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Criterion 8: Continuous Quality Improvement: 8.1 Mechanism For Programme Planning

The document discusses continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes at the mechanical engineering program. It describes three concentric cycles related to program educational objectives (PEOs), program learning outcomes (PLOs), and course learning outcomes (CLOs). CQI takes place at various academic levels through analysis of objective achievement against minimum levels. The mechanisms for program planning, including initial planning, curriculum development, review, and content/feedback review are also outlined. Feedback from stakeholders is regularly collected and used to inform curriculum updates as needed.

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Criterion 8: Continuous Quality Improvement: 8.1 Mechanism For Programme Planning

The document discusses continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes at the mechanical engineering program. It describes three concentric cycles related to program educational objectives (PEOs), program learning outcomes (PLOs), and course learning outcomes (CLOs). CQI takes place at various academic levels through analysis of objective achievement against minimum levels. The mechanisms for program planning, including initial planning, curriculum development, review, and content/feedback review are also outlined. Feedback from stakeholders is regularly collected and used to inform curriculum updates as needed.

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CRITERION 8: CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Continuous quality improvement is the part of the overall objective evaluation process. This process was
shown in Chapter 1. The process consists of three concentric cycles. These cycles are related to PEOs,
PLOs and CLOs. Each cycle has CQI as its integral part. The process of defining of PEOs, PLOs and CLOs
has already been established. The evaluation process of the three types of objectives and their measurements
by direct and indirect methods is also defined. The CQI process takes place at various academic levels and
the analysis of the achievement of each objective against predefined minimum attainment levels is carried
out.
8.1 Mechanism for Programme Planning
8.1.1 Programme Planning
Programme planning was carried out during the inception phase of the mechanical engineering programme.
The curriculum was carefully planned by keeping in mind the requirement of regulatory bodies of HEC and
PEC. The stakeholder needs were also given due consideration during the programme planning phase.
8.1.2 Curriculum Development
The curriculum of the mechanical engineering programme was developed to meet the requirements of HEC
and PEC. A comprehensive exercise was carried out among all the faculty members of DME and careful
deliberations were carried out. The finalized unified curriculum is implemented and taught in DME.
8.1.3 Curriculum Review
A comprehensive policy exits at QUEST for curriculum review and updating. The curriculum could be
reviewed on the basis of a number of factors including HEC revision of curriculum requirements, PEC
requirements, feedback from stakeholders, etc.
8.1.4 Content Review
Courses are assigned to the faculty at the start of the semester. The content of each course has been defined
by the department and a lesson / teaching plan is prepared by the concerned faculty based on the approved
course contents. The faculty member is allowed to change 10% of the course content of a course. Sample
lesson plans are provided at Annexure ‘E’. The lesson plans include detailed content breakdown, teaching
methods and assessment methods.
8.1.5 Response to Feedback
Feedback from faculty and students is collected on regular basis through the QEC feedback system.
Students are required to provide feedback during the course. Faculty also provides feedback at the end of
the course. The feedback provided by faculty and students is monitored by the QEC.
Various type of feedbacks obtained from alumni, faculty, students, employers, etc. are addressed at various
levels during the faculty meetings. The cycles of assessment were discussed during the assessment of CLOs
and PLOs.
8.1.6 Review of PEOs and PLOs
Review of PEOs and PLOs is linked with the review of programme curriculum. If a need to revise the
curriculum arises, the PEOs and PLOs will also be reviewed and revised if necessary. The curriculum may
be reviewed on the basis of new regulatory requirements, alumni feedback, employer feedback, etc.
Direct
Assessment

Exam Questions, Repository


Assignments, Examination
Projects, Rubrics Branch

Summary Report by
Concerned Faculty

Yes Comments of faculty


Students
considered during next course
Failed≤
15%

No Yes Extra coaching by faculty or


Students
during next similar course
Failed≤
40%

Identification of Actions by Implementation


Review Committee (Academics Branch)

Review Committee
DQEC, HOD, Faculty
Member (as required)

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