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RIPE

Introduction

Sohail University successfully conducted a two-day Review of Institutional Performance and Enhancement (RIPE) visit on 13–14 November 2025 as part of the Institutional Performance Enhancement Report (IPER) process. The visit aimed to evaluate the University’s compliance with the 16 RIPE standards for Internal and External Quality Assurance and to identify areas of strength and improvement for sustained institutional effectiveness.

External Review Team Members

  • Ms. Syeda Umme Aeman Kamal
  • Manager QEC, UIT University
  • Dr. Fahad Farooq Laasi
  • Director QAL, ILMA University

Internal Review Team Members

  • Prof. Dr. Rizwana Waraich
  • Chairperson, Department of Biomedical & Biological Sciences, Sohail University
  • Prof. Dr. Shagufta Usmani
  • Principal, Jinnah College of Pharmacy, Sohail University
  • Dr. Aqsa Faiz
  • Chairperson, Jinnah College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Sohail University

Key Highlights of the Visit

  • The review team assessed Sohail University against all 16 RIPE standards, supported by documentary evidence and extensive stakeholder interactions.
  • The University demonstrated strong alignment of its vision and mission with its charter and showed proactive internal quality initiatives, including IQC, CQI mechanisms, UMS, and Outcome-Based Education (OBE) practices.
  • Campus infrastructure, including health sciences laboratories, classrooms, library, examination facilities, hostels, sports areas, and day-care centre, was found to be well-equipped and well-maintained.
  • Commendable practices included high standards of hygiene, gender-balanced academic leadership, AI-based simulation laboratories, and adequate staffing levels across academic and administrative units.
  • The review identified areas for improvement related to strategic planning oversight, policy documentation, governance compliance, employee retention, examination systems, accreditation archiving, and institutional capacity building.

Conclusion

The RIPE visit concluded that Sohail University possesses a strong foundation in academic delivery, infrastructure, and internal quality assurance practices. With focused implementation of the review team’s recommendations, the University is well-positioned to enhance governance effectiveness, operational efficiency, and long-term academic excellence while ensuring sustained compliance with HEC quality standards.

Note: The complete RIPE REPORT is available upon request from the QEC Office.

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