Abdul
Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) has successfully conducted the Self Review
of Institutional Performance Evaluation (Self-RIPE) from June 18 to 20, 2025,
in accordance with the revised Quality Assurance Framework (PSG-2023) of Higher
Education Commission (HEC).
As
part of the process, the university prepared a comprehensive Institutional
Performance Report (IPR), aligned with the revised Quality Assurance Framework
guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The report included
detailed responses and supporting documentary evidence for each standard.
The
RIPE Committee was chaired by Dr. Muhammad Azam, Dean of the Faculty of
Business & Economics. Committee members included Dr. Dost Muhammad Khan,
Director QEC; Dr. Ihtisham Khan, Director IBL; and two distinguished external
experts: Dr. Nauman Habib, Director QEC at the Pak-Austria Institute, Haripur,
and Prof. Dr. Jehangir Khan from the University of Malakand.
During
the three-day review, the panel evaluated documentation, engaged with faculty,
administrative staff, and students, and conducted on-site assessments. The
review team identified key areas for improvement and provided practical,
actionable recommendations aimed at enhancing institutional performance.
The
university administration extended full support to the panel, facilitating
productive discussions focused on strengthening quality assurance mechanisms.
The evaluation concluded with an exit meeting, where the Honorable Vice
Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Jamil Ahmad, reaffirmed AWKUM’s commitment to continuous
improvement through the Internal Quality Circle (IQC).
AWKUM
remains dedicated to fostering a culture of academic excellence, transparency,
and accountability in line with HEC quality assurance standards.
