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SZABIST

SELF-ASSESSMENT REPORT

BS Social Sciences

Spring 2016

Table of Contents

Executive Summary I

Program Team Report II

Program Self-Assessment Checklist III

Assessment Team Report IV

Program Team Registration Forms V

Assessment Team Registration Forms VI

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Executive Summary

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Quality Enhancement CellInstitutional Research Department

Self-Assessment ReportExecutive Summary

BS- Social Sciences -SZABIST Islamabad Campus

Introductions

SZABIST- Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) since its inception has been active in promoting its core function of bringing standardization to SZABIST’s academic programs in line with the guidelines enunciated by the Higher Education Commission. In this regard, till Spring2016, majority (58 of 62) programs offered at SZABIST were selected for Self-Assessment process.

QEC conducted a number of workshops to create awareness of the Self-Assessment process and its significance in further improving the quality of education at SZABIST. In Islamabad Campus, Self-Assessment process of all the programs was simultaneously initiated. In this regard, twelve programs from Management Sciences, three programs from Computer Sciences, three programs from Social Sciences and one program was from Media Sciences department. The highlights of BS- Social Sciences (BSSS) Self-Assessment process were as follows:

1. Nomination of Program Team (PT)

The PT was nominated by the Acting Head of Social Sciences Department, Mr. Iqbal Ahmad on August 19th, 2015. Following were the members of the PT:

(i) Dr. Tariq Waheed(ii) Dr. Farooq Solangi(iii) Mr. Wajid Hussain

2. Submission of PT Report

The PT submitted the report on Oct 5th, 2015. The QEC examined the report, identified shortcomings and communicated the same to the PT. After incorporating QEC suggestions, the report was finalized on June 24th, 2016.

3. Nomination of Assessment Team (AT)

The AT was nominated by the Head of IR/QEC, Dr. Muhammad Altaf Mukati and Ms. Faryal Shahabuddin on July 13th, 2016. Following were the members of the AT:

(i) Ms. Sana Mukhtar(ii) Mr. Atif Bilal

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4. Date of Submission of AT Report

The AT Report was submitted on July 19th, 2016.

5. AT Findings and Recommendations

Following are the some of the recommendations made by the AT to overcome the major shortcomings in the program:

(i) Linkages need to be developed with the relevant organizations, it is recommended that Strong linkages should be developed with the relevant organizations by faculty members of social sciences so that students can get benefit with respect to practicality and career growth in future.

(ii) There are no separate Labs for social sciences students, For instance there is need to develop testing lab for students of Psychology so that they can apply psychological tests and replicate the experiments for better understanding.

(iii) There are currently insufficient permanent faculty members, it is recommended that more permanent faculty should be hired and retained.

(iv) There are currently less number of students in social sciences as compared to other institutes in the area, it is suggested that concrete steps should be taken to increase the student intake in social sciences department.

6. Preparation of Assessment Results Implementation Plan Summary

The AT prepared the Assessment Results Implementation Plan Summary by highlighting the weaknesses of the program and suggesting remedial measures. The Social Sciences Department plans to implement the suggested corrective measures in the near future to improve the quality of education delivered at SZABIST.

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SZABIST


BS Social Science

Program Team Report

Spring 2016

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Table of ContentsCriterion 1: Program Mission, Objectives and Outcomes..............................................................................................9

Standard 1-1: Program Measureable Outcomes.........................................................................................................9

a. Mission Statement.........................................................................................................................................9

a. Program Objectives and Outcomes....................................................................................................................9

BS Social Sciences Program Objectives......................................................................................................................9

Department of social sciences includes disciplines of (sociology, psychology, international relations and economics) at BS level. This degree program is entitled as BS Social Sciences and students can have their specialized field in any of the given disciplines by selecting the elective subjects as their major courses and choosing a topic relevant to the areas of sociology, psychology, international relations or economics......................................................................9

b. Program Objectives.............................................................................................................................................9

c. Program Outcomes............................................................................................................................................11

d. Describe how each objective is aligned with the program, college and institution mission............................14

e. Outline main elements of the strategic plan to achieve program mission and objectives.................................14

Standard 1-2: Program Outcomes of BSSS..............................................................................................................15

a. Program Outcomes Verses Objectives (BS Social Sciences).....................................................................15

b. Employer Survey.........................................................................................................................................19

c. Alumni Survey............................................................................................................................................19

d. Graduating Survey.......................................................................................................................................20

Standard 1-3: Assessment Results and Improvement Plans.....................................................................................21

a. Action taken on periodic assessments.........................................................................................................21

b. Future Program and Improvement Plans.....................................................................................................21

c. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Program.................................................................................................21

d. Significant Future Plans..............................................................................................................................22

Standard 1-4: Overall performance using quantifiable measures.............................................................................23

a. Present students’ enrolment (under grad) during the last three years indicating percentage of honour students, students faculty ration, average graduating grade point average per semester, average time for completing the under grad program and attrition ate............................................................................................23

b. Indicate the percentage of employers that are strongly satisfied with the performance of the department’s graduates. Use Employer’s survey........................................................................................................................23

c. Indicate faculty and students satisfaction regarding the administrative services offered by the department. Use faculty and students survey............................................................................................................................24

d. Percentage/List/Number of research activities i.e. journal publications, funded projects, conference publications per faculty and per year, and the faculty awarded excellence in research.......................................25

e. Number of short courses workshops, seminars organized on community service level.............................25

f. Faculty Survey:...........................................................................................................................................26

Criterion 2: Curricular Design and Organization..........................................................................................................29

Program of BS (SS).............................................................................................................................................29

Standard 2-1: Courses vs Programs..........................................................................................................................29

Title of Degree/Program.......................................................................................................................................29

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Definition of Credit Hour......................................................................................................................................29

Curriculum Break Down.......................................................................................................................................29

Programs in BS Social Sciences...............................................................................................................................29

FIRST YEAR............................................................................................................................................................29

SECOND YEAR.......................................................................................................................................................30

THIRD YEAR..........................................................................................................................................................30

FOURTH YEAR.......................................................................................................................................................31

ELECTIVES.............................................................................................................................................................31

Table 4.4.3 BS Political Science Courses versus Program Outcomes..................................................................41

Standard 2-2: Main Objectives and Design of the Program............................................................................44

Standard 2-3 & 2-4: Detail about the Program.........................................................................................................45

CRITERION: 3 LABORATORIES AND COMPUTING FACILITIES........................................................................................46

Criterion: 3 Laboratories and Computing Facilities.....................................................................................................46

Standard 3- 1 Lab Manuals/Documentation/Instructions.........................................................................................52

a. Explain how students and faculty have adequate and timely access to the manuals/documentation and instructions............................................................................................................................................................52

b. Benchmark with similar departments in reputable institutions to identify shortcomings in laboratory.....53

Standard 3- 2 Adequate Support of Personnel for Labs...........................................................................................53

Standard 3- 3 Adequate Computing Infrastructure and Facilities............................................................................54

a. Describe how the computing facilities support the computing component of your program.....................54

b. Shortcomings in Computing infrastructure and facilities...........................................................................54

Standard 4-1: Sufficient Frequency of Course Offering...........................................................................................55

a. Provide Department’s strategy for course offering...........................................................................................55

b. Explain how often required courses are offered...............................................................................................56

c. Explain how elective courses are offered..........................................................................................................56

d. Explain how required courses outside the department are managed to be.......................................................56

offered in sufficient number and frequency..........................................................................................................56

Standard 4-2: Effective Faculty and Student Interaction..........................................................................................56

Describe how you achieve effective student/faculty interaction in courses taught by more................................56

than one person such as two faculty members, a faculty member, and a teaching assistant................................56

Standard 4-3: Professional Advising and Counseling..............................................................................................57

a. Describe how students are informed about program requirements...................................................................57

b. Describe advising system and indicate how its effectiveness measured..........................................................57

c. Describe the students counseling system and how students get professional...................................................57

Counseling when needed......................................................................................................................................57

d. Indicate if students have access to professional counseling; when necessary..................................................57

e. Describe opportunities available for students to interact with practitioners, and to.........................................57

have membership in technical and professional societies.....................................................................................57

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Criterion 5: PROCESS CONTROL..............................................................................................................................59

Standard 5-1: Admission process..............................................................................................................................59

a. Describe the program admission criteria at the institutional level, faculty or department if applicable.....59

b.Make a flowchart of admission process.............................................................................................................61

a. Describe policy regarding program/credit transfer.....................................................................................62

b. Indicate how frequently the admission criteria are evaluated and if the evaluation results are used to improve the process..............................................................................................................................................64

Standard 5-2: Registration and Students...................................................................................................................64

a. Describe how students are registered in the program......................................................................................64

b. Describe how students’ academic progress is monitored and how their program of.......................................65

study is verified to adhere to the degree requirements.........................................................................................65

Standard 5-3: Faculty Recruitment and Retention Process.......................................................................................69

a. Describe the process used to ensure that highly qualified faculty is recruited to the program...................69

b. Indicate methods to retain excellent faculty member..................................................................................71

c. Indicate how evaluation and promotion processes are in line with institution mission statement..............71

Standard 5-4. Effective Teaching and Learning Process..........................................................................................75

b. Describe when this procedure is evaluated and whether the results of this evaluation are used to improve the process...................................................................................................................................................................75

Standard 5-5: Program Requirements Completion Process......................................................................................76

Describe the procedure used to ensure that graduates meet the program requirements.......................................76

a. Describe when this procedure is evaluated and whether the results of this evaluation are used to improve the process.............................................................................................................................................................76

Criterion: 6....................................................................................................................................................................77

Standard 6-1..............................................................................................................................................................77

Standard 6-1: There must be enough full time faculty who are committed to the program to provide adequate coverage of the program areas/courses with continuity and stability. The interests and qualifications of all faculty members must be sufficient to teach all courses, plan, modify and update courses and curricula. All faculty members must have a level of competence that would normally be obtained through graduate work in the discipline. The majority of the faculty must hold a Ph.D. in the discipline....................................................77

Standard 6-2:.............................................................................................................................................................78

Describe the criteria for faculty to be deemed current in the discipline and based on these criteria and information in the faculty member’s resume, what percentage of them is current. The criteria should be developed by the department................................................................................................................................79

Describe the means for ensuring that full time faculty members have sufficient time for scholarly and professional development.....................................................................................................................................80

Describe existing faculty development programs at the departmental and university level. Demonstrate their effectiveness in achieving faculty development...................................................................................................80

Indicate how frequently faculty programs are evaluated and if the evaluation results are used for improvement................................................................................................................................................................................80

Standard 6-3:.............................................................................................................................................................80

Describe programs and processes in place for faculty motivation.......................................................................80

Indicate how effective these programs are............................................................................................................81

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Criterion: 7 Institutional Facilities................................................................................................................................83

Standard 7-1 New Learning Trends..........................................................................................................................83

a. Describe infrastructure and facilities that support new trends in learning..................................................83

b. Describe how adequate the lab facilities are for e-learning........................................................................84

Standard 7-2 Library Collection and Staff................................................................................................................85

a. Describe the adequacy of the library‘s technical collection........................................................................85

b. Describe the support rendered by the library..............................................................................................87

Standard 7-3: Class-rooms and Office Adequacy.....................................................................................................88

a. Describe adequacy of classrooms...............................................................................................................88

b. Describe the adequacy of faculty offices....................................................................................................89

Criterion 8: INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT..................................................................................................................91

Standard 8-1: Support and Financial Resources.......................................................................................................91

a. Describe how your program meets this standard. If it does not explain the main causes and plans to rectify the situation...............................................................................................................................................91

b. Describe the level of adequacy of secretarial support, technical staff and office equipment.....................91

Standard 8-2: Number and Quality of GSs, RAs, and PhD Students.......................................................................92

a. Provide the number of graduate students for the last three years................................................................92

b. Provide the faculty graduate student ratio for the last three years..............................................................92

Standard 8-3: Financial support for Library and computer Facilities.......................................................................93

a. Describe resources available for library............................................................................................................93

b. describe resources available for computing facilities.......................................................................................93

APPENDIX......................................................................................................................................................................94

FACULTY & STAFF HANDBOOK................................................................................................................................94

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Criterion 1: Program Mission, Objectives and Outcomes

Standard 1-1: Program Measureable Outcomes

a. Mission Statement

The establishment of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology is based on the mission to make it a pure research oriented and scientific institute. SZABIST has a vision to prepare the young scientists and trained personals who make our country a develop state in the field of science and technology and these trained scientist can have the vision to develop strategic planes for socio-economic development of Pakistan and to implement them as well.

a. Program Objectives and Outcomes

BS Social Sciences Program Objectives

Department of social sciences includes disciplines of (sociology, psychology, international relations and economics) at BS level. This degree program is entitled as BS Social Sciences and students can have their specialized field in any of the given disciplines by selecting the elective subjects as their major courses and choosing a topic relevant to the areas of sociology, psychology, international relations or economics.

b. Program Objectives

i) BS Social Sciences Program Objectives

Written expression Linguistic skills Creative self-expression Capacity to analyze and interpret in a dispassionate and objective manner Capacity for reasoned criticism Data acquisition and analysis Research techniques Marshaling facts in support of arguments, and Evaluating the possible outcomes of alternative courses of action, with the emphasis

varying according to the particular program chosen.

1. The Bachelor of Social Science program prepares students to become professionals with a variety of fields that center on the social aspects of human behavior, promoting community involvement and leadership.

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2. Provide students with a broad and coherent intellectual base for understanding various contemporary political, economic and social issues, especially those related to public and social policy.

3. The four streams of study provide the inter-disciplinary perspective of generalists, while four possible discipline concentrations offer an additional option for students to become specialists in a specific direction.

4. To develop and nurture intellectually and professionals who possess lifelong abilities.5. To cultivate among students a strong sense of professional ethics, moral values, social

awareness, and global citizenship.6. To nurture in our students a positive attitude to life, open attitude to new ideas, and the

courage to face challenges, adversities and opportunities.7. To produce students who can take an active and effective role in both the local and the

global community, and contribute to the welfare of others.

a) Program Objectives (BS Psychology)

1. Psychology major will have knowledge about applications of psychology.2. To introduce students to the various methods of using existing psychological knowledge

about human and animal behavior.3. Psychology majors will be having knowledge of scientific methods and a strong ability to

evaluate evidence.4. Psychology majors’ multicultural awareness will increase during their undergraduate

studies.5. Build conceptual skills for psychological testing.6. Students will develop practical approaches to understand human behaviours and develop

their personality traits in a realistic way.7.

b) Program Objectives (BS International Relations)

1. To deepen the participant’s understanding of theories and case-studies regarding strategy, defense policy, and defense analytical tools and methodologies.

2. To enable the participant to more effectively engage in the process of defense policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation.

3. To Identify, and understand the following: different current major schools of thought and approaches related to international relations theories; classic and contemporary schools of thought and approaches on strategy.

4. Best practices regarding schools of thought and approaches regarding defense policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation.

c) Program Objectives (BS Sociology)

1. This program introduces students to the discipline of Sociology.2. Sociology seeks to study the patterns underlying social life.

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3. The main goal of the course is to familiarize the students with sociological analysis and reasoning, and to instill an ability in them to understand micro and macro level social phenomena.

4. Pakistani Culture and Society course aims to make students learn about the nature and structure of Pakistani society.

5. Students will be familiarized with the concepts of social development.6. Understanding of social structure and social institutions will help students to possess a

certain point of view to explain social system.7. Social stratification and comparative analysis of cast and class system will be defined

with the sociological imagination.

d) Program Objectives (BS Economics)

1. To acquire and internalize knowledge of major theories and methods used by development economists.

2. To learn to discern which method is most appropriate in a given situation, and understand the limitations of the chosen method.

3. To develop a global outlook with knowledge of the major development issues in different regions, and why some countries have grown quickly but others have stagnated.

4. Equip students with modern macroeconomics knowledge and help students develop skills and intuition for the analysis of the economy from the macroeconomics perspective.

5. Explain the function of markets and prices in allocating resources. Apply the concept of equilibrium to both microeconomics and macroeconomics.

6. Identify and explain the key concepts underlying comparative advantage.

c. Program Outcomes

BS Social Sciences Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the fundamentals of social science theory and social services practice.

2. Generally they will attain improved skills of observation, description, and synthesis. Use critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate information and solve problems.

3. Demonstrate understanding of major findings and ideas in a variety of disciplines beyond the major.

4. Demonstrate understanding of methods, skills, tools and systems used in a variety of disciplines, and historical, theoretical, scientific, technological, philosophical, and ethical bases in a variety of disciplines;

5. Use appropriate technologies to conduct research on and communicate about topics and questions and to access, evaluate and manage information to prepare and present their work effectively to meet academic, personal, and professional needs;

6. Demonstrate critical analysis of arguments and evaluation of an argument's major assertions, its background assumptions, the evidence used to support its assertions, and its explanatory utility;

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7. Understand and articulate the importance and influence of diversity within and among cultures and societies

8. Communicate effectively, through written and oral communication and through other forms as appropriate.

9. General and specific knowledge in the behavioral sciences, economics, political science, psychology, and international relations.

10. Express and defend their own positions and arguments in relation to social sciences.

a) Program Outcomes (BS Psychology)

1. Demonstrate knowledge of 6 major perspectives in psychology (Behavioral, Biological, Cognitive, Positive/Humanistic, Social, and Psychodynamic)

2. Develop critical thinking and reasoning skills3. Acquire oral and written communication skills4. Demonstrate information gathering and synthesis skills5. Demonstrate research and statistical skills; and6. Develop an understanding of the ethics of psychology.7. Show psychological testing skills.

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b) Program Outcomes (BS International Relations)

1. Assess and utilize key theories in the analysis of international and trans-national relations.

2. Develop interpretations of past and contemporary events in international relations making use of the latest theoretical developments in the field.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of the key texts in the contemporary literature on IR theory and question theoretical arguments presented to them.

4. Graduates will be able to critically analyze international events and issues.5. Graduates will demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.

c) Program Outcomes (BS Sociology)

1. Recognize the influence of social forces on life of an individual.2. Become familiar with, and critically evaluate, the major sociological perspectives.3. Develop an understanding of the key questions addressed in classical and in modern

Sociology4. The course will develop understanding about the integrated function of various social

institutions in the country.5. Students will be able to explore the changing nature of rural development in the global

economy.6. It targets at providing necessary skills to the students for the solution of urban social

issues.7. Conduct a small-scale research using Sociological research techniques.8. Understand the role of major social institutions in forming, and maintaining societies.9. Appreciate the role of sociology as an important social science for policymakers and

development planners.

d) Program Outcomes (BS Economics)

1. Understand the classic models of economic growth and describe their basic predictions.2. Extend the classic models of economic growth to allow for human capital and technical

progress, and describe the implications of these extensions.3. State and understand the four principles that are used to measure inequality.4. Calculate inequality and poverty indices, given a certain income distribution.5. Describe factors that relate inequality to economic growth.6. Define the demographic transition and explain its implications for economic growth.7. Describe features of land, labor and credit contracts in developing countries that are

different from typical contracts in developed countries and why they exist.8. Students will understand how markets operate and be able to identify welfare outcomes

for consumers and firms.9. Students will understand the gains from international trade.

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d. Describe how each objective is aligned with the program, college and institution mission

Students are being provided theoretical orientations towards the understanding of social

problems and their solutions are proposed by the help of scientific research.Creative and critical writings are given preferences and students are trained to develop these skills to propose policies and possible measures for the solution of social dilemmas.

Reasoned criticism/analysis and interpretation/evaluating possible outcomes: these objectives are in line with SZABIST’s mission to provide assistance to Pakistan’s industries in order to help them compete on an international level to help the country in meeting the economic challenges of the 21st century.

Written expression/creative self-expression/linguistic skills: Helps train students with written and spoken skills which in turn provides them with the grooming needed to communicate with people outside of Pakistan. This helps in attracting foreign and Pakistani investment.

e. Outline main elements of the strategic plan to achieve program mission and objectives

These include the hiring of more permanent faculty members to strengthen the program, establishing a liaison between industry professionals and the academia (students as well as teachers), increasing the number of available classrooms and equipment needed, and giving more practical/field work.

Objective Howmeasured

Whenmeasured

Improvementidentified

Improvementmade

Writtenexpression/creative

self expression/

linguistic

skills and critical understanding

Throughsubjects like

English for

Academic

Purposes,

literature,

linguistics

Mid semester

and

end of

semester

Gradesacquired,

overall

changes

observed in

written and

spoken skills

Repetition of courses for D graders,offering same

courses in

summer

school

Researchtechniques/data

acquisition and

analysis

Throughcourses like

Computer and

Mid semester,

end

of semester,

Overallgrades and

performance

seen in future

Extra consultationtime given to students by

faculty

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Web Skills,

Research

Methods,

Statistics,

Psychology,

Community

Services and data analysis

research and

community

service

projects,

evaluation

after

internships

internship members,

change in

teaching

methodology

when needed,

repetition of

courses

Reasonedcriticism/analysis and

interpretation/evaluati

ng possible outcomes

Through

courses like

political

economy,

Sustainable

development,

Sociology and gender studies etc.

Mid-terms

and finals,

term paper

submissions

throughout

the semester,

projects and

presentations

Grades

acquired

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asked to take

the course

again, change

in instruction

methods and

subject matter

taught

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Standard 1-2

Standard 1-2: Program Outcomes of BSSS

a. Program Outcomes Verses Objectives (BS Social Sciences)

Following is the matrix of Social Sciences program’s learning outcomes to its objectives:

Program’s objectives

Learning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 Source of information is BSSS Karachi campus

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outcomes

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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Table 4.2 Outcome versus Objectives2

Program outcomes and objectives Matrix (BS Psychology)3

Following is the matrix of learning outcomes to its objectives of Social Sciences program major in Psychology:


Learningoutcomes

1 2 3 4

1

2

3

4

5

2 Source of information is BSSS Karachi campus3 Source of information is BSSS Karachi campus

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Table 4.2.1 Outcome versus Objectives4

Program outcomes and objectives Matrix (BS International Relation)

Following is the matrix of learning outcomes to its objectives of Social Sciences program major in International Relations.


Learningoutcomes

1 2 3 4

1

2

3

4

5


Program outcomes and objectives Matrix (BS Sociology)

Following is the matrix of learning outcomes to its objectives of Social Sciences program major in Sociology:


Learningoutcomes

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1

2

3

4


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5

6

7

8


Program outcomes and objectives Matrix (BS Economics)

Following is the matrix of Social Sciences program’s learning outcomes to its objectives


Learningoutcomes

1 2 3 4 5

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9



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b. Employer Survey

Communication Skills

Subject Knowledge

Professionalism Personal Management

Management and Leadership

Skills

%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

70%

30% 25%10%

75%

30%

70% 75%90%

25%

Employer Survey 2013-2015

A Very Satisfied B Satisfied C Uncertain D Dissatisfied E Very Dissatisfied

c. Alumni Survey

%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%

25%

10%

20%25% 25%

18%

61%

40%49%

58% 60%64%

12%

30%24%

16% 14% 11%2%

20%

5% 2% 2%7%

% % 2% % % %

Alumni Survey 2013-2015Knowledge Skills

A( Very Satisfied) B(Satisfied) C(neutral) D(Dissatisfied) E(Very Dissatisfied)

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1. Oral Communication 2. Presentation Skills 3. Writing Skills%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

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42%

53%58%

2% 5% 9%7% 4% %% % %

Alumni Survey 2013-2015Communication Skills

A( Very Satisfied) B(Satisfied) C(neutral) D(Dissatisfied) E(Very Dissatisfied)

%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60% 53%

42% 42%42%49% 46%

4%9% 11%

% % 2%2% % %

Alumni Survey 2013-2015Interpersonal Skills

A( Very Satisfied) B(Satisfied) C(neutral)D(Dissatisfied) E(Very Dissatisfied)

d. Graduating Survey Graduating Student Survey BS SS

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0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 0%0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% Very SatisfiedSatisfiedUncertainDissatisfiedVery Dissatisfied

Standard 1-3: Assessment Results and Improvement Plans

a. Action taken on periodic assessmentsTeachers’ evaluation by students is compulsory. In case of poor performance by the teacher, they are asked for the reason for their bad assessment. In case of still no improvement in their performance, they are subsequently replaced with other faculty.

Meanwhile, students are also evaluated on the basis of midterm and final exams. If they fail to meet the pass percentage, they are supposed to repeat the course in the light of decision made by the academic council.

b. Future Program and Improvement PlansFollowing plans are suggested for future:

1. The number of PhDs will be increased.2. Introduction of applied research.3. New elective courses to be introduced.

c. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Program1. Various techniques and methods in classroom teaching must be introduced. For example,

video clips, projects submission and report writing.2. Program must be made more and more popular in private and public universities.

ii. Weaknesses of the Program

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1. Emphasis should be given on various aspects of Social Sciences. In addition to this, more elective courses may be introduced.

2. Minimum and maximum strengths of students in a class should be 10 and 30 respectively.

d. Significant Future Plans

Hiring of more qualified, especially PhD, faculty would be the key to the success of the expected promotion of knowledge and education, which is the vision of the founder of this institute.

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Standard 1-4: Overall performance using quantifiable measures.

a. Present students’ enrolment (under grad) during the last three years indicating percentage of honour students, students faculty ration, average graduating grade point average per semester, average time for completing the under grad program and attrition rate.

Drop out ratio

Fall -2012

Spring -2013

Fall -2013

Spring -2014

Fall- 2014

Spring -2015

Total Average

Dropout 0 0 3 0 0 1 0Enrollment 27 8 12 16 15 15 15.5Drop out Ratio 0 0 0.25 0 0

0.066667 0

Drop out ratio = Drop outs__ Enrollment

Average CGPA of Successful Students:

Semester GPA

Fall 2012

Spring 2013

Fall 2013

Spring 2014

Fall 2014

Spring 2015

Total Average

Average GPA 3.09 3.12 3.11 3.01 2.97 2.95

3.041667

b. Indicate the percentage of employers that are strongly satisfied with the performance of the department’s graduates. Use Employer’s survey.

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Communication Skills

Subject Knowledge

Professionalism Personal Management

Management and Leadership

Skills

%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

70%

30% 25%10%

75%

30%

70% 75%90%

25%

Employer Survey 2013-2015

A Very Satisfied B Satisfied C Uncertain D Dissatisfied E Very Dissatisfied

c. Indicate faculty and students satisfaction regarding the administrative services offered by the department. Use faculty and students survey.

BSSS

Year Semester Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Poor

2012 Spring 12 6 2 5 0 0

Fall 8 5 4 4 0 0

2013 Spring 18 9 1 4 0 0

Fall 10 1 6 3 0 0

2014 Spring 13 8 4 7 0 0

Fall 14 11 10 9 0 0

2015 Spring 13 20 6 9 0 0

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d. Percentage/List/Number of research activities i.e. journal publications, funded projects, conference publications per faculty and per year, and the faculty awarded excellence in research

i. Journals Publications:

Qureshi, R. (2015). “They are able who think they are”: Relationship between self-efficacy and In-service teacher education. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications. Volume: 6 Issue: 2 Article: 08:93-103

Qureshi, R. (2014). Reflections on the implications of globalization of education for research supervision. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, published online: 4-Sep-2014. pp. 546-550. DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.05.095

Shamim, F., and Qureshi, R. (2013). Informed Consent in Educational Research: Tensions and Accommodations. Compare, July 2013.

ii. Conference Presentations Qureshi, R. (2014). What is the relationship between self-efficacy and teachers

professional development: Evidence from Pakistan. Paper presented at the 5th International Conference on Education and Educational Psychology, Kyrenia, North Cyprus, October 22-25 2014

Qureshi, R., Zahoor, M., and Zahoor, M. (2014). Assessment is the Engine Which Drives Student Learning; Evidence from Pakistan. Paper presented (in absentia) at the 13th European Conference on Research Methodology for Business and Management at Cass Business School, City University London, UK on 16-17 June 2014 (Abstract book: pp. 64-65)

Qureshi, R. (2013). Reflections on the implications of globalization of education for Research supervision. Paper presented at the ‘4th world conference on Learning, Teaching and Educational Leadership’ on October 28-30, at the University of Barcelona, Spain.

Qureshi, R. (2013). Teachers as Change Agents: Self-Efficacy Beliefs as an Indicator of their Awareness. Paper presented at the international Education Conference on ‘Teacher Recruitment, Preparation, and Policy’, August 20-21 at Karachi University, Pakistan.

Qureshi, R. (2012). Globalization in Education: Reflections on implications for Graduate Research Supervision in Pakistan, paper presented at the International Conference on The Emerging Issues of Social Sciences in Pakistan at the Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, April 27-29, 2012.

e. Number of short courses workshops, seminars organized on community service level

i. Short Courses

Oral communication and presentation skills, Summer 2015.

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ii. Seminars Organized:

Contemporary relevance of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, December 15, 2015. Seminar on ‘Experiences of Social Entrepreneurs in Pakistan’ for the Sociology Major

course ‘Social Entrepreneurship’ in Fall 2012

f. Faculty Survey:Faculty Survey 2015, SZABIST Islamabad Campus

Faculty Survey in terms of Administrative Services

Very Satisfied

Satisfied Uncertain Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

The teaching-aids provided for your classrooms

17% 65% 9% 4% 4%

Facilities available in your office/work place

21% 38% 17% 17% 8%

The overall work environment in the department

0% 52% 30% 13% 4%

The overall work environment at SZABIST

4% 39% 26% 17% 13%

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f. Faculty & Students Survey:

Faculty Survey by Job Satisfaction

Very Satisfied

Satisfied Uncertain Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

Utilization of your experience and knowledge by the department

4% 54% 17% 17% 8%

Prospects for advancement and progress through ranks

4% 17% 50% 8% 21%

Salary and compensation package 8% 29% 29% 21% 13%Leave policy 4% 38% 25% 21% 13%Job security and stability in the department 0% 26% 39% 4% 30%

Faculty Survey in terms of Motivation

Very Satisfied

Satisfied Uncertain Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied

The mentoring available to you 10% 10% 38% 24% 19%Effectiveness of your Supervisor 5% 36% 23% 18% 18%

Effectiveness of the Program Manager 13% 57% 13% 13% 4%Provision of clarity regarding the faculty promotion process.

0% 25% 38% 17% 21%

Amount of time you have for yourself and family

0% 30% 9% 35% 26%

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The environment is collegial 9% 39% 35% 9% 9%

0%10%20%30%40%50%60%

Very SatisfiedSatisfiedUncertainDissatisfiedVery Dissatisfied

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Criterion 2: Curricular Design and Organization

Title of Degree/Program Bachelor in Social Sciences (BS-SS)

Definition of Credit Hour 2,1

Curriculum Break Down Refer Table 4.3

Program of BS (SS)Duration of Program 4 yearsNo of semesters 8No of courses 48Total No of credit hours 144

Standard 2-1: Courses vs Programs

Title of Degree/ProgramBachelor in Social Sciences (BS-SS)

Definition of Credit Hour2,1

Curriculum Break DownRefer Table 4.3

Programs in BS Social Sciences

FIRST YEAR

FALL SEMESTER SS 1117 Computer and Web SkillsSS 1118 English for Academic Purposes and Presentation SkillsSS 1109 Islamiat/Ethics and Pakistan Studies SS 1105 Microeconomics SS 1115 Community Services

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SS 1201 Introduction to Social Sciences

SPRING SEMESTER SS 2306 PsychologySS 1205 MacroeconomicsSS 2307 SociologySS 1155 Introduction to Political ScienceSS 2412 International RelationsSS 1209 Social Policy

SECOND YEAR

FALL SEMESTERSS 2314 Study of AnthropologySS 2313 Introduction to Social PsychologySS 4705 Sindh StudiesSS 2318 Mathematics and StatisticsSS 2413 PhilosophySS Ixxx Elective-I

SPRING SEMESTER SS 2406 Gender StudiesSS 2418 Statistical InferencesSS 2414 Introduction to Organizational PsychologySS 2411 Environmental Studies SS 1255 LinguisticsSS Ixxx Elective-II

THIRD YEAR

FALL SEMESTERSS 2312 Culture, Art and SocietySS 3509 Language-ISS 3606 Political EconomySS 4xxx Major-ISS 4xxx Major-IISS 4xxx Major-Ill

SPRING SEMESTER

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SS 3504 Research MethodsSS 3605 International Law and Human RightsSS 3609 Language-IISS 4xxx Major-IVSS 4xxx Major-VSS 4xxx Major-VI

FOURTH YEAR

FALL SEMESTERSS 3503 Development StudiesSS 4707 Introduction to Health PsychologySS 4709 Research Project-ISS 4xxx Major-VIISS 4xxx Major-VIIISS 4xxx Major-IX

SPRING SEMESTERSS 4804 Public PolicySS 4809 Research Project-IISS 2405 EnlightenmentSS 4xxx Major-XSS 4xxx Major-XISS 4xxx Major-XII

Standard 2-5: Other Areas of Social Sciences

ELECTIVES

SS 1154 LiteratureSS 2305 Human GeographySS 1157 Comparative ReligionSS 1254 World HistorySS 1262 Mass MediaSS 1163 Development and Politics

PSYCHOLOGY SS 4111 Abnormal PsychologySS 4112 Developmental PsychologySS 4134 Cognitive Psychology

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SS 4135 Educational PsychologySS 4234 PsychodynamicsSS 4268 History of PsychologySS 4167 Child PsychologySS 4156 Clinical PsychologySS 4114 Personality TheoriesSS 4255 Counseling and PsychotherapySS 4211 Psychological TestingSS 4236 Positive PsychologySS 4168 Experimental PsychologySS 4267 Forensic PsychologySS 4262 Physiological Psychology

SOCIOLOGY SS 4269 Civil SocietySS 4271 Peace MovementsSS 4138 Corporate Social ResponsibilitySS 4141 Mass Media and SocietySS 4237 Post-Colonial State and Social Development SS 4238 Social Entrepreneurship SS 4239 Social Justice SS 4241 Sociology of Education SS 4242 The Sociology of PovertySS 4196 Social Theories-I SS 4296 Social Theories-II SS 4171 Class, Caste, and Ethnicity in South AsiaSS 4172 Political Sociology SS 4272 Social Change in Pakistan SS 4169 CitizenshipSS 4273 Urbanization

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SS 4275 Foreign Policy and International PoliticsSS 4274 Diplomacy, Conflict Resolution and Confidence Building MeasuresSS 4219 Peace ResearchSS 4222 Strategic StudiesSS 4176 Globalization and Global GovernanceSS 4277 Modern IdeologiesSS 4174 Central and West Asian StudiesSS 4175 European StudiesSS 4177 Middle Eastern StudiesSS 4179 Politics of TerrorismSS 4178 Muslim World

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SS 4276 International InstitutionsSS 4278 Political GeographySS 4119 Arms Control and DisarmamentSS 4279 US and International Politics

ECONOMICS SS 4139 Gender and DevelopmentSS 4147 Development and PlanningSS 4181 Capabilities and Human DevelopmentSS 4281 Fiscal and Monetary EconomicsSS 4261 Mathematical EconomicsSS 4183 Industrial EconomicsSS 4284 Trade EconomicsSS 4128 Agriculture EconomicsSS 4182 Game TheorySS 4283 Labour EconomicsSS 4282 GrowthSS 4184 Poverty and InequalitySS 4228 History of Economic ThoughtSS 4249 Pakistan EconomySS 4251 Sustainable Development

Full time academic load is six courses. All students are required to register for full load in the first semester. INTERNSHIPThe internship is scheduled for summer at the end of the third year. After the completion of the 6-week internship, all students are required to submit a comprehensive report, giving details of their experience and learning.

b. List the courses and tick against relevant outcomes.

Courses verses Outcomes

a) Program Title: BS Economics

Course Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

SS 1105 Microeconomics SS 1115 Community

Services

SS 1109 Islamiat / Ethics

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and Pakistan Studies

SS 1117 Computer and Web Skills

SS 1118 English for Academic Purposes andPresentation Skills


SS 1205 Macroeconomics

SS 1155 Introduction to Political Science

SS 1209 Social Policy

SS 2306 Psychology

SS 2307 Sociology

SS 2412 International Relations

SS 1255 Linguistics

SS 2318 Mathematics and Statistics

SS 2313 Introduction to Social Psychology

SS 2314 Study of Anthropology

SS 4705 Sindh Studies

SS 1xxx Elective-I

SS 2406 Gender Studies

SS 2418 Statistical Inferences

SS 2411 Environmental Studies

SS 2413 Philosophy

SS 2414 Introduction to

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Organizational

Psychology

SS 1xxx Elective-II

SS 2312 Culture, Art and Society

SS 3509 Language-I

SS 3606 Political Economy

SS 4xxx Major-I

SS 4xxx Major-II

SS 4xxx Major-III

SS 3504 Research Methods

SS 3605 International Law and Human Rights

SS 3609 Language-II

SS 4xxx Major-IV

SS 4xxx Major-V

SS 4xxx Major-VI

SS 3503 Development Studies

SS 4707 Introduction to Health Psychology

SS 4709 Research Project-I

SS 4xxx Major-VII

SS 4xxx Major-VIII

SS 4xxx Major-IX

SS 2405 Enlightenment

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SS 4804 Public Policy

SS 4809 Research Project-II

SS 4xxx Major-X

SS 4xxx Major-XI

SS 4xxx Major-XII

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b) Program Title: BS International Relations

Course Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

SS 1105 Microeconomics

SS 1115 Community Services

SS 1109 Islamiat / Ethics and Pakistan Studies


SS 1118 English for Academic Purposes and

Presentation Skills




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SS 2306 Psychology

SS 2307 Sociology


SS 1255 Linguistics


SS 2313 Introduction to Social Psychology



SS 1xxx Elective-I




SS 2413 Philosophy

SS 2414 Introduction to Organizational

Psychology

SS 1xxx Elective-II


SS 3509 Language-I


SS 4xxx Major-I

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SS 4xxx Major-II

SS 4xxx Major-III



SS 3609 Language-II

SS 4xxx Major-IV

SS 4xxx Major-V

SS 4xxx Major-VI




SS 4xxx Major-VII

SS 4xxx Major-VIII

SS 4xxx Major-IX




SS 4xxx Major-X

SS 4xxx Major-XI

SS 4xxx Major-XII

Table 4.4.2 BS International Relations Courses versus Program Outcomes9

c) Program Title: BS Political Science9 Source of information is BSSS Karachi campus

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Course Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10





SS 1118 English for Academic Purposes and Presentation Skills





SS 2306 Psychology

SS 2307 Sociology


SS 1255 Linguistics


SS 2313 Introduction to Social

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Psychology



SS 1xxx Elective-I




SS 2413 Philosophy


Psychology

SS 1xxx Elective-II


SS 3509 Language-I


SS 4xxx Major-I

SS 4xxx Major-II

SS 4xxx Major-III


SS 3605 International Law and Human

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Rights

SS 3609 Language-II

SS 4xxx Major-IV

SS 4xxx Major-V

SS 4xxx Major-VI




SS 4xxx Major-VII

SS 4xxx Major-VIII

SS 4xxx Major-IX




SS 4xxx Major-X

SS 4xxx Major-XI

SS 4xxx Major-XII

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d) Program Title: BS Psychology



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SS 1118 English for Academic Purposes and

Presentation Skills





SS 2306 Psychology

SS 2307 Sociology


SS 1255 Linguistics


SS 2313 Psychology

Introduction to Social


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SS 1xxx Elective-I




SS 2413 Philosophy


Psychology

SS 1xxx Elective-II


SS 3509 Language-I


SS 4xxx Major-I

SS 4xxx Major-II

SS 4xxx Major-III



SS 3609 Language-II

SS 4xxx Major-IV

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SS 4xxx Major-V

SS 4xxx Major-VI




SS 4xxx Major-VII

SS 4xxx Major-VIII

SS 4xxx Major-IX




SS 4xxx Major-X

SS 4xxx Major-XI

SS 4xxx Major-XII

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Standard 2-2: Main Objectives and Design of the Program

SZABIST prepares students for managerial careers in Social Sciences. SZABIST offers course work in many disciplines to provide potential mangers with an understanding of the complexities of the professional world in which they will operate and of the organizations of which they will become a part.


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The course work at SZABIST is an intensive study of a host of disciplines, and offers majors in Psychology, Sociology, International Relations & Economics.

Standard 2-3 & 2-4: Detail about the ProgramCourses:

BS (Social Sciences)

To obtain a BS degree in Social Sciences, the students are required to complete a total of 144 credit hours within 7 years. The degree consists of a total of 46 courses and a Research Project.

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CRITERION: 3 LABORATORIES AND COMPUTING FACILITIES

Standard 3- 1 Lab Manuals / Documentation / Instructions

Standard 3- 2 Adequate Support Personnel for Labs

Standard 3- 3 Adequate Computing Infrastructure and Facilities

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SZABIST Media Sciences department at Islamabad campus is well equipped with TV studio, Media Lab, FM Radio and gallery. Media Lab with internet connection and 8 IMac systems help students to learn graphics based soft-ware. Students can use all available facilities like Media lab, TV studio and FM Radio for their projects.

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Media lab is open for students from 08:00 am to 09:00 pm, FM radio is available for students from 12:00 – 03:00 for audio recording, and TV studio is open for students from 08:00 am to 09:00 pm.

Lab Title Media Lab

Location Old building, first floor

Objectives• graphics classes and training• Internet facility• support for project

Adequacy for instruction

Suitable for 20 students and at a time only 8 students can work individually at systems for their projectsProjector is also available for classes and presentation

Courses Taught & Software Used in Media Lab

Course Name Software UsedIllustrationRadio ProjectEditing and Motion GraphicsIntroduction to SoundGraphic and Design for Media-IGraphic and Design for Media-II

Advanced Studio Project-I

Advanced Studio Project-II

Adobe illustrator, Art Rage.Sony Vegas, Adobe AuditionAdobe Premier, Final Cut, After EffectsAdobe Audition and Sound BoothAdobe InDesign, IllustratorAdobe InDesign, Illustrator, After EffectsAdobe Premier ProAdobe Premier Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects

Software Available

Adobe After Effects, Audition, Bridge,

Extension Manager, Fireworks, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Flash Pro, Acrobat Reader

Microsoft Office 2010, WinRar, Inpage, Final Cut Pro

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Major Equipment

3 AC

Multimedia Projector

8 Cool light

6 hard Lights

Green Screen

SZABIST Media Sciences Film Cage Equipment List

Cameras

S. No Item QTY

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Lab Title TV Studio

Location Old building, first floor Media Sciences department

ObjectivesFilm & TV production classesProjects recording

Adequacy for instruction Maximum for 45 students at a time.

Courses Taught &Equipment Used in 154 Studio

Course Name Major Equipment

Production Practices I, II, & III

Directing I & II

Theater Project

Producing Short Narratives

Basic Lighting

Cinematography

Digital Video

TV Project

Broadcast Journalism

Multimedia Journalism

Major Equipment List is below

1 Camera Sony EX3 12 Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark III 24 Camera Sony PD177 1

Tripods

S. No Item QTY1 Tripod Libec TH650 4

Lighting Equipment

S. No Item QTY

1 Cool light attached with studio grid 082 Hard light (color tin) attached with studio grid 063 Fresnel lights 034 Local hard lights 065 Baby light 01

Audio Equipment

S. No Item QTY

1 Microphone Boom 012 Microphone Collar 014 Microphone Headset 05

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Nikon Lens Kit

S. No Item QTY

01 Nikon 24/105 mm 01

Screening/Presentation

S. No Item QTY

1 Multimedia Projector Sony VPL-DX122 2

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a. Explain how students and faculty have adequate and timely access to the manuals/documentation and instructions

All important notices and instructions displayed on notice board

FM Rules and regulation Recording time for audio/narration Transmission time and cue-sheet Printer setting and instruction Class schedule for lab, FM and TV studio

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Lab Title ZAB FM StudiosLocation Old building, first floor Media Sciences departmentObjectives Audio production courses

Radio production courses Narration recording for TV project FM transmission

Adequacy for instruction Adequate for 5 students at a time.

Courses Taught in Software Used Media Lab

Course Name Equipment

Introduction to Sound

Radio Project

Allen & Health Mixer

Sielco Transmitter

Dipole Antenna

Cyber power UPS

Dynamic Mic: 04

Behringer Headphones: 05

b. Benchmark with similar departments in reputable institutions to identify shortcomings in laboratory

The department of media sciences is one of the states of art departments in the twin city of Pakistan Rawalpindi and Islamabad with all requisite facilities.

Standard 3- 2 Adequate Support of Personnel for Labs

Indicate for each laboratory, support personnel, level of support, nature and extent of instructional support

Adequate professional staff is deputed for working and to facilitate students during their projects.

DESIGNATION NO. OF PEOPLE

Assistants in Media Lab 2

FM shift Supervisor 1

TV Assistant 1

Attendant 1

Media Lab/Studios Shifts Time Slots Personnel

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Morning 8.00am - 4.00pm 3

Evening 2.00pm - 10.00pm 1

Standard 3- 3 Adequate Computing Infrastructure and Facilities

a. Describe how the computing facilities support the computing component of your program

No. Equipment Quantity

2 Macs 8

3 Color Scanners 0

4 Printers 1

5 Multimedia Projectors 2

b. Shortcomings in Computing infrastructure and facilities

Internet connectivity

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Criterion 4: STUDENT SUPPORT AND ADVISING

Standard 4-1 Sufficient Frequency of Course Offering

Standard 4-2 Effective Faculty / Student Interaction

Standard 4-3 Professional Advising and Counseling

Standard 4-1: Sufficient Frequency of Course Offering

a. Provide Department’s strategy for course offeringWe offer core courses from the beginning and electives are for the final year of program. If 10

or more students who are repeating the course register, then we offer the same course again. We

continually review course and curriculum as to make these markets competitive. On average, the

class strength of BSSS is 25 to 30 students.

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b. Explain how often required courses are offeredAll courses are offered as per course plan provided in the Curriculum Plan in Criterion No. 2.

Courses are offered in each semester. If students require a specific elective course then that course is

offered as and when required provided it satisfies the minimum number of student’s criteria.

c. Explain how elective courses are offeredFour elective courses are offered for specialization in the final year. Students select from the given set of

electives courses Depending upon which discipline of Social Sciences they intend to adopt in future.

d. Explain how required courses outside the department are managed to be

offered in sufficient number and frequencyBSSS course taking policy in other programs is as follows:

BSSS Students are allowed to take courses in other programs on the basis of defined

equivalency in the course catalogue.

BSSS students are also allowed to take courses along with other programs on the basis of

equivalency defined in the course catalogue. Approval of Program Managers of both

programs is required in this case.

Standard 4-2: Effective Faculty and Student Interaction

Describe how you achieve effective student/faculty interaction in courses taught by more

than one person such as two faculty members, a faculty member, and a teaching assistant

We achieve student / faculty interaction through class room discussions and faculty spare

exclusive counseling time for individual students.

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Standard 4-3: Professional Advising and Counseling

a. Describe how students are informed about program requirementsStudents are informed about program requirements through advertisements, prospectus,

brochures, student hand book, admissions department, program heads, and orientation, website

and ZABDESK guideline.

b. Describe advising system and indicate how its effectiveness measuredEach faculty posts counseling hours on the ZABDESK, so whenever student has a problem in

studies, he/she can visit faculty in counseling hours or by appointment. Students can also discuss

their problems with program coordinator when needed.

c. Describe the students counseling system and how students get professional

Counseling when neededThe advising services are provided through professional seminars, orientations, workshops,

teachers and Program Managers. The campus has establishing an EXECUTIVE

DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC) for providing more facilitation to students.

d. Indicate if students have access to professional counseling; when necessaryProfessional counseling is provided mainly through seminars and workshops.

e. Describe opportunities available for students to interact with practitioners, and to

have membership in technical and professional societies.Students interact with practitioners in seminars and workshops. We facilitate students to adapt to

new and developing circumstances that challenge their growth as they progress through each

grade. Such support may include academic guidance, career counseling, professional grooming,

and student support. Students can access program managers and faculty whenever they need

any guidance. Campus administration and faculty arranges professional seminars for students in

order to interact with market professionals.

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Criterion 5: PROCESS CONTROL

Standard 5-1 Admission Process

Standard 5-2 Registration and Students

Standard 5-3 Faculty Recruitment and Retention Process

Standard 5-4 Effective Teaching and Learning Process

Standard 5-5 Program Requirements Completion Process

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Criterion 5: PROCESS CONTROL The processes by which major functions are delivered must be in place, controlled, periodically reviewed, evaluated and continuously improved. To meet this criterion a set of standards must be satisfied.

Standard 5-1: Admission process

a. Describe the program admission criteria at the institutional level, faculty or department if applicable.

MBA Program CriteriaBSSS credit hours For admission to the BS (SS) program, the

candidate must have completed A-Level (minimum 3 passes)/Intermediate (minimum 50% marks), (including first year, no supplementary) or equivalent from an HEC recognized institution. General Paper (A Levels) will not be counted.

Source of Information: Admissions

Admission Process after Announcement of Admission Dates

Candidate registers online and receives ID and Password Candidate fills the form online and submits. (Can also use SZABIST Lab Facilities) Application goes to pending area. Admission staff checks the application form in pending area.

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Admission staff sends an email to candidate about his/her status i.e. either accepted or rejected or returned to applicant if not filled properly (whatever the decision is)

Application goes back to applicant for correction and re-submission. Students comes along with documents and application processing fee of Rs.1500/- Admission staff check documents & issues admit card, (Information regarding test date, time and

place) Candidate appears for the test Test results along with date, time an venue of interview are made available on notice boards,

website and online admission site. Arrangements for admission test & Interview process, i.e. arrangement of Rooms, Faculty, Food &

Refreshments, sitting area for candidates and their parents, Duties of staff and preparation of attendance sheet & score sheet with consultation & help of the office of V.P academics .

List of accepted & waiting candidates as per merit are made available on Notice Boards, Website and Online Admission Site, Admission letters are sent to the accepted and waiting candidates through courier.

Accepted & Writing candidates pay fee before deadline. Preparation of final list by ( Records Office), is displayed on Notice Boards, Website and Online Admission System.

Arrange Orientation

Admission Criteria

For admission to the BS (SS) program, the candidate must have completed A-Level (minimum 3 passes)/Intermediate (minimum 50% marks), (including first year, no supplementary) or equivalent from an HEC recognized institution. General Paper (A Levels) will not be counted.

Continuing of Education for Higher Degree:

Students completing their BSSS from SZABIST and desiring to continue their studies in the MS Program should fill out a Program Continuation Form and submit to the Admission Office during their graduating semester. All requisites have to be completed before advancing to a higher degree program. Updated documentation will be required and new registration number will be allocated at the time registration.

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b.Make a flowchart of admission process.


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a. Describe policy regarding program/credit transfer.

TransferFollowing are two types of transfer:

1. .Transfer in (Student from other SZABIST campuses come to Islamabad Campus).2. . Transfer out (Student from Islamabad Campus get transferred to other SZABIST

campuses).

Transfer In:i. Relevant campus contacts us.

ii. Correspondence with the relevant campusiii. Receiving of fileiv. Checking of documents received in student files.v. Conduct student interview with the relevant Program Manager, if recommended.

vi. Final approval by HOC Academicsvii. Provide transfer acceptance letter to student

viii. Submission of feeix. Get clearance of Finance Office.x. Send documents to Records Office for registration number.

xi. Update Profile with the registration number in ZABDESK.xii. Inform Students

TRANSFER OUTi. Receive application of the students

ii. Check transfer criteria of the students ( completion of 25% courses at original campus)iii. Contact and correspond with the relevant campusiv. Get approval for the relevant campusv. Prepare campus transfer file

vi. Get clearance by Finance Office, Labs and Library vii. Transfer from approval by relevant Program Manage

viii. Send from to Records Office for closing of account and letter grade issuanceix. Get final approval from the VP Academicsx. Dispatch form and file to the relevant campus

xi. Keep a photocopy of file with Karachi Campus.

A maximum of up to 50 credits may be considered for transfer into Bachelor program.

Internal Transfer policy

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SZABIST Inter-Campus Transfer

For transfer candidate from other SZABIST campuses, the candidate must fulfill the admission requirements of the local campus he / she wishes to transfer into.

All courses / grades are transferable. A transfer fee will be applicable for students transferring from any other SZABIST campus.

Certificate Course Transfer

For transfer candidates from the SZABIST Certificate Programs, all courses having a letter grade C- or above for the MBA are transferable within one year.


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b. Indicate how frequently the admission criteria are evaluated and if the evaluation results are used to improve the process.

Admission Criteria and processes are reviewed in the Academic Council meeting, which is held twice a year.

Some of the positive changes in the Admission process during the last year is:

i) Extended office hours from 9am to 9pm to facilitate applicants during June and July.


Standard 5-2: Registration and Students

a. Describe how students are registered in the program

The following registration procedure is strictly followed at the beginning of each semester:

i. Academic Department sends a formal request to ZABSOLUTION which opens all interface of registration for course registration.

ii. Program Managers offers courses on ZABDESK and then notices for the registration of courses is announced to the students through Emails and website.

iii. Students must register through ZABDESK, the automated SZABIST Online Registration System and after that they can do manually which is allowed for 2 days only. For further assistance, they can contact Academic Office.

iv. Registered students who have paid their fee, but have remained absent for the first four classes, will be forced to de-register from the course.

v. Students not registered will not be allowed to attend classes. No registration will be allowed two weeks after classes begin.

vi. For continuing students, only students with a CGPA of 2.00 will be allowed to register in one additional course, which has to be approved by the Program Manager.

vii. Student on probation will be allowed to register for only N-2 courses.viii. Students can register for maximum 02 courses 06 Credit Hours in Summer semester. Summer

semester is a remedial semester.

Source of Information: ASO

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b. Describe how students’ academic progress is monitored and how their program of

study is verified to adhere to the degree requirements

Absence Rules

Students are required to maintain a minimum of 80 percent attendance throughout the semester in order to qualify for the Final Examination. Maximum 3 absences (for courses of 3 hour duration classes) and maximum 6 absences (for courses with 1.5 hour duration classes) allowed per semester per course; these absences are to be used for any emergency purposes like health problem, family death etc. Please note that two late arrivals are equal to 1 absence. Registered students who have remained absent for more than three classes during the semester, will be awarded an 'F' grade in the course.

Leave Rules

There are no leaves at SZABIST. Students are required to manage their attendance as per above guidelines. However, one additional absence is allowed if the student is travelling for Hajj, subject to submission of documentation and requisite approval by Program Manager.

General Marks Distribution

General marks distribution (not applicable to all courses/programs) is as follows:

Tests (for 1.5 hour session courses) optional 20 %

Midterm Examination 30 %

Assignments 5-10 %

Quizzes 5-10 %

Term Paper, Project and Presentation 10-15 %

Final Examination 35-40 %

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Depending on the course content, a deviation of 10 percent is permissible at faculty’s discretion. Thesis policies vary between departments. For further details consult the relevant Program Manager or Head of Department.

Grading Plan

The following Letter Grade Plan is followed at SZABIST:

Letter Range Grade Point

A+ 95 – 100 4.00

A 91 – 94 3.75

A- 87 – 90 3.50

B+ 83 – 86 3.25

B 79 – 82 3.00

B- 75 – 78 2.75

C+ 72 – 74 2.50

C 69 – 71 2.25

C- 66 – 68 2.00

D+ 64 – 65 1.75

D 62 – 63 1.50

D- 60 – 61 1.25

F < 60 0

In certain cases, the following Letter Grades are assigned.

Letter Remarks:

S Satisfactory

U Unsatisfactory

I Incomplete

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W Withdrawn

J Result withheld

All grade points earned will be averaged towards the final grade point for graduation; in case a course is retaken, better grade will be used for calculation.

i. There is no provision for giving or requesting grace marks.ii. Minimum CGPA required for graduation is given in section on Rules Governing Degree

Completion.iii. If incomplete grade ‘I’ is not completed before the specified deadline, the default grade is ‘F’.

Minimum Passing Grade

Minimum passing grade in each course is as follows:

D for undergraduate program courses

Compulsory Repeat Grade

i. A course in which low grades are earned, are to be repeated compulsorily. These are as follows:ii. For Undergraduate programs, a course in which ‘D-’ or below is earned must be repeated with

full registration (no attendance or assessment waivers).iii. ’F’ grade in a course does not count as having met the pre-requisite for taking an advanced

course, and there will be no attendance or assessment waivers the next time students take the course.

iv. Students with repeat grades must take the course next time when it is offered.v. Non-undergraduate program students may get attendance waiver in Compulsory Repeat Grade

courses, except courses in which they received an ‘F’ grade.vi. However, if a student wants to improve a ‘Pass Grade,’ he/she is required to take all assessments

as assigned for the course, and no attendance waiver is given.vii. A student repeating course(s) that is/are no longer offered will be allowed an appropriate

replacement course, which will be approved by the Program Manager.

Required Maintenance CGPA

Minimum required CGPA for various degree levels, below which a student may face probation, is as under:

Undergraduate: CGPA of 2.00

Dismissal

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A student shall be considered for dismissal under the following conditions:

1. Dismissal on Academics through Probation

SZABIST follows the probation and dismissal policy as recommended by HEC, “Whenever CGPA of a student falls below the required CGPA, he/she will be placed on “First Probation” for the next semester. If in the First Probation semester the student does not increase his/her CGPA to the required CGPA, he/she will be placed on “Second Probation” for the next semester. If in the Second Probation semester the student does not increase his/her CGPA to the required CGPA, he/she shall be dismissed from SZABIST.

The required maintenance CGPA for different program levels, below which a student shall be on First or Second Probations or Dismissed, are as under:

All Undergraduate Programs: CGPA of 2.00

Summer semesters are not counted for probations/dismissals, as they are remedial semesters.

2. Degree Time-Barring Dismissal

The registration will stand terminated if a student has not completed the degree requirements within seven years for Bachelors Program and five years for Masters, and MS and, five years for PhD programs.

3. Dismissal Due to Academic Dishonesty

The registration will stand terminated if the student is involved in a case of academic dishonesty e.g. submission of fake documents etc.

4. Dismissal on Disciplinary Grounds

The registration will stand terminated if a student is dismissed on disciplinary grounds by the Disciplinary Committee.

On dismissal, a notification shall be issued by the Campus, and forwarded to the Office of Vice President (Academics) for dissemination to other SZABIST Campuses for information.

A student, once dismissed shall not be allowed to register for any certificate courses, at any campus.

A dismissed student may apply for “Letter Grade” as documentation for credits taken at SZABIST, after dismissal.

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c. Indicate how frequently the process of registration and monitoring are evaluated and if the evaluation results are used to improve the process

Evaluation of Registration and Student Monitoring Process

The Student Registration and Student Progress Monitoring processes are regularly reviewed through ZABDESK by the relevant Program Managers. A Program Managers meeting is held once in a month chaired by head of the Campus to discuss all the relevant issues in the Program. If needed, meeting could be held before the completion of one month. Any necessary amendment in policy and resolving certain individual cases is carried out in these meetings.


Standard 5-3: Faculty Recruitment and Retention Process

a. Describe the process used to ensure that highly qualified faculty is recruited to the program.

Recruitment Process:

Human Resource department of SZABIST Islamabad advertises the faculty positions every year in national newspapers and official website for attracting a pool of qualified candidates for recruitment.

HR department receives the applications and files the relevant ones according to discipline & position. HR department sends the CVs to the committee of program managers along with HEC criteria of faculty appointment. Further, they are shortlisted by the relevant HOD at Head office i.e. SZABIST Karachi.

Then, a selection committee (consisting of Head of Campus, Program Managers, Director Academics, and relevant HOD and Program Managers at SZABIST Karachi) is formed to conduct the interviews of screened candidates. For effective evaluation, there is a standard interview criterion (faculty interview form) for faculty positions. Those who qualify the interviews are invited for a demo session in which selection committee evaluates effectiveness of lecture delivery as per standard demo evaluation form.

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Source of Information: HR

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Flow Chart

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Inform the candidate about non-selection.

No

a. Source of Information: HR

b. Indicate methods to retain excellent faculty member.Retention Process

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Human Resource advertises Faculty position with eligibility

criteria.

HR receives CVs and fill them

HR shortlists candidates and sends out calls for Interview

Interview committee conducts interview

Candidate successful in interview

Yes

Shortlisted candidates called for Demo lecture

Candidate passes criteria for Demo?

Yes

HR sends Offer Letter containing terms and agreements of

Employment

Offer Accepted?

Yes

Officially add the complete documents of the new faculty to to Faculty

Records

For permanent faculty members, SZABIST Islamabad Campus has incorporated such aspects of employee motivation into the incentives being offered that help in retaining faculty members. Besides, encouraging research and development activities through publication honorarium, continuing education program and financial support for participation in national international conferences, some other benefits offered are car loan, provident fund, life insurance etc.


c. Indicate how evaluation and promotion processes are in line with institution mission statement.

The SZABIST Islamabad Campus aims to produce highly qualified, scientific and technical personnel to meet the economic and technological challenges of the 21st century. In order to support the mission statement of the institute, SZABIST Islamabad makes sure that HEC criteria be incorporated into recruitment, appraisal and faculty promotion processes. For promotion, faculty members are evaluated as per HEC guidelines i.e. qualification, experience and publication etc. Promotion cases of faculty members are reviewed every year by the promotion committee at Head Office i.e. SZABIST Karachi. Faculty members meeting the promotion criteria of HEC submit the required documents to HR office for case preparation and submission to Head office. Cases are reviewed by the committee considering the HEC criteria and availability of positions in respective department/area.

HEC Criteria for the Promotion of Higher Grade Position

(Source: HR Manual, Faculty Promotion Policy)

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan enumerates the following criteria for each faculty promotion in various ranks.

i. Qualification

ii. Research: The publications in Journals with high impact factor will be preferred.

iii. Length of service


1. Faculty of Management Sciences

a. Lecturer to Assistant Professor

Option I

Degree requirement

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The candidate is eligible for promotion if s/he has got a MS/M.Phil or equivalent degree awarded in the field of Management Sciences or allied field of studies.

Experience

At least four years of teaching/research experience in an HEC recognized University/DAI or equivalent professional experience in the relevant field in a national or International organization.

Publications

No publications are required.

Option II

Degree requirement

The candidate is eligible if s/he has earned a PhD degree awarded in Management Sciences or allied field of studies from HEC recognized University.

Experience

No teaching experience is required for a candidate with PhD degree.

Publications

No publications are required.

b. Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

Degree requirement

The candidate must have earned a PhD degree awarded in Management Sciences or allied field of studies from HEC recognized University.

Experience

At least ten years of teaching/research experience in an HEC recognized University / DAI or equivalent professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization.

Publications

The candidates applying for promotion must have eight scholarly publications in Journals recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

c. Associate Professor to Professor

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Degree requirement

The candidate must have earned a PhD degree awarded in Management Sciences or allied field of studies from HEC recognized University.

Experience

At least fifteen years of teaching/research experience in an HEC recognized University/ DAI or equivalent professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization.

Publications

The candidates applying for promotion must have twelve scholarly publications in Journals recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

Table 1: Faculty of Management Sciences

Designation Options Qualification Experience Publications

A Lecturer to Assistant Professor

Option I MS/M. Phil 4-years teaching/ research experience in a recognized university or a post graduation Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization

Nil

Option II PhD in relevant field from HEC recognized University / Institution.

No experience required

Nil

B Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

PhD in the relevant field from an HEC recognized University / Institution.

10-years teaching/ research in an HEC recognized University or a postgraduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or

The applicant must have 8 publications in the HEC recognized Journals.

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International Organization.

C Associate Professor to Professor

PhD in the relevant field from an HEC recognized University / Institution.

15-years teaching/ research in an HEC recognized University or postgraduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization.

The applicant must have 12 research publications in HEC recognized Journals.


d. Indicate how frequently faculty programs are evaluated and if the evaluation results are used for improvement.

Presently, faculty development programs are evaluated through following processes which are a part of HR manual for this purpose:

i. Promotion policy (as per HEC criteria)

ii. Performance appraisal (based on teaching, research & development, participation in academic and non-academic activities etc)

Clarification for Continuing Education policy:

As per Continuing education policy (HR manual), faculty members can pursue their education upto PhD level. However, presently PhD degree is being awarded in management and computer sciences programs.


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Standard 5-4. Effective Teaching and Learning Process

a. Describe the process and procedures used to ensure that teaching and delivery of course material is effective and focus on students learning Process and Procedures Used to Ensure Active Learning and That courses’ Learning Outcomes Are Met

Class size is limited to only 25-30 students, which allows the delivery of high quality education on an interactive basis. The teachers’ pay individual attention and encourage participation and constructive discussion.

All class rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with overhead projectors, wall-mounted screens, white boards and multi-media projectors, PCs and internet connectivity.

Course related interactive lectures are regularly augmented by co-curricular activities such as: corporate analysis.

The entire above are planned in line with the Learning Outcomes that are clearly stated in the

Course Outline at the beginning of the semester.

b. Describe when this procedure is evaluated and whether the results of this evaluation are used to improve the process.

As a matter of policy and procedure the Teachers and Course Evaluations are conducted each semester for every program offered at SZABIST. Specifically in the 5th week all the faculty members are evaluated by the students for their methods of teaching and delivery of course material, along with the course content and its relevance to the objectives of the program.

These evaluations are reviewed by the head of campus for comments and ranking. In case a faculty member scores less than 60% in the evaluation, the Program Mangers discuss possible improvements with the relevant faculty member. After two weeks they are re-evaluated, unless the score is improved, their case is taken to the head of campus for further appropriate actions.

Source of Information: PM

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Standard 5-5: Program Requirements Completion Process

Describe the procedure used to ensure that graduates meet the program requirements

Program Requirements

Records office will make sure that the student has completed all core courses and all elective courses with minimum credits for the degree requirement.

When student apply for their final transcript his/her credential will be checked and verified through the Zabdesk by records office.

Following points to be noted when students apply for his/her final transcript.

i. Passed all required courses for completion of degree.ii. Complete minimum 06 weeks internship (internship appraisal form to be filled, attached with

final transcript form).iii. In case of job, job letter/experience certificate to be attached with request and form internship

waiver form to be filled (attached with final transcript request form)iv. Student has to filled Survey of Graduating Students (form attached with final transcript form)v. Student has to fill the Alumni Database Form.

vi. Submission of final transcript request form in records office.vii. Submission all necessary documents (previous documents) with final transcript request form.

viii. After submission of final transcript request form, records office is scrutinize all the documents and information given by the student on final transcript form. In case of any deficiency records office is informed to the student to complete all the necessary requirements.

ix. After getting final transcript form records office will update Survey of Graduating Students in soft copy.

Completion Progress

Final transcript will be duly signed by Controller Records, Controller Examination, Head of Campus and then President. Degree will be conferred in Convocation which will be duly signed by President and Chancellor. SZABIST Islamabad is arranging graduation ceremony every year to award the degree to their graduates, gold medals, special certificates and awards to position holders. degree.

a. Describe when this procedure is evaluated and whether the results of this evaluation are used to improve the process

Just once, when final transcripts / pass certificates are ready for final signature.

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Criterion: 6

Standard 6-1 Program Faculty Organizations and Number

Standard 6-1: There must be enough full time faculty who are committed to the program to provide adequate coverage of the program areas/courses with continuity and stability. The interests and qualifications of all faculty members must be sufficient to teach all courses, plan, modify and update courses and curricula. All faculty members must have a level of competence that would normally be obtained through graduate work in the discipline. The majority of the faculty must hold a Ph.D. in the discipline.

• Complete the following table indicating program areas and number of faculty in each area.

• Each faculty member should complete a resume, prepared in a format included in email.

• Information recorded in Table below and faculty member‘s resumes will be sufficient to validate standard 6-1.

Social Sciences

Program area of

specialization

Courses in the area

and average number

of sections per year

Number of

faculty

members in

each area

Number of

faculty with

Ph.D. degree

History ASO 1 1

Economics 1 1

Sociology 1 1

Political Sciences 1 1

Applied Psychology 1 0

English 1 0

Total 6 4

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List of Permanent Faculty – Social Sciences

Sr. No Name Area of Specialization Course

(Semester Name)

1 Dr. M. Farooq Solangi History

2 Dr. Shamim A. Sahibzada Economics ASO

3 Dr. Taraq Waheed Khan Political Sciences

4 Dr. Rashida Qureshi Sociology

5 Mr. Wajid Hussain English

6 Ms. Sana Mukhtar Applied Psychology

Standard 6-2:Current Faculty Scholarly Activities and Development

Faculty of Social Sciences

Program Manager MS (SS)/ BS (SS)

Dr. Taraq WaheedAssistant ProfessorPhD - Political Sciences (Aligarh Muslim University)

Program Manager MS (DS)

Head of R & D, Advisor to Graduate Committee (MS)

Dr. Shamim A. Sahibzada PhD-Economics (State University of New York, USA)

Dr. Muhammad Farooq SolangiProfessor

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PhD - History (University of Sindh)

Dr. Rashida QureshiAssistant ProfessorPhD - Sociology (Kansas State University, USA)

Mr. Wajid HussainLecturerMA English (NUML Islamabad)

Ms. Sana Mukhtar

Lecturer

MA Psychology (University of the Punjab)

Describe the criteria for faculty to be deemed current in the discipline and based on these criteria and information in the faculty member’s resume, what percentage of them is current. The criteria should be developed by the department.

The criteria are as under:

1. Presenting and publishing research papers in national/international conferences 2. Publishing research papers in national/international journals 3. Supervising research related assignments and projects4. Participation in academic/professional activities i.e. seminars, training sessions,

conferences, workshops organized in campus5. Keeping abreast of latest developments and concepts in the field and incorporating them

in lecture delivery 6. Pursuing higher studies under continuing education program and study leave policy

Describe the means for ensuring that full time faculty members have sufficient time for scholarly and professional development.

SZABIST Islamabad Campus understands and values the fact that faculty members should have space enough to concentrate on their professional development with respect to their involvement

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in research and academic activities with a balanced amalgamation of personal and professional life. Continuing education policy is a great incentive for faculty members pursuing higher studies in the field.

Describe existing faculty development programs at the departmental and university level. Demonstrate their effectiveness in achieving faculty development.

SZABIST Islamabad Campus motivates the faculty members to actively participate in research activities and publications through financial rewards and appreciation. Continuing education program is another incentive for faculty members to keep them abreast of latest developments and concepts in the field.

Indicate how frequently faculty programs are evaluated and if the evaluation results are used for improvement.

Presently, faculty development programs are evaluated through following processes which are a part of HR manual for this purpose:

iii. Promotion policy (as per HEC criteria)

iv. Performance appraisal (based on teaching, research & development, participation in academic and non-academic activities etc)

Clarification for Continuing Education policy:

As per Continuing education policy (HR manual), faculty members can pursue their education upto PhD level. However, presently PhD degree is being awarded in management and computer sciences programs.

Standard 6-3:Faculty Motivation & Job Satisfaction

(Please also see under criterion 1-4)

Describe programs and processes in place for faculty motivation

1. Performance merit increment 2. Performance bonus3. Conference sponsorship one per year for main author in a reputed conference nationally

that is completely sponsored by SZABIST and one per two years internationally sponsored 50%.

4. Honoraria for publishing research papers in reputed journals.

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5. Continuing education facility 6. Flexible working hours7. Study leave

Indicate how effective these programs are.

1. Performance based increments and bonus encourage the employees to perform more efficiently and effectively.

2. Personal and professional development through continuing education program, honoraria and institutional sponsorship for participation in conferences.

Flexible work hours help the employees to manage their time on campus without compromising on their academic commitments. Flexible work hours also help the employees to have work-life balance.

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CRITERION 7.

INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES

Standard 7-1 New Trends in Learning (e.g. E-Learning)

Standard 7-2 Library Collections & Staff

Standard 7-3 Class-rooms & Offices Adequacy

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Criterion: 7 Institutional Facilities

Standard 7-1 New Learning Trends

a. Describe infrastructure and facilities that support new trends in learning.

At SZABIST Islamabad, new learning trends are welcomed with great enthusiasm and significant efforts are made to make sure that students are given every chance to excel in their studies by all means possible. This includes the introduction of interactive CBT sessions in class, innovative practical puzzle oriented solutions and most important of all is the HEC digital library which allows some of the best research resources to be accessed by students.

In addition to these there are a lot of digital resources offered through digital library to support e-learning. For Instance,

1. SZABIST Digital library having more than 25000 eBooks on all discipline developed by the SZABIST librarian.

2. EBSCOHOST Business Source Premier is the industry’s most used business research database, providing full text for more than 2,300 journals, including full text for more than 1,100 peer-reviewed titles. This database provides full text back to 1886, and searchable cited references back to 1998. Business Source Premier is superior to the competition in full text coverage in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics. This database is updated daily on EBSCOhost.

3. E-library offers a wide variety of content across many subject areas, especially in business and social science and computer science. It acquires integrated collections of eBooks and other content. E-library continues to add quality of eBooks and other authoritative titles to their selection from the world’s leading academic and professional publishers.

4. Emerald is a long established publisher with over 200 titles in the field of management, information science and engineering. All of Emerald research journals are peer-reviewed to ensure the highest quality. HEC has provided access to 150 of the total journal titles. You can view by clicking @Journals Listing

5. Content in JSTOR spans many discipline s, with over 500 high-quality publications available in the archives.

6. JSTOR provides the ability to retrieve high-resolution, scanned images of journal issues and pages as they were originally designed , printed and illustrated.

7. Project Muse provides online access to 430 full-text journals from 108 publishers in humanities, and social science. MUSE pricing meets library needs around the world. Access URL http://muse.jhu.edu/.

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http://www.digitallibrary.edu.pk/pdf_lib/Emerald_Journal_Title.pdf

8. Springer is the world's second largest STM publisher, delivering high quality peer-reviewed journals through its acclaimed online service - Springer Link. Through Springer Link, Springer publishes more than 1,250 journals online of which 1,030 are now available to Institutes within a range of PERI countries. Springer also offers optional pricing for the remaining (new and takeover journals in its program).

9. Taylor & Francis has grown rapidly over the last two decades to become a leading international academic publisher. More than 1,300 titles in humanities, social sciences and applied sciences.

Source of Information: Systems/IT

b. Describe how adequate the lab facilities are for e-learningThe details of computer lab facilities are elaborated in Section 3 under criteria 3-1. The details of the backup support i.e. server support to utilize lab equipment in efficient and appropriate manner are described below.

Active Directory Server

HP Proliant ML-370 G4 Server Intel Xeon dual processor E5-2620 v3 2.40 GHz, 8GB RAM,

1-TB HDD, RAID controller 5. Installed Windows Server 2008 R2 as a Server operating system with Active Directory and DNS Server roles are deployed for Users Accounts.

File and Print Servers

IBM Blade Centre Servers HS-21 and HS-22 servers with 8GB RAM and large amount of storage capabilities are available for the students for file sharing and printing services.

Internet Gateway (Proxy) server

HP core i7, 8GB RAM 1TB HDD with Linux based operating system Installed running Squid Proxy server for Caching & fast internet access.

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ZABDESK server:

Dell-R730 rack mount based Server Intel Xeon dual processor E5-2620 v3 2.40 GHz, 32GB RAM, 3-TB HDD, RAID controller 5. Installed Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V and IIS roles for ERP based application access for faculty and students ZABDESK.

Web server

Dell-R730 rack mount based Server Intel Xeon dual processor E5-2620 v3 2.40 GHz, 32GB RAM, 3-TB HDD, RAID controller 5. Installed Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V and IIS roles, Symantec Mail Gateway Services.

VPN Server

Dell PowerEdge 2900 Series, Technical Specifications are Intel Xeon processor E5410 2.33 GHz, 6GB RAM, 3*72GB SCSI HDD, RAID controller 5. Installed with MS Windows Server 2008 R2 using VPN over Intranet with other Campuses.

Source of Information: Systems / IT

Standard 7-2 Library Collection and Staff

a. Describe the adequacy of the library‘s technical collection. SZABIST library is equipped with KOHA & DSpace, the most modern library automated

systems. It contains a rich collection of books , research projects, thesis and dissertations and eBooks etc. The library subscribes to a number of journals and magazines to update students’ knowledge on current developments taking place nationally and internationally. The library is also linked to full text online academic journals & magazines through HEC digital library access.

In addition the library also subscribed EBSCOHOST online digital library through which students can access a lot of journals & magazines.

The total number of books available in the library to be used by Management Science department for reference purposes is shown in the table below:

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Source of Information: Library

Library Resources (Management Science Dept Data)

No. Particulars Quantity

1 Printed Form

A. Books 5897

B. Reports 1945

i. Independent Study 1819

ii. Thesis 126

C. Journal/Magazines (Subscribed) 18

D. Newspapers (Daily) 12

2 Digital Form

A. E-Books (SZABIST Digital library developed by the Librarians) 25000

E-Books (Ebrary HEC) 41000

B. CD's 305

i. Books Related 305

C. DVD's 32

D. Audio/Video Cassettes Nil

E. Access to Online Journals (Databases)

i. Ebscohost Yes

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ii. Emerald Yes

iii. Jstore Yes

iv. Springerlink Yes

v. Ebrary Yes

vi. Project Muse Yes

vii. Taylor & Francis Yes

b. Describe the support rendered by the library. Following are the ways in which the library staff support the faculty and students.

Library is well furnished with necessary resources which include human and learning materials. At SZABIST Islamabad Campus, we have one main library comprising more than 14700 books

in printed form and 25000 books in e-form. Respond to daily-on-site reissue requests for books. Arranged Training & Orientation sessions for the newly enrolled students along with new faculty

& staff. Book and other reading materials lending services. Receiving and preserving all reading materials. Information access in digital form. To search newly available books in market and on internet and make a list of required ones. Provide SDI/CAS (Selective Dissemination of Information & Current Awareness services to

Library Users specially to Researchers. Update the Digital Library (e-books) and download research papers for students and faculty from

external resources on demand. Interaction with students to guide them that how to use the HEC e-Databases, Digital library and

library resources. A total of 5 full time staff members are dedicated to provide continuous support to students and

faculty on each working day in the library.

Shifts Time Slots Personnel(s)

Morning

08:00am--------04:00pm 02

Evening 01:30pm--------09:30pm 03

Source of Information: Library

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Standard 7-3: Class-rooms and Office Adequacy

a. Describe adequacy of classrooms.We have following teaching facilities available at SZABIST Islamabad campus

Classrooms / Lecture rooms 16

Seminar / Exam Halls: 03

Computer Labs 02

Telecom Lab 01

Digital 01

Radio Station 01

Media Lab 01

TV Studio 01

We have following state of the art facilities in all classrooms;

Automatic Multimedia

Computer Systems with UPS backup

ACs

Fans

24/7 Power Generators

Heaters

Whiteboards

Comfortable Chairs

Rostrum / Dyce

Marble floors

Ceiling roofs

Other than these facilities, we have following facilities for seminars;

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Portable sound system

Electronic Dyce

Wireless MICs

Video Conferencing facilities

Portable/fixed LCDs

We are planning to have all classrooms equipped with central and fixed sound systems. However, portable speakers are available which can be used with laptops and systems for video lectures.

Source of Information: Administration

b. Describe the adequacy of faculty officesRooms are allocated for Permanent and visiting faculty members where Intel Core to Duo PCs is available with full internet facilities, landline extensions, heaters, Split air conditioners, shelves display.

Sr. No. Item Total1. Class room for students 152. Computer labs 023. Office for faculty members One for each faculty member

Source of Information: Administration

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CRITERION 8

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

Standard 8-1 Support and Financial Resources

Standard 8-2 Number and Quality of GSs, RAs and Ph.D. Students

Standard 8-3 Financial Support for Library and Computing Facilities

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Criterion 8: INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT The institution‘s support and the financial resources for the program must be sufficient to provide an environment in which the program can achieve its objectives and retain its strength.

Standard 8-1: Support and Financial Resources

a. Describe how your program meets this standard. If it does not explain the main causes and plans to rectify the situation.

Competitive compensation package is being offered to the permanent faculty members being appointed at SZABIST Islamabad Campus.

1. Annual and performance increments are awarded on gross salary. Annual (inflationary) increment is 10% whereas performance increment is 5%. A performance bonus is also awarded to every employee annually.

2. After completion of three years of successful teaching, SZABIST Islamabad Campus will provide them vehicle (car) loan.

3. For permanent faculty members, SZABIST Islamabad Campus offers continuing education program to pursue higher studies as per their requirement.

SZABIST Islamabad Campus makes sure that adequate resources are available to facilitate the faculty members i.e. computer, internet, stationery, writing material, phone lines, proper rooms with adequate seating arrangements, photocopying and printing facilities etc to help them plan their lectures.


b. Describe the level of adequacy of secretarial support, technical staff and office equipment.

Academics support office at SZABIST Islamabad Campus provides secretarial and technical support to the department which includes the following:

Class management Attendance sheet circulation Time table maintenance Schedule circulation


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Standard 8-2: Number and Quality of GSs, RAs, and PhD Students

a. Provide the number of graduate students for the last three years

Number of Graduate Students

Year No. of Graduates

2012-13 17

2013-14 21

2014-15 7

Table 8.1: Number of Graduate Students

Source of Information: QEC/records

b. Provide the faculty graduate student ratio for the last three years. Graduates: Faculty Ratio*

Year Graduates No. of Faculty Members Ratio2012-2013

17 16 1:1

2013-2014

21 18 1.1:1

2014-2015

7 18 0.3:1

Table 8.3: Number of Faculty

Number of Faculty (BS-SS)

Faculty

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Particulars2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Total Number of Faculty 16 18 18

Full Time faculty 5 5 5

Adjunct Faculty**,*** 11 13 13

Standard 8-3: Financial support for Library and computer Facilities

FUNDS ALLOCATED

a. Describe resources available for library

b. describe resources available for computing facilities.

YEARS

PARTICULARS 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

LIBRARY 1,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

COMPUTERS/LABS 5,735,000

5,770,000

5,675,000

Source of Information: Finance

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APPENDIX

FACULTY & STAFF HANDBOOK

6.0 Academic Policies

6.1 Head of Departments/ Program Managers The Vice President Academics coordinates with the Head of Academic Services, Head of Departments and Program Managers, to ensure that all staff, facilities, and educational infrastructure (library, labs, study rooms, etc.) are functioning smoothly and are well maintained. Vice President Academics also oversees the Academic discipline on campus.

Dean/ Head of Department/ Program Managers are the academic heads of their programs. They are responsible for the scheduling of courses, tests, exams, and day-to-day monitoring of courses to ensure that highest standards of quality instruction are maintained.

The Program Managers should be transparent in the allocation of courses, and in the

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SZABIST

Guidelines for Program Team Report and

QEC Review

Program: BS Social Sciences

Date: June 24 th , 2016

Reviewed by QEC Staff:

Mr. Syed Muhammad Ali

Ms. Faria Tausif

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Dr. Daniel Peerzada

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PROGRAM SELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

The following is a summary checklist of the main criteria and the associated standards that need to be addressed in the program self-assessment report.

CRITERIA AND ASSOCIATED STANDARDS Yes/No

Issue/Observation Possible Evidences

Criterion 1- Program Mission, Objectives, and Outcomes

Standard 1-1

Program Measurable Objectives

a. Document institution, department, and program mission statements

Yes

b. State program objectives Yes

c. State program outcomes Yes

d. Describe how each objective is aligned with program, college, and institution mission statements

Yes

e. Outline the main elements of the strategic plan to achieve the program mission and objectives

Yes

f. Table 4.1 program objectives assessment Yes

Please find sample of Table 4.1 attached in Annexure I (i-ii)

Standard 1-2

Program Outcomes

a. Table 4.2 outcomes versus objectives

Please find example of Table 4.2 attached in

Yes

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Annexure II (iii)

b. Employer survey Yes

c. Alumni survey Yes

d. Graduating student’s survey Yes

Standard 1-3

Assessment Results And Improvement Plans

a. Describe the action taken on based on the periodic assessments

Yes

b. Describe major future program improvement plans based on recent assessments

Yes

c. List strengths and weaknesses of the programs

Yes

d. List significant future plans for the program

Yes

Standard 1- 4

Overall Performance Using Quantifiable Measures

a. Indicate the CGPA of successful students per semester, time required to complete the program, drop out ratio of students per semester (of the last 3 yrs)

Please find example attached in Annexure III (pg iv)

Yes

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b. Indicate the percentage of employers that are strongly satisfied with the performance of the department’s graduates. Use Employer’s survey.

Yes

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c. Percentage of Student Evaluation/Assessment results for all the courses and faculty. Use Teacher Evaluation Results.

Yes

d. Percentage/List/Number of research activities i.e. journal publications, funded projects, conference publications per faculty and per year, and the faculty awarded excellence in research


Yes

e. Number of short courses workshops, seminars organized on community service level


Yes

f. Faculty and student surveys results to measure the administrative services provided

Yes

Criterion 2 – Curriculum Design And Organization

Courses detailed outline as in item E criterion 2 of the Self-Assessment Manual

Standard 2-1

Courses Vs. Objectives

a. Title of Degree Program Yes

b. Definition of Credit Hour Yes

c. Degree Plan: Attach a flow chart showing pre-requisites, core, and elective courses.

Please find example attached in Annexure IV (pg v-ix)

Yes

d. Table 4.3 curriculum course requirement Yes

II

Please find example attached in Annexure IV (pg v-ix)

e. Describe how the program content (courses) meets the program Objectives.

Yes

f. Table 4.4 Courses versus Outcomes. List the courses and tick against relevant outcomes.

Please find example attached in Annexure IV(pg v-ix)

Yes

Standard 2-2

Theory, Problem Analysis/ Solution and Design in Program

a. Table 4.5 Standard 2-2 requirements Yes

Standard 2-3

Mathematics & Basic Sciences Requirements

a. Address standards 2-3, 2-4, and 2-5 using information required in Table 4.4

Yes

Standard 2-4

Major Requirements as Specified by Accreditation Body

Yes

Standard 2-5

Humanities. Social Sciences, Arts, Ethical. Professional & Other Requirements

a. List the courses required by the Accreditation Body.

NoNot available

Standard 2-6

Information Technology Content Integration Throughout the Program


Yes

b. Describe how they are applied and integrated throughout the program

Yes

II

Standard 2-7

Communication Skills (Oral & Written)


Yes

b. Describe how they are applied in the program.

Yes

Criterion 3 – Laboratories and Computing Facilities

Standard 3- 1

Lab Manuals / Documentation / Instructions

a. Explain how students and faculty have adequate and timely access to the manuals/documentation and instructions

Yes

b. Are the resources available sufficient for the program?

Yes

Standard 3- 2

Adequate Support Personnel for Labs

Indicate for each laboratory, support personnel, level of support, nature and extent of instructional support.

Please find example attached in Annexure V(pg x)

Yes

Standard 3- 3

Adequate Computing Infrastructure and Facilities

a. Describe how the computing facilities support the computing component of your program

Yes

b. Are there any shortcomings in the computing infrastructure and facilities?

Yes

Criterion 4 – Student Support and Advising

II

Standard 4-1

Sufficient Frequency of Course Offering

a. Provide the department’s strategy for course offerings

Yes

b. Explain how often core courses are offered. Yes

c. Explain how often elective courses are offered.

Yes

d. Explain how required courses outside the department are managed to be offered in sufficient number and frequency

Yes

Standard 4-2

Effective Faculty / Student Interaction

Describe how you achieve effective student/faculty interaction in courses taught by one or more than one person; such as two faculty members, a faculty member, and a teaching assistant or a lecturer

Yes

Standard 4-3

Professional Advising and Counseling

a. Describe how students are informed about program requirements

Yes

b. Describe the advising system and indicate how its effectiveness is measured

Yes

c. Describe the student counseling system and how students get professional counseling when needed

Yes

d. Indicate if students have access to professional counseling; when necessary

Yes

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e. Describe opportunities available for students to interact with practitioners, and to have membership in technical and professional societies

Yes

Criterion 5 – Process Control

Standard 5-1

Admission Process

a. Describe the program admission criteria at the institutional level, faculty or department if applicable.

b. Make a Flowchart

Please find example attached in Annexure VI (pg xi-xii)

Yes

c. Describe policy regarding program/credit transfer

Yes

d. Indicate how frequently the admission criteria are evaluated and if the evaluated results are used to improve the process

Yes

Standard 5-2

Registration and Students

a. Describe how students are registered in the program

Yes

b. Describe how students’ academic progress is monitored and how their program of study is verified to adhere to the degree requirements

Yes

c. Indicate how frequently the process of registration and monitoring are evaluated and if the evaluation results are used to improve the process

Yes

Standard 5-3

Faculty Recruitment and Retention Process

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a. Describe the process used to ensure that highly qualified faculty is recruited to the program.

b. Make a Flowchart

Please find example attached in Annexure VI (pg xi-xii)

Yes

c. Indicate methods used to retain excellent faculty members

Yes

d. Indicate how evaluation and promotion processes are in line with institution mission statement

Yes

e. Indicate how frequently this process is evaluated and if the evaluation results are used to improve the process

Yes

Standard 5-4

Effective Teaching and Learning Process

a. Describe the process and procedures used to ensure that teaching and delivery of course material is effective and focus on students learning

Yes

b. Indicate how frequently this process is evaluated and if the evaluation results are used to improve the process

Yes

Standard 5-5

Program Requirements Completion Process

a. Describe the procedure used to ensure that graduates meet the program requirements

Yes

b. Describe when this procedure is evaluated and whether the results of this evaluation are used to improve the process

Yes

Criterion 6 – Faculty

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Standard 6-1

Program Faculty Qualifications and Number

a. Faculty resumes in accordance with the format

YesLaunched

b. Table 4.6 faculty distribution by program’s areas

Please find example attached in Annexure VII (pg xiii)

Yes

Standard 6-2

Current Faculty, Scholarly Activities & Development

a. Describe the criteria for faculty to be deemed current (updated in the field) in the discipline and based on these criteria and information in the faculty member’s resumes, what percentage of them is current. The criteria should be developed by the department

Yes

b. Describe the means for ensuring that full time faculty members have sufficient time for scholarly and professional development

Yes

c. Describe existing faculty development programs at the departmental and university level. Demonstrate their effectiveness in achieving faculty development

Yes

d. Indicate how frequently faculty programs are evaluated and if the evaluation results are used for improvement

Yes

Standard 6-3

Faculty Motivation and Job Satisfaction

a. Describe programs and processes in place for faculty motivation

Yes

II

b. Indicate how effective these programs are Yes

c. Obtain faculty input using faculty survey (Appendix C) on programs for faculty motivation and job satisfaction

Yes

Criterion 7 – Institutional Facilities

Standard 7-1

New Trends in Learning (e.g. E-Learning)

a. Describe infrastructure and facilities that support new trends in learning

Yes

b. Indicate how adequate the facilities are Yes

Standard 7-2

Library Collections & Staff

a. Describe the adequacy of library’s technical collection

Yes

b. Describe the support rendered by the library

Yes

Standard 7-3

Class-rooms & Offices Adequacy

a. Describe the adequacy of the classrooms Yes

b. Describe the adequacy of faculty offices Yes

Please find examples of Criterion 7 attached in Annexure VIII (pg xiv-xvi)

Criterion 8 – Institutional Support

Standard 8-1

Support and Financial Resources

a. Describe how your program meets this standard. If it does not explain the main causes and plans to rectify the situation

Yes

II

b. Describe the level of adequacy of secretarial support, technical staff and office equipment

Yes

Standard 8-2

Number and Quality of GSs, RAs and Ph.D. Students

a. Provide the number of graduate students, research assistants and Ph.D. students for the last three years

Yes

b. Provide the faculty: graduate student ratio for the last three years

Yes

Standard 8-3

Financial Support for Library and Computing Facilities

a. Describe the resources available for the library

Yes

b. Describe the resources available for laboratories

Yes

c. Describe the resources available for computing facilities

Yes

Please find examples of Criterion 8 attached in Annexure IX (pg xvii-xix)

*Key

Y- Yes N- No N/A- Not Applicable

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BS- Social Sciences

Assessment Team Report

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The AT report is comprised of the following:

A. Review ReportB. Assessment Results Implementation Plan SummaryC. Criteria Referenced (Rubric) Evaluation of SAR

A. The Review Report

1. Names of Assessment Team Members

i. Atif Bilal

ii. Sana Mukhtar

2. Date of Nomination

13th July 2016

3. Assessment duration (e.g. 7 days or 10 days)

7 days

4. Name of Department and Program being assessed.

BS Social Sciences

5. Shortcomings of the PT report

In Standard 1-3:

Ned to specify the 5th week as teacher’s evaluation week

b. Future program and Improvement plans.

More points can be considered e.g.

Course outlines are updated on basis of latest editions of books

Number of qualified and experienced faculty has been ensured

More permanent faculty should be hired

II

c. Strengths and Weakness of programs

Instead of strengths only suggestions are given. So strengths need to be added

In Standard 2-1: Degree plan is not according to the table 4.3 of SA Manual.

Standard 2-2: is not explained as per table 4.5 mentioned in SA Manual

Table A.1 minimum requirements are missing

In standard 5-1: There is a need to specify HoC/Academic committee instead of VC academics as that is for Karachi. Most of the information is available to students through website and admission site, not through notice boards. Transfer out is to HEC recognized universities as well.

6. Comments on:

i. Relevance and the comprehensiveness of the responses to criteria /

standards given in the SA Manual

The information provided is precise but relevant

ii. Authenticity of the information / data provided in the report

Information provided is authentic

iii. Adequacy of the summaries / conclusions drawn by PT on the basis of

various feedbacks / surveys

Appropriate and adequate

iv. Observations made during the assessment

II

It seems there is a need to bring the entire faculty on one understanding

about the report for the better results

v. Strengths and weaknesses of the Program

Strengths:

Highly educated and experienced faculty

Faculty has great understanding and experience in research methods

Weaknesses:

Less number of permanent faculty

No testing labs specifically for social sciences students

Liaison and linkages needs to be develop with relevant organizations

Less focus on research publications

vi. Date of the presentation of AT report in the exit meeting

15th July 2016

II

B. Criteria Referenced (Rubric) Evaluation of SAR

CRITERIA REFERENCED SELF ASSESSMENT– METHODOLOGY AND EVALUATION TOOL

Scoring of Criterion Items:-

1. Key areas of each criterion are to be scored normally by considering the approach taken by the university and the results achieved. Maximum score for each item is 5 and the minimum is1. The visiting team is required to award the score by encircling one of the entries against each item. The total of the encircled values (TV) for each criterion will be determined and normalized in percentages. Each criterion has a weight allocated to it. Scores pertaining to a particular criterion will be the product of TV and its weightage. Following are the guidelines to be used to awarding score to each key area.

Self Assessment Report

Criterion 1 - Program Mission. Objectives and Outcomes Weight = 0.05

Factors Score

1. Does the Program have documented measurable objectives that support faculty / college and institution mission statements?

5

2. Does the Program have documented outcomes for the graduating students?

4

3. Do these outcomes support the program objective? 5

4. Are the graduating students capable of performing these outcomes?

5

5. Does the department assess its overall performance periodically using quantifiable measures?

5

6. Is the result of the Program Assessment Documented?

5

Total Encircled Value (TV) 29

SCORE 1 (S1) = [TV / (No. of questions * 5)] * 100 * Weight

4.83

II

Criterion 2 - Curriculum Design and Organization Weight= 0.20

Factors Score1. Is the curriculum consistent? 52. Does the department assess its overall performance periodically using quantifiable measures?

5

3. Are theoretical background, problem analysis and solution design stressed within the program’s core material?

4

4. Does the curriculum satisfy the core requirements laid down by Accreditation Body?

4

5. Does the curriculum satisfy the major requirements laid down by HEC and Accreditation Body?

5

6. Does the curriculum satisfy the professional requirements as laid down by Accreditation Body?

5

7. Is the information technology component integrated throughout the program?

5

8. Are oral and written skills of the students developed and applied in the program?

5

Total Encircled Value (TV) 36SCORE 2 (S2) = [TV / (No. of questions * 5)] * 100 * Weight

18

II

Criterion 3 – Laboratories and Computing Facilities Weight= 0.10

Factors Score1. Are laboratory manuals / documentation / instructions etc for experiments available and readily accessible to faculty and students?

3

2. Are there adequate number of support personnel for instruction and maintaining the laboratories?

5

3. Are the university’s infrastructure and facilities adequate to support the program’s objectives?

5

Total Encircled Value (TV) 13SCORE 3 (S3) = [TV / (No. of questions * 5)] * 100 * Weight

8.6

II

Criterion 4 – Students Support and Advising Weight = 0.10

Factors Score

1. Are the Courses being offered in sufficient frequency and number for the students to complete the program in a timely manner?

4

2. Are the courses in the major area structured to optimize interaction between the students, faculty and teaching assistants?

4

3. Does the university provide academic advising on course decision and career choices to all students?

5

Total Encircled Value (TV) 13

SCORE 4 (S4) = [TV / (No. of questions * 5)] * 100 * Weight

8.66

Criterion 5 - Process Control Weight = 0.15

Factors Score

1. Is the process to enroll students to a program based on quantitative and qualitative criteria?

5

2. Is the process above clearly documented and periodically evaluated to ensure that it is meeting its objectives?

4

3. Is the process to register students in the program and monitoring their progress documented?

5

4. Is the process above periodically evaluated to ensure that it is meeting its objectives?

5

5. Is the process to recruit and retain faculty in place and documented?

4

6. Are the processes for faculty evaluation and promotion consistent with the institution mission?

4

7. Are the processes in 5 and 6 mentioned above are periodically evaluated to ensure that they are meeting their objective?

5

8. Do the processes and procedures ensure that teaching and delivery of course material emphasize active learning and that course learning outcomes are met?

5

C. Assessment Results Implementation Plan Summary-BS-SS Islamabad Campus

AT Findings CorrectiveAction

ImplementationDate

ResponsibleBody

ResourcesNeeded

1. Linkages need to be developed with the relevant organizations

Strong linkages should be developed with the relevant organizations by faculty members of social sciences so that students can get benefit with respect to practicality and career growth in future. Some of such organizations could be , “ SAHIL, ROZAN, CPWB, Social Welfare, Benazeer Bhutto Hospital (Institute of

The missing links would be determined in consultation with the concerned faculty members so that strong linkages develop with identified organization.

ERFA/Program Manager

-

II

Psychiatry)2. No separate

Labs for social sciences students

For instance there is need to develop testing lab for students of Psychology so that they can apply psychological tests and replicate the experiments

The organization is working on the expansion of the social science department. Establishment of lab is also under action consideration for which necessary resources would be provided in the next year budget.

IT/Finance/PM Finance

3. Insufficient permanent faculty members

More permanent faculty should be hired and retained

The more permanent faculty members have been hired in order to meet HEC criteria. This existing strength in the department is now fixed in accordance with HEC criteria.

HR Already part of budgetary provision

4. Less focus on research publications

Although at BS level research is being done but the same should also be published in HEC recognized journals and conferences

Effort are been made to promote research publications adequate reward is granted to the researcher.

Research Committee/HR/Finance

Already part of budgetary provision

5. Less number of students in social sciences as compared to other institutes in the area

Major step should be taken in order to increase the number of admissions in BSSS program

Efforts are been made to increase the admissions in variably all the department especially in social science.

Admission Already part of budgetary provision

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