QUALITY ENHANCEMENT CELL ACTIVITIES CALENDAR 2024 – 2025

SELF – POST GRADUATE PROGRAM REVIEW 2025

Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST) conducted a Self-Post Graduate Program Review (PGPR) on February 17th-18th, 2025, evaluating compliance with Higher Education Commission (HEC) policies and assessing graduate program quality. The review panel found CUST’s quality processes and mechanisms satisfactory, with state-of-the-art facilities and resources compatible with international standards. A detailed review of 22 MPhil/MS/Equivalent and PhD programs showed that all programs are compliant with HEC requirements. An implementation plan has been developed to address areas for improvement, and the university is committed to executing the plan, conducting regular monitoring and evaluation, and maintaining its facilities to ensure continued quality and excellence in postgraduate programs.

SELF – POST GRADUATE PROGRAM REVIEW 2022-2023

The Self Post Graduate Program Review (Self-PGPR) of Capital University of Science and Technology for the year 2023-24 was conducted on 31th January – 1st February, 2024. The Self-PGPR panel comprised of two external and two internal members to review the PGPR proforma prepared by the QEC on the predefined guidelines by QAA-HEC. The panel comprised of:

Review panel during as per the process devised by HEC QAA, met with all the relevant stakeholders including Vice-Chancellor, Deans/ HODs, Faculty, and Students. They also inspected the infrastructure facilities including Classrooms, Library, Laboratories, Data centre, sports facilities, and University dispensary. The review panel then, prepared their report, including findings and recommendations. They have showed overall satisfaction with the quality processes/ mechanisms being followed and implemented by CUST as per HEC guidelines. They appreciated the availability of state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research and mentioned that laboratories are well equipped with the latest equipment/apparatus as compatible with international standards.

The review panel shared key findings with the Vice-Chancellor CUST, Deans/ HODs during their exit meeting. The MS/MPhil and Ph.D. program being offered were found ‘OK’ as per guidelines/Criteria of HEC as the review panel showed its satisfaction with the effective implementation of QA standards required for 20 graduate programs including 13 MS and 7 Ph.D. programs.

The review panel also suggested few recommendations for further improvement of the academic governance of the university. CUST, QEC prepared the Compliance/ Implementation and action taken report in view of those recommendations and communicated to the relevant departments for the compliance prior the next PGPR review which is expected in 2025.

PREE SELF-ASSESSMENT REPORTS AND ASSESSMENT TEAM MEETINGS 2025

Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST) has made significant progress in preparing and reviewing Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) for 24 programs undergoing third-cycle evaluation, following PSG-2023 guidelines. A pivotal step in this process was the development of the PREE Manual with detailed process flowcharts. This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for Program teams and Assessment Teams, outlining the procedures and criteria for conducting self-assessments. To ensure a thorough understanding and effective application of the manual, two workshops were conducted for the Program Teams and Assessment Teams. These workshops provided a platform for discussing the manual’s contents, clarifying any ambiguities, and equipping team members with the necessary skills to prepare SARs as per PREE standards and Expectation Outcome Indicators (EOI’s) with relevant evidences.
Assessment Teams reviewed the SARs, providing feedback and recommendations, and departments are now expected to develop implementation plans to address identified areas for improvement. These plans will outline specific actions, timelines, and responsible personnel, with action-taken reports due by June 15th, 2025.