IQAC Seminar on “Compliance Management for BAC Accreditation” held at UITS

The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the University of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS) convened a seminar titled "Compliance Management for BAC Accreditation" on October 8 at the university's conference room.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Md Abu Hasan Bhuiya attended the event as Chief Guest, while Prof. Dr Siraj Uddin Ahmed, Treasurer of UITS, was present as Special Guest. The seminar was presided over by Engr Md Safaet Hossain, Director of IQAC.

This seminar was organised as a follow-up to a specialised training session on compliance management, conducted by the Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC) on September 28. UITS was represented at the training by the heads of the departments of Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Business Studies, who participated in their capacity as Programme Self-Assessment Committee (PSAC) Chairs. During the IQAC seminar on "Compliance Management for BAC Accreditation", the following distinguished faculty members delivered presentations: Al-Imtiaz, Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Md Mohiuddin Ahmed, Head, Department of Civil Engineering; and Dr Mahadi Hasan, Head, Department of Business Studies.

Drawing upon insights gained from the BAC training, the seminar aimed to enhance participants' understanding of compliance management and the documentation practices essential for achieving BAC programme-level accreditation. Discussions focused on the 10 standards and 63 criteria outlined in the BAC Accreditation Manual (2nd Edition). Speakers provided detailed analyses of the required documentation procedures, emphasising the importance of structured evidence collection, alignment with institutional policies, and the implementation of continuous quality assurance mechanisms. Particular attention was given to fostering a culture of evidence-based reporting, data-informed decision-making, and process-driven compliance across all academic and administrative units.

The seminar was attended by several distinguished members of the university, including Prof. A N M Sharif, Controller of Examinations; Prof. Dr M Robiul Hossain, Dean, Faculty of Law; Prof. Dr Md Ashraful Islam, Dean, Faculty of Science and Engineering; Syeda Afsana Ferdousi, Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; Dr Faruk Hossain, Dean, Faculty of Business; Md Tariqul Islam, Proctor; and all heads of departments and members of the PSAC.

The seminar concluded with a collective reaffirmation of UITS's commitment to fostering a quality-centric academic environment. Participants pledged to strengthen internal quality assurance mechanisms, ensure systematic compliance with BAC standards, and promote a sustainable culture of academic excellence through effective documentation and continuous improvement.