Performance of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC): Assessing Quality Higher Education in Bangladesh

The IQAC plays a vital role in shaping the landscape of higher education in Bangladesh, addressing societal challenges through quality education. A comprehensive qualitative study explores the current status of IQAC across public and private universities, identifying challenges such as lack of autonomy, inadequate infrastructure, and restricted student access to laboratories. The book advocates for a paradigm shift in educational priorities, urging universities to prioritize research, practical training, and innovative teaching methods. It 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.

Format: Hardback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2024
Publisher: Lexington Books

Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC): Accessing Quality Higher Education in Bangladesh is a comprehensive book that explores the role of IQAC in shaping the landscape of higher education in the region. The book aligns with the fourth Sustainable Development Goal and emphasizes the paramount importance of quality education in addressing societal challenges. The IQAC is a vital entity mandated by the University Grants Commission and supported by World Bank funding. The book conducts a qualitative study through purposive sampling to explore the current status of IQAC across public and private universities. The researchers analyze 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. The 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.

Weight: 395g
Dimension: 237 x 161 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666935691