AcadEx Strategic Review Council

Call for Application ASRC, March Session 2026

AcadEx invites interested persons to apply for seats at the AcadEx Strategic Review Council, An independent body mandated to conduct institutional reviews

Application Opens: Feb 24, 2026

Deadline: Feb 26, 2026

Shortlisting: Feb 27, 2026

Inauguration: Feb 28, 2026

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    Section A: PERSONAL INFORMATION Gender Nationality Contact

    Section B: Professionnal Background And Experience Occupation Years of experience (if any) Academic And Professional Qualifications Area Of Expertise (Choose one or two)

    Section C: Critical Thinking Test Identify 3 governance risks that private educational institutions commonly face State any two major risks for growing digital platforms In your opinion, what is the most important factor for sustaning academic excellence ?

     

    🔷 STRUCTURE OF THE ASRC

     Internal Structure

    • Chairperson – Leads session, ensures neutrality
    • Vice Chair – Supports coordination
    • Rapporteur General – Compiles report
    • Block Moderators (4) – Lead thematic review sessions.

    Session 1 – INSTITUTIONAL DIAGNOSTICS

    🔷 BLOCK 1: GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP REVIEW

    Review:

    • Clarity of institutional vision & mission
    • Board structure & role separation
    • Decision-making efficiency
    • Delegation of authority
    • Internal controls & accountability systems
    • Policy framework (existence & enforcement)
    • Compliance with regulatory expectations
    • Transparency mechanisms
    • Conflict of interest management
    • Succession planning
    • Documentation culture
    • Oversight of management
    • Risk governance framework
    • Ethical culture & institutional discipline
    • Crisis management preparedness
    • Strategic planning process
    • Monitoring & evaluation systems
    • Alignment between leadership & operations
    • Performance measurement systems
    • Governance gaps

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    🔷 BLOCK 2: ACADEMIC QUALITY & CONTENTS

    Review:

    • Curriculum alignment with national standards
    • Accuracy of academic materials
    • Quality control mechanisms
    • Competitive positioning (concours preparation strength)
    • Assessment design & fairness
    • Lecturer/Instructor competence
    • Student performance tracking
    • Standardization of notes & pamphlets
    • Academic innovation strategy
    • Digital learning integration
    • Feedback systems (students & staff)
    • Remedial and improvement programs
    • Academic integrity policies
    • Research & development potential
    • Academic branding strength
    • Content review cycle
    • Examination security
    • Certification credibility
    • Teaching methodology effectiveness
    • Learning outcome measurement

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    🔷 BLOCK 3: FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY & RISK

    Review:

    • Revenue streams diversity
    • Financial reporting clarity
    • Budget discipline
    • Cost control efficiency
    • Staff remuneration structure
    • Cash flow stability
    • Investment strategy
    • Risk exposure areas
    • Fraud vulnerability
    • Internal audit mechanisms
    • Financial transparency
    • Resource allocation efficiency
    • Growth sustainability
    • Emergency financial preparedness
    • Financial governance policies
    • Compliance with tax obligations
    • Long-term funding strategy
    • Financial decision approval process
    • Asset management
    • Financial scalability

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    🔷 BLOCK 4: DIGITAL SYSTEMS, SECURITY & INSTITUTIONAL REPUTATION

    Review:

    • Platform stability & uptime
    • Data protection measures
    • Password & authentication security
    • Protection against imposters & fraud
    • User access controls
    • Backup & recovery systems
    • Cybersecurity readiness
    • IT governance structure
    • System scalability
    • Student data management
    • Communication systems
    • Brand reputation monitoring
    • Social media positioning
    • Public perception management
    • Crisis communication strategy
    • Online payment security
    • Intellectual property protection
    • Digital policy enforcement
    • Technology innovation plan
    • Institutional visibility strategy

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    📊 GENERAL REVIEW FORMAT

    For EACH Block, members should complete this matrix:

    1️⃣ Strengths (Top 5 Only)

    2️⃣ Critical Weaknesses (Top 5 Only)

    3️⃣ Immediate Risks (High Impact – Urgent)

    4️⃣ Strategic Opportunities

    5️⃣ Governance Gaps

    6️⃣ Priority Rating:

    • High
    • Medium
    • Low

    Bullet points only. No essays.

    Session 2 – STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS & REPORTING

    Day 2 transforms analysis into direction.

    Rapporteur presents:

    • Combined SWOT
    • Cross-cutting weaknesses
    • Major systemic risks
    • Structural patterns observed

    Members validate findings.

    📑 FINAL REPORT STRUCTURE

    At the end, the ASRC submits:

    • Executive Summary (3–5 pages)
    • Institutional SWOT Matrix
    • Risk Assessment Table
    • Governance Gap Analysis
    • Priority Action Matrix