One Day Training Workshop for Program Team (PT) Members on “Self-Assessment Report (SAR) Writing”
On September 08, 2023, Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) organized a one-day training workshop titled "Self-Assessment Report (SAR) Writing." This workshop was specifically designed for Program Team Members from various academic departments. The resource person for this event was Ms. Asmat Parveen, the Director of Quality Assurance at Foundation University Islamabad.
During the workshop, she provided valuable insights into the concept of self-assessment and emphasized its significance in enhancing learning outcomes and advancing the development of academic institutions. She highlighted how self-assessment exercises play a crucial role in various aspects, including curriculum improvement, the modernization of academic programs, enhancing student services, achieving learning objectives, and promoting faculty well-being.
The participants of the workshop were highly engaged and showed a strong interest in the topic. They actively participated by posing relevant questions related to the role of self-assessment in the improvement of academic programs and its broader impact on the educational environment.

One Day Training Workshop on “TeamSTEPPS A Framework to Improve Health Care Quality”
The Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) organized a training session on "A Framework to Enhance Health Care Quality" in line with the vision of Foundation University Islamabad (FUI). The training was specifically organized for the Foundation University School of Health Sciences (FUSH), and conducted by Dr. Saduq Fatimah (Certified Healthcare Quality Professional – CHQP) on June 2nd, 2023.
Dr. Saduq Fatimah began the training by introducing TEAMSTEPPS (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety). TEAMSTEPPS is a structured program designed to educate healthcare professionals on effective teamwork principles and practices. The training focused on enhancing communication, collaboration, and patient safety within healthcare team members.
During the TEAMSTEPPS training, participants gained knowledge about essential concepts and principles related to effective teamwork and communication. They were introduced to a variety of tools and strategies that can be applied in their daily practice to improve patient outcomes. The goal of the training was to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to work effectively as a team, foster a culture of safety, and enhance patient outcomes. Ongoing reinforcement and refresher training were recommended to sustain and further enhance the benefits of TEAMSTEPPS in the long run.
At the conclusion of the training, Director of Quality Assurance presented a souvenir to Dr. Saduq Fatimah as a token of appreciation. She expressed gratitude to the resource person and the audience for their active participation and presence during the training.

External Evaluation of the Second Cycle of the Self-Assessment Report of the BS English, MS Linguistic, MS Literature and PhD English Programs.
Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) at Foundation University Islamabad has conducted the second external Self-Assessment Report (SARs) review of the BS English, MS Linguistic, MS Literature and PhD English programs of Foundation University School of Science & Technology (FUSST) on (Thursday) 18th May, 2023. For this purpose, Prof, Dr Umaima Kamran, Chairperson, Department of English, Quaid-e-Azam University and Prof, Dr Arshad Mahmood, Director Translation and Interpretation, NUML were invited as External Subject Experts, they thoroughly reviewed the SARs of the programs on 8 criteria’s and 31 standards as prescribed in the Self-Assessment Manual of HEC. Both experts also interacted with the Faculty and Students of the BS English, MS Linguistic and Literature and PhD English programs. The Subject Experts also visited the resources of FUSST including the library, labs, faculty offices, lecture halls etc. The exit meeting was chaired by Brig Abdul Ghafoor, Pro Rector/ Director Campus FUSST wherein the Subject Experts appreciated the efforts of Program Team (PT) members for preparing comprehensive SAR and also shared their recommendations for further improvement of the programs.

External Evaluation of the Second Cycle of the Self-Assessment Report Review of MS, PhD Management Sciences and First Cycle of Self-Assessment Report Review of the MS Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences- FUSST
Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) at Foundation University Islamabad has conducted the second external Self-Assessment Report (SARs) review of the MS, PhD Management Sciences and first Cycle external Self-Assessment Report (SARs) review of MS Finance of Foundation University School of Science & Technology (FUSST) on (Thursday) 25th May, 2023. For this purpose, Dr. Arshad Hassan, Dean FMS, Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST) and Dr. Sajid Ali, Cluster Head Finance, Business Studies Department, Bahria University were invited as external subject experts, They thoroughly reviewed the SARs of the programs on 8 criteria and 31 standards as prescribed in the Self-Assessment Manual of HEC. Both experts also interacted with the faculty and students of the department. The subject experts also visited the resources of FUSST including the library, labs, faculty offices, lecture halls etc. The exit meeting was chaired by Brig Abdul Ghafoor, Pro Rector/ Director Campus FUSST wherein the subject experts appreciated the efforts of program team (PT) members for preparing comprehensive SAR and also shared their recommendations for further improvement of the programs.

Awareness Seminar On “International Ranking And Its Impact On HEI’s”
Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) strive to achieve the FUI vision i.e. “Foundation University Islamabad aspires to be the leading institution of higher learning and contributes towards the development of human resource through excellence in education, research and innovation” organized an awareness seminar on May 29th, 2023 on the “International Ranking and Its Impact on HEI’s”. DQA invited Dr. Awais Mehmood Kamboh, Director Quality Assurance and Engr. Usama Rashed, Assistant Director, QA and Rankings at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) as a resource person to conduct the seminar for the FUI Academic and Administrative Heads and for the faculty members of FUI.
The training was conducted in two sessions, in the First session, Dr. Awais Mehmood Kamboh, started with the introduction of most prominent Academic and Non-Academic International Rankings including Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and THE Impact Rankings. He provided insights about the rankings systems and explained how participation in international ranking systems can be beneficial or used as a benchmark tool by the management.
The second session was delivered by Engr. Usama Rashed, Assistant Director, QA and Rankings, wherein he compared the Methodologies, timelines and weightages in the international ranking agencies. He also explained the FUI strengths based on the methodologies and shared his experience regarding the challenges faced by NUST in rankings.
At the end of the seminar, Prof. Dr. Fazal Rahim – Dean Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, appreciated the efforts of DQA for organizing this vital awareness seminar and thanked the resource persons for visiting FUI and conducting informative sessions on International Rankings. Later, Dean Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences presented Souvenir to the Resource Persons. Ms. Asmat Parveen, Director Quality Assurance also thanked Resource Persons and the audience for their presence and active participation.

External Evaluation Of The First Cycle Of The Self-Assessment Report Of The MS Electrical Engineering (MSEE) And MS Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) Program
Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) at Foundation University Islamabad has successfully conducted the First External Self-Assessment Report (SARs) review of the MS Electrical Engineering (MSEE) and MS Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) programs of Foundation University School of Science & Technology (FUSST) on (Thursday) 13th April, 2023. For this purpose, Dr. Hassan Khaliq Qureshi, Associate Dean, NUST (External) and Prof. Dr. Waseem Shahzad, Director Campus of FAST were invited as External Subject Experts, they thoroughly reviewed the SARs of the programs on 8 criteria’s and 31 standards as prescribed in the Self-Assessment Manual of HEC. Both experts also interacted with the Faculty and Students of the MS Electrical Engineering (MSEE) and MS Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) programs. The Subject Expert also visited the resources of FUSST including the library, labs, faculty offices, lecture halls etc. The exit meeting was chaired by Prof Dr. Abdul Ghafoor, Pro Rector/ Director Campus FUSST wherein the Subject Expert appreciated the efforts of Program Team (PT) members for preparing comprehensive SAR and also shared his recommendations for further improvement of the programs.

External Evaluation of the First Cycle of the Self-Assessment Report of the MS-MSKPT Program
Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) at Foundation University Islamabad has successfully conducted the First External Self-Assessment Report (SAR) review of the MS MSKPT program of Foundation University College of Physical Therapy (FUCP) on (Tuesday) March 21, 2023. For this purpose, Dr. Hafiz Manan Associate Professor DPT at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU) was invited as External Subject Expert, he thoroughly reviewed the SAR of the program on 8 criteria’s and 31 standards as prescribed in the Self-Assessment Manual of HEC. He also conducted interactive sessions with the Faculty and Students of the MSKPT Department. The Subject Expert also visited the resources of FUCP including the library, labs, faculty offices, lecture halls etc. The exit meeting was chaired by Prof. Dr. Furqan Ahmed Siddiqui, Dean-Foundation University College of Physical Therapy FUCP, wherein the Subject Expert appreciated the efforts of Program Team (PT) members for preparing comprehensive SAR and also shared his recommendations for further improvement of the Department.

Self-Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE) - 2023
The Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) has a key mandate to effectively implement the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) mechanism formulated by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of HEC. To ensure compliance, the DQA conducted a Self-Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE) of Foundation University Islamabad from March 14 to 16, 2023. The objective of IPE is to evaluate the university's performance effectiveness based on the 11 Quality Standards defined in the IPE Manual of HEC. These standards outline major areas that higher education institutions should focus on to secure recognition for their good governance and impart quality education to students.

Mr. Fazal Wahab, Director Quality Assurance at Bahria University Islamabad was invited as an External Reviewer and Internal reviewers included Prof. Dr. Huma Musarrat - HoD Anatomy, Dr. Ayesha Janjua - Prof Pharmacology and Dr. Muhammad Naeem, Assistant Professor - Faculty of Management Sciences. The DQA facilitated the review panel in coordination with all the academic and administrative departments of FUI.

The first day of the review process commenced with a briefing by the Director Quality Assurance of FUI regarding the introduction of the Self-IPE, its processes and she also highlighted the key progressions achieved through the previous IPEs at FUI. Afterwards, the University Portfolio Report (UPR) along with evidence of responses to questions listed under the 11 Quality Standards was thoroughly reviewed by the IPE panel. The Review Panel conducted dedicated meetings with the Departmental Heads at FUI Secretariat and also conducted an interactive session with the FUSH faculty and students.

The second day of the Self-IPE was dedicated for meetings of the review panel with the respective Directors of Schools, Academic and Administrative Heads and Faculty to examine the quality of processes at the University. The panel also conducted an interactive session with the Faculty and the students of FUSST and also visited the library, classrooms and laboratories to observe the available facilities. The panel appreciated the efforts of Foundation University in maintaining and enhancing the culture of quality. The Exit meeting was chaired by the Rector FUI, the Self-IPE panel members shared their recommendations for further improvements in the governance, infrastructure, teaching & learning process of the University.

The third day of the IPE was utilized for the preparation and completion of the reports by the panel members and they shared their recommendations with DQA for preparation of compliance reports.

External Evaluation Of The First Cycle Of The Self-Assessment Report Of The MS Electrical Engineering (MSEE) And MS Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) Programs

Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) at Foundation University Islamabad has successfully conducted the First External Self-Assessment Report (SARs) review of the MS Electrical Engineering (MSEE) and MS Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) programs of Foundation University School of Science & Technology (FUSST) on (Thursday) 13th April, 2023. For this purpose, Dr. Hassan Khaliq Qureshi, Associate Dean, NUST (External) and Prof. Dr. Waseem Shahzad, Director Campus of FAST were invited as External Subject Experts, they thoroughly reviewed the SARs of the programs on 8 criteria’s and 31 standards as prescribed in the Self-Assessment Manual of HEC. Both experts also interacted with the Faculty and Students of the MS Electrical Engineering (MSEE) and MS Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) programs. The Subject Expert also visited the resources of FUSST including the library, labs, faculty offices, lecture halls etc. The exit meeting was chaired by Prof Dr. Abdul Ghafoor, Pro Rector/ Director Campus FUSST wherein the Subject Expert appreciated the efforts of Program Team (PT) members for preparing comprehensive SAR and also shared his recommendations for further improvement of the programs.

One Day Training Workshop for Program Team (PT) Members on “Self-Assessment Report (SAR) Writing”

The Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) organized a one-day training workshop on “Self-Assessment Report (SAR) Writing” for Program Team Members of different academic departments on October 14, 2022. Ms. Asmat Parveen Director QA, Foundation University Islamabad was the Resource Person for the training She highlighted the concept of self-assessment, its importance in enhancing learning outcomes, and the development of academic institutes.The participants took a keen interest in the workshop and asked various relevant questions regarding the role of self-assessment exercise in improving curriculum, modernization of the academic programs, student services, achieving learning objectives, and faculty well-being.

Postgraduate Program Review (PGPR) of Foundation University Islamabad

The Postgraduate Program Review (PGPR) of Foundation University Islamabad was successfully conducted by the Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) on December 13th - 14th 2022 at FUSST and FUCP. The HEC Review Panel was consisted of following members:
1. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Afzal, Dean Arts & Social Sciences, Lahore College of Women University, Lahore.
2. Dr. Ghulam Mujtaba Shaikh, Professor, Sukkur IBA University, Sukkur
3. Prof. Dr. Hammad Naveed, Professor, FAST NUCES, Lahore.
4. Mr. Imtiaz Ali Lakhan, Assistant Director, QAA, HEC, Islamabad.
The Panel reviewed the PGPR forms, student files and faculty files prepared as per HEC guidelines and also conducted interactive sessions with the MS, PhD scholars and faculty members. In the exit Meeting, the Review Panel communicated their recommendations to The Rector FUI for further improvement. At the end, The Rector FUI thanked and appreciated the panel’s efforts in helping the FUI towards quality improvement of its programs.

One Day Training Workshop for Program Team (PT) Members on “Self-Assessment Report (SAR) Writing”

The Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) organized a one-day training workshop on “Self-Assessment Report (SAR) Writing” for Program Team Members of different academic departments on October 14, 2022. Ms. Asmat Parveen Director QA, Foundation University Islamabad was the Resource Person for the training She highlighted the concept of self-assessment, its importance in enhancing learning outcomes, and the development of academic institutes.The participants took a keen interest in the workshop and asked various relevant questions regarding the role of self-assessment exercise in improving curriculum, modernization of the academic programs, student services, achieving learning objectives, and faculty well-being.

Assessment Team (AT) Visit for the External Evaluation of Self-Assessment Report (SAR) of BS Tourism & Hospitality Program - FUSST

The Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) at Foundation University Islamabad has successfully conducted the first Assessment Team (AT) visit for the External Evaluation of Self-Assessment Report (SAR) of the BS Tourism & Hospitality program at Foundation University School of Science & Technology (FUSST). Dr. Anas Mahmud Arif, Head of Department - Tourism & Hospitality at Hazara University Mansehra was invited as an External Subject Expert on (Wednesday) June 29, 2022. The Subject Expert thoroughly reviewed the said SARs on 8 criterions and 31 standards as prescribed in the Self-Assessment Manual of HEC. He also conducted interactive sessions with the Faculty and Students of the Tourism & Hospitality Department. The exit meeting was chaired by Prof. Dr. Ajmal Waheed, Dean - Faculty of Management Sciences, wherein the Subject Expert appreciated the efforts of FUI management for being the pioneers of the Tourism & Hospitality program in the region of twin cities. He also appreciated the efforts of Program Team (PT) members in the preparation of comprehensive SARs and also shared his recommendations for further improvement of the Tourism & Hospitality Department.

Self-Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE) - 2022

The Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) aims to ensure the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) mechanism in a true letter and spirit. For said purpose, the Self-Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE) of Foundation University Islamabad was conducted by DQA on June 17, 20 & 21, 2022. The objective of the IPE is to evaluate the performance effectiveness of the university based on 11 Quality Standards defined in IPE Manual of HEC. The standards outline major areas that higher education institutions need to focus on in order to secure recognition for their good governance and impart quality education to students. Air Cdre Ahmad Hassan, Director Quality at Air University Islamabad was invited as an External Reviewer and Internal reviewer including Maj. Gen. Tasawar Hussain, Associate Dean Clinical (FUMC), Prof. Dr. Fazal Rahim, Dean - Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences - FUSST, Dr. Shariq Hussain, HoD Software Engineering - FUSST, Dr. Ahsan Malik, HOD Dental Medical Education and Research - FUCD&H and Dr. Wardah Qazi, HOD undergraduate - FUCP. The DQA facilitated the review panel in coordination with all the academic and administrative departments of FUI. The first day of the review process commenced with a brief introduction of the Self-IPE processes and a presentation on the Compliance Report of IPE 2019-20 by the Director Quality Assurance. Afterwards, the University Portfolio Report (UPR) along with evidence of responses to questions listed under the 11 Quality Standards was thoroughly reviewed by the IPE panel. The second day of the Self-IPE was dedicated for meetings of the review panel with the respective Directors of Schools, Academic and Administrative Heads and Faculty to examine the quality of processes at the University. The panel also conducted an interactive session with the students of both schools and also visited the library, classrooms and laboratories to observe the available facilities. The panel appreciated the efforts of Foundation University in maintaining and enhancing the culture of quality. The Exit meeting was chaired by the Rector FUI, the Self-IPE panel members shared their recommendations for further improvements in the governance, infrastructure, teaching & learning process of the University. The third day of the IPE was utilized for the preparation and completion of the reports by the panel members and they shared their recommendations with DQA for preparation of compliance report.

Assessment Team (AT) visit for the External Evaluation of the Self-Assessment Reports of MS and PhD Programs of the Department of Software Engineering:

The Assessment Team visit for the External Evaluation of the Self-Assessment Reports of MS and PhD Programs of the Department of Software Engineering was successfully conducted by Prof. Dr. Waseem Shahzad, Head, School of Computing at FAST - National University of Computing & Emerging Sciences (NUCES), under the arrangements of Department of Quality Assurance (DQA), FUI on (Thursday) May 19, 2022. The Subject Expert thoroughly reviewed the SARs on 8 criterions and 31 standards as prescribed in the Self-Assessment Manual of HEC. He also reviewed the Compliance Report of the first Assessment Cycle of the MSCS and PhD-CS programs. The Subject Expert also visited the resources of FUSST including Computer Labs, library, faculty offices etc. The exit meeting was chaired by Prof. Dr. Nabeel Ali Khan, Dean - Faculty of Engineering & IT - FUSST wherein the Subject Expert appreciated the efforts of Program Team (PT) members in the preparation of the comprehensive SARs and also shared his recommendations for further improvement of the postgraduate programs of the Department of Software Engineering.

Assessment Team (AT) visit for the External Evaluation of the Second Cycle of the Self-Assessment Reports of the BS and MS Arts & Media Department:

The Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) at Foundation University Islamabad has successfully conducted the second Assessment Team (AT) visit for the External Evaluation of the Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) of the BCA, BSMC and MSMD programs of the Department of Arts & Media at Foundation University School of Science & Technology (FUSST). For this purpose, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Dean - Faculty of Social Sciences at International Islamic University (IIU) was invited as an External Subject Expert on (Thursday) May 19th, 2022. The Subject Expert thoroughly reviewed the said SARs on 8 criterions and 31 standards as prescribed in the Self-Assessment Manual of HEC. He also conducted interactive sessions with the Faculty and Students of the Arts & Media Department. He also reviewed the Compliance Report of the first Assessment Cycle of the same programs and appreciated the efforts of DQA and the Department of Arts & Media for the improvements made as a result of the first Assessment Cycle. The Subject Expert also visited the resources of FUSST including the Media House, FM Studio, Labs, Faculty Offices etc. The exit meeting was chaired by Prof. Dr. Fazal Rahim Khan, Dean - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at FUSST, wherein the Subject Expert appreciated the efforts of Program Team (PT) members in the preparation of comprehensive SARs and also shared his recommendations for further improvement of the Arts & Media Department.

First Assessment Team (AT) visit for the External Evaluation

The First Assessment Team (AT) visit for the External Evaluation of the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) of BS Accounting & Finance (BSAF) program - Department of Economics & Finance, has been successfully conducted by the Department of Quality Assurance (DQA). For this purpose, Dr Muhammad Bahir Khan, Associate Professor, Department of Government and Public Policy at National Defence University (NDU) was invited as an External Subject Expert on (Wednesday) April 27, 2022. The Subject Expert thoroughly reviewed the SAR of the BSAF program on 8 criterions and 31 standards as prescribed in the Self-Assessment Manual of HEC. He also conducted an interactive session with the Faculty and Students of the Economics & Finance Department. The exit meeting was chaired by Pro-Rector - FUSST, wherein the Subject Expert appreciated the efforts of Program Team (PT) members for preparing comprehensive SARs and also shared his recommendations for further improvement of the Economics & Finance Department.

Self-Review of MS and PhD Programs of Foundation University Islamabad

The Self-Post-Graduate Program Review (PGPR) of Foundation University Islamabad was successfully conducted by the Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) on April 13th, 2022 at FUSST and FUCP. The Review Panel consisted of Prof. Dr. Tanvir Afzal, Director, Shifa School of Computing, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Prof. Dr. Arshad Nawaz Malik, Principal, Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Prof. Dr. Rubina Hanif, Director – National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University - Islamabad, Prof. Dr. Tahir Saeed, Head of Department – Department of Leadership & Management, National Defense University - Islamabad, Dr. Najma Sadiq, Head of Department – Mass Communication, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) – Islamabad, Dr. Ayyaz Mahmood, Assistant Professor – Department of English, National University of Modern Languages (NUML) – Islamabad. The Panel reviewed the PGPR forms, Student files and Faculty files prepared as per HEC guidelines and also conducted interactive sessions with the MS, PhD Scholars and Faculty members. In the Exit Meeting, Review Panel communicated their recommendations to Director QA and Department Heads for further improvement. At the end, the Director QA thanked and appreciated the panel’s efforts in helping the University towards quality improvement

Second External Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) review of the BS, MS & PhD Psychology Programs

The Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) at Foundation University Islamabad has successfully conducted the second External Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) review of the BS, MS and PhD Psychology programs at Foundation University School of Science & Technology (FUSST). For this purpose, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tahir Khalily, Dean - Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU) was invited as External Subject Expert on (Wednesday) April 06, 2022. The Subject Expert thoroughly reviewed the SARs of the BS, MS and PhD Psychology programs on 8 criterions and 31 standards as prescribed in the Self-Assessment Manual of HEC. He also conducted interactive sessions with the Faculty and Students of the Psychology Department. He also reviewed the Compliance Report of the first Assessment Cycle of the same programs and appreciated the efforts of DQA and the Department of Psychology for the improvements made as a result of the first Assessment Cycle. The Subject Expert also visited the resources of FUSST including the library, Psychology Clinic, labs, faculty offices, lecture halls etc. The exit meeting was chaired by Prof. Dr. Fazal Rahim Khan, Dean - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at FUSST, wherein the Subject Expert appreciated the efforts of Program Team (PT) members for preparing comprehensive SARs and also shared his recommendations for further improvement of the Psychology Department.

The second External Assessment cycle of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program of Foundation University College of Physical Therapy (FUCP) has been conducted by Dr. Muhammad Umar, Director Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Rawalpindi Medical University (RMU), under the arrangements of Department of Quality Assurance (DQA), FUI on March 03, 2022. The Subject Expert thoroughly reviewed the SAR of the DPT program on 8 criterions and 31 standards as prescribed in the Self-Assessment Manual of HEC. He also reviewed the Compliance Report of the first Assessment Cycle of the same program. The Subject Expert also visited the resources of FUCP including laboratories, library, equipment, faculty offices, lecture halls etc. The exit meeting was chaired by Prof. Dr. Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi, Principal FUCP, wherein the Subject Expert appreciated the efforts of Program Team (PT) members for preparing comprehensive SAR and also shared his recommendations for further improvement of the DPT program.

Training Workshop on Utilization of Anti-Plagiarism Software - Turnitin
The Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) in its vision “to make FUI a Quality Conscious Higher Education Institution” organized an Informative and Interactive Workshop on Dec 01, 2021 on the “Utilization of Anti-Plagiarism Software – Turnitin”. DQA invited Dr. Khushbakht Hina Khan – Director QEC, National University of Modern Language (NUML) as a resource person to conduct the said workshop for the faculty members of FUI.
The training was conducted in two sessions, In the First session, the resource person started with the concept of plagiarism, and explained how intentionally or unintentionally academic community is caught by Plagiarism. She also stressed the existence of rules for coping with plagiarism in academic writing. In the second session, Dr. Khushbakht Hina Khan provided insights about the Turnitin tool and practically demonstrated how it can be used to bring quality into academic writing and research. She also emphasized on inclusion of assignments for checking via Turnitin, which will not only generate a better utilization report of the software but will also cease the abuse of academic honesty.
At the end of the workshop, Prof. Brig (R) Dr. Abdul Ghafoor – Director Campus (FURC) appreciated the efforts of DQA for organizing this vital workshop and thanked the resource person for visiting FUI and conducting informative sessions on Plagiarism and Turnitin software. Later, Director Campus presented Souvenir to the resource person – Dr. Khushbakht Hina Khan and thanked the audience for their presence and active participation.

One Day Training Workshop for Program Team (PT) Members on “Self-Assessment Report (SAR) Writing”
Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) organized a one-day training workshop on “Self-Assessment Report (SAR) Writing” for Program Team Members of different academic departments on September 29, 2021. Ms. Fareena Iqbal, Ex-Director QEC, Pakistan Institute of Development Studies (PIDE) was the resource person. She highlighted the concept of self-assessment, its importance in enhancing learning outcomes, and the development of academic institutes. She elaborated on the process & objectives of self-assessment and the role of Program and Assessment Teams. Furthermore, she explained in detail the criteria and standards of the HEC Self-Assessment Manual required to complete the SAR. The participants took a keen interest in the workshop and asked various relevant questions regarding the role of self-assessment exercise in improving curriculum, modernization of the academic programs, student services, achieving learning objectives, and faculty well-being. The Rector FUI, Maj Gen (R) Nasir Dilawar Shah in his closing remarks appreciated the effort of DQA for the arrangement of the training workshop and expressed to continuously extend full support to improve the quality of education and research at Foundation University Islamabad.

Self-Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE)
Foundation University conducted Self-Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE) on March 29-31, 2021. The IPE panel comprised of one external reviewer i.e Dr. Farrukh Idrees, Director QEC, Rawalpindi Medical University and five internal reviewers including Prof. Dr. Fazal Rahim, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Brig. (R) Dr. Muzammil Hassan Najmi, Associate Dean Basic Sciences, FUMC, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shaheen, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and IT, Prof. Dr. Furqan Ahmad Siddiqi, Principal FUIRS, Dr. Sidra Aamer, A/Associate Dean Basic Sciences, FUCD.
The self-review process was facilitated by the Department of Quality Assurance in coordination with all the academic and administrative departments of FUI.
The objective of the IPE is to evaluate the performance effectiveness of the university based on 11 Quality Standards defined in IPE Manual of HEC. The standards outline major areas that higher education institutions need to focus on in order to secure recognition for its good governance and imparting quality education to students.
The review process commenced with a brief introduction of the Self-IPE processes and a presentation on the Compliance Report of IPE 2017-18 by Engr. Umair Naseer, Manager Academic Assessment, QA. Afterwards, the University Portfolio Report (UPR) along with evidences of responses to questions listed under the 11 Quality Standards was thoroughly reviewed by the IPE panel.
The second day of the IPE was dedicated for meetings with the academic and administrative heads of departments and faculty to examine the quality of processes at the University. The panel also toured the campus and visited the library, classrooms and laboratories to observe the facilities available on campus. The panel appreciated the efforts of Foundation University in maintaining and enhancing the culture of quality. In the exit meeting with Rector FUI, the Self-IPE panel members shared their recommendations for further improvements in the governance, infrastructure, teaching & learning process of the University.
The third day of the IPE was utilized for preparation and completion of the reports by the panel members and they shared their recommendations with DQA for preparation of compliance report.

Self-Review of MS and Phd Programs of Foundation University Islamabad
Department of Quality Assurance at Foundation University Islamabad successfully conducted Self-Review of MS and PhD Programs on February 23rd, 2021 at FURC. The Review Panel consisted of Prof. Dr. Shaheena Ayub Bhatti, Director Women Research & Resource Center, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Prof. Dr. Khurram Shahzad, Associate Dean / HOD FMS, Riphah International University, Prof. Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Professor, International Islamic University, Dr. Uzma Masroor, Chair Department - Associate Professor, Air University and Dr. Ayyaz Hussain, Associate Professor, Quaid-i-Azam University. The Panel reviewed the Program files / Student files and Faculty files prepared as per HEC guidelines and also interacted with MS & PhD Faculty and Scholars. In the exit meeting, the review panel communicated their recommendations to Director QA, Deans and Department Heads for further improvement. At the end, the Director FURC thanked and appreciated the panel’s efforts in helping the University towards quality improvement.

SAR Review of BS, MS & Ph.D English Program
The External Assessment of MS and PhD English Programs was successfully conducted by Prof. Dr. Shaheena Ayub Bhatti, Director Women Research & Resource Center, Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) Rawalpindi and External Assessment of BS English Program was conducted by Dr. Akhtar Aziz, Assistant Professor, International Islamic University (IIUI) Islamabad, under the arrangements of Department of Quality Assurance (DQA), FUI on January 19, 2021 at FURC. Subject Experts thoroughly reviewed the SARs of the said programs on 8 criterion and 31 standards as prescribed by HEC. The SARs were prepared by the Program Team of the Department of English and Subject Experts appreciated the Program Team for preparing the comprehensive SARs. At the end of assessment both Subject Experts shared their recommendations for further improvement of the program in the exit meeting with Pro Rector FURC.

SAR Review of MS & Ph.D Management Sciences Program
The External Assessment of MS and PhD Management Sciences Programs was successfully conducted by Prof. Dr. Hafiz Mushtaq Ahmad, Bahria University Islamabad under the arrangements of Department of Quality Assurance (DQA), FUI on December 23, 2020 at FURC. He thoroughly reviewed the SARs of the said programs on 8 criterion and 31 standards as prescribed by HEC. The SARs were prepared by the Program Team of the Department of Business Administration and Dr Hafiz Mushtaq Ahmed appreciated the team for preparing the comprehensive SARs. At the end of assessment he shared his recommendations for further improvement of the program in the exit meeting with Pro Rector FURC.

Training Session on Outcome Based Education (OBE)
Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) arranged one day training session on Outcome Based Education (OBE) for the Faculty of Foundation University of Rehabilitation Sciences (FUIRS) on Feb 8, 2020. Dr. Nabeel Ali Khan, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, FUI was the Resource Person. Dr. Nabeel Ali Khan has implemented OBE model in BS Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Program in the department of Electrical Engineering at FUI.
The aim of training session was to deliver the knowledge, techniques and mechanism for developing Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum. This training session also provided a helping hand to FUIRS to obtain membership of World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT).

SAR Review of MS & Ph.D Management Sciences Program
The External Assessment of MS and PhD Management Sciences Programs was successfully conducted by Prof. Dr. Hafiz Mushtaq Ahmad, Bahria University Islamabad under the arrangements of Department of Quality Assurance (DQA), FUI on December 23, 2020 at FURC. He thoroughly reviewed the SARs of the said programs on 8 criterion and 31 standards as prescribed by HEC. The SARs were prepared by the Program Team of the Department of Business Administration and Dr Hafiz Mushtaq Ahmed appreciated the team for preparing the comprehensive SARs. At the end of assessment he shared his recommendations for further improvement of the program in the exit meeting with Pro Rector FURC.

Training Session on Outcome Based Education (OBE)
Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) arranged one day training session on Outcome Based Education (OBE) for the Faculty of Foundation University of Rehabilitation Sciences (FUIRS) on Feb 8, 2020. Dr. Nabeel Ali Khan, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, FUI was the Resource Person. Dr. Nabeel Ali Khan has implemented OBE model in BS Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Program in the department of Electrical Engineering at FUI.
The aim of training session was to deliver the knowledge, techniques and mechanism for developing Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum. This training session also provided a helping hand to FUIRS to obtain membership of World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT).

SAR Review of MS & Ph.D Computer Science Program
The External Assessment of MS and Ph.D Computer Science Programs of Foundation University Islamabad was carried out by Prof. Dr. Faisal Shafait, Associate Professor, National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad along with Assessment Team under arrangements of Department of Quality Assurance on December 31, 2019 at FURC. The Self-Assessment Report was prepared by Mr. Umar Mahmud, Assistant Professor, Department of Software Engineering with the help of colleagues under the guidance of QA.
The Assessment Team reviewed the SARs based on 8 criterions and 31 standards defined in QA manual of HEC, interacted with MS and Ph.D Faculty and Scholars and visited the research and academic facilities in the Department. At the end of assessment, the External Expert highlighted the strengths of the program including highly qualified faculty members, resources including laboratories and library, conducive environment for learning in the department. He also shared for improvement of MS & Ph.D program and emphasized on strong marketing strategy to improve intake in both the program

Participation of FUI Students in Summer Camp at University of Hasselt 
A group of 10 students accompanying by two faculty members from Foundation University Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Islamabad attended summer camp at University of Hasselt (UHasselt), Belgium from 4^th -14^th September, 2019. The summer camp turned out to be very fruitful for students and faculty of FUIRS, the students learnt about European Education System, Advancements and emerging trends of research in field of Rehab Sciences. Faculty of FUIRS and UHasselt successfully developed a collaboration framework for future activities.

External Assessment for Program of Arts and Media Sciences Department
The external assessment for SAR of BS and MS Program of Arts and Media Department of Foundation University Islamabad was conducted by Prof. Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Chairman, Department of Media Sciences from International Islamic University (IIUI) under arrangements of Quality Enhancement Cell on July 31, 2019 at FURC. The Program were assessed on 8 criterions and 31 standards as defined in QA Manual of HEC. The Self- Assessment Report was prepared by Ms. Hayyam Qayyum and Ms. Dura-e-Shewar under the guidance of QEC.
At the end of assessment, the External Expert visited Computer Lab, Art Gallery, FM Radio and Art Studio of FURC. The external assessment was conducted by Prof. Dr. Zafar Iqbal and he shared his findings for improvements in the program and suggested to conduct more training programs for faculty members & establish collaboration with other Media Houses for student's internships. Prof. Dr. Fazal-ur- Rehman, HOD Arts & Media proposed his plan of Action for future improvements of both the Academic and Research Programs in light of recommendation given by External Expert.

Self-Review of MS and Phd Programs at Foundation University Rawalpindi Campus
Department of Quality Assurance at Foundation University Islamabad has successfully conducted Self Review of MS and PhD Programs on June 28 th , 2019 at FURC. The Review Panel consisted of five External Subject Experts from well reputed Universities. The Panel reviewed the available data/ documents prepared as per HEC guidelines, interacted with MS & PhD Faculty and Scholars visited the Research and Academic facilities at the campus. At the end, the review panel communicated their recommendations to Pro Rector during exit meeting for further improvement. Pro Rector thanked and appreciated the panel’s efforts in helping the University towards quality improvement.

QA in Higher Education University Ranking
Quality Enhancement Cell at FUI organized a one day seminar on “Quality Assurance in Higher Education & University Ranking” on April 18, 2019 at FURC. Dr. Riaz Ahmed, Director Quality Assurance at NUST, was the Guest Speaker of the seminar. The seminar was attended by more than 20 QEC Officials from 11 universities located in Rawalpindi and Islamabad as well as 50 Faculty Members of FUI. The Guest Speaker emphasized on the need and mechanism of quality assurance university ranking and the role of Quality Enhancement Cells. He also highlighted the challenges faced during the implementation of Quality Assurance process. Certificates were distributed among all participants of the seminar.

2nd International Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education
University of Education Lahore hosted the 2 nd  International Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education & Annual General Meeting in collaboration with HEC and Khyber Medical University Peshawar. Universities from all over Pakistan participated in the Conference. QEC Team of FUI attended the three days Conference from April 23-25, 2019 and gained a good learning experience. Besides national speakers, keynote speakers Dr. Donald Staub and Dr. Selva Staub from Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University Turkey, Ms. Kethamonie Naidoo Director Accreditation Council on Higher Education (CHE) from South Africa, Ms. Bahar Gün from Izmir University of Economics Turkey, Mr. Bassam Al Hamad from University of Bahrain and Dr. Khalid Azim Khan from Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia presented their work.
The panel discussions were conducted on various themes of Quality Assurance. The Vice Chancellor of UoE Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam while sharing his concluding remarks said that this platform has provided opportunity to share knowledge, exchange experiences about best quality assurance practices.

Participation in Progress Review Meeting & Training of QECs organized by HEC
Mr. Umair Naseer, Assistant Director QEC attended Progress Review Meeting and Training of QECs on April 15-16, 2019 arranged by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan at Grand Ambassador Hotel Islamabad. The first day session includes presentations on Progress of QECs in the universities regarding different parameters and instruction given by HEC. The presentation on behalf of QEC FUI is given by Assistant Director QEC. The second day of activity includes revised template of Yearly Progress Report (YPR) and Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE) along with database of DAI. The training is basically planned to guide the DAIs regarding preparation of YPR as required database and acceptable evidences against each parameter of revised criteria.

SAR Review of Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
The external assessment of Doctor of Physical Therapy Program of FUI was carried out by Dr Arshad Nawaz Malik, Associate Professor Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University under arrangement of QEC on April 22, 2019 at FUIRS. Dr. Arshad Nawaz Malik thoroughly reviewed the program on 8 criterion and 31 standards including Mission, Vision of Program, its Curriculum, Faculty, Students, Resources, Labs and Library etc.  The Self-Assessment Report of the DPT program was prepared by Dr Madiha Ashfaq and Dr Furqan Hassan under the guidance of QEC FUI. Dr Arshad appreciated the well- furnished Department of FUIRS with adequate infrastructure and facilities. He also added that the faculty is very professional and highly skilled. Moreover, students are satisfied with the facilities at FUIRS.
At the end of assessment, Dr. Arshad shared his findings and Dr. Furqan Ahmed Siddiqui shared the corrective measures for improvement of the program.

SAR Review of MS and PhD Psychology Programs
The external assessment of MS and Ph.D Psychology Programs of Foundation University Islamabad was carried out by Dr. Irum Naqvi, National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad under arrangements of Quality Enhancement Cell on April 17, 2019 at FURC. The programs were assessed on 8 criterions and 31 standards defined in QA Manual of HEC. The Self-Assessment Report was prepared by Ms. Hafsa Khalil Toor with the help of colleagues under the guidance of QEC. At the end of assessment, the external highlighted the strengths of the program including highly qualified Faculty Members, resources including laboratories and library, conducive environment for learning in the department. The external also shared the findings for improvements in the programs and afterwards Brig. Dr. Tanvir Ahmad, HOD Psychology proposed his Plan of Action for future improvements of both the Academic and Research Programs.

Foundation University Islamabad (FUI) has signed MOU with National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)

Foundation University Islamabad (FUI) has signed MOU with National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) on Thursday March 07, 2019. The MOU was signed by Maj. Gen. Changez Dil Khan (Retd) HI(M), Rector FUI and Lt. Gen. Syed Muhammad Imran Majeed HI(M), Vice Chancellor NUMS, the Principals, Deans and Directors of both Universities were also present in signing ceremony. The MOU is a great milestone for FUI and will benefit its Students and Faculty in the area of Research, Medical Education, Advanced Clinical Practices, House Job opportunities and will support to enhance Knowledge and Experience of Faculty.

Training on Outcome Based Education (OBE), Academic Quality Assurance and Metacognition, FUI

Quality Enhancement Cell FUI arranged a training for faculty and students on October 15, 2018. The focus of the training was on Outcome Based Education (OBE), Academic Quality Assurance and Metacognition. Prof. Dr. Kamran Moosa, Principal Consultant and CEO of Pakistan Institute of Quality Control (PIQC) was the Resource Person. The training provided a valuable insight to the participants regarding OBE and its role in academic teaching quality.

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Participation of FUI Students in Summer Camp at University of Bedfordshire, UK

A group of 42 students accompanying two faculty members from Foundation University Islamabad attended summer camp at University of Bedfordshire, UK from 9-16 September, 2018. There, they learnt about education system of UK and explored new higher educational avenues for their future studies. The students also received completion certificates at the end of summer camp.

2nd National Level Seminar on "Promoting Quality Culture in HEIs”, University of Wah

Miss Sundus Iqbal, Data Analyst QEC has participated in 2nd National Level Seminar on "Promoting Quality Culture in HEIs" organized by Directorate of Quality Assurance & Enhancement, University of Wah on May 10, 2018. The event was beneficial with regard to promotion of Quality Culture and ranking of the University.

Training of Key University Incumbents on Quality Assurance & Governance

Registrar FUI, In-Charge QEC, Director FURC, Controller Exam, Prof. Dr. Raja Nasim Akhtar and Dr. Furqan Siddiqui has participated in “Training of Key University Incumbents on Quality Assurance & Governance” on March 20, 2017 organized by Higher Education Commission Pakistan.

1st International Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education, Khyber Medical University Peshawar

QEC team has attended the 1st International Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education organized by Khyber Medical University in Peshawar on December 18-19, 2017. The Conference focused on the Impact of Quality enhancement practices and competition at International level for seeking standardization of qualification framework and employment. The participants were enlightened with good QA practices in imparting knowledge, skills and Research at HEIs.

National Level Seminar on "Quality Assurance Practices in HEI's" 

Mr. Umair Naseer, Assistant Director QEC have participated in National Level Seminar on "Quality Assurance Practices in HEI's" organized by Directorate of Quality Assurance & Enhancement, University of Wah on May 08, 2017. The event was very useful with regard to the development and ranking of QEC in the university. 

02 DAY ACTIVITY OF HEADS OF QEC ON 4-5 MAY, 2017 

Mr. Umair Naseer, Assistant Director QEC have participated in “02 Day Activity of HEADs of QEC” organized by HEC on May 04-05, 2017. On first day, Mr. Umair Naseer has briefed the participants regarding current standing of QEC in Foundation University Islamabad, permanent staff of QEC, membership of statutory bodies and available resources at FUI. During second day, training on pre-visit preparation of Institution Performance Evaluation and MS/MPhil/Ph.D. programs is provided to the participants. 

Program Teams Training: 

Quality Enhancement Cell FUI organized training for program teams and QA coordinators of FUI on September 26, 2017 at Conference Room, FURC. Ms Fareena Iqbal, Director QEC at Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) was invited to provide training on Self-Assessment Report writing. After successful completion of the training certificate of participation were distributed among all the participants.

Training of QEC Officials on HEC's Ranking Software 

In-Charge QEC and Assistant Director QEC have participated in “Training of QEC Officials on HEC’s Ranking Software” on December 09, 2016 organized by HEC. HEC has introduced new software for automation of data regarding rankings of the universities in Pakistan.