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Admissions are open at our associated
university, Northern University.
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The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at Northern University Nowshera (NU) is dedicated to advancing academic excellence through a systematic approach to quality assurance. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, QEC ensures that NU’s academic standards meet both national and international benchmarks, enhancing the learning experience and institutional effectiveness. QEC serves as a critical component of the university’s academic framework and works collaboratively with stakeholders to strengthen internal quality mechanisms, improve educational outcomes, and promote innovative teaching and research practices.
The mission of QEC is to focus on improving academic standards by implementing self-regulatory quality
enhancement procedures, ensuring continuous improvement, and aligning with national and international
standards.
To achieve academic excellence by adopting best practices for systematic quality enhancement in higher
education.
• Teacher Empowerment : Capacity building for faculty members.
• Student Centricity : Ensuring that student needs are at the heart of educational processes.
• Programmatic Improvements : Enhancing academic programs to meet industry and research standards.
• Faculty Development & Capacity Building : Continuous faculty development programs to ensure high-quality teaching.
• Student Counseling : Providing support services for academic and career growth.
• PEOs Definition : Involving stakeholders in defining Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) for academic programs.
Dr. Mubashir Ahmad – Director, QEC : Dr. Mubashir Ahmad oversees the strategic direction of QEC, ensuring the implementation of quality assurance initiatives and fostering academic excellence at NU.
Mr. Ihsan – Deputy Director, QEC : Mr. Ihsan supports the strategic planning and operational execution, ensuring that QEC initiatives align with the university's institutional goals.
Erum Shehzadi - Assistant Director, QEC : Ms.Irum plays a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of QEC policies and processes, ensuring the maintenance of quality standards across academic and administrative areas.
Mr.Anees – Assistant Director, QEC : Mr.Anees plays a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of QEC policies and processes, ensuring the maintenance of quality standards across academic and administrative areas.
Newsletters
• QEC publishes regular newsletters to highlight its activities, achievements, and updates.
The QEC Secretariat manages the operational tasks:
• Policy implementation
• Communication within the university
• External quality assurance bodies
The Internal Quality Committee (IQC) comprises senior faculty and administrative members who work collaboratively to monitor progress, provide recommendations, and drive continuous improvement in quality assurance processes.
| 1 | Rector, Northern University (Ex-Officio) | Chairperson of IQC |
| 2 | Dean, Faculty of Sciences, Northern University | Member/ Facilitator |
| 3 | One Member of board of Trustees | Member |
| 4 | Heads of All Departments (Ex-Officio) | Member |
| 5 | Two Student Council Representatives (As per notified by the Registrar Office) | Member |
| 6 | Director QEC, Northern University (Ex-Officio) | Member |
| 7 | Pro- Rector, Northern University | Member |
| SNo# | Activities | Month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collection and consolidation of data for YPR 2023-24 | July 2024 |
| 2 | BASR meeting (third week of July) | July 2024 |
| 3 | Submission of YPR 2023-24 to HEC | August 2024 |
| 4 | Participation in THE Impact Ranking submissions | August 2024 |
| 5 | Data collection for PQR | September 2024 |
| 6 | Feedback collection from students and faculty for SAR | September 2024 |
| 7 | Workshop: "Enhance Academic Quality through SAR Writing" | October 2024 |
| 8 | Submission of Green Metrics data | October 2024 |
| 9 | BOF meeting (third week of October) | October 2024 |
| 10 | Consolidation of PGPR corrective actions | November 2024 |
| 11 | BASR meeting (third week of November) | November 2024 |
| 12 | RIPE visit (9-11 Dec 2024) | December 2024 |
| 13 | Academic Council meeting (fourth week of December) | December 2024 |
| 14 | Workshop on RIPE preparation | January 2025 |
| 15 | BOF meeting (first week of January) | January 2025 |
| 16 | Collection of data for institutional review (RIPE 2024-25) | February 2025 |
| 17 | Convocation (tentative) | March 2025 |
| 18 | BASR meeting (third week of March) | March 2025 |
| 19 | Submission of HEC ranking data | April 2025 |
| 20 | Academic Council meeting (fourth week of April) | April 2025 |
| 21 | Preparation of consolidated data for final RIPE submission | May 2025 |
| 22 | BOF meeting (first week of June) | June 2025 |
QEC adheres to a range of policies designed to uphold academic and administrative quality:
• Faculty Handbook (2019)
• Quality Assurance Policy
• Anti-Harassment Policy at Workplace
• Lab Safety Policy
• Admission and Fee Refund Policies
• Grading Policies for Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
• Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Policy
• Policy on Banning Drug and Tobacco Use on Campus
• Exit Surveys for various disciplines (Engineering, Management Sciences, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biosciences)
• Feedback Forms (Alumni, Employer, Faculty Satisfaction, Research Student Feedback)
Comprehensive Institutional Performance (CIP) reports
QEC conducts a variety of training and development initiatives aimed at enhancing faculty and administrative capabilities, including:
• Faculty Development Workshops
• Program Review Training
• Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Workshops.
• Advanced Research Methodology Training
QEC ensures the systematic review and enhancement of programs to improve teaching, learning, and research outcomes.
The establishment of transparent and effective quality assurance mechanisms that align with national standards, ensuring trust among all stakeholders.
Regular self-assessment processes, feedback, and corrective actions to enhance academic and administrative functions.
Director QEC: Dr. Mubashir Ahmad
Deputy Director QEC: Mr. Ihsan
Assistant Director QEC: Anees Khan
Assistant Director QEC: Erum Shehzadi
For further information or participation in QEC initiatives, please contact the QEC Secretariat via the university's official website or email.
