Quality Assurance
The Common Core Program is a key component of undergraduate education at HKUST, complementing studies in specialized disciplines and offering diverse learning opportunities. To align with the University’s quality and academic standards, the Program maintains high academic quality through the adoption and implementation of a robust Quality Assurance (QA) framework.
This framework defines the organizational structure and roles of all parties involved in QA processes and activities. It encompasses the full spectrum of course-level processes, including planning, approval, delivery, modification, and review of common core courses. It also addresses program-level implementation, monitoring, and review. Teaching and learning support activities play a crucial role in this framework through promoting and recognizing innovations and excellence in teaching and learning within common core courses.
Quality Statement
The Common Core Program is committed to providing undergraduate students a well-rounded and quality education that broadens their horizons, inspires and ignites their passion for learning, and empowers them for lifelong pursuit of excellence.
This quality statement has been adopted and maintained by the Committee on Undergraduate Core Education (CUCE) since June 2014. It emphasizes the University’s commitment to upholding the quality of the Common Core Program and galvanizes support from stakeholders in its QA efforts. The quality statement is instrumental in communicating with students, faculty, and the HKUST community about the beliefs and ideals embedded in the Program, as well as the University’s intent to manage the Common Core Program with high standards.
Quality Assurance Handbook
The QA processes and activities are consolidated into the Common Core Program Quality Assurance Handbook. This Handbook serves as a practical reference for faculty and staff, facilitating communication about the Common Core mission, goals, objectives, and the QA framework.