Nadra DG 'Shown The Door' Over Fake Degree
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Nadra DG 'Shown The Door' Over Fake Degree (Geo News, December 13, 2024) National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) Director General Zulfiqar Ahmed has been dismissed from service over a fake degree, according to well-placed sources. The development came days after the IHC dismissed his plea against the Higher Education Commission (HEC)'s decision to cancel his equivalent certificate. The HEC could only check that both institutions were recognized degree-awarding institutions as per the record of UNESCO and the USA's Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Taking disciplinary action in line with the IHC's verdict and unsatisfactory response to the show cause notice served on Ahmed, Nadra terminated his services, the sources added.
It’s Time to Move On: Investing in Quality Assurance and International Accreditation (International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education [QAHE], December 1, 2024) In an increasingly competitive global education landscape, the pursuit of accreditation has become more than just a badge of honor; it is a crucial strategy for institutions aiming to enhance their reputation and reach. As educational institutions strive to differentiate themselves, the emphasis on quality assurance and international accreditation has never been more critical.
QAHE Expands Its Recognition in Uzbekistan Through Strategic Partnership with ARIA International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education [QAHE], November 26, 2024) In a significant development for educational quality assurance in Uzbekistan, the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education announced a strategic partnership with the Accreditation and Rating International Agency (ARIA). This partnership aims to streamline accreditation processes, facilitate cross-border educational initiatives, and bolster the overall quality of educational offerings in both organizations.
Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Pushes for Sustainability Criteria in Accreditation (University World News, November 14, 2024) Activists within the UN-supported Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) have been discussing plans to integrate sustainability concerns into higher education courses’ accreditation so that environmental health concerns become an integral part of learning. They also support including sustainability criteria in accreditation for whole higher education institutions.
Register Today!– 2025 CHEA/CIQG Annual Conference – Join us next month at the 2025 CHEA/CIQG Annual Conference scheduled for January 27-30, 2025, at The Westin Washington D.C. City Center Hotel in Washington, D.C. This year’s in-person event promises to build on the excitement and successes of last year’s Annual Conference. The theme for the four-day conference is “Quality Assurance in an Era of Change: Reflect, Reimagine, Recommit,” a powerful message that seeks to engage the global CHEA/CIQG community. Register now!