Mohammed V University: Quality at the Heart of Progress
Rabat – Establishing a Culture of Quality in Higher Education as a Catalyst for National Development
A foundational aspect of strengthening university performance and enhancing the contribution of universities to national development is embedding a culture of quality in higher education. This was the key message presented by speakers during a meeting organized on Tuesday by Mohammed V University (UM5) in Rabat, commemorating World Quality Day under the theme: “Quality in the University: Thinking Differently.”
A Participatory Vision of University Quality
The meeting aimed to view quality not as an administrative burden but as a philosophy of action rooted in innovation, participation, and collective responsibility. Discussions highlighted the need to modernize pedagogical practices, incorporate digitization, and place students at the center of the transformative process within universities.
Mohamed El Ghachi: “Thinking Differently Means Innovating Together”
Mohamed El Ghachi, president of UM5 Rabat, emphasized that rethinking quality involves adopting an innovative mindset that fosters collaboration, creativity, and institutional renewal. He stressed the importance of harnessing collective intelligence, developing an organizational culture, and making pedagogical practices more inclusive and interactive.
El Ghachi also underscored the significance of digital governance, regarded as a strategic cornerstone of Morocco’s university development project for 2024–2028, positioning the student at the heart of the quality approach.
An Approach Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals
Mohammed V University is committed to making quality an instrument of innovation and sustainability, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The institution aims to enhance transparency, equity, social responsibility, and academic excellence while incorporating artificial intelligence technologies into university management.
ANEAQ: “Evaluate to Evolve”
Rachid Hilal, director of the National Agency for Evaluation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education and Scientific Research (ANEAQ), pointed out that quality has become an essential national mission. Under the motto “Evaluate to Evolve,” the agency has supported 79 higher education institutions in their institutional evaluation processes, thereby facilitating strategic diagnostics aimed at continuous improvement.
A Concrete Commitment to Institutional Performance
Zineb Alaoui, representative of the UM5 Internal Quality Assurance Office, outlined the progress made in establishing a comprehensive quality system. This initiative aims to enhance institutional performance, increase transparency, and optimize efficiency indicators across all university structures.
A Collective Project for Students and Society
According to the organizers, this meeting reflects Mohammed V University’s commitment to making quality a driver of progress and inclusion. It aligns with a participatory and integrated approach that emphasizes values of justice, equal opportunities, and continuous improvement.
Through this initiative, the university reaffirms its role as a pioneer in modernizing higher education in Morocco and its commitment to providing excellence in education that serves national development.
