Quality Enhancement Cell

In today’s evolving academic landscape, ensuring the quality of higher education is more important than ever. At NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Multan, the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) was established with a strong commitment to fostering academic excellence, continuous improvement, and alignment with global educational standards. The QEC is dedicated to supporting the institute’s mission by enhancing the quality of teaching, research, and institutional processes. It plays a central role in developing a culture of quality and accountability across all departments. Our focus is to strengthen academic programs and assure stakeholders that NFC IET’s educational offerings meet high standards of performance and relevance. As part of a national quality framework, the QEC at NFC IET works in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The cell facilitates:

• Training and support for faculty to prepare Self-Assessment Reports (SARs)
• Surveys and feedback collection from students, graduates, and employers
• Internal assessments to ensure continuous academic improvement
• Capacity-building activities to reinforce quality assurance mechanisms

These initiatives aim to ensure that our graduates are well-prepared for both professional and academic pursuits, and that NFC IET maintains its reputation as a leading institution.

The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) operates on the guidelines of Higher Education Commission (HEC). QEC office aims to ensure high academic standards by providing feedback for faculty, administration, program, and to initiate an action plan for continued program development and improvement.

It is with great pride and responsibility that I welcome you to the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Multan. In an era where higher education is rapidly transforming to meet global standards and the demands of a knowledge-driven economy, quality assurance is no longer optional it is essential. At NFC IET, the QEC has been entrusted with the vital role of fostering a culture of continuous improvement, academic excellence, and institutional accountability. Our mission is to support the institute in aligning its academic programs, research practices, and administrative processes with national and international benchmarks. We are committed to developing robust quality assurance mechanisms that not only meet the expectations of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) but also prepare our graduates to excel in competitive environments. Through regular assessments, feedback systems, training sessions, and strategic collaborations, the QEC works hand in hand with faculty, students, and stakeholders to enhance learning outcomes and institutional performance. I invite all departments and academic units to actively engage with the QEC in our collective journey toward academic excellence. Let us work together to ensure that NFC IET continues to grow as a center of innovation, integrity, and quality education.

Warm Regards,
Engr. Dr. Sadiq Hussain
Director QEC NFC IET Multan

To sustain and advance quality, NFC IET follows a structured process that includes:

• Defining clear standards and evaluation criteria for academic programs
• Conducting regular assessment surveys and performance reviews
• Preparing Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) based on data and evidence
• Reviewing SARs through internal and external academic experts
• Presenting findings to institutional leadership for decision-making
• Developing and implementing actionable improvement plans

Concept

The idea to devise an overall institutional quality policy is to decentralize the idea of quality and communicate that overall quality is everyone’s responsibility motto to all the stakeholders of the institute. This document outlines the what, how, and why of the requirements, expectations, and quality assurance practices that are regularly undertaken and operationalized at NFC-IET. Quality Policy applies to all stakeholders, including students, and academic and non-academic staff employed at or contracted to NFC-IET. This includes members of the Executive and Senior Management, Administrative, Technical, and Support staff, Senior Administrative and Professional staff, and Academic staff. 

NFC-IET wants to incorporate the quality principles stated in PSG-23 at the core, and therefore, the six principles stated above have been integrated with the quality assurance practices as important dimensions.

As its commitment to continuous quality improvement, inclusive and ethical educational leadership, and innovative and critical learning independence, the policy document states clear goals and practices that allow the institute to achieve the standards and objectives highlighted in the mission and vision of NFC-IET.  All the principles complement and enhance the regularly conducted Quality Assurance practices and steer the activities to stretch further to excel at all levels.  

Another important idea/ concept to be noted here is that the Policy applies equally to the institute’s academic operations (design and all modes of delivery of taught programs and courses, research and innovation) and non-academic operations (design and delivery of administrative, financial, technical, professional and support services) as well as to its formal and public engagement. This way, all the stakeholders shall endorse the document and be aware of its terms and references. 

QEC Vision and Mission

Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology (NFC-IET) follows its Vision and Mission as:

Vision of QEC, NFC-IET

To foster a culture of continuous quality improvement, ensuring excellence in education, research, sustainability, and institutional governance at NFC-IET.

Mission of QEC, NFC-IET

To implement effective quality assurance mechanisms that enhance academic standards, research, sustainability, accreditation compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction at NFC-IET.

QEC Core Values

NFC-IET gives prime importance to our values and believes that these values play an important role in the achievement of our goals. Our values include:

1. Continuous Improvement and Sustainability
2. Integrity and Transparency
3. Academic and Professional Excellence
4. Research and Innovation
5. Stakeholder Engagement
6. Individual, departmental, and organizational accountability.