Introduction
In Pakistan’s Higher Education Institutions, Quality Assurance mechanisms have been well-established. HEIs are carefully putting the Academic Standards set by the HEC Quality Assurance Agency into practice. The Hajvery University Lahore Quality Enhancement Cell is creating academic protocols like degree programs are designed by closely adhering to these quality standards. The Cell oversees and supports academic departments’ quality assurance activities. The Cell focuses on important concerns that the institution utilizes in guiding its strategic decisions about program enhancement and budget allocation through surveys and other social science research methods that are aligned with the institutions’ main objectives and advancing excellence in higher education at Hajvery University.
The aim of HU-QEC is to meet the challenges of global compatibility in higher education. It shall implement the various plans and policies of the Higher Education Commission pertaining to quality assurance in order to raise standards of higher education in the country.
Following are the objectives of QEC:
- To monitor the on-going quality initiatives at Hajvery University.
- To conduct institutional performance evaluation (IPE) and self-assessment of academic programs.
- To review the on-going Bachelor &Masterprograms and ensure quality of newly introduced academic programs as per HEC criteria.
- To conduct Awareness seminars/conferences/workshops on Quality Assurance within University and involving resource person/s from outside the University.
- To encourage and assist departments of the University to ensure quality in teaching and assessment in the various academic programs.
- To act as a liaison office between University and external agencies such as HEC, PHEC, and other HEIs for quality assurance.
The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) Activity Calendar outlines a comprehensive schedule of initiatives, events, and evaluations designed to ensure academic excellence and institutional quality. This calendar provides a structured framework for implementing quality standards, training sessions, and assessments to enhance educational outcomes throughout the academic year
The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) policies are designed to uphold and improve academic standards across the institution. These policies provide guidelines for curriculum development, faculty evaluation, student assessments, and quality assurance mechanisms, ensuring a consistent and high-quality educational experience. They serve as a roadmap for fostering excellence in teaching, learning, and research.