Functions within/outside VU executed as per requirement of HEC
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Program Evaluation:
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The programs offered by the Virtual University of Pakistan are evaluated through
self-assessment process proposed by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan. It involves.
- Development of SAR for every program
- Assessment of SAR
- Development of executive summary and rectification plan for every program
- Follow-up of implementation of rectification plan
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Workshops/Seminars/Training Sessions:
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DQE organizes/participates in workshops/seminars/training sessions as per HEC requirements.
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Functions within VU for developing quality enhancement culture in VU:- |
Standardization:
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Development of quality assurance toolkit, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and mechanism for
implementation of SOPs in all departments (academic & non-academic).
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Academic Review:
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Review of quality standards and quality of teaching and learning in every subject area,
development of program specifications comprising a standard set of information clarifying what
knowledge, understanding, skills and other attributes a student will develop on successfully
completing a specific program.
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Publicizing:
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Promotion of public confidence that quality of education is continuously improved.
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Strengthening Public-Private Partnership:
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Review establishment of Virtual Campuses (VU owned & Private) in terms of their effective
management in order to provide quality resources and infrastructure to students for learning.
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Collaboration:
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Identification of national/international institutions/agencies to collaborate for improving
quality of education.
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Faculty Development:
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Identification of training needs of faculty and offering platforms for enhancement of professional
skills.
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Process Development:
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Development of processes for the following purposes:
- Approval of new programs
- Annual monitoring and evaluation including program monitoring, faculty monitoring and student’s perception
- Departmental review
- Student feedback
- Employer feedback
- Quality assurance of degree programs
- Subject review
- Institutional assessment
- Program specifications
- Qualification framework
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