Message from QEC Director

SYED WAQAR UL HASAN

Director QEC & Regulatory Affairs

At Salim Habib University, our mission is to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in higher education. The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) serves as the driving force behind this vision ensuring that every academic and administrative process meets the highest standards of quality and integrity.

We believe that true quality is not a destination but a journey of learning, reflection, and growth. Through collaboration, commitment, and self-assessment, we strive to empower our faculty, staff, and students to achieve their fullest potential and contribute meaningfully to society.

Together, we aim to uphold the values of transparency, accountability, and continuous progress ensuring that Salim Habib University remains a beacon of excellence, recognized for its dedication to quality education and impactful outcomes.

Let us all continue to pursue excellence with passion and purpose.

Introduction

Under the Quality Assurance Framework of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Salim Habib University (formerly Barrett Hodgson University) established the Quality Enhancement Cell in March 2019 with the aim of maintaining and enhancing the quality of teaching, learning, and research at the university. This can realistically be achieved through the effective implementation of IQA (Internal Quality Assessment) and EQA (External Quality Assessment) measures.

The Quality Enhancement Cell focuses on balancing the quality of education in the university with regular checks via various surveys on all facets of institutional functions on a distinct format ensuring the credibility and confidentiality. The department also performs the role of a bridge between the HEC (Pakistan) and the Institution to implement the policies and guidelines on the said standards.

Vision

 To be ranked among the best Universities in the country regarding quality education, through academic excellence, research, creative learning, capacity building and meeting the standards of HEC by Quality Assessment Methods and practices.

Mission

The Quality Enhancement Cell aims to maintain and promote an unparalleled focus on quality in all aspects of academic practices through the following activities:

  • Continuous enhancement of quality education to the satisfaction of students, faculty and all stakeholders.
  • To point out gaps in the policies, procedures and rules on a regular basis to verify compliance with HEC criteria.
  • Ensure that the Academic programs are up to mark through practicing of self-assessment and identification of the weaknesses and take corrective measures.

Objectives

The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at Salim Habib University is dedicated to ensuring academic excellence and continuous improvement across all programs. Its primary objective is to develop and implement quality assurance processes that align with national and international standards. The QEC monitors and evaluates teaching, learning, and research practices to enhance institutional performance. It also promotes a culture of self-assessment and continuous development among faculty and departments. Through systematic review and feedback, QEC strives to maintain the highest standards of education and strengthen the university’s commitment to quality and innovation.

QEC TEAM

Team Details

Name

Destination

Contact

Syed Waqar ul Hasan

Director QEC & Regulatory Affairs

349

Mr. Abdul Samad Maniar

Assistant Manager Data Analytics

351

Mr. Muhammad Rehman Khattak

Sr. QEC Officer

352

Mr. Muhammad Sabih Khan

Data Analyst

230

Quality Policy

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QEC Quality Policy

QEC Activity Calendars

Activity Calendar 2025-26
Activity Calendar 2024-25
Activity Calendar 2023-24

QEC ACHIEVEMENTS

The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at Salim Habib University continues to excel under the leadership of Director Syed Waqar-ul-Hasan, strengthening academic quality and institutional standards through continuous improvement and rigorous assurance practices. The QEC achieved outstanding HEC QAA performance scores of 93.5% (2021–22), 94.27% (2022–23), and 94.24% (2023–24), reflecting sustained excellence and progressive enhancement. This success highlights the commitment and collaboration of the QEC team, academic departments, and administrative units. The university proudly recognizes this achievement as a milestone toward greater quality, accountability, and academic distinction.

QEC Tasks

  1. To develop QEC Web Portal for the University website.
  2. To carry out comprehensive analysis on data collected through online survey forms, and develop MIS for all programs offered at SHU.
    • To prepare YPR (Yearly Progress Report) as per HEC guidelines.
    • To define the QEC Secretariat Function as mentioned in YPR (Point no 5.8 and 5.9).
    • To constitute Program and Assessment teams for departmental SARs.
    • To review all Assessment Team Reports and prepare Action Plans accordingly.
    • To prepare Executive Summaries for all SARs.
  3. Accreditation Councils / Professional Bodies.
    • Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
    • Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP)
  4. To consider the affiliation & accreditation of the following bodies:
    • National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC)
    • National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC)
  5. Upgrading of SHU from W1 to W4 Category.
  6. To conduct QEC Workshops year-round (at least three internal and two external).
  7. Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE).
  8. To submit University Portfolio Report (UPR).

Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

  1. Effective Monitoring of Classes, Student Feedback, Course Evaluation, Teacher’s Self & Peer Assessment
  2. Yearly Progress Report (YPR) & Self-Assessment Reports (SARs)
  3. Self-Institution Performance Evaluation (IPE)
  4. Approval for launching new programs.

External Quality Assurance (EQA)

  1. Accreditations (NBEAC, NCEAC, PEC and others Professional Bodies)
  2. Memberships (APQN, INQAAHE, PNQAHE, AACSB)
  3. MS / M.Phil. / Ph.D. and Equivalent Program Review
  4. Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE) by HEC.
  5. Other Certification like ISO and others
  6. HEC Ranking & Statistics
  7. HEC Campus Review Parameters & Inspections (CRP)
  8. Charter Inspection & Evaluation Committee (CIEC)
  9. External: Institution Performance Evaluation (IPE)

 

QEC SURVEYS

  1. Student Course Evaluation Questionnaire
  2. Faculty Course Review Report
  3. Survey of Graduating Students
  4. Research Student Progress Review Form
  5. Faculty Survey
  6. Departments Offering PhD Programs
  7. Alumni Survey
  8. Employer Survey
  9. Faculty Resumes
  10. One Liner Survey
  11. Teacher Evaluation Form by Student
Address Salim Habib University (formerly Barrett Hodgson University), NC-24, Deh Dih, Korangi Creek, Karachi
UAN 021-111 248 338
Phone No 021-35122931-35
E-mail: [email protected]
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