Introduction
The Quality Enhancement Cell at Dow University of Health Sciences was established in the 1st phase of HEC implementation in 2006, along with 29 other cells in various public sector universities throughout Pakistan. The prime objective of QEC is to practice evaluative measures in order to achieve excellence in program delivery. Since its establishment, QEC- DUHS is continuously involved in monitoring and measurement of Quality Assurance mechanism and the academic services throughout the DUHS.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Quality Enhancement Cell are to:
• Set up and maintain a system of quality assurance, objectively designed for all the stake holders of various programs at the University.
• Adhere to a “System of Self-Assessment”, as prescribed by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, so as to bring uniformity in evaluation throughout the country.
• Develop standard procedures for academic audits, for the appraisal of the classrooms and teaching delivery.
• Safeguarding and upgrading educational standards to the international level.
• Promote the continual enhancement of the quality of teaching, learning opportunities, and related student support services.
• Seek collaboration in various fields of common interest with local and international bodies.
• Recommend measures for capacity building of faculty and supporting staff, as appropriate with the Vice-Chancellor quality initiatives.
• Implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) at various departmental levels of DUHS
• Adhere to a “System of Self-Assessment”, as prescribed by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, so as to bring uniformity in evaluation throughout the country.
• Develop standard procedures for academic audits, for the appraisal of the classrooms and teaching delivery.
• Safeguarding and upgrading educational standards to the international level.
• Promote the continual enhancement of the quality of teaching, learning opportunities, and related student support services.
• Seek collaboration in various fields of common interest with local and international bodies.
• Recommend measures for capacity building of faculty and supporting staff, as appropriate with the Vice-Chancellor quality initiatives.
• Implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) at various departmental levels of DUHS