The QA&IE unit conducted an internal data audit from 23rd to 26th January 2023 to evaluate and assess the quality, accuracy, and reliability of GMU’s data and systems used in reporting to Centre for Higher Education Data and Statistics (CHEDS). The audit was conducted by Dr. Asma Syeda, Associate Director and Manager Institutional Research and Dr. Sara Osman, Manager Program Review and Accreditation at the QA&IE Unit.
The audit covered the policies, processes and information systems used by the Admissions, Registers and Records, IT, HR, Assessment & Evaluation and Finance departments. The audit process involved reviewing data entry and processing procedures, and data storage systems to ensure that they are consistent, accurate, and secure. The findings of this internal data audit have been documented and is being used to improve the overall GMU’s data management practices.
