The Quality Assurance Office of the University of Georgia is continuously committed to supporting the professional development of academic staff and enhancing the quality of teaching. To this end, the University regularly organizes training sessions and professional development activities on a variety of topics, providing academic staff with opportunities to familiarize themselves with contemporary approaches, methods, and practices in teaching and learning and to incorporate them into their educational practice.
The University began its work on student-centered teaching methods within the framework of the Erasmus+ STAR project. Following the completion of the project, the University successfully continued its efforts in this area and institutionalized the delivery of training sessions on student-centered teaching methods.
Academic staff from each of the University’s schools have received training in student-centered teaching methods, which contributes to the widespread adoption of modern approaches focused on students’ needs and their active engagement in the learning process.
Under the coordination of the Quality Assurance Office, regular training sessions are provided for academic and invited faculty on the use of the plagiarism detection software “Turnitin.” The training sessions familiarize staff with the platform’s key functionalities, the procedures for submitting and checking academic papers, and the appropriate steps to be taken in cases where plagiarism or other inaccuracies are identified.
The University has developed “Turnitin” registration and user guides for both academic staff and students.
Instructions for students to join the Turnitin plagiarism program
Plagiarism program instruction for lecturers
At the University of Georgia, the development and enhancement of educational programs and syllabi are based on the results of both internal and external evaluations. In addition, to ensure their continuous improvement and updating, the Quality Assurance Office regularly organizes meetings and training sessions with relevant stakeholders.
The Quality Assurance Office also regularly organizes meetings on various current and relevant topics, contributing to the dissemination of contemporary approaches and developments and their gradual implementation within the University. These meetings provide an opportunity to discuss new initiatives and emerging needs, including issues related to the use of artificial intelligence and the development of relevant guidelines, as well as the introduction of new approaches and practices aimed at enhancing the teaching and learning process.
The Quality Assurance Office of the University of Georgia is continuously engaged in advancing the University’s third mission, with academic staff from all schools actively involved in this area. With their participation, a range of activities and training sessions are implemented across various fields, both for University staff and other interested stakeholders. This work contributes to the sharing of the University’s knowledge and expertise, strengthening collaboration with the wider community, and further developing the University’s role within the framework of its third mission.
