Performance of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

Assessing Quality Higher Education in Bangladesh

This book scrutinizes the challenges faced by IQACs in Bangladeshi universities, emphasizing the crucial role of quality education for societal progress. Ferdous identifies impediments like autonomy issues and inadequate infrastructure, offering key insights and recommendations to elevate the quality of higher education in the country.

Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC): Accessing Quality Higher Education in Bangladesh delves into the crucial role of the IQAC in shaping the landscape of higher education in the region. Aligned with the fourth Sustainable Development Goal, this book underscores the paramount importance of quality education in addressing societal challenges. With a focus on the IQAC, a vital entity mandated by the University Grants Commission and supported by World Bank funding, this book conducts a comprehensive qualitative study. Through purposive sampling, the researchers explore the current status of IQAC across public and private universities, analyzing key variables such as governance quality, human resource management, and student quality management.

The study unveils challenges faced by IQAC, ranging from a lack of autonomy to inadequate infrastructure and restricted student access to laboratories. This book emphasizes the need for continuous progress, improved policies for teacher recruitment and training, enhanced lab facilities, and updated curricula reflective of contemporary realities. Jannatul Ferdous advocates for a paradigm shift in educational priorities, urging universities to prioritize research, practical training, and innovative teaching methods. This insightful exploration serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders committed to elevating the quality of higher education in Bangladesh and fostering a generation prepared for the challenges of a globalized knowledge economy.

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