1. Establishment of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell at SUB
STAMFORD UNIVERSITY BANGLADESH
Meeting with the Academic Departments
February 24, 2015
An Introduction to
Establishment of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell at SUB
Dr. M. Feroze Ahmed Ph.D., FBAS, FIE, MASCE
Vice-Chancellor, Stamford University Bangladesh

2. Outlines of Presentation
O The Project O Objectives of the Project O Organizational Structure of the Project O Self-Assessment Criteria and Standards O Funding of the Project O Evaluation

3. The Context of the Project
Higher education is crucially important for the sustainable socioeconomic development of a nation.
The number of students at tertiary level in Bangladesh has increased from 1.12 million to 2.61 million in last four years. Around 112 universities have been established to provide higher education;
Quality in higher education is now the mission of the GOB to achieve the target of middle income status by
The GOB, WB has generously funded the project named HEQEP, implemented by UGC. Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) is a part of HEQEP established at UGC to oversee the Quality Assurance (QA) activities at university level.
Stamford University has availed this opportunity to enhance the quality of its education.

4. The Project
Establishment of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at Stamford University Bangladesh to institutionalize quality assurance system that supports continuous enhancement of quality of education through assessment of educational performance according to the established criteria and standards.
And
Self-Assessment Committees (SACs) in all Academic Departments to conduct Self-Assessment exercise.
Project Cost :
IQAC : Tk. 1,60,00,000
SAC : Tk. 1,31,05,600
Total : Tk. 2,91,05,600.-
Project Duration : 3 Years

5. The Project
Agreement on behalf of Stamford University Bangladesh (SUB) and University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh was signed on December 2014
Commencement : January 2015
Completion : December 2017

6. Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
Objectives
Institutionalize the quality assurance culture in accordance with the national quality assurance (QA) guidelines and international practice;
Ensure that the university’s quality assurance procedures are designed following Quality Assurance Guidelines and National Requirements;
Develop, maintain and enhance quality of education and people’s perception in favour of the university;
Build image of the university with confidence of the stakeholders ensuring transparency, accountability and good practices;
Prepare the university to meet the external quality assurance assessment and accreditation requirement.

7. Self-Assessment (SA) Exercise
General Objectives
To improve the quality of education addressing the needs of the major stakeholders and national relevance.
Specific Objectives
Identification of learning needs;
Assessment of teaching-leaning capacity of the department;
Review the effectiveness of existing procedures and provisions in practice;
Identify the areas need to be improved to enhance the capacity of the department and individuals to provide and maintain quality in education;
Create a basis for external assessment and validation;
Provide guidelines or direction to the university for strategic planning.

8. IQAC: Internal Quality Assurance validated by External Reviewer
Quality Assurance Framework
STAGE III
Recognition
Accreditation
STAGE II
IQAC: Internal Quality Assurance validated by External Reviewer
Program
Level
Institutional
Level
STAGE I
QAU: QA Areas,
policy Guidance

9. Internal Quality Assurance System in General

10. Structural Framework of the Project
Ministry & UGC
Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP)
Quality Assurance Unit (QAU)
UGC
Institutional
Quality Assurance Cell
( IQAC )
SAC
Arch
BUS
EEE
CEN
FILM
ENV
JRN
MBO
CSE
PHARM
LAW
ENG
Quality Assurance Committee (QAC)
Stamford University

11. Director Organizational Structure of
INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL
Director
(Dr. Md. Shahidul Kabir)
Additional Director
(M Azizul Haque)
Official
(Administrative Officer/ Office Manager)
Official
(Account/Finance officeer,
Communication officer)
Support Staff
(Record keeper, Data entry/Computer operator. Messenger/MLSS )

12. Self-Assessment Criteria and Standards
Governance
1.1 Mission and objectives
` 1.2 Management
1.3 Accountability and transparency
1.4 Academic leadership and autonomy
1.5 Stakeholder’s feedback
Curriculum Content Design and Review
2.1 Involvement of stakeholders
2.2 Need assessment
2.3 Content and structure
2.4 Defining course leaning objectives
2.5 Skill development mechanism or strategy
2.6 Evaluation and review

13. Self-Assessment Criteria and Standards Cont…..
3. Student Admission, Progress and Achievements
3.1 Entry qualification
` 3.2 Admission procedure
3.3 Progress and achievements
4. Physical Facilities
4.1 Classroom
4.2 Library facilities
4.3 Laboratory and field laboratories
4.4 Medical facilities
4.5 Other facilities (common rooms, cafeteria, reading room, auditorium, facilities for indoor and outdoor games, separate toilets etc.

14. Self-Assessment Criteria and Standards Contd…..
5. Teaching-Learning
5.1 Quality of teachers and staffs
` 5.2 Teaching-Learning method
5.3 Use of lesson plan
5.4 Technology integration
5.5 Focus
5.5 Skill development mechanism
Assessment of Students
6.1 Continuous Assessment
6.2 Formal Examinations

15. Self-Assessment Criteria and Standards Contd…..
7. Student Support Services
7.1 Academic guidance and counseling
7.2 Co-curricular and extracurricular activities
7.3 Career and placement
7.4 Alumni services
7.5 Community services
8. Staff and Facilities
8.1 Recruitment
` 8.2 Staff development
8.3 Peer observation
8.4 Career development
8.5 Key performance indicator

16. Self-Assessment Criteria and Standards Contd…..
9. Research and Extension
9.1 Research facilities and funding
9.2 Collaboration and hunt for research funds
9.3 Publications in reputed journals
9.4 Patent of innovation
9.5 Extension services to industry and communities
10. Process Management and Continuous Improvement

17. Feedback for Self-Assessment
Survey questionnaire for EMPLOYER
Survey questionnaire for ALUMNI
Survey questionnaire for STUDENTS
Survey questionnaire for NON-ACADEMIC STAFF
Survey questionnaire for ACADEMIC STAFF
External Peer Reviewers
1. Academician/ peer reviewer in the respective field from within country
2 Academician/peer reviewer from outside the country

18. Funding for Establishment of IQAC
Total Cost : 160 lacs + 10% cost escalation
World Bank (HEQEP) : 80 lac
Stamford University : 80 lac
Co-Funding by World Bank and University

19. Funds for Establishment of IQAC
Total Cost : 160 lacs
Item wise Cost Distribution in Lac Taka

20. Criteria for Department-wise Allocation of Funds
The WB divided the departments into 3 categories based on the number of teachers for allocation of funds. Category 1: > 50 teachers, Category 2 : teachers and
Category 3: <10 teachers.
At Stamford Univ. No. of Departments having Teacher
> 50 = 1
10-50 = 10
< 10 = 2

21. Funding for Self-Assessment
Total Cost : Tk. 1,31,05,600 ( 100% World Bank (HEQEP)
Departmental Allocations of the Fund

22. Funding for Self-Assessment

23. Rating and Judgment of a Program
Quantitative Rating
Qualitative Rating 5
Excellent 4
Very Good 3
Good 2
Poor 1
Unsatisfactory
Final Score
Overall Judgment
46-50
Excellent
36-45
Very Good
26-35
Good
16-25
Poor
0 - 15
Unsatisfactory

24. Selection of Departments to Start the project
The World Bank requested to select 4 degree awarding departments to start the project.
The Vice-Chancellor and Pro-VC in consultation with the President selected 4 department on the basis of size and discipline.
The selected departments are BUS, ENG, EEE and ENV. that represent the largest, the smallest and 2 departments in between.
Quality Assurance Program with other departments will start soon after gaining some experience.

25. Next Immediate Activity
A Workshop will be on
Orientation of Self-Assessment
of Program Offering Entity
This workshop will cover four Departments:
BBA, EEE, English & Env. Sci.
Each Department needs to form a Self-Assessment (SA) committee comprising of three members

26. Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council of Bangladesh Act (QAACB)
The New Act….
Government of Bangladesh is going to enact
Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council of Bangladesh Act (QAACB)
for accreditation after examining and assessing academic programs or institutions providing higher education in Bangladesh.

27. for your kind attention
Thank you
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