Institutional Quality Circle (IQC)
October 8, 2025 2025-10-08 11:18Institutional Quality Circle (IQC)
IQC 2025
3rd Institutional Quality Circle meeting (04, June 2025)
Rawalpindi Women University (RWU) held its 3rd Institutional Quality Circle (IQC) meeting on June 4, 2025, chaired by the Vice Chancellor and attended by department heads and administrative leaders. The meeting, organized by the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), began with a review of action items from the previous meeting, highlighting the successful conduction of PREE for 10 programs, implementation of the Student Complaint Portal, acquisition of PhD NOCs, and timely submission of the Institutional Performance Evaluation Report (IPER). Progress on SAR/ PREE, PGPR, and RIPE was also discussed, with departments directed to submit the 2025 Implementation Plan, PGPR proforma, action reports, and revised SARs The RIPE Review Report was deliberated in depth, leading to the formation of follow-up committees to oversee the implementation strategy. QEC will finalize and submit the Yearly Performance Report (YPR) to HEC, while the RIPE-based Implementation Plan will be disseminated across departments for necessary compliance.
2nd Institutional Quality Circle meeting (09 April, 2025)
The 2nd meeting of the Internal Quality Committee (IQC) of Rawalpindi Women University was held on April 9, 2025, at the Vice Chancellor’s Secretariat under the chairpersonship of the Honorable Vice Chancellor. The meeting brought together Heads of Academic Departments, Administrative Heads, and Quality Assurance Representatives, reaffirming the university’s commitment to continuous quality enhancement. Key discussions focused on the review of progress related to Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) and the Program Review & Evaluation Exercise (PREE), along with timelines for RIPE and PGPR. Updates were shared on the formation of SCALE and the selection of Leadership Student Representatives (LSRs). The launch of the Student Complaint Portal was announced, alongside updates regarding PhD NOC submissions and preparations for the upcoming Institutional Performance Review (IPR). The meeting also emphasized the importance of strategic planning driven by measurable results. It concluded with a set of actionable steps, including the finalization of external reviews, revisions to the strategic plan, and improved mechanisms to enhance student engagement across the university.
IQC 2024
On December 12, 2024, Rawalpindi Women University (RWU) held its 1st Institutional Quality Circle (IQC) meeting, chaired by the Vice Chancellor and attended by Heads of Departments and administrative leaders. The meeting, led by the Director of the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), focused on key initiatives aimed at improving academic and administrative standards. Highlights included discussions on enhancing institutional quality through systematic reviews, conducting Programme Review for Effectiveness and Enhancement (PREE)/Self-Assessment Reports (SAR) with a completion deadline of February 15, 2025, and planning the Institutional Performance & Enhancement (RIPE) review for April-May 2025. The introduction of the Student Council for Academic Learning & Enhancement (SCALE) policy was proposed to engage students in quality processes. Additionally, strategic plans for departmental alignment with RWU’s vision, PhD NOC submissions to HEC, and the development of a student grievance online portal were addressed. The meeting also saw the formation of key committees to oversee quality assurance initiatives. The Vice Chancellor expressed gratitude and emphasized the importance of continuous improvement at RWU.
