qec presentation at lse
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Functions and Role of Quality Enhancement Cells in the UniversitiesTRANSCRIPT
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By: Nadeem Mustafa
Director Quality Enhancement CellGIFT University, Gujranwala.
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What is Quality?
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What is Quality Assurance?
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Levels of Quality Assurance?
Internal Quality Assurance(Develop and Implement System and Strive for Continuous
Improvement)Quality Enhancement Cell
External Quality Assurance(Public confidence that the quality and standards of the award of degrees are enhanced and safeguarded)
University Rankings, IPE, Accreditations
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HEC has established QEC at all W-Category Universities with the objective of significant enhancement of quality in higher learning.
The major function of the QEC is to integrate the concepts of quality in the higher learning systems and to develop practical guidelines and policies for uplifting the standard of education.
Quality Enhancement Cell
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Organization of QEC
Rector
Director QEC
Deputy Director
Data Analysts
Office Assistant
Naib Qasid
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1. Promoting public confidence that the quality and standards of the award of degrees are enhanced and safeguarded.
2. Review of quality standards and the quality of teaching and learning in each subject area.3. Review of academic affiliations with other institutions in terms of effective management
of standards and quality of programs.4. Develop qualifications framework by setting out the attributes and abilities that can be
expected from the holder of a qualification, i.e. Bachelors, Bachelor with Honors, Master’s, M.Phil, Doctoral.
5. Develop program specifications. These are standard set of information clarifying what knowledge understanding, skills and other attributes a student will have developed on successfully completing a specific program.
6. To develop quality Assurance process and methods of evaluation to affirm that quality of provision and standards of awards are being maintained and to foster curriculum, subject and staff development, to gather with research and other scholarly activities.
Functions of QEC
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7. Ensure that the university’s quality assurance procedures are designed to fit in with the arrangements in place nationally for maintaining and improving the quality of Higher education.
8. QEC is responsible to develop procedures for the following: Approval of new programs Annual monitoring and evaluation including program monitoring, faculty monitoring and
student’s perception. Departmental review Student feedback Employer feedback Quality assurance of Master’s, M.Phil and Ph.D. degree program. Subject review Instructional assessment Program specifications Qualification framework
Functions of QEC
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Self Assessment System’?
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What is ‘Self Assessment’?
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Objectives of ‘Self Assessment’
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Faculty
Processes
Curriculum
Institutional Support
Laboratories, Computing & Library Facilities
Institutional Facilities
Processing&
Delivery
Graduates thatPerform Outcomes
that Achieve Educational Objectives
Students
Inputs Output
Assessment/Feedback
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QEC initiates SA through the dean one semester prior to the assessment
Department forms the PT that will be responsible for preparing SAR
QEC reviews the Documentation submitted through the Dean within one month
SAR
Complete?
YESNO
The Vice Chancellor / Rector forms the AT in consultation with the concerned dean based on the recommendation of the QEC
QEC plans and fixes AT visit
The AT conducts assessment and presents its findings to QEC, Dean, PT and dept. faculty
The QEC submits an executive summary to the Rector
Department prepares and submits implementation plan to QEC
Follow up of the implementation plan by QEC
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Criteria for ‘Self Assessment’
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Criterion 1: Program mission, objectives and outcomes
Each program must have a mission, measureable objective and expected outcomes for graduates. A strategic Plan must be in placed to achieve program objectives.
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Criterion 2: Curriculum design & organization
Curriculum must be designed and organized to achieve the program’s objectives and outcomes.
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Criterion 3: Laboratories and computing facilities
Laboratories and computing facilities must be adequately available and accessible to faculty members and students to support teaching and research activities.
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Criterion 4: Student support and advising
Student must have adequate support to complete the program in a timely manner and must have ample opportunity to interact with their instructors and receive timely
advice about program requirements.
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Criterion 5: Process control
The process by which major functions are delivered must be in place, controlled, periodically reviewed, evaluated and continuously improved
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Criterion 6: FacultyFaculty members must be current and active in their discipline and have the necessary
technical depth and breadth to support the program . There must be enough faculty members to provide continuity and stability.
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Criterion 7: Institutional facilities
Institutional facilities, including library, computing facilities, classrooms and offices must be adequate to support the objective of the program.
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Criterion 8: Institutional support
The institution’s support and the financial resources for the program must be sufficient to provide an environment in which the
program can achieve its objectives and retain its strength.
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AT Finding Corrective Action
Implementation Date
Responsible Body
Resources Needed
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Chairman’s Comments
Name & Signature
Dean’s Comments
Name & Signature
QEC’s Comments
Name & Signature
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AcknowledgementThis presentation is largely developed from
the “Self Assessment Manual” prepared by Dr. Abdul Raouf, for Higher Education Commission Pakistan.