Evaluation of Existing Web Structure of Afghan Universities
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The document evaluates the web infrastructure of Afghan universities and identifies key challenges such as usability, accessibility, content quality, and regular updates. It notes the significant increase in higher education enrollment and proposes creating a formal structure for university websites to enhance usability, security, and availability. Additionally, it suggests expanding website functionalities to include online resources and improved communication tools.
![Current Situation - ICT Infrastructure [8]
One million
Internet
Users
Total: 7
Total: 5
Subscriber: 17.4 millions
Total: 3
Total: 44
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![Current Situation – MoHE 2012 [3] [4] [5]
Public University
Number: 31
Students: 99,530
Academics: 3,496
MoHE
Private University
Number: 74
Students: 52119
Academics: ?
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![Current Situation – MoHE Post 2001 [7]
Total Higher Education Enrollment in
Afghanistan 2001-2012
Time Trend of Enrollments in Public and
Private Higher Education 2001-2012
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![Objective - Key Factors of Successful Websites [1] [9]
8
Security
Design
Usability
AccessibilityContent
Update](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/evaluationofexistingwebstructureofafghanuniversities-150529151659-lva1-app6891/85/Evaluation-of-Existing-Web-Structure-of-Afghan-Universities-8-320.jpg)
![Challenges - Accessibility [7][10]
• Fixed Resolution of 1024x768
• 17.4 million mobile subscribers
• 1.4 billion smartphones in the world
• Inconvenient access to all
smartphone users.
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![Bibliography
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Evaluation of Existing Web Structure of Afghan Universities
- 1. Evaluation of Existing Web Structure of Afghan Universities Abdul Rahman Sherzad Deputy Dean and Head of Information Department of Herat University TU-Berlin Alumni Program Berlin, Germany August - September 2014
- 3. Current Situation - ICT Infrastructure [8] One million Internet Users Total: 7 Total: 5 Subscriber: 17.4 millions Total: 3 Total: 44 3
- 4. Current Situation – MoHE 2012 [3] [4] [5] Public University Number: 31 Students: 99,530 Academics: 3,496 MoHE Private University Number: 74 Students: 52119 Academics: ? 4
- 5. Current Situation – MoHE 2014 (Noor Bakhsh) Public University Number: 34 Students: 190000 Academics: 4500 MoHE Private University Number: 90 Students: 110000 Academics: 4000 5
- 6. Current Situation – MoHE Post 2001 [7] Total Higher Education Enrollment in Afghanistan 2001-2012 Time Trend of Enrollments in Public and Private Higher Education 2001-2012 6
- 7. Current Situation - Existence of Website Services MoHE Job Announcements Scholarship Announcements Kankor Result Announcement Publications & Articles Conferences & Seminars Facts & Statistics 7
- 8. Objective - Key Factors of Successful Websites [1] [9] 8 Security Design Usability AccessibilityContent Update
- 9. Challenges - Usability • Inconsistent Font • Non-existent Interactivity • CMS Limitations – Non-existent Built-in Shortcodes 9
- 10. Challenges - Accessibility [7][10] • Fixed Resolution of 1024x768 • 17.4 million mobile subscribers • 1.4 billion smartphones in the world • Inconvenient access to all smartphone users. 10
- 11. Challenges – Quality Content • Multilingual support feature • Many potential activities • No Quality Control • No formal structure committee / Technical support team 11
- 12. Challenges – Regular Update • Targeted audiences expect to see up-to-date information • Afghan universities’ website is not updated for long periods of time. 12
- 13. Challenges – Availability & Sustainability • Power outages • No proper backup systems • Heavy traffic while Kankor results announced • No technical support team 13
- 14. Conclusion Websites There is no formal managerial oversight Extremely rapid growth in ICT infrastructure and services The current websites are not up to the challenges Significant increase of enrollment in Higher Education 14
- 15. Proposal • Creation of formal structure within MOHE institutions • Explore the technical possibilities for improving websites – Usability – Security – Availability – Updateability • Expand the website's scope 15
- 16. Proposal - Expand the website's scope 1. Access to online library catalogue 2. Access to online scientific journals 3. Access to online directory of publications by the university academics 16
- 17. Proposal - Expand the website's scope 4. Academic members profile 5. Email and SMS event notification 6. Platform for course and campus management system 17
- 19. Application - Basic Standard Website Structure • Home • About University – History – Goal – Strategic Plans – Facts and Statistics – Map • Organizational Structure – University Directorship – Scientific Councils • Lecturers • Faculty Deans – Deputies • Deputy Chancellor in Academic Affairs • Deputy Chancellor in Student Affairs • Deputy Chancellor in Administration – Committees • Academic Promotions • Appointment and Dismissal • Quality Assurance 19
- 20. Application - Basic Standard Website Structure • Faculties – Agriculture – Applied Science – Computer Science – Economics – Education (Pedagogy) – Engineering – Fine & Arts – Journalism – Law & political Science – Literature & Humanities – Medicine – Public Administration – Theology & Islamic Studies – Veterinary Science 20
- 21. Application - Basic Standard Website Structure • IT Directorship – Information Department – Technical Department – Network Department – Education Department • Center I • Center II • Services and Facilities – Library – Counseling Center – Law Clinic – Sport – Dormitory – Parking 21
- 22. Application - Basic Standard Website Structure • Scientific Research Center • Publications – Magazine – Weekly Letter – Department of Public Informing and Relations • Media – News – Announcements – Alumni – Documents – Photo Gallery – Video Gallery – FAQ • Students 22
- 23. Bibliography 1. LIU, C.; ARNETTB, K. P. Exploring the factors associated with Web site success in the context of electronic commerce, Mississippi, v. 23, n. 38, 2000. 2. MENTES, A.; TURAN, A. H. ASSESSING THE USABILITY OF UNIVERSITY WEBSITES AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON NAMIK KEMAL UNIVERSITY, Turkey, v. 11, n. 3, 2012. 3. MOEH. Statistics. Ministry of Higher Education, 2012. Disponivel em: <http://mohe.gov.af/?lang=da&p=ehsaya>. Acesso em: 5 August 2014. 4. MOHE. Higher Education Governmential Organs. Ministry of Higher Education, 2012. Disponivel em: <http://mohe.gov.af/?lang=en&p=gov>. Acesso em: 5 August 2014. 5. MOHE. Private Universities. Ministry of Higher Education, 2012. Disponivel em: <http://mohe.gov.af/?lang=en&p=private>. Acesso em: 5 August 2014. 6. MOHE. Websites of Universities. Ministry of Higher Education, 2012. Disponivel em: <http://mohe.gov.af/?lang=en&p=mpsites>. Acesso em: 5 August 2012. 7. HAMDARD, J. THE STATE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INTERNET IN AFGHANISTAN - SIX YEARS LATER (2006-2012). [S.l.]. 2012. 8. BANK, T. W. HIGHER EDUCATION IN AFGHANISTAN An Emerging Mountainscape. [S.l.]. 2013. 9. HEIMLICH, J. E.; WANG, K. Evaluating the Structure of Web Sites, Ohio, 1, 1999. 10. LEONARD, H. 1.5 Billion Smartphones In The World - Business Insider. Business Insider, 2013. Disponivel em: <http://www.businessinsider.com/15-billion-smartphones-in-the-world-22013-2>. Acesso em: 2 August 2014. 11. MANZOOR, M.; HUSSAIN, W.; AHMED, A. The Importance of Higher Education Websites and its Usability, Quetta, v. 1, n. 2, 2012. ISSN 150-163. 12. PARK, A.; GRETZEL, U. Success Factors for Destination Marketing Web Sites: A Qualitative Meta-Analysis. [S.l.]. 2006. 13. KNIGHT, S.-A.; BURN, J. Developing a Framework for Assessing Information Quality on the World Wide Web, Perth, v. 8, n. 1, 2005.23
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