Uttara University has recently organised a series of specialised academic workshops across its schools, reaffirming its commitment to academic excellence, Outcome-Based Education (OBE), and national accreditation standards.
The initiatives focused on strengthening teaching quality, improving assessment practices, and aligning academic programmes with recognised quality assurance frameworks, reads a press release.
The series began on 3 June 2026, when the School of Civil, Environment and Industrial Engineering (SoCEIE) organised a two-day training programme titled “Accreditation, OBE-Based Curriculum, and OBE Practice” for faculty members of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) at the university’s conference room.
Organised through the department’s Program Self-Assessment Committee (PSAC), the programme brought together faculty members, academic leaders, representatives from the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), and invited experts.
The training aimed to strengthen understanding of accreditation standards and Outcome-Based Education (OBE) principles.
The sessions covered accreditation requirements, OBE-based curriculum development, assessment and evaluation practices, continuous quality improvement mechanisms, and teaching excellence.
The programme highlighted the university’s focus on academic quality enhancement, institutional excellence, and readiness for future accreditation.
As part of the ongoing initiatives, the School of Arts and Social Sciences (SoASS) held a targeted workshop on Monday to support preparations for accreditation by the Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC).
Under the leadership of Syeda Afroza Zerin, dean of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, the session titled “BAC Accreditation Documentation” was conducted with Zihan Kaisar, assistant professor in the Department of Textile Engineering, as the resource person.
Drawing on his accreditation experience and academic background from the University of Leeds and the University of Manchester, he guided faculty members from the Departments of Bangla, English, Islamic Studies, and Law on documentation and evidence requirements for BAC accreditation.
The workshop emphasized aligning Outcome-Based Education principles with BAC standards. Participants were provided practical guidance on preparing BAC-compliant course files, refining Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) into measurable statements, and mapping them to Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs).
It also outlined structured approaches to documenting moderation reports, answer script evaluation reports, and CLO attainment data.
Faculty members appreciated the leadership of Syeda and the contribution of Zihan in advancing quality assurance practices within the school.
The series concluded with the New Faculty Orientation Programme, Summer 2026, organised by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) on Tuesday.
The day-long programme brought newly appointed faculty members together for sessions on academic excellence, research, teaching pedagogy, Outcome-Based Education (OBE), examination policies, quality assurance, and library services.
The programme was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Eaysmin Ara Lekha in the presence of members of the Board of Trustees.
Distinguished speakers included ASM Shahabuddin, Md Sultanul Islam, representatives from IQAC, and other university officials, who discussed institutional culture, professional responsibilities, and faculty development.
Other sessions were conducted by Sharmin Akhter, deputy controller of Examinations; Mahmuda Begum, dean of the School of Education and Physical Education; Md Taslim Reza of the Department of EEE; and members of the IQAC team, including Md Tareque Aziz and Soeb Md Shoayeb Noman.
The programme ended with a certificate distribution ceremony presided over by a member of the Board of Trustees, reaffirming Uttara University’s commitment to quality education, continuous improvement, and academic excellence.
