Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

Accreditation at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is a global demand of the day. As a part of Quality Enhancement in Higher Education in Bangladesh, the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) has established a Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) to prepare universities to meet the External Quality Assurance and Accreditation requirements of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council of Bangladesh (QAACB).

In pursuance of the requirement of the Private University Act 2010, under section 36, an ‘Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)’ was formed at IIUC as per the recommendation of the 31st Academic Council meeting held on March 06, 2014, and approved in the 179th Syndicate meeting held on March 11, 2014. An office for IQAC has been established in the Administrative Building of IIUC. At IIUC, the activities of IQAC are running with its own fund. We hope that in the future, IIUC shall receive financial assistance from UGC.

The University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) has established a Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) to prepare universities to meet the External Quality Assurance and Accreditation requirements of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council of Bangladesh (QAACB). In line with the Private University Act 2010, an Institutional/Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has been formed at IIUC, as per the recommendation of the 31st Academic Council meeting on March 06, 2014, and approved in the 179th Syndicate meeting on March 11, 2014.

The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) aims to promote a quality assurance culture within the university, develop a mechanism for the systematic review of institutional activities and study programs, and ensure quality teaching-learning, research, and support services. It prepares the university to meet the external quality assurance and accreditation requirements of UGC. IQAC will foster a culture of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) at IIUC by incorporating feedback from all stakeholders: students, alumni, teachers, staff, employers, and society.

• i) Facilitate the mission and objectives of the university addressing national relevance and emerging global trends.
• ii) Guide and assist the degree-offering entities of the university to define program objectives.
• iii) Develop standards and benchmarks for various academic and administrative activities of the university.
• iv) Review existing procedures for further improvement.
• v) Prepare QA documents and procedures for use within the university following specifications and guidelines provided in the IQAC OM.
• vi) Encourage staff to maintain a professional code of conduct per QAU guidelines and international practices, and promote good operational practices.
• vii) Provide necessary support to academic units (departments, faculties, institutes) for self-assessment, external peer review, and QA process implementation at the program level.
• viii) Conduct scheduled monitoring of policy, system, process, and procedure implementation.
• ix) Facilitate institutional assessment.
• x) Support approval processes for new program-offering entities and programs.
• xi) Develop a QA information database accessible to all stakeholders.
• xii) Prepare and process the annual Institutional Quality Assurance Report (IQAR) and monitoring report, assess IQAC activities, and submit to QAC. Develop and implement a 5-year institutional QA strategic plan.
• xiii) Coordinate all QA-related activities within the university.
• xiv) Liaise with QAU and other external QA agencies.
• xv) Organize workshops, seminars, and training to build capacity and promote QA culture throughout the university.
• xvi) Advise university management, faculties, and departments on QA and related matters.
• xvii) Lead the initiative to establish a staff development center.
• xviii) Prepare a detailed budget for the IQAC.
• xix) Conduct impromptu audits at any level of the university when necessary.