PREAMBLE

At Maseno University, quality teachings, research, outreach services are assured both by internal and external vetting and monitoring mechanisms. For example, there are already established systems and regulations to monitor examination setting, moderation and reporting. Teaching departments also engage external examiners to moderate examinations. The senate also approves courses only after rigorous vetting and enrichment process involving departmental, Faculty and Deans’ committees have been undertaken. The need for setting up and maintaining an internal quality assurance systems and policy guidelines for a vibrant Maseno University cannot be gain said. With the increasing demands for Education, competition amongst related service providers and the need to keep updated with new developments in academia, it thus becomes necessary for a university to systematically and effectively address quality policy issues over and above routine monitoring procedures. This would in the long run enhance ,Maseno University’s effectiveness in its core business of teaching learning research, and community engagements and also enable it satisfy stakeholder requirements and expectancy. The primary purpose of the Internal Quality Assurance Policy(here in referred to IQA0 would be to enhance service delivery effectiveness at Maseno University y setting up Internal Quality Assurance Systems, structures and conditions necessary for maintenance of academic standards and service provision.