On October 9, 2025, the College of City and Regional Planning hosted a strategic workshop titled “Program Assessment Strategy / Accreditation System.” The workshop was presented by Dr. Faiq Diko, Head of the Department of Bologna Process and Accreditation at the University of Duhok.

The workshop focused on academic quality assurance frameworks and strategies for aligning institutional degree programs with international accreditation standards.

Key Themes Addressed:

• Academic Assessment Frameworks: Establishing robust methodologies for measuring educational outcomes and continuous program evaluation.
• Accreditation Readiness: Defining criteria and self-assessment steps required to secure formal institutional and program-level accreditations.
• Quality Improvement: Aligning department curricula with global higher education standards to elevate institutional reputation.