To ensure and enhance the quality of education, Can Tho University (CTU) has developed a plan for the self-assessment (SA) of the quality of the Environmental Science (ES) bachelor's degree program according to the standards of the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) for the 2023-2024 period. This plan is implemented to meet the quality assurance requirements and continuous improvement efforts to enhance the quality of education.

1. Objectives of the SA Plan

• Assessing the Current Situation: Review and comprehensively assess the current quality of the ES program, including factors such as training objectives, learning outcomes, program content, teaching methods, facilities, and graduate outcomes.
• Quality Improvement: Identify strengths and areas for improvement in the program to propose solutions for enhancing the quality of education.
• Preparation for External Assessment: Complete the SA report and necessary evidence to prepare for the external assessment by accrediting organizations.

2. Scope and Subjects of the SA

• Scope: The SA plan applies to the entire ES program at the bachelor's level at CTU, including all courses, teaching activities, research, student support services, and other factors related to the quality of education.
• Subjects: Includes stakeholders such as lecturers, students, administrative staff, support staff, and external partners involved in the education activities of the ES program.

3. SA Process

The SA process of the ES program is carried out in the following steps:

1. Define Objectives and Scope of the SA: Develop a detailed plan for the SA process, including setting objectives, defining the scope, and identifying necessary resources.
2. Establish the SA Council and Specialized Groups: Form the SA Council, including members with expertise and experience in environmental science and education management to coordinate and carry out the SA activities.
3. Collect and Process Information and Evidence: Gather data, information, and evidence related to the standards and criteria for the SA; then process and analyze this information as the basis for the assessment.
4. Draft and Finalize the SA Report: Based on the analysis results, specialized groups will draft the SA report, clearly describing the strengths, weaknesses, and proposing an improvement plan.
5. Disseminate the SA Report: Present the draft SA report within the faculty and the university to collect feedback from stakeholders.
6. Complete and Publish the Final SA Report: After receiving and addressing feedback, finalize the SA report and publish it widely.
7. Implement Improvement Activities: Execute improvement plans based on the proposals in the SA report.

4. Timeline

• Q1/2023: Finalize the SA plan, establish the SA Council and specialized groups.
• Q2/2023 - Q3/2023: Collect data, process and analyze information, draft the SA report.
• Q4/2023: Disseminate and collect feedback for the SA report, finalize and publish the final report.
• Q1/2024: Begin implementing quality improvement activities according to the plan proposed in the SA report.

5. Required Resources

• Human Resources: SA Council, Secretariat, specialized groups including lecturers, administrative staff, and support staff.
• Data Sources: Records from the Department, Faculty, University, and relevant agencies; results from surveys, investigations, interviews, and other information serving the SA activities.
• Financial Resources: Budget estimation for activities such as data collection, information processing, report writing, and implementation of quality improvement activities.

6. Monitoring and Evaluation

The SA plan will be regularly monitored and evaluated to ensure the progress and quality of the SA process. The results will be reported to the university's Board of Management and relevant stakeholders for timely adjustments if necessary.

7. Conclusion

The SA plan for the ES bachelor's degree program during the 2023-2024 period is an important step in ensuring and enhancing the quality of education at Can Tho University. Successful implementation of this plan will contribute to ensuring that the ES program better meets the requirements of society and learners.