RIPE ( Review of Institutional Performance and Enhancement

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur has adopted the Revamped Quality Assurance FrameWork (PSG-2023)—a collaborative initiative of QAA UK and QAA Pakistan. This framework, developed with input from over 22 diverse public and private universities, incorporates global best practices and local contextual realities. Under PSG-2023, QEC leads structured initiatives including PREE (Program Review for Effectiveness and Enhancement) and RIPE (Review of Institutional Performance & Enhancement), ensuring data-driven decision-making and continuous institutional growth.

The Review of Institutional Performance and Enhancement (RIPE) is a critical component of Pakistan's Higher Education Commission (HEC) quality assurance framework. Designed to assess and enhance the performance of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), RIPE provides a comprehensive evaluation methodology that examines various aspects of an institution's performance, including academic programs, governance, research output, and student services. This enables institutions to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies for ongoing enhancement.

RIPE serves a dual purpose: providing accountability to stakeholders, including students and employers, while encouraging institutional improvement. Guided by key principles such as autonomy, academic standards, and continuous improvement, RIPE involves a team of peers conducting an evidence-based evaluation of an institution's performance against the RIPE Standards. By promoting transparency and accountability, RIPE ultimately aims to enhance the quality of higher education in Pakistan.

Review of Insitiutional Performance and Ecnahncement (RIPE) for internal Quality Asusrance (IQA)

The Review of Institutional Performance and Enhancement (RIPE) for Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) for the academic year 2023-24 was held on June 27-28, 2024. The RIPE panel consisted of external members Dr. Jahangir Khan, Director QEC, UOM, and Dr. Rukhsana Rasheed, Director, QEC, GSCWU, Bahawalpur, along with internal members Prof. Dr. Shazia Anjum, Dean, Faculty of Chemical & Biological Science, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Amjad, Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asadullah Madni, Director QEC.

The review team thoroughly accessed the university Institutional performance Report based on sixteen standards, examined the documentation and evidence, and interacted with Director ORIC, Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Treasurer, Deans, Chairpersons and Faculty Members. The team also visited different labs and campus facilities.

On the direction of Vice Chancellor, follow-up committee on action taken report on IQA & EQA matters was constituted. This committee taken detailed follow up from all stakeholders on actions taken against the IQA & EQA findings.

Standard of RIPE

The following are standards on which RIPE is conducted:

Standard 1 Vision, mission, goals and strategic planning
Standard 2 Governance, leadership and organization
Standard 3 Institutional resources and planning
Standard 4 Audit and finance
Standard 5 Affiliated colleges/institutions
Standard 6 Internationalization of higher education and global engagement
Academic Development Standard 7 Faculty recruitment, development and support services
Standard 8 Academic programmes and curricula
Standard 9 Admission, progression, assessment, and certification
Standard 10 Student support services
Standard 11 Impactful teaching and learning and community engagement
Standard 12 Research, innovation, entrepreneurship and industrial linkage
Institutional Development Standard 13 Fairness and integrity
Standard 14 Public information and transparency
Standard 15 Institutional effectiveness, quality assurance and enhancement
Standard 16 CQI and cyclical external quality assurance

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