Workshop 1 Self-Assessment Committee (SAC) by Self-Assessment Committee (SAC) Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology North South University

Overview of the Project Five Year Project: One Year of Self-Assessment and Proposing an Improvement Plan Four Years of Implementation of the Improvement Plan Funded by The World Bank and North South University Coordinated nationwide by University Grant Commission (UGC) Monitored and coordinated at NSU by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

What is Self-Assessment? Self-Assessment (SA) is a systematic process of evaluating the various aspects of an academic program to ensure quality and meet the desired standard. For the purpose of improvement, SA collects information and evidences from the stakeholders (i.e. students, alumni, faculty, employer, etc.), reviews those, and identifies the weaknesses to enhance quality of teaching, learning, and education. (Paraphrased from the Self-Assessment Manual provided by the UGC) The process of Self-Assessment can be described as a simple four-step process: Identifying the Strengths of the Department Pinpointing the Weaknesses within the Department Proposing an Improvement Plan through a comprehensive Improvement Plan Report Implementation of the Improvement Plan

Self-Assessment Criteria and Standards Governance Mission, Vision, and Objectives Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) Code of conduct for faculty, staff, and students Accountability & transparency through proper documentation Student Handbook Feedback from the stakeholders (e.g. students, alumni, employers, etc.) Curriculum Content Design and Review Well-defined Program Curriculum and Course Syllabi Balanced system for periodic course evaluation and review Student Admission, Progress, and Achievements Entry requirements for students Admission procedure Progress and achievement of the students

Self-Assessment Criteria and Standards Physical Facilities Classroom facilities (projector, desktop, DVD player, speakers, etc.) Library facilities (books, journals, e-learning materials, etc.) Laboratories Medical facilities Other facilities (e.g. Fitness center, Cafeteria, Clean restrooms, etc.) Teaching–Learning and Assessment Organized lesson plan for EACH lecture to be delivered Integration of technology into lectures Skill development through lab work, presentations, class-projects, etc. Assessment of student performance Student Support Services Academic guidance and counseling Co-curricular & extra-curricular activities (e.g. Reviving our LSC ) Career & Placement Alumni services Community services

Self-Assessment Criteria and Standards Staff and Facilities Entry requirements for Academic and Non-academic Staffs Recruitment process Staff development through periodic training Peer observation and evaluation Monitoring performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Research and Extension Faculty members conducting research in their areas of expertise Involving undergraduate and graduate students in research work Available research fund and facilities Publishing research work in renowned journals Process Management and Continuous Improvement A qualified and dedicated Self-Assessment Committee (SAC) Feedback from the stakeholders Periodic assessment and suggestions for improvement Implementation of the Improvement Plan

Summarized ACTIVITY SCHEDULE by the SAC TIMELINE Workshop 1 (Briefing the Department about the Self-Assessment process) Thu Oct 27, 2016 Collect Course Syllabi and Lecture Plans from DB&M Faculty Members Thu Nov 10, 2016 Collect Online Survey Data from Faculty, Students, Alumni, etc. Thu Nov 17, 2016 Workshop 2 (Presenting the Online Survey Results) Thu Dec 8, 2016 FINALS WEEK + SEMESTER BREAK (Sun Dec 11th 2016 – Sun Jan 8th 2017) Self-Assessment Report (SAR) Draft submission Mon Jan 16, 2017 Scheduling and completion of the External Peer Review Thu Mar 2, 2017 FINALS WEEK + SEMESTER BREAK (Sun Apr 2nd 2017 – Mon May 1st 2017) Workshop 3 (Presenting the Comprehensive Improvement Plan) Thu May 18, 2017 Implementation of the Improvement Plan Next 4 years