Institutional Quality Circle (IQC)

The name of this body shall be the University Steering Committee on QA/Executive Committee on QA/Institutional Quality Circle (IQC) at the Iqra National University.

1. The IQC at Iqra National University shall serve as a strategic mechanism to improve the quality of higher education provisions and maintain and enhance quality assurance processes and standards. It shall nurture a culture of quality, fostering collective ownership and shared governance in continuous quality improvement efforts.
2. The IQC shall align with Iqra National University’s mission and Pakistan’s Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (PSG-2023), following guidance from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)/Higher Education Commission (HEC) as needed.
3. The IQC shall act as a cornerstone for fostering a culture of quality assurance and institutional excellence, facilitating discussions on quality-related issues, and empowering Iqra National University to address challenges and seize opportunities. Through shared governance and collective wisdom, it shall enhance Iqra National University’s institutional capacity and contribute to resilient, inclusive, and sustainable higher education systems.
4. The IQC shall collaborate with the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) to address stakeholders needs by managing inputs such as students, curriculum, faculty, and resources. Together, they will oversee teaching, student support, research, and governance processes, aiming to produce skilled graduates, impactful research, knowledge transfer, and societal contributions.