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DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSLAHORE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN UNIVERSITY, LAHORESELF-ASSESSMENT REPORTBSSubmitted toQuality Enhancement Cell,Lahore College for Women University, LahoreDated:Head of the Department:

T A B L EO FC O N T E N T SDescriptionCriterion 1: Program Mission, Objectives and OutcomesStandard 1.1.1Standard 1.1.2 (a&b)Standard 1.1.3Standard 1.1.4Standard 1.2Standard 1.3Standard 1.4Criterion 2: Curriculum Design and OrganizationStandard 2.1Standard 2.2Standard 2.3Standard 2.4Standard 2.5Standard 2.6Standard 2.7Criterion 3: Laboratories and Computing FacilitiesStandard 3.1Standard 3.2Standard 3.3Criterion 4: Student Support and AdvisingStandard 4.1Standard 4.2Page No.

Standard 4.3Criterion 5: Process ControlStandard 5.1Standard 5.2Standard 5.3Standard 5.4Standard 5.5Criterion 6: FacultyStandard 6.1Standard 6.2Standard 6.3Criterion 7: Institutional FacilitiesStandard 7.1Standard 7.2Standard 7.3Criterion 8: Institutional SupportStandard 8.1Standard 8.2Standard 8.3Appendices

CRITERION 1: PROGRAM MISSION, OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMESStandard 1-1: The program must have documented measurable objectives that supportcollege and institution mission statements. Document institution, college and program mission statements.MISSION STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENTThe mission of the department of International relations is to contribute in the field ofknowledge and research related to global affairs. Various courses are offered by the departmentto equip the students in the field of diplomacy and policy making. We strive to make studentsknow about politics and interstate relations. In this regard special focus is given on thecommunication and writing skills of students and their ability to analyze the changing eventsin International relations.The department is striving for enhancing and accelerating the capabilities and potentials ofstudents in all aspects of life. The department concentrates on making them more enriched andskilled for accepting real world challenges and contributing for the society. Department ofInternational relations also aims at increasing students’ confidence, determination, toleranceand assertiveness with knowledge so become well groomed skilled personnel. Department’sex-students have competed and are well placed in Civil Service, Education Department,NGO’s, research organizations etc.Mission Statement:“To attain academic excellence in the field of International relations and politics”BS International Relations (4 years degree program)Bachelor degree in International relations department prepares students to meet the global andnational challenges. Future leaders will need to balance the goals of economic success with theconstraints of greater social and political responsibility. Students are instructed by adistinguished faculty and learn to integrate changing human and information resources withcontinually developing technology.1.1.2 BS Program Objectives1. To develop understanding of politics and interstate

2. To develop conceptual clarity in order to make students think with objectivity andrationality3. To develop students with outstanding policy making and diplomatic skills, providingthem practical exposure, expertise in decision making, and a capacity for sustained hardwork.4. To encourage them to take responsibility for their own learning, to become activeparticipants and leaders, and to apply their knowledge in real-world context.5. As a responsible citizen of a state, to encourage them in community service andhumanitarian work.6.To educate them with the techniques of conflict management and resolution.Aligning program objectives of BS International Relations:1. The curriculum design is maintained in a way to accomplish desiredunderstanding level.2. Internship programs has been started to help students gain practical exposure.3. Class discussion and participation among students is promoted by involving themin case studies, academic activities and knowledge based competitions.4. Class presentations are assigned to students under their relevant subjects.5. Celebration of “Awareness weeks” has been started has been started in thedepartment. The department conducted “tolerance week” and” peace week” in theuniversity campus. In addition to it, UN prescribed internal days are also observedby the de[artment6. Seminars are arranged on current issues to broaden the vision of CY)(1)(2)(3)To achieve the 1) Regularassessment ofobjectivesstudentmentionedknowledgeaboveand ability tofollowingexhibitthemeasures areskill by )2)3)IMPROVEMENTMADE(CORRECTIVE &PREVENTIVEACTION)(5)Regularity 1) Attendance rulesof attendeesappliedmorerequiredstrictlyResearch2) Teachers trainingbasedand developmentteachingCourse/curriculumrevision to

i) Class comesmoduleofand make itLCWU ( Testmore workI, Test-II andbasedFinalTerm 4) Enhancingexamination)communicaii) ClassAs per coursetion skillsexercises requirement5) Guidancerelating toto studentsthe topicscovered.iii) Presentati As per courseonof requirementrelevanttopic(individual/Group)iv) Assignments1 pre mid-term,one post midterm.2) WrittenTwice duringexaminationeachsemester(MidTerm and FinalTerm)3) ResearchOnceduringreportfinal programsemesterpertaining topracticalproblem4) Teaching/Lea Once inrning Process semesterSurvey(teachers’evaluation bythe student)a ShortcomingsTeachers are intimatedas per survey the survey report whoidentifiedmake effort to improvewhich is monitored bynext survey

5) FacultySurvey FormOnce insemestera 1) More time All the improvementsto be spent identified have beenonthe implementedfollowingduringteaching:a) Workbasedscenariosb) Casestudiesc) Presentation bystudents2) Improvement in qualitya) Projectsb) Administrativesupportc) LibraryContent6) SuggestionAs and whenreceived from receivedstudentsthroughemails.7) StudentsQualityAssuranceAdvisorliaisonSteps have been takenup for computer labestablishment and tofurnish it with requiredfacilities./ -New Introductions1) EmployerSurveys:2) SurveyAdministrativeandpersonalproblems ofstudents---of ---Departmentoffering Ph.D.

3) FacultyOnce a yearResume1) Qualification-2) TrainingStandard 1.2: The program must have documented outcomes for graduating students. It mustbe demonstrated that the outcomes support the program objectives and that graduating studentsare capable of performing these outcomes.BS Program Outcomes1Students will have command over the core concepts of politics and internationalrelations, Globalization, foreign policy, diplomacy and strategic thinking.2Students will be able to gain employment opportunities in various fieldsincluding education department, civil services, foreign office, NGOs, researchorganizations and electronic and print media after getting equipped with finaldegree.3Students will have effective communication and strong interpersonal skills thatwill be helpful in establishing professionalism in them.4Students would be able to apply for higher studies within Pakistan and in foreignuniversities5Students would be able to apply their learned knowledge.6Students would be able to do research work on the contemporary issues ofinternational relations.7Students would be able to develop analytical thinking.

ProgramProgram OutcomesObjectives12341 2 3 4 5 6 Describe the means for assessing the extent to which graduates are performing thestated program outcomes/learning objectives.1. Conducting a survey of graduating seniors every semester. It’s done annually.2. Conduct a survey of alumni every two years. Career counseling department of LCWU to collect data.3. Conduct a survey of employers every two years. Nil.4. Carefully designed questions asked during senior project presentations.These questions should be related to program outcomes. Yes5. Outcome examinations. Evaluated, assesseddepartmental level and scrutinized for future improvements at theThe program outcomes are the byproducts of the program objectives and areinterrelated. An example of interrelation between the program objectives and theprogram outcomes is shown in the following table.ProgramObjectives123

1***2* *3***Legend: * Denotes Substantial Contribution to the objectives Denotes Moderate Contribution to the objectivesdenotes No Contribution to the objectivesStandard 1.3: The results of program’s assessment and the extent to which they are used toimprove the program must be documented.Actions taken on the basis of assessment: Syllabi revision Teachers training Faculty development Infrastructural development of the departmentStrengths of Department:i)The major strength of Department of International relations are the vibrant studentswho are visionary and active learners faculty members.ii)Culture of our department is equipped with teamwork and healthy workenvironment.iii)One of the strength of the department is our hardworking and competent students.iv)Departmental society of International Relations would be publishing its first studentmagazine, which would provide a plat form from research and development forstudentsWeaknesses of Department:

i)Enhancement of contents in library is required in terms of research journals.ii)The department is lacking research Centre and research students require access todigital library. Moreover, PhD resource persons are required in order to bring abouta positive change in the culture of department.iii)There is utter need to improve facilities like photocopier, computers for staff room,library, computer networking, and resource persons.Future Plans:Department plans to start MS program in International Relations. In addition to it, departmentalso plans to start associate degree program in the discipline of international relations which isencouraged by HEC as wellStandard 1.4: The department must assess its overall performance periodically usingquantifiable measures.1.4.1 Performance Measures:Table 3: No. of Students EnrolledProgramSessionNo. of 01927ii)Table 4: Student-Faculty RatioYears20152019/20162020/2017-No.of No. of Faculty Student-Faculty ratioStudentsMembers186 ( Total 558students inMinor 100)

2021/20182022iii)Table 5: No. of Students Passed OutProgramIV)Year20182017v)Passing out YearNo. of Students201832201744Table 6: Percentage of Honor Students & Attrition Rate%age of Honor StudentsAttrition RateCriteria: CGPA 3.75 and above (Admitted –pass out) *100AdmittedAll passed and about 40% 49-32/49 * 100 34.6students secured above CGPA3.7All passed and about 35% 64-44/44 * 100 31.25students secured above CGPA3.7Table 7: Faculty Training, Seminars and workshopsYear20172018No. Of Trainings, Seminars andworkshops65vi)Table 8: Number of PublicationsPapersPublished atNational&InternationalLevel

Year2017vii)Papers published1 Books in Library Above 3000 books and journals are available in departmental library of politicalscience, international relations and Pakistan studies.Research AreaThe Faculty is involved in research in the following areas:Pakistan Politics, Ethnicity, Foreign Policy, Federalism and Security studies, terrorism,militancy, insurgency, human rights and water politicsCollaborationsNilForeign resource person: Under HEC and DFDI of LCWU, students and faculty of departmentof international relations opted 2 week course on South Asia conducted by Dr. Anita Weiss,University of OregonCRITERION 2: CURRICULUM DESIGN AND ORGANIZATIONSCHEME OF STUDYBS (4-Year) International Relations2017-2021 onwardsSTRUCTURE OF SCHEME OF STUDYNature of CoursesNumbers of CourseCredits HoursCompulsory Courses (No choice)0618Compulsory Courses0204

Basic Course0206Foundation Courses0824Minor Courses form other discipline0618Major Courses1030Elective0927Internship/Research Report--06Total43133