Trainings and Workshops
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Sr. No. |
Awareness Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/ Reviews |
Date |
Target Group/ Participants |
Purpose of Activity |
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1 |
Future of Quality and Organizational Excellence Guest Speaker session conducted by QEC |
06/06/2023 |
Dr. Muhammad Wasif Dr. Atif Shahab Butt |
Guest Speaker session |
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2 |
Self-Performance Evaluation (IPE) at Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University Larkana |
30/05/2023 - 01-06-2023 |
Director QEC Ms. Sanam Soomro Ms Shehla Naz |
Contribution/ Presentation |
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3 |
Self IPE was conducted from 9th-11th May, 2023 by QEC-DUHS |
09/05/2023- 11/05/2023 |
DUHS QEC Officials |
To review the institutional performance, as per the standards recommended by QAA-HEC. |
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4 |
“Quality Assurance Workshop” by Sindh Higher Education Commission |
14/03/2023- 15/03/2023 |
Director QEC Ms. Sanam Soomro Ms Shehla Naz |
Contribution/ Presentation |
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5 |
Ph.D. & MS/ M.Phil. Program (self- review) conducted by QEC-DUHS |
20/02/2023- 22/02/2023 |
DUHS QEC Officials |
To review the performance of the MS and Ph.D. programs of DUHS on all campuses |
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6 |
Progress Review Meeting and training of QECs Affiliated Colleges conducted by QEC-DUHS |
06/02/2023 |
QECs Officials of all DUHS Affiliated Colleges |
Present the progress of establishment and current working of QECs |
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7 |
Awareness Session on preparation of program Self-Assessment Reports |
12/01/2023 |
DUHS HEI’s SAR Program Team Members |
Awareness Session for SAR Program Team Members |
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8 |
Pakistan Growing Global Impact: A Data Masterclass by Times Higher Education(THE) |
25/01/2023 |
Director QEC Ms. Sanam Soomro Ms Shehla Naz |
Contribution/ Presentation |
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9 |
For contributing as a resource person on “Strategic planning for Quality Education”. |
25/10/2022 |
Director QEC Ms. Sanam Soomro Ms Shehla Naz |
Contribution/ Presentation |
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10 |
Conducted workshop on "Quality Assurance-Internal & External Mechanism and Self-Assessment Report", organized by QEC-SMBBMU- Larkana |
29/6/2021 |
Director QEC-DUHS Ms. Sanam Soomro Ms. Shehla Naz |
Contribution/ Presentation |
|
11 |
Attended Online Session on “”QEC Targets for Progress Report 2019-21″”, organized by HEC. |
14th June, 2021 |
QEC Officials of HEI’s |
To discuss the challenges & queries faced by the HEI’s and how to meet those challenges and maintain the quality of education. |
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12 |
Special guest speaker session on the topic of “Strapped Quality of Higher Education in Pakistan and the Role of QEC” organized by QEC-DUHS. |
12th April,2021 |
QEC Officials of HEI’s |
To highlight the main causes of poor standards in HEI’s, how to overcome/improve them & the role & responsibilities of QEC in |
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13 |
Attended Online Training Session on ‘””HEC Undergraduate & Ph.D. Undergraduate Policy 2021″”, organized by University of Gujrat. |
8th April,2021 |
Ms. Sanam Soomro, Director QEC-DUHS Ms. Suman Shadmani, Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator Ms. Sanobar Hayat Khan, HR Generalist |
To brief and discuss about the HEC undergraduate & Ph.D. Policy 2021 announced by HEC. |
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14 |
Participated in “”Progress Review Meeting & Training for Quality Assurance Agency”” at Agha Khan University, Karachi. |
11th 12th March, 2021 |
Ms.Sanam Soomro, Director QEC-DUHS Ms. Shehla Naz, Deputy Director QEC-DUHS |
To strengthen the Quality Assurance System through Internal Quality Assurance Mechanism and External Quality Assurance Mechanism. |
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15 |
Participated in “”Progress Review Meeting & Training for Quality Assurance Agency”” at Agha Khan University, Karachi. |
9th & 11th March,2021 |
Ms.Sanam Soomro, Director QEC-DUHS |
To Review & Evaluate the IPE standards of Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore. |
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16 |
Attended online session on “”2nd International Conference on Quality Assurance in Academia – ICQAA 20-21 “” organized by ILMA University |
9th & 10th Feb, 2021 |
Ms.Sanam Soomro, Director QEC-DUHS Mr. Daniyal Khan, Assistant Evaluation Officer Mr. Moid, Senior Data Processing Officer Ms. Suman Shadmani, Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator Mr. Fahad Usmani, Assistant Administrative Officer |
To provide an opportunity for academicians, practitioners, consultants, scholars, researchers and policy makers with different backgrounds and experiences, to present their papers in the conference and to discuss their experiences, ideas, research results, as well as any practical challenges encountered and/or the solutions adopted during their work. |
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17 |
Attended webinar on “”Developing Competencies for General Education Courses as per New Undergraduate Education Policy “” organized by JSMU |
2nd Feb,2021 |
Ms. Sanam Soomro, Director QEC-DUHS Mr. Moid, Senior Data Processing Officer Mr. Niaz Hussain, Assistant QEC Mr. Owais, Senior Data Processing Officer Mr. Fahad Usmani, Assistant Administrative Officer |
To comprehend the need for including the general education requirements in degree programs, the basic structure of competencies and to identify competencies required General education at undergraduate level. Also, to formulate elementary level competencies for general education courses. |
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18 |
Participated in webinar on “”Assessment of Online Education’ organized by Indus University |
17th Dec, 2020 |
Ms. Sanam Soomro, Director QEC-DUHS Mr. Fahad Usmani, Assistant Administrative Officer |
To rethink their approaches to assessment and what kind of assessment strategies could be used for online education. |
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19 |
Attended online training session on “HEC Policy for Recognition of Journals”, organized by Higher Education Commission. |
5th Nov, 2020 |
DUHS HR Personnels |
To build the capacity of editors, researchers, faculty members and Ph.D. Students regarding Research Journals/Publications for the Year 2020-21, to meet the requirements of HEC”s accreditation s standards of publishing and uplifting the local research journals to meet the international standards. |
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20 |
Online session on “”Introduction to Online Teaching and Dow Online Education System Course””, organized by QEC-DUHS |
16th Oct, 2020 |
Faculty Member of DUHS |
To aware & train the DUHS faculty regarding the online teaching and Dow Online Education System Course used by the university for distance learning education. |
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21 |
Attended Webinar on “”New Challenges for the Universities in 21st Century in Maintaining Education Quality”” organized by Quality Assurance & Liaison, ILMA University. |
5th Oct, 2020 |
Ms. Sanobar Hayat Khan, HR Generalist Ms. Suman Shadmani, Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator Mr. Niaz Hussain, Assistant QEC Ms.Youmna Masood, QEC Coordinator |
To discuss the new challenges faced by the HEI’s in the 21st Century and how to meet those challenges and maintain the quality of education. |
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22 |
Training on “”Implementation of SOP’s for Re-Opening of University”” delivered by Prof. Nighat Nisar & Team & organized by QEC – DUHS. |
9th Sept, 2020 |
Cafeteria Workers, Girls Common Room Staff, Day Care Center Staff, Staff of Library (Reading & Digital Library), Bus Drivers & Security Guard. |
To aware & train the staff & workers of DUHS on how to perform their duties and what procedures & precautions to follow and implement for the re-opening of the university. |
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23 |
Training on “Implementation of SOP’s for Re-Opening of University” organized by QEC – DUHS. |
27th July, 2020 |
Prof. Nighat Nisar & Team Cafeteria Workers, Girls Common Room Staff, Day Care Center Staff, Staff of Library (Reading & Digital Library), Bus Drivers & Security Guard. |
To aware & train the faculty of DUHS on how to teach and perform their duties and what procedures & precautions to follow and implement for the re-opening of the university. |
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24 |
2nd stage: On campus evaluation/ verification of documents for Self- Institutional Performance Evaluation (Internal) conducted by QEC – DUHS. |
15th July, 2020 |
1. Dr. Shahida Nagi, Director Baqai Medical University (External Evaluator) 2. Prof. Dr. Ambrina Qureshi Principal-School of Dental Care Professionals, DUHS (Internal Evaluator) 3. Dr. Khurram Pervez Associate Professor & Vice Principal Dr. Ishrat u1 Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences Dow University of Health Science (Internal Evaluator) 4. Dr. Bilal Azmi Assistant Professor, Biochemistry Dow Medical College DUHS (Lead Auditor ISO, Internal Evaluator) 5. Prof. Sajida Qureshi Professor of Surgery, Dow Medical College DUHS(Internal Evaluator) |
To review the institutional performance, as per the standards recommended by QAA-HEC. |
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25 |
1st Stage: Virtual meeting of selected groups of students, faculty and deans with evaluation team |
30th June, 2020 |
1. Dr. Shahida Nagi, Director Baqai Medical University (External Evaluator) 2. Prof. Dr. Ambrina Qureshi Principal-School of Dental Care Professionals, DUHS (Internal Evaluator) 3. Dr. Khurram Pervez Associate Professor & Vice Principal Dr. Ishrat u1 Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences Dow University of Health Sciences (Internal Evaluator) 4. Dr. Bilal Azmi Assistant Professor, Biochemistry Dow Medical College DUHS (Lead Auditor ISO, Internal Evaluator) 5. Prof. Sajida Qureshi Professor of Surgery, Dow Medical College- DUHS (Internal Evaluator) |
To review the institutional performance, as per the standards recommended by QAA-HEC. |
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26 |
Online Assessment Team Meeting to assess SAR of BSMT Program (All Specialties) offered at IMT -DUHS. |
27 June, 2020 |
Assessment team with Experts and QEC Officials as facilitators |
To review and evaluate the SAR report and prepare a report of assessment findings to be submitted to VC office and HEC through QEC. |
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27 |
Online Assessment Team Meeting to assess SAR of BSN &Post RN BSN Program offered at Horizon School of Nursing |
23 June, 2020 |
Assessment team with Experts and QEC Officials as facilitators |
To review and evaluate the SAR report and prepare a report of assessment findings to be submitted to VC office and HEC through QEC. |
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28 |
Online Assessment Team Meeting to assess SAR of BSN &Post RN BSN Program offered at Suvastu School of Nursing |
22 June, 2020 |
Assessment team with Experts and QEC Officials as facilitators |
To review and evaluate the SAR report and prepare a report of assessment findings to be submitted to VC office and HEC through QEC. |
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29 |
Online Assessment Team Meeting to assess SAR of BS Nutrition & BS Biotechnology (DT) Program offered at SPH & DCOB respectively. |
18 June, 2020 |
Assessment team with Experts and QEC Officials as facilitators |
To review and evaluate the SAR report and prepare a report of assessment findings to be submitted to VC office and HEC through QEC. |
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30 |
Online Assessment Team Meeting to assess SAR of BS DCP (DH) & BS DCP (DT) Program offered at SDCP – DUHS. |
17 June, 2020 |
Assessment team with Experts and QEC Officials as facilitators |
To review and evaluate the SAR report and prepare a report of assessment findings to be submitted to VC office and HEC through QEC. |
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31 |
Online Assessment Team Meeting to assess SAR of BSRT Program offered at DIR |
17 June, 2020 |
Assessment team with Experts and QEC Officials as facilitators |
To review and evaluate the SAR report and prepare a report of assessment findings to be submitted to VC office and HEC through QEC. |
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32 |
Online Assessment Team Meeting to assess SAR of DPT, MSAPT, BS OT, BS P&O Programs offered at IPM&R- DUHS. |
16 June, 2020 |
Assessment team with Experts and QEC Officials as facilitators |
To review and evaluate the SAR report and prepare a report of assessment findings to be submitted to VC office and HEC through QEC. |
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33 |
Online Internal Evaluation of MS/M.Phil. and Ph.D. equivalent program Review conducted by Quality Enhancement Cell for the postgraduate programs offered at IBMS, IHPE, DIKIOHS, SPH, ION, IHM, DCOP & IPM&R. |
29 June, 2020 |
Evaluation Team of Program Review & QEC Officials |
To assess the adherence of the programs to minimum HEC criteria for MS/M.Phil. And Ph.D. equivalent programs. |
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34 |
Workshop on “Professional English Language Training Program” organized by QEC |
21st Feb to 28th Feb,2019 |
DUHS Students/ Staff & Faculty Members |
To improve English proficiency and speaking skills of faculty, staff and students of DUHS |
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35 |
Awareness Session on Self-Assessment Report for Affiliated & Constituent Colleges/Institute/ Schools of DUHS organized by QEC – DUHS |
9 Dec, 2019 |
PT Members of SAR |
To aware the participants about the importance and procedure of SAR with respect to quality assurance of academic program. |
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36 |
Attended Session on “Challenging Dynamic of Assessment Methodologies at Higher Education” at Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education. |
24 Oct, 2019 |
Ms. Sanam Soomro, Director QEC – DUHS, Dr. Faryal & Ms. Ume- Amen- IBHM |
To choose appropriate assessment methodology, develop transparent scoring criteria and assessments that ensure appropriate emphasis and inclusion of all the educational objectives and assure quality of examination as well as assessments methods. |
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37 |
Attended 1st International Seminar on Times Higher Education University Rankings at Lahore |
24 Oct, 2019 |
Ms. Shehla Naz Deputy Director, QEC- DUHS |
To understand how to use different data and benchmarking tools to achieve university strategic goals. |
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38 |
Attended QEC’s consultative session on ” Increasing Collaboration Among QECs” at IBA |
18 Oct, 2019 |
Ms.Sanam Soomro, Director QEC- DUHS |
To enhance and build together by sharing good practices and developing better and deeper measures to assure quality education. |
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39 |
Session on “Cornerstones of Internal Quality Assurance for Higher Education Institutions in Pakistan” organized by QEC – DUHS |
17 Oct, 2019 |
QEC Officials of different HEI’s |
To understand the importance of Internal Quality Assurance which includes : • Key Performance Indicators • Self Study Reports • QA of teaching & learning • Assessment practices •Feedback mechanism • Standardize academic template |
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40 |
Workshop on “Professional English Language Training Program” , organized by QEC |
27 Sept – 5 Oct, 2019 |
DUHS Students/ Staff & Faculty Members |
To improve English proficiency of faculty, staff and students of DUHS |
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41 |
Workshop on ” Developing course objectives using Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning” , organized by QEC- DUHS |
31 Aug, 2019 |
Faculty of Institute of Business & Health Management, DUHS |
To write smart objectives for their courses, Identify teaching and assessment strategies for achieving their course objectives and align their course with program outcomes |
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42 |
Workshop on Bloom’s Taxonomy organized by QEC- DUHS |
23 Aug, 2019 |
Faculty of Institute of Business & Health Management, DUHS |
To nurture innovative and universally responsible business executives to support the nation’s aspiration in positioning Malaysia as a global business hub |
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43 |
Guest Speaker Session on ‘Factors Influencing Quality Culture at Postgraduate level’ at DIMC |
21 March, 2019 |
HEI’s, Affiliated Colleges QEC Officials & DUHS faculty involve in Post Graduate Program Review |
To understand the delivery of postgraduate programs at HEI, minimum HEC criteria to start postgraduate program, credit hours’ requirement, importance of Postgraduate Program Review by HEC, along with Self review of postgraduate programs. |
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44 |
Execution Bricks to Bridges organized by PharmEvo Pvt. Ltd. at DIMC Campus |
20 March, 2019 |
HOD’s, Deans, Directors, Principals |
To create a feasible and comprehensive strategy for execution To make strategy come alive to set the benchmark for new To identify actions in eight critical areas for successful implementation |
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45 |
Execution Bricks to Bridges organized by PharmEvo Pvt. Ltd. at DMC Campus |
19 March, 2019 |
HOD’s, Deans, Directors, Principals |
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46 |
Participated in QEC Lead Analyst Course at Mehran Hotel |
19 March, 2019 |
Data Analyst |
To become proficient in all of the analytical and assessment tools necessary to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control program initiatives |
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47 |
Participated in Seminar on “Practices of Quality Assurance in Universities/HEIs” |
26th Feb, 2019 |
QEC Officials inside and outside the University including the QA professionals, Directors QEC, faculty, management people, etc. |
To look into some of higher education initiative’s for improving the quality of higher education and to improve the quality assurance within the organization |
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48 |
Teachers Excellence Certificate Distribution Ceremony |
9 Feb, 2019 |
Faculty Members |
To Recognized and motivated the Faculty of DUHS on their good Performance |
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49 |
Professional English Language Training Program organized by QEC |
1st Feb to 9 Feb,2019 |
Students/ Staff & Faculty Members |
To improve English proficiency of faculty, staff and students of DUHS |