A Developed Model of Education Quality Assurance System for Applied Universities in Sichuan Province

Abstract

This study aims to construct and validate an education quality assurance system model applicable to applied undergraduate colleges in Sichuan Province in the context of the popularization of higher education in China, closely adhering to the "five-in-one" evaluation system, in combination with the requirements of the new round of review and evaluation, and in line with professional accreditation standards. The study employed a mixed approach of literature review, expert interviews, and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and proposed seven key dimensions: quality objectives, assurance agency, resource assurance, process assurance, internal control, external evaluation, feedback and improvement. The results show that these dimensions are interrelated, and the constructed model has good structural validity and measurement reliability, which can effectively support quality management in application-oriented undergraduate colleges. This study theoretically expands on total quality management and systems theory, while providing practical reform suggestions for policymakers, university administrators, and front-line teachers.