Abstract

This research evaluates higher education institution governance, management, and learning environments throughout Pakistani provinces. The study sought to identify obstacles to Minimum Quality Standards implementation in Pakistani affiliated colleges. The research was descriptive. Principals and faculty of connected colleges were the study's population. Pakistan has 1900 colleges affiliated with degree-granting institutions. In Punjab, there were 1351 colleges (principals, directors quality enhancement cells (QEC), and 36,648 faculty members), in Sindh, there were 258 colleges, in KP, there were 209 colleges, and in Baluchistan, there were 72 colleges. These colleges had 1900 principals, 1900 quality enhancement cells directors, and 53,116 faculty. Convenience sampling was used to choose the sample for the survey investigation. The survey sampled 140 faculty members (80 from Punjab (the most populous province), 20 from Sindh, 20 from KP, and 20 from Baluchistan) and 28 principals and 28 directors QEC. The questionnaires assessed the efficiency of amended minimum quality criteria and identified areas for additional discussion/incorporation. The principals and teachers of affiliated colleges received the surveys. A minimum-quality interview technique was employed to collect data from associated college administrators. Discussed and validated through interviews were questionnaire data dimensions. After gathering data from associated colleges, SPSS 21 was used for percentage, mean score, and One Way ANOVA. According to data research, linked colleges' minimal quality standards are significantly different. The investigation found several concerns impacting Pakistani linked educational institutions. This investigation also found that associated colleges followed university academic program and evaluation norms. The regulations aren't implemented properly.