Evaluating the effectiveness of the quality improvement plan in higher education institutions emerging from programme review evaluations
Samkelisiwe Phokoye ORCID ↗ · Mavelous Nozipho Radebe ORCID ↗ · Bongumusa Ngcobo
International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science · 2026 · Vol. 14 / Issue 10 · 481-489
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Abstract
Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) play a pivotal role in advancing the performance and standards of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) following the completion of CHE Institutional Audits and internal Programme Reviews Evaluations (PREs). This study explores the effectiveness of the QIP by investigating its impact across critical areas, including curriculum development, infrastructure, student-centred practices, innovation and entrepreneurship, government support, technology, and collaborations and partnerships. As higher education continues to evolve, the successful implementation of the QIP is vital for fostering academic excellence, institutional growth, and global competitiveness. This study addresses the following questions: What factors influence the success of QIP implementation in HEIs? How can QIP initiatives be optimised to achieve strategic goals? What are the measurable outcomes of these initiatives on institutional performance?
Keywords: {'name': 'Collaboration, Curriculum Development, Higher Education Institutions, Student-Centred Practices, Quality Improvement Plan'}
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Samkelisiwe Phokoye
Durban University of Technology
Mavelous Nozipho Radebe
Durban University of Technology
Bongumusa Ngcobo
Durban University of Technology
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