Policies

IVS is committed to the protection of its community members against harassment and discrimination, and to ensuring a safe campus environment where students, faculty and staff are free to learn and work. A comprehensive policy towards this end has been developed and officially approved and is being implemented from Fall 2021 in letter and spirit.

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There are two committees set up under this policy as follows:

1.      Campus Conduct Committee

Contact information: [email protected]


Members:

Alfiya Halai (Faculty)

Usman Ansari (Faculty)

Seema Nusrat (Faculty)

Umair Saeed (Administration)

(Student Council Representative)

 

2.      Sexual Harassment Committee

Contact information: [email protected]


Members:

Danish Ahmed (Faculty)

Amima Sayeed (Administration)

Sadia Salim (Faculty)

Guidelines:

Our goal is to create a culture of trust and confidence where any IVS community member should feel comfortable voicing any concerns or misgivings arising from their interactions with others. Please familiarize yourself with the rights and procedures outlined in the policy document. You can report an incident or behaviour that you have observed or experienced to any member of the faculty or administration whom you trust and ask for advice on what course of action you can follow.

In case you decide to file a formal complaint, keep the following guidelines in mind:

If your complaint is about a case of discrimination, bullying or harassment by a student, staff or faculty member, you should approach the Campus Conduct Committee at [email protected]

If your complaint is about a case of sexual harassment by a faculty or staff member, you should approach the Sexual Harassment Inquiry Committee at [email protected]

Cases of sexual harassment where the perpetrator is a student will be dealt with by the Campus Conduct Committee.

A complaint has to be filed by the affected individual or group of individuals and not by a third party. Anonymous or verbal complaints cannot be investigated by the committees under this policy. Complaints have to be in writing and need to include your full name.

Once your complaint is accepted by the appropriate committee and the investigation procedures are started, you will be asked to share as much detailed evidence as you can provide. The committee is also empowered to summon witnesses and other written as well as audio-visual material that has a bearing on the case.

The person(s) against whom the complaint has been filed will be informed about the charges against them. All evidence considered by the committees will also be shared with both parties, i.e. the complainant and the defendant.

The Campus Conduct Committee has been formulated under the School’s rules and regulations, while the Sexual Harassment Inquiry Committee operates under the legal framework of the Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010. As such, the timeframe, procedures, and outcomes of the two committees are different from each other.

There is a range of penalties from mild to severe that can result from the findings of the Committees, appropriate to the nature and degree of the offence. The Committees will share their recommendations with the Executive Director for approval and implementation.

Our Academic Policies uphold a commitment to fostering a conducive learning environment. Emphasizing academic integrity, our policies outline expectations for student conduct, grading criteria, and essential guidelines. We encourage all students to familiarize themselves with these principles to ensure a successful academic journey.

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The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture (IVS) was founded in November 2016 in alignment with the Quality Assurance (QA) framework developed by the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (HEC). Committed to maintaining and enhancing the quality of academic and research activities at IVS, the QEC is entrusted with the responsibility to formulate and execute Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) practices, including Self-Assessment, at both program and institutional levels. These practices are geared towards realizing the university's vision, mission, and goals, fostering increased compatibility on local and global fronts.

Objectives

  • To bring our educational standards at par with recognized international standards.
  • To implement HEC criteria for higher education and promote quality culture.
  • To establish quality assurance system to fulfill requirement of all stake holders.
  • To take measures for capacity building of faculty members and staff through training.
  • To review the quality standards by auditing academic standards and quality of teaching and learning.

QEC Functions

  • Instilling public confidence by safeguarding the standard of academic awards and ensuring assured and enhanced quality.
  • Conducting systematic internal reviews to assess academic standards and the quality of teaching and learning in each subject area.
  • Facilitating external reviews of programs and the institution.
  • Coordinating and liaising with QAA-HEC to implement HEC's guidelines on quality assurance.
  • Coordinating with accrediting departments and accreditation councils to secure timely accreditation for programs.
  • Active participation in meetings of all statutory bodies.
  • Capacity building for all internal stakeholders in QA-related activities.
  • Ensuring institutional alignment with the National Qualifications Framework of Pakistan across associate degree programs, bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels.
  • Developing and enhancing quality assurance processes to affirm the maintenance of provision quality and award standards.
  • Nurturing curriculum, subject, and faculty/staff development, alongside supporting research and other scholarly activities.
  • Developing and improving procedures for student involvement in quality assurance activities.

 

QEC Personnel & Focal Person

Dr. Faiza Mushtaq
Designation: Dean & Executive Director/ Dir. QEC
Email: [email protected]

 

Rabia Faisal
Designation: Assistant Manager QEC.
Email: [email protected]

 

Shurooque Fatima
Designation: QEC Officer.
Email: [email protected]

 

Kashif Nisar
Designation: Academic Coordinator/Focal Person.
Email: [email protected]

 

  • Mission and Vision (Not Available)
  • QEC Policy (Waiting for approval)
    Annual Activity Calendar
    Outcomes of Internal & External QA Reviews and Compliance

 

 

 




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