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Quality Cycle

Understanding the Quality Cycle in Higher Education

 The Quality Cycle is a continuous process of planning, implementing, reviewing, and improving strategies in teaching, learning, and administration to enhance institutional performance.

Glossary Terms
Term
Description
Quality Cycle

A feedback-driven loop that includes planning, implementation, review, and improvement.

PDCA Cycle

Plan–Do–Check–Act model widely used in education quality management.

Outcome-Based Review

Evaluation of whether intended learning or operational goals are achieved.

Cycle of Continuous Improvement

Repeated assessments to drive performance upgrades over time.

Why It Matters

A structured quality cycle strengthens accountability and fosters a culture of continuous improvement across academic and administrative areas.