Quality Assurance in the University of Dhaka: An Overview

Abstract

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh was established in 1921. At the eve of centenary, the quality of education and standard of teaching-learning, research and extension, graduates’ capability to get into the job market were the questions of a survey conducted by a self-assessment method in 73 Entity. After the survey, entities were prepared in reports measuring Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT). The reports were evaluated by team of external peer reviewers. The suggestions were: to promote a continuous process of evaluation through self-assessment and monitoring to improve the quality of education, research and governance, review of existing academic programs, policies and practices; websites to be updated; teachers evaluation form and academic curriculum needed to be formulated. The self-assessment process was done through questionnaire survey. The respondents were faculty members, nonacademic staffs, students, alumni and employers. After the SWOT analysis, a post self-assessment improvement plan was prepared to overcome the challenges. To ensure quality education in the University of Dhaka, employability and entrepreneurship, pursuit of knowledge to meet the local and global needs require setting up the mission, vision, website updating, curriculum introduction, teachers’ evaluation, formation alumni association and collaboration. To materialize all these adequate funding are required for development in the University of Dhaka.