Abdul Wali Khan University
Mardan (AWKUM) conducted Self-Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE) on January
16-18, 2023. The aim of the IPE is to self-evaluate the performance &
efficiency of the University based on 11 Quality Standards provided in the IPE
Manual of HEC. The standards outline major areas that Higher Education
Institutions need to focus on in order to ensure good governance and quality
education.
The IPE panel
comprised of one external reviewer i.e. Mr. Imran Ullah Marwat, Director QAC (HED),
Peshawar and three internal reviewers including Dr. Abdul Ghaffar (Chairperson,
Department of Education), Director and Deputy Director QEC. The self-review
process was facilitated by the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) AWKUM.
The IPE
commenced with a detailed introduction of the Self-IPE processes and a
presentation on the Compliance Report of IPE 2021-22 delivered by Mr. Sayim
Sohail (Director QEC). The IPE panel then carefully examined the University
Portfolio Report (UPR) and supporting documentation for answers to the
questions standard wise.
Meetings with
departmental academic and administrative heads, faculty members as well
students were scheduled for the IPE's second day in order to assess the
capacity of the institution's operational procedures. In order to observe the
facilities offered on campus, the panel also took a tour of various
departments, library, classrooms, and labs. The panel appreciated the efforts
of AWKUM in enhancing the culture of quality. The panel members utilized the
last day in preparation and completion of the IPE reports.
