabi University is one of only three universities in the UAE to enter the ranks of the world's top 550 universities in Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) world university rankings of 2012 -2013. ADU has also received the ISO 9001:2008 certification for its commitment to quality standards in the design, development and delivery of its academic programs and their supported services.
For more information about Abu Dhabi University please contact:
Omnia Hassan
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