The foundation of Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at BBSUTSD Khairpur Mir’s was laid on 5th April 2018. The purpose behind its establishment is to enhance the academic standards of the institute by assisting in designing market-oriented curriculum, providing quality education on modern teaching lines, and creating research-based congenial environment which could support faculty in strengthening their skills. The role of the QEC within BBSUTSD Khairpur Mir’s is to monitor and enhance existing academic processes, procedures and practices implemented within academic and administrative departments while keeping in view the mandate given by HEC-Pakistan and in compliance with international quality assurance networks. Quality Assurance in Higher Education institutions refers to a wide range of framework, which reflects different interests and needs from time to time. According to HEC's quality assurance guidelines, the head of the institute is leading the cell; whereas, the cell is headed by the Director assisted by Assistant Director and Data Analyst respectively for implementation of various strategies.
“The QEC office revolves around promoting excellence, innovation, and accountability in all facets of the institution's operations. By actively engaging stakeholders and implementing effective quality assurance measures, we are committed to creating an educational ecosystem that empowers our students to excel academically, ethically, and as responsible global citizens. Through continuous improvement and a student-centric focus, BBSUTSD Khairpur Mirs aspire to be at the forefront of educational transformation and contribute positively to the advancement of society (Draft).”
1- QEC is responsible for promoting public confidence that the quality and standards of the award of degrees are enhanced and safeguarded.
2- QEC is responsible for the review of quality standards and the quality of teaching and learning in each subject area.
3- QEC is responsible for the review of academic affiliations with other institutions in terms of effective management of standards and quality of programs.
4- QEC is responsible for defining clear and explicit standards as points of reference to the reviews to be carried out. It should also help the employees to know as to what they could expect from candidates.
5- QEC is responsible to 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.
6- QEC is responsible to 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.
7- QEC is responsible to develop quality assurance processes and methods of evaluation to affirm that the quality of provision and the standard of awards are being maintained and to foster curriculum, subject and staff development, together with research and other scholarly activities.
8- QEC is responsible to 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.
9- QEC is responsible to develop procedures for the following:
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Statutory Body Memberships |
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Syndicate |
Yes |
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Academic Council |
Yes |
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Board of Faculties |
Yes |
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4. |
Board of Studies |
Yes |
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Board of Advance Studies & Research |
Yes |
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Selection Board |
Yes |
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7. |
Finance & Planning Committee |
Yes |
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Program |
Accredited by |
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1 |
BSc Civil Engineering Technology |
National Technology Council (NTC) |
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2 |
BSc Electrical Engineering Technology |
National Technology Council (NTC) |
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3 |
BSc Electronics Engineering Technology |
National Technology Council (NTC) |
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4 |
BSc Mechanical Engineering Technology |
National Technology Council (NTC) |
