Quality Enhancement Cell
Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) works on implementing internal quality assurance (IQA) mechanism of NUCES-FAST. QECs are established in all campuses and are run as per HEC/ NUCES-FAST Head Office guidelines.
Currently NUCES-FAST QEC is a member of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) and American Society for Quality (ASQ). These memberships offer ample opportunities to collaborate with the international members for benchmarking and standardization of best practices. Moreover, NUCES-FAST QEC also participates in their international events, as a significant contributor and participant.
Support the university’s vision by adapting best practices suggested by accreditation bodies while conforming with the university policies.
Adapt existing state-of-the-art higher education quality improvement strategies, while engaging with all stakeholders
Assistant Manager (QEC)
bushra.majeed@nu.edu.pk
ext no: 437
QEC Officer
mudassar.awan@nu.edu.pk
ext no: 513
The institutional performance evaluation process consists of a University Portfolio Report and a team visit. IPE process that take place periodically is of vital importance to all universities that desire to meet international standards.
Various performance evaluation standards outlining major areas to be focused on by the HEIs for evaluation of their effectiveness and future development are given below: </br/>
| Cycle | Year | UPR | UwD | Review Panel | IP | Correcive Action |
| 1 | 21 - 23 October 2020 | |||||
| 2 | 22 - 24 June 2022 | |||||
| 3 | 13 - 15 February 2023 |
| Cycle 1 | |
| Ms. Iram Sohail (External) | Director QEC, GCU, Lahore |
| Dr. Maryam Bashir | Assistant Professor, FAST School of Computing, Lahore |
| Mr. Muhammad Ali | Assistant Professor, FAST School of Management, Lahore |
| Mr. Bilal Saeed | Assistant Professor, FAST School of Management, Lahore |
| Cycle 2 | |
| Mr. Asif Saeed Haider (External) | Director - Accreditations and Academic Quality Improvement Cell, UMT, Lahore |
| Dr. Sajid Mahmood (External) | Chairman, Department of Informatics and Systems, University of Management and Technology, Lahore |
| Dr. Aamir Wali | Assistant Professor, FAST School of Computing, FAST-NUCES, Lahore |
| Dr. Omer Saleem Bhatti | Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, FAST-NUCES, Lahore |
| Dr. Ammar Javed | Assistant Professor, FAST School of Management, FAST-NUCES, Lahore |
| Cycle 3 | |
| Ms. Mehr Jabeen Agha (External) | Director QEC, University of Central Punjab, Lahore |
| Dr. Arfan Jaffar (External) | Dean Faculties of CS&IT, Superior University Lahore |
| Dr. Aamir Wali | HoD (Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science), FAST-NUCES, Lahore |
| Dr. Muhammad Umar | Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, FAST-NUCES, Lahore |
| Dr. Ammar Javed | Assistant Professor, FAST School of Management, FAST-NUCES, Lahore |
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Program |
Year |
Accreditation Council |
Status of Accreditation |
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BS(EE) |
2021 |
PEC |
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BS (CE) |
2022 |
PEC |
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BS(CS) |
2022 |
NCEAC |
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BS (DS) |
2021 |
NCEAC (Zero Visit) |
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BS (SE) |
2021 |
NCEAC (Zero Visit) |
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BBA |
2021 |
NBEAC |
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MBA |
2021 |
NBEAC |
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Following is the list of approvals issued by HEC for various graduate programs:
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Board of Governors (BoG) |
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Academic Council (AC) |
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Board of Advance Studies & Research (BASR) |
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Board of Faculty (BOF) |
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Board of Studies (BOS) |
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Finance & Planning Committee |
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Selection Board |
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International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) |
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American Society for Quality (ASQ) |
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1. Faculty Satisfaction Survey |
The purpose of this survey is to assess faculty members’ satisfaction level and the effectiveness of programs in place to help them progress and excel in their profession. |
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2. Faculty Course Review Report |
This form has to be filled by each instructor at the time of course completion on Flex. Form consists of questions like course evaluation, curriculum, assessment etc. |
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3. Graduating Feedback |
The survey seeks graduating students’ input on the quality of education they received in their program and the level of preparation they had at university. |
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4. Student Course and Teacher Evaluation |
Student Course & Teacher Evaluation report is prepared on the basis of feedback given by students to faculty members at the end of each semester on Flex. Main dimensions of the report include:
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5. Alumni Survey |
The purpose of this survey is to get feedback on the quality of education received, the level of preparation and overall experience Alumni had at University during their degree program. |
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6. Employer Feedback Survey |
This survey is designed to obtain employers input on the quality of education and the quality of the academic program the University is providing to its students. The survey contains questions about knowledge, communication skills, interpersonal skills, etc. |
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7. Research student progress review form |
ThThis survey has to be filled out by MS/PhD Research Students on six monthly basis. This survey is designed to monitor the progress of research students. |
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8. Staff Satisfaction Survey |
The purpose of the survey is to assess staff member’s satisfaction level and the effectiveness of work in place to help them progress and excel in their profession. |