Development of the BMSU Accreditation Model with the Approach of the Wisdom-Based University

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to develop an accreditation model for Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, employing a wisdom-based university approach through a mixed exploratory method (qualitative-quantitative).

Methods: A mixed exploratory design was used in this study. In the qualitative phase, data were collected via semi-structured interviews with 16 experts and analyzed using MAXQDA software. The quantitative phase involved a descriptive-analytical survey-correlation design, analyzing data with LISREL software. The statistical population included academic staff and officials from Baqiyatallah University and experts from wisdom-based universities, with a sample size of 305 participants. A researcher-developed questionnaire, validated for content (CVR and CVI), face validity, and construct validity (confirmatory factor analysis), was implemented. The questionnaire comprised 7 categories and 35 items, achieving a reliability score of 0.80 via Cronbach's alpha.

Results: Inferential data analysis confirmed the model's fit through structural equation modelling. The validation results indicated significant paths and model strength, leading to the recognition of the proposed accreditation model as suitable.

Conclusion: The accreditation model for Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences encompasses seven areas: 1) Strategies and Mission; 2) Faculty Members; 3) Executive Management; 4) Social Accountability; 5) Educational and Content Environment; 6) Assessment for Learning; and 7) Education and Research Process. It includes 22 main measures and 91 sub-measures. A wisdom-based university is characterized by integrating science, experience, reason, philosophy, imagination, and revelation into its curriculum, emphasizing practical learning, social service, teamwork, and the cultivation of national self-confidence among students and staff.