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HETC Project University Development Grants (UDGs) Training Program for Proposal Writers. Lec. 11. Evaluation Process & Evaluation Criteria. PRINCIPLES. Objectivity Fairness Competence Professionalism Relevance to the results to be achieved. UDG Review Panel (UDGRP).
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HETC Project University Development Grants (UDGs) Training Program for Proposal Writers Lec. 11. Evaluation Process & Evaluation Criteria
PRINCIPLES • Objectivity • Fairness • Competence • Professionalism • Relevance to the results to be achieved
UDG Review Panel (UDGRP) UDGRP will consist of min 5 members • one of the Reviewers will be designated as the Anchor Reviewer Appointed by the UGC/MoHE Any potential conflict of interest should be prevented in the evaluation process • reviewers will not be allowed to evaluate proposals submitted by his/her own university or the institution that he/she has affiliation, financial connection or personal interest
KEY STEPS Eligibility Check Desk Evaluation Site Evaluation Recommendation Ratification
Eligibility Check • will be conducted by the MoHE • those satisfying the eligibility criteria will be forwarded for Desk Evaluation • Updated University/Institution Corporate Plan will also be forwarded to the review panel along with the proposal
Desk Evaluation • Undertaken by a UDG Review Panel (UDGRP) • 5 members; One as the Anchor Reviewer • Carried out according to a set of evaluation criteria • Detailed Feedback will be provided to all • in the form of Reviewers’ Comments
Desk Evaluation • If the proposal meets the selection criteria only partially, then • Revise and Resubmit • If the proposal fully meets the selection criteria, then • Site Evaluation
Site Evaluation • By the same UDGRP that has conducted the Desk Evaluation • Main Objective • to assess the conformity between the written proposal & the ground realities, and • to draw a final judgement on the feasibility & implementability of the proposed plan • In particular • Validation of the data included in the proposal • Clarification of issues that have arose during the desk evaluation • Assessment of the university/institution’s commitment to the project activities outlined in the proposal
Evaluation CRITERIA Relevance & Quality Enhancement Institutional Commitment, Feasibility & Implementability Efficiency & Effectiveness
Relevance & Quality Enhancement • Relevance – responsiveness to the social demand & labour market needs • universities are encouraged to make their programs more demand driven • Also, Relevance to the Results to be Achieved (Performance Targets) • Proposed plan should also be in line with the updated University/Institution Corporate Plan
Relevance & Quality Enhancement • Proposal should demonstrate how the proposed activities would improve the quality & relevance of programs • as a result provide graduates with knowledge, capabilities, skills and attitudes required by the labour market and the society • special emphasis on the employability of graduates of Arts & Humanities, Management and General Sciences • Proposal should demonstrate the commitment to submit a separate proposal for improving the quality & relevance of the EDPs, where applicable • Innovation and creativity in designing the activities is encouraged and will be highly appreciated
Relevance & Quality Enhancement Corporate Plan Mechanism & Design of Activities Reviewers will look at Improvements in Teaching & Learning Process Improvements in Assessment Methods Performance Targets
Institutional Commitment, Feasibility & Implementability • Institutional Commitment • Provision of Tangible Support to the Proposed Plan • Feasibility & Implementability • Availability of Physical & Human Resources • Availability of Required Conditions • Realistic Time Schedules • Some Examples of Hindering Factors • Unrealistic and/or Over Ambitious Targets • Over Optimistic Assumptions • Inadequate Number of Qualified & Experienced Staff to carry out the project activities • Other Limitations due to external factors • etc.
Institutional Commitment, Feasibility & Implementability Project Planning Access to Data & Information Space to carry out activities Reviewers will look at Physical & Human Resources Proposed Budget Activities & Activity Plan Performance Targets
Efficiency & Effectiveness • Efficiency – Relationship between Input & Process • shows the degree of the proposed plan’s frugality in using resources • Effectiveness – Relationship between Process & output • shows the results of a process using specified resources to achieve the objectives • Proposed Budget should be based on Solid Rationale • efficient and effective use of proposed investment as well as the existing resources to achieve the objectives • Beneficiary Population & Performance Targets would also demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed plan
Efficiency & Effectiveness Improvement Plan – Mechanism & Design of Activities Utilization/Sharing of Resources Reviewers will look at Beneficiary Population Performance Indicators