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Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II School of Political Science and International Studies Meeting to Discuss the QS Subject 2024 Report

Under the leadership of the Vice President for Global Rankings and International Accreditation, the Global Rankings and Accreditation Office held a meeting at the Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II School of Political Science and International Studies to discuss the QS Subject Report 2024. The meeting included the participation of the school’s dean, department heads, faculty members, administrative staff, and the Global Rankings Committee. The Vice President emphasized the importance of international rankings and accreditation in enhancing the university’s reputation and the quality of education. These rankings play a critical role in promoting the status of students, faculty, and graduates locally and internationally. Key global rankings such as QS, Shanghai, and Times Higher Education (THE) were discussed. The meeting focused on the school's research performance compared to previous years, stressing the need for high-quality publications, research collaborations, and increased citation impact to boost local and international research visibility. The discussion included: - The local, regional, and global positioning of the Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II School. - Strategies for improving the performance of the school’s programs in future rankings. - A detailed review of the QS Subject 2024 criteria, including academic reputation, employer reputation, citations, and impact factor. The QS Subject Report 2024 provided: - Comparative analysis of the school’s ranking across past years. - Current standing of the school’s programs compared to last year. - Insights on how to meet these criteria for future improvements. It was agreed that additional meetings would take place at other schools to analyze their performance and develop action plans for the next ranking cycle. Committee members will be assigned specific tasks to ensure continuous progress and enhanced outcomes.