The term audit is used to describe a varied range of processes. In general, audit is a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining audit evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which audit criteria are fulfilled.
In academic institutions, an audit may be used as a structured process to check the fitness, quality and performance of the institution’s code activities including its arrangements for maintaining and improving the quality and standards for its service provision.

Quality System Audits: Systematic and independent investigation with the purpose of determining whether the actions and results referring to quality, are in accordance with the set regulations, whether these regulations are suitable for achieving the set goals and whether they are really being implemented. It can be internal and external.

External Auditing

Visit to the Faculty of Architectural Engineering by an Exploratory Board from theROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS (RIBA)
As part of its academic development scheme, the Faculty of Architectural Engineering at Beirut Arab University will be hosting an official visit by an Exploratory Board convened by the British Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to its premises in the new Debbieh Campus. This visit is an initial step in the systematic process of International Validation for Architectural Courses administered by RIBA worldwide. Coordination and communication with the RIBA is in progress since the past year and an application for validation was submitted by the Dean of Faculty Professor Hassan Abdel-Salam and collaborating Teaching Staff. This step came as an important measure and part of the extensive academic efforts launched to fulfill the criteria and requirements for accreditation by this distinguished and prominent institution based in London, UK. The visit is currently scheduled on 14 and 15 October 2010, and three members would participate in the Exploratory Board including Professor David Gloster, Director of Education at RIBA, Mr James Soane, and Ms Elantha Evans. They will be reviewing the context, staffing, course structure, syllabus and contents, teaching and learning processes, academic activities, in addition to other aspects/standards, with a view to assess the Faculty’s potential to meet RIBA criteria for International Validation.

Visit to the Faculty of Architectural Engineering by Japanese Consultancy COELACANTH AND ASSOCIATES (C+A)

As part of its academic development and cultural agenda, the Faculty of Architectural Engineering is planning to host a visit by renowned Japanese Consultancy COELACANTH AND ASSOCIATES (C+A)
over the period of three days, 3-5 November 2010. The Dean of Architecture Prof. Hassan Abdel-Salam and teaching staff are currently undertaking the preparations and coordination for this event to take place. The esteemed visitors from (C+A) are Professor Kazuhiro Kojima and Ms. Kazuko Akamatsu. Among the extensive activities envisaged for the participants in this event are the following:
1-Meetings and Discussions with Teaching Staff regarding course contents and curricular development.
2-A Collective Lecture for Architecture Students, in Main Auditorium in Debbieh Campus covering topics of relevance to students from all levels.
3-Two Workshops for undergraduate students enrolled at the Third and Fourth levels, over two consecutive days. Issues which will be addressed would include Contextualism, Local Identity, New Technologies, Design Process, Current Trends, and Creativity.
4- A Public Open Lecture to be given in Beirut Campus , on a simple architectural topic of wide interest to a multi-disciplinary audience.
This is a unique opportunity to introduce an international perspective and novel views

Internal Auditing

Site visits to all faculties
“To Establish an Internal Quality Assurance System in the Faculties”:

1- The members of the Quality Assurance Unit at Beirut Arab University, Prof. Dr. Naglaa Mashaal and Prof. Dr. Maha Aboul Ela, visited the faculties of Arts and Health Sciences on Thursday 18/3/2010 starting 9:30 a.m.
2- The members of the Quality Assurance Unit at Beirut Arab University, Prof. Dr. Naglaa Mashaal and Prof. Dr. Maha Aboul Ela, visited the faculty of Dentistry on Wednesday 24/3/2010 at 11:00 am.
3- The members of the Quality Assurance Unit at Beirut Arab University, Por.Dr. Naglaa Mashaal and Prof. Dr. Maha Aboul Ela, visited the faculty of Law & Political Science on Thursday 1/4/2010 at 9:30 a.m.
4- The members of the Quality Assurance Unit at Beirut Arab University, Prof. Dr. Naglaa Mashaal and Prof. Dr. Maha Aboul Ela, visited the faculty of Commerce & Business Administration on Thursday 1/4/2010 at 1:40 pm.
5- The members of the Quality Assurance Unit at Beirut Arab University, Prof. Dr. Naglaa Mashaal and Prof. Dr. Maha Aboul Ela, visited the faculty of Medicine on Thursday 15/4/2010 at 11:15 am.
6- The members of the Quality Assurance Unit at Beirut Arab University, Prof. Dr. Soubhi Abou Shahine, Prof. Dr. Naglaa Mashaal and Prof. Dr. Maha Aboul Ela, visited the faculty of Pharmacy on Thursday 15/4/2010 at 12:15 pm.
7- The members of the Quality Assurance Unit at Beirut Arab University, Prof. Dr. Soubhi Abou Shahine, Prof. Dr. Naglaa Mashaal and Prof. Dr. Maha Aboul Ela, visited the Faculty of Science on Thursday 13/5/2010 at 12:00 pm.
8- The members of the Quality Assurance Unit at Beirut Arab University, Prof. Dr. Naglaa Mashaal and Prof. Dr. Maha Aboul Ela, met Prof. Dr. Hassan Abdul Salam, the dean of the Architectural Engineering faculty, in the main building of the university campus of Beirut at the 5th floor on Monday 17/5/2010 at 8.30 am.
9- The members of the Quality Assurance Unit at Beirut Arab University, Prof. Dr. Naglaa Mashaal and Prof. Dr. Maha Aboul Ela, visited the Faculty of Engineering on Monday 17/5/2010at 12:30 pm. at Debbieh campus.