The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) was established in Jahangirnagar University on1st of January 2015 in order to institutionalize and substantiate the priority to the quality since its inception. The IQAC being an integral part of the academic activities towards realizing the goals of quality enhancement by developing a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in different aspects of the functioning of the university. The IQAC assures the stakeholders i.e., students, faculty, administrative staff, quality circle members, funding agencies and society in general – of the accountability and transparency in the quality management system of the institution. The Cell is responsible for ensuring that the quality assurance policies and procedures of the university are robust and effective in maintaining and monitoring the standards of its academic awards and in supporting the enhancement of teaching, learning and research experiences in the university.

The IQAC works closely with academic and administrative departments across the university, particularly the internal audit team, ISO core team, self-assessment committees and the quality assurance committee. It manages key quality assurance processes, including curriculum design and approval; self-assessment reports and improvement plans; student and stakeholder feedback systems; and periodic internal and external reviews and audits.

It provides information and guidance on quality assurance, primarily through the policies and procedures. It also offers information, training and advice to staff and faculty members on the different processes relating to quality assurance in education.

We have completed Self Assessment Program in 32 departments. These departments also completed Post-self Assessment Improvement Plan (PSAIP) in accordance with the External Peer Review Report (EPRR). Among them 22 departments already published the booklet with all the relevant documents. Curriculum development is also continuing in these departments. We organized 15 training programs and 8 workshops for enhancing the capacity of our faculties and administrative staffs.

I would like to thank QAU, UGC, HEQEP, World Bank and JU indeed for taking such timely initiative that is committed to excellence and innovation in learning and teaching as well as is supportive of the aspirations of students and the needs of society.

The IQAC is a step towards excellence. I believe that this Cell will be a valued addition to the university resources and will play a key role in the noteworthy development of the university.

Syed Hafizur Rahman, PhD
Director, IQAC
Jahangirnagar University
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Phone: +880 1720 173 352