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Self Assessment Report Department of Chemistry Jahangirnagar University Self Assessment Report Department of Chemistry Jahangirnagar University University Grants Commission of Bangladesh Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) QAU-IQAC Submitted by Professor Dr. Md. Manzurul Karim Head, Self Assessment Committee Professor Dr. Mahbub Kabir Member, Self Assessment Committee Professor Dr. Koushik Saha Member, Self Assessment Committee Submited to Professor Dr. Ajit Kumar Majumder Director IQAC Jahangirnagar Univeristy Self Assessment Report Department of Chemistry Jahangirnagar University Savar, Dhaka Self Assessment Report Department of Chemistry Jahangirnagar University University Grants Commission of Bangladesh Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) QAU-IQAC Submitted by Professor Dr. Md. Manzurul Karim Head, Self Assessment Committee Professor Dr. Mahbub Kabir Member, Self Assessment Committee Professor Dr. Koushik Saha Member, Self Assessment Committee Submited to Professor Dr. Ajit Kumar Majumder Director IQAC Jahangirnagar Univeristy Acknowledgement The implementation of Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) in the Department of Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University has provided the department with an opportunity to assess its own ‘self-assessment system’ and to study its impact on teaching, learning, graduate employment and effective management. It is a great pleasure and privilege for us to convey our heartiest greetings and gratitude to the authority of Jahangirnagar University and the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) for granting funds to run the project named “Self Assessment Report, Department of Chemistry, JU” under Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP). We wish to convey our sincere gratitude to all who participated in the surveys and interviews. The candid responses of diverse stakeholders added immence value to the present research and survey. It also ensured the reflection of real situation at the department as well as the university. Appreciations are also extended to Prof. Dr Mahbub Kabir and Prof Dr. Koushik Saha of the department who did all the survey works sincerely related to this report and analyzed the data for preparing this report. Our long standing thanks are due to Professor Dr. Ajit Kumar Majumder, Director IQAC for his continuous encouragement and suggestions for preparing this report. We also gratefully acknowledge the encouragement and help received from all the fellows, faculty members, teachers, students and alumni of the department. Finally we would like to thank Mr. Mohmmad Abul Hossain and Mr. Md. Abu Sayed for their help regarding keeping the financial records and excellent publication of this typed written report. TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page No. List of Table IV List of Figure VIII Abbreviations and Acronyms IX Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Significance of Program Self-Assessment 1 1.2 Process of Assessment 3 1.3 Overview of the University 4 1.4 Overview of the Program Offering Entity 6 1.5 Objectives and Learning Outcomes of the Program 7 1.6 Brief Summary of the Program(s) under Review 8 Chapter 2: Governance: Organization & Management 2.1 Program Management 10 2.2 Academic Documentation 18 2.3 Peer Observation and Feedback Process 19 2.4 Internal Quality Assurance Process 20 Chapter 3: Curriculum Design and Review 3.1 Need Assessment 22 3.2 Curriculum Design 22 3.3 Curriculum Alignment/Skill Mapping 32 3.4 Curriculum Review Process 33 3.5 Gaps in Curriculum : Adequacy to Meet the Needs 35 Chapter 4: Students Admission, Progress and Achievements 4.1 Entry Qualifications 36 4.2 Admission Procedure 37 4.3 Progress and Achievement 39 Chapter 5: Physical Facilities 5.1 Classroom Facilities 44 5.2 Library Facilities 45 5.3 Laboratory and Field Laboratories 46 5.4 Medical Facilities 48 5.5 Other Facilities 49 I Chapter 6: Teaching, Learning and Learning Assessment 6.1 Quality Staff 51 6.2 Teaching Learning Methods 51 6.3 Use of Lesson Plan 54 6.4 Technology Integration 55 6.5 Assessment of Student Performance 58 Chapter 7: Student Support Services 7.1 Academic Guidance and Counseling 61 7.2 Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Activities 62 7.3 Career & Placement 64 7.4 Alumni Services 65 7.5 Community Services 67 Chapter 8: Staff and Facilities 8.1 Recruitment 73 8.2 Staff Development 74 8.3 Peer Observation 76 8.4 Career Development 76 8.5 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 77 Chapter 9: Research & Extension 9.1 Policy and Program 79 9.2 Fund and Facilities 80 9.3 Fund Hunting/Collection 81 9.4 Dissemination of Research Findings 81 Chapter 10: Process Process Management and Continuous Improvement 10.1 Self-Assessment 83 10.2 Improvement Plan 84 10.3 Stakeholders Feedback 85 10.4 Use of Peer Observation Results 86 10.5 Regular updating of Program Objectives and ILOs 86 Chapter 11: Stakeholders/Employers 11.1 Nature of the Stakeholders 87 11.2 Different terms of Knowledge of Graduates 87 11.3 Different Guality of Graduates with Communication Skills for Stakeholders 89 11.4 Dimension of Quality of Graduates with Interpersonal Skills for Stakeholders 91 II 11.5 Dimensions of Quality Graduates with Work Skills for Employer 92 Chapter 12: SWOT Analysis 12.1 Strengths 94 12.2 Weaknesses 94 12.3 Opportunities 95 12.4 Threats 96 Chapter 13: Conclusion and Recommendation 13.1 Conclusion 97 13.2 Recommendation 102 III List of Table Table 1.1 Pattern of stakeholders 3 Table 1.2 Faculty members of Jahangirnagar University 5 Table 1.3 Data on academic staffs and students 9 Table 2.1 Weekly class loads of the teachers 11 Table 2.2 Statement of vision, mission and objectives of the entity 13 Table 2.3 Satisfaction of vision, mission and objectives by ILOs 13 Table 2.4 Adequacy of infrastructure for satisfying mission and objectives 14 Table 2.5 Disciplinary rules and regulations 15 Table 2.6 Timely publication of results according to ordinance 15 Table 2.7 Distribution of brochure/handbook to the students for comprehensive 16 Table 2.8 Review of policy and procedure for further improvement 17 Table 2.9 Communication of code of conduct for students and employees 17 Table 2.10 Maintenance of academic calendar 18 Table 2.11 Proper updatation of website 19 Table 2.12 Treatment of students’ opinion 20 Table 2.13 Fairness and transparency in academic decision making 21 Table 3.1 Consistent arrangement of courses in the curriculum from lower to 31 higher levels Table 3.2 Optimal curriculum load 31 Table 3.3 Statement of teaching strategies in the curriculum 32 Table 3.4 Statement of assessment strategies in the curriculum 33 Table 3.5 Curriculum addresses the program objectives and program learning 33 Table 3.6 Reviewed and updated of curriculum in compliance with the rules of 34 the universities Table 3.7 Consideration of stakeholders’ opinion during review of the 34 curriculum Table 3.8 Effectiveness of curriculum in achieving day-one skill at job place 35 Table 4.1 Entry of quality students 37 Table 4.2 Fairness of admission procedure 38 Table 4.3 Progress of students during last three years 40 Table 4.4 Commitment of the students to ensure desired progress and 40 achievement IV Table 4.5 Recording and monitoring of student progress 41 Table 4.6 Feedback of the teachers to the students about their progress 42 Table 4.7 Maintenance of individual student’s records 43 Table 5.1 Suitability of classroom facilities 44 Table 5.2 Availability of library facilities 46 Table 5.3 Availability of laboratory facilities 47 Table 5.4 Adequate facilities for conducting research 48 Table 5.5 Availability of medical facilities 48 Table 5.6 Adequate sports facilities 49 Table 5.7 Existing gymnasium facilities 50 Table 5.8 Availability of internet facilities with sufficient speed 50 Table 6.1 Interactive and supportive teaching-learning 52 Table 6.2 Optimal class size for interactive teaching-learning 53 Table 6.3 Assessment strategies 53 Table 6.4 Lesson plans are provided to the students in advance 54 Table 6.5 Use of modern devices to improve teaching-learning process 55 Table 6.6 Use of diverse methods for assessment 56 Table 6.7 Adequate opportunities for practical exercises 56 Table 6.8 Teaching-learning process encompasses co-curricular activities to 57 enrich students’ personal development Table 6.9 Practice of diverse methods to achieve learning objectives 57 Table 6.10 Assessment procedures meet the objectives of the course 58 Table 6.11 Providing feedback to the students immediately after assessment 59 Table 6.12 Review of the assessment systems at regular intervals 59 Table 6.13 Maintenance of fairness and transparency in assessment system 60 Table 6.14 Duly communication of assessment systems to students at the outset 60 of the academic year Table 7.1 Arrangement of academic guidance and counseling 62 Table 7.2 Distribution of co-curricular and extra-curricular exposures to the 64 students Table 7.3 Availability of financial grants to the students 65 V Table 7.4 Organized and supportive alumni association 66 Table 7.5 Collection of alumni feedback to update the learning outcomes of the 66 program Table 7.6 Involvement of opportunities with community services 67 Table 8.1 Good recruitment policy and practices for recruitment of competent 74 academic and non-academic staff Table 8.2 Attractive salary and incentives to retain the Academic and Non- 74 academic staff Table 8.3 Congenial atmosphere prevails to enhance professional knowledge 75 through research and higher studies Table 8.4 Opportunities of academics to take part in different seminar/ 75 workshop/training programs for skill development Table 8.5 Opportunities
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