Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) & Self Assessment Programme (SAP) University of Karachi Prof. M. Sajidin Director, Quality Enhancement Cell, University.

Quality Enhancement Cell Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) &(QEC) &

Self Assessment Programme Self Assessment Programme (SAP)(SAP)

University of KarachiUniversity of Karachi

Prof. M. SajidinDirector, Quality Enhancement Cell,

University of Karachi1

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  UOKUOK Vision Vision

To become a globally recognized Centre of Excellence in Higher

Education

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  UOKUOK MissionMission

To attain International Excellence in Education and Research and to produce highly skilled manpower with a view to foster human values , truthfulness in our society and disseminate, contemporary knowledge in all academic disciplines.

Introduction - QECIntroduction - QECMission: Academic Excellence in all disciplines.Objectives :To bring our educational standards at par with recognized international standards and to ensure that our students are of comparable quality with those educated elsewhere in the high ranking reputed universities of the world. To encourage National and International cooperation for accreditation and understanding of quality provision in higher education.To protect students and other stakeholders from poor quality resources and to encourage the development of quality cross-border higher education that fulfils human, social, economic and cultural needs.

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Introduction - QECIntroduction - QECObjectives :To educate and provide quality education to the national and international students in all academic disciplines, and to inculcate in them intellectual and practical faculties professions in the public and private sectors or establish their own enterprises.To provide an environment that is conducive to the evolution of intellectual thought, research and experimentation for the benefit of the society. To assist in gathering and collection of knowledge for the socio-economic development of the country.

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Introduction - QECIntroduction - QECObjectives :To invite the best people proficient in their areas of education, research and expertise in the fields of Social, Physical, Biological Science, Technology, Business and Industry and to request them to impart their experiences to our future generations through organizing seminars, symposia, workshops and training programmes for teachers, researchers, students and other employees of the University.To develop and treat students as pillars on which a humane and enlightened society could be built.

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Introduction - QECIntroduction - QECObjectives :To organize a system for assimilating feedback on our educational programmes from the stakeholders such as teachers, students, employers, government and non-government organizations.To popularize the philosophy of self-evaluation/ assessment among teachers, researchers, administrators and students in the university.

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Academic Programmes of the UniversityAcademic Programmes of the UniversityB.A. / B.Sc. (Honours) M.A.S.

B.S. M.H.R.M

BBA M.Com

BPA MBA

B.E. MPA

B.L.I.S MPP

L.L.B M.A. / M.Sc.

B.S Teachers Education M.Pharm

Pharm-D M.S./ M.Phil. / M.D.

M.L.I.S. Ph.D

M.C.S Diploma and Certificate Courses (in various disciplines including languages)

The total number of all these programmes stands at 255

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Introduction - QECIntroduction - QECOut of these 255 programmes, QEC has prepared the Self Assessment Reports (SARs) for the following departments/ centers/ institutes:

S.NO. DEPARTMENTS/ CENTRES PROGRAMME1 Commerce M.COM2 Institute of Environmental Studies M.SC3 Public Administration M.P.A4 International Relations M.A5 Sociology Masters in Sociology6 Sociology Masters in Criminology7 Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre BS8 Special Education BS9 Special Education BS-2nd Phase

10 Special Education MS11 Chemical Engineering BE12 Karachi University Business School BBA-MBA13 Chemistry BS14 Institute of Clinical Psychology MS15 Defence College of Business Education,

affiliated with university of karachi MBA

16 Applied Economics Research Center MAS16 Department of Sociology BS17 Economics BS18 International Relations BS19 Chemical Engineering BE-2nd Phase20 Commerce BS21 Teachers Education B.Ed22 Chemical Engineering B.E - 3rd Phase23 Institute of Marine Science M.Phil24 Institute of Marine Science Ph.D

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Introduction - QECIntroduction - QEC

The Self Assessment Reports (SARs) for the following departments/ centers are under progress:Department of EnglishDepartment of PsychologyDepartment of PharmaceuticsDepartment of PharmacologyDepartment of Special EducationCenter of Excellence for Women Studies

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Quality Assurance in PakistanQuality Assurance in Pakistan94 percent of institutions in the United States had

assessment activities under way and 90 percent had increased their activities compared to TEN years ago. Rather than depending on nationally available assessment instruments, most institutions (86 percent) reported using local measures and nearly 70 percent were developing their own portfolios.

In Pakistan 130 Universities; including Public and Private Sector Universities have started Self Assessment Programme for the various degrees awarded by the Universities.

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IntroductionIntroductionQuality Assurance is of TWO types:

Internal Quality AssuranceExternal Quality Assurance

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Internal Quality AssuranceInternal Quality AssuranceInternal Quality Assurance refers to those policies and practices whereby academic institutions themselves monitor and improve the quality of their education provision.

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External Quality AssuranceExternal Quality AssuranceExternal Quality Assurance refers to supra-institutional

policies and practices whereby the quality of higher education institutions and programmes are assured. Individual universities have always possessed policies and practices designed to assure through external evaluators the quality of education, but academic institutions have also always operated within a national policy framework. Designed by the state to assure academic standards.

External Quality Assurance is a more intensified system that have accompanied recent reforms in national policies and issues they raise for higher education.

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What is AssessmentWhat is AssessmentAssessment is a systematic process of gathering, reviewing and using important quantitative and qualitative data and information from multiple and diverse sources about educational programs, for the purpose of improving student learning, and evaluating whether academic and learning standards are being met.

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What is Self AssessmentWhat is Self AssessmentSelf assessment is an assessment conducted by the institution/ department to assess whether the degree programs meet their educational objectives and outcomes with the purpose to improve program’s quality and enhancing students learning. The objective is to equip the students with knowledge & skills required to compete in the job market.

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How to Proceed?How to Proceed?Each department/ institution nominate

Two Teachers as Members of Programme Team and Two Faculty Members as Assessment team.

The Chairperson of the Department is Leader of Assessment Team

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How to do it?How to do it? Each programme may have the following

criteria and Standards which are actually being followed by all the universities where Self Assessment Programme has been introduced.

Criterion 1- Program Mission, Objectives and Outcomes

Criterion 2- Curriculum Design and Organization

Criterion 3- Laboratories and Computing Facilities

Criterion 4- Student Support and Advising

Criterion 5- Process Control

Criterion 6- Faculty

Criterion 7- Institutional Facilities

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Standard 1-1:Standard 1-1:What is the Mission of the ProgrammeWhat is the Mission of the ProgrammeThe Mission Statement of the Programme should be in-line with the Mission Statement of the University. Each department/ institute should first develop its Mission likewise it should have the Missions Statements for their BA, B.SC, MA, M.SC, MPhil and Ph.D. Programmes.The department/ institute should also state the objectives of the BA, B.SC, MA, M.SC, MPhil and Ph.D. programmes in the Self Assessment Report.Based on these objectives the department should document the outcomes of the Graduating Students and demonstrate that the outcome support the programme objectives and the students are capable of performing these outcomes i.e. attributes of the students.

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What are the sources of assessing What are the sources of assessing the outcomes?the outcomes?Self Assessment Survey Formsa. Employer’s opinion survey: regarding the

quality of the passed-out graduatesb. Graduating Students Survey: i.e. feedback from

the students who are likely to complete their final semester in the academic year.

c. Teacher’s & Course Evaluation Survey d. Faculty Satisfaction Surveye. M.Phil/ Ph.D. Students Survey

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What are the sources of assessing What are the sources of assessing the outcomes?the outcomes?

Based on above surveys the department can identify their weaknesses and strengths and suggest required action to the University’s Administration by developing an Implementation Plan for improvement.

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Specimen of the Implementation PlanSpecimen of the Implementation Plan

Implementation Plan

Assessment Team Findings

CorrectiveAction

Implementation Date

ResponsibleBody

ResourcesNeeded

Chairperson’s Comments: Name & Address: Dean’s Comments: Name & Address: Director QEC’s Comments:Name & Address:

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Examples of Institutional and Programme Mission Examples of Institutional and Programme Mission with Programme Objectiveswith Programme Objectives

Institutional Mission (Public Administration)Department of Public Administration aims to be more than an institution to its

treasured students by molding them into competitive managers and inculcating in them the values of integrity and diligence.

Mission of the MPA Programme “The mission of the programme is to equip the students with administrative

and managerial skills required to increase the efficiency and productivity in the public and private sectors of the country along with meeting social responsibility in the face of national and global challenges.”

Objective of the Public Administration: To prepare students for administrative and managerial careers in public sector

and private organizations with qualities of leadership. To impart theortical and practical knowledge required to link theory with

practice. To prepare the students for judgment and decision making. To provide essential knowledge and skills necessary for leadership in

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Examples of Institutional and Programme Mission Examples of Institutional and Programme Mission with Programme Objectiveswith Programme Objectives

Institutional Mission (Department of Chemical Engineering)The high-quality education expertise of the faculty that will prepare graduates to

accept the challenges of leadership positions within the chemical and associated industries. The department shall foster and encourage to pursuit the new knowledge, innovative technology the chemical sciences and engineering.

Mission of the BE Programme Chemical Engineering :“The mission of the B.E. programme is to equip the graduates with Managerial,

Technical and Industrial innovative capabilities required by the Chemical Industries, FMCGs and Chemical Engineering education organizations.”

Objective of the BE Programme Chemical Engineering: Are successful in early appointment and have sustained success in their

professional careers? Are valued for their hands-on engineering ability and safety culture? Have effectively communicated their technical knowledge via publications? Have achieved leadership positions in their chosen professions.

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Examples of Institutional and Programme Mission Examples of Institutional and Programme Mission with Programme Objectiveswith Programme Objectives

Institutional Mission (Department of Economics)“The mission of the department of economics is to develop the thinking ability of the

students in such a way that they can carry out innovative and problem solving theoretical and empirical research in the field of Economics, alongwith to prepare the students to meet the market

challenges in public and private sector.”.Mission of the BS Programme in Economics :“The mission of the BS Programme in Economics is to develop analytical expertise in

students in such a manner that they could face professional challenges successfully and contribute productively in employer’s organization.”

Objective of the BS Programme in Economics : To impart the intensive knowledge of economic theory and equip the student with

key concepts in economics. To develop analytical and critical thinking among students needed to appraise

economic theory. To equip the students with various research methods and their use in the

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Programme Expected Learning Programme Expected Learning Outcomes Outcomes Outcomes of the programme i.e. the attributes/skills/ knowledge the students will acquire after successful completion of the programme under study. (e.g. B.S, M.A, M.Sc., M.S, M.Phil/ Ph.D). in other words, what capabilities the graduate will be useful for the employers and society at large.

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Examples of Programme Expected Examples of Programme Expected Learning OutcomesLearning Outcomes

MPA:After qualifying the programme, the graduate shall have the following attributes/ skills:- Response recived from the survey reveals that the MPA students are capable to undertake administration and managerial position both in public and private sectors.Majority of Graduates of this programme have an understanding to link theory with practice.The MPA programme well prepares the students for judgment and decision making. The programme provides necessary knowledge and skills required for leadership in government and commercial organization.The programme does train the the graduates in application of Information Technology in relative disciplines but there is need to further strengthen the courses on Management Information System (MIS).

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Examples of Programme Expected Examples of Programme Expected Learning OutcomesLearning OutcomesBE- Chemical Engineering:After qualifying the programme, the graduate shall have the following attributes/ skills:- Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering in projects.Design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data related to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.Identify, formulates, and solves engineering problems.Communicate effectively.Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering methods tools necessary for engineering practice.

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Examples of Programme Examples of Programme Expected Learning OutcomesExpected Learning Outcomes

BS- Economics : After qualifying the programme, the graduate shall have the following attributes/ skills:- Students develop the skills necessary to appraise economic theories and concepts.Students learn to make adequate use of various research tools to study economic problems.Students learn the art of writing a term paper or Master’s thesis.

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Correlation between Programmme Objective & Correlation between Programmme Objective & Courses Courses

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Standard 2-1: The Curriculum must be consistent and support the program’s documented objectives

Program’s Objectives

1 2 3 4 5

Major Courses 311,341,342,441,442,541,542

541, 612 331,332,432,351,352,,651, 652,572

361,652

Elective Courses 312,411,511,512

,532,632641-A,642-B, 642-A,642-B

321,322,,421,422,521,522,621,622

461-A,461-B, 661-B

362,452,462,551,561,562,661-A

Thesis/Dissertation

652, 461-A,461-B, 661-B

361,652,362,452,462,551,561,562,661-A

Thesis/ Project 662

Course numbers indicate fulfillment of programme objectives.

An Example: Program Objectives AssessmentAn Example: Program Objectives AssessmentS. #

Objectives How Measured When Measured

Improvement Identified

ImprovementMade

1 Develop problem formulation, solving skills and decision making.

Employer’s Opinion Survey

Oct 07 Only 10% shortcoming was identified.

The chairperson of the department has advised the teachers concerned for more intensive teaching on this input.

2 Train the students for conducting presentation and research reports.

1. Students Course Evaluation Survey2. Graduating Students

Oct 07

April08

Lack of Communication skills

Speech Communication course has been introduced.

3 Develop Information Technology skills through Management Information System.

1. Students Course Evaluation Survey2. Employer’s Opinion3. Graduating Students Survey

Oct 07

Oct 07

April 8

Need to pay more attention to Develop Information Technology Skills

Enriched the syllabus of the course: Management Information System.

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Thank you

Questions/ Answer

QEC can help the Departments for preparing Self Assessment Report

All information can be downloaded from the QEC website: www.qecku.com

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