The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi organized a seminar on Enhancing Education Effectiveness on January 18, 2024. Invited as esteemed speakers were Mr. Saleemuddin, Director Quality Assurance, Sindh Higher Education Commission (HEC); Mr. Yousaf Jamil, Director QEC, Iqra University and Dr. Arshia Samin Naqvi, Director QEC, Sohail University. The speakers discussed the methodology of pursuing QS Ranking by Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) and what steps can be taken to foster an environment of academic and research learning, faculty development and uplifting the impact of education. Present on the occasion were Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro, Acting Rector, IoBM along with the representatives of the QEC department of various HEIs of Karachi.

Dr. Shahid Amjad, Director, QEC, IoBM, extended a warm welcome to all guests and delivered opening remarks, wherein he elaborated on the accomplishments and activities of IoBM’s QEC.

Mr. Saleemuddin shared the Quality Assurance Initiatives taken by Sindh HEC including training, SDG-focused activities, strategic plans for higher education institutions, formulation of KPIs for senior positions of HEIs, and certified reviewers’ training. 

The event was organized by IoBM’s QEC team including Atif Shahab Butt, Manager QA, along with Maria Asad, and Dania Raheel.