UAJK Academic Council Spearheads Educational Reforms to Empower Scholars
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UAJK Academic Council
Spearheads Educational Reforms to Empower Scholars
MUZAFFARABAD, The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK),
Muzaffarabad, has taken a significant step forward in enhancing the efficiency
of its research programs. The university has approved a pioneering policy aimed
at safeguarding the timely completion of research thesis for its MPhil, MS, and
PhD degree programs.
In a landmark decision
made during the thirty-first meeting of the Academic Council on Thursday,
chaired by Vice-Chancellor/Chairman Academic Council, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kaleem
Abbasi, the university adopted measures to eliminate unnecessary delays in the
completion of research projects.
The new policy ensures a
streamlined process from the submission of thesis drafts to the evaluation by
external examiners.
Moreover, the Academic
Council gave its seal of approval for the initiation of the MPhil Islamic
Studies degree program at UAJK. This program has received the necessary
clearance from the Higher Education Commission.
During the council
meeting, a range of agenda items concerning teaching issues were deliberated
upon. These included policy guidelines for semester examinations, teaching
workload, amendments in the associate degree policy book, and the formation of
members of the Board of Advanced Studies and Research.
Additionally, the meeting
endorsed the recommendations put forth by the Board of Faculties of various
university departments. Distinguished members from the UAJK, HEC, and other
educational institutions of the state participated in the session, contributing
valuable insights.
Addressing the gathering,
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi emphasized the university's
commitment to providing quality education and nurturing students to face future
challenges. He underscored the importance of resolving issues related to the
length of MPhil and PhD thesis, assuring stakeholders that the newly
implemented policy will effectively address these concerns.
Prof. Dr. Abbasi
commended the faculty for their dedication and urged them to utilize their
expertise for the advancement of education quality and the overall development
of UAJK. He expressed confidence that the university would continue to foster a
conducive environment for knowledge dissemination and academic growth.
Registrar, Meritorious
Prof. Dr. Ghulam Murtaza, presented the agenda of the thirty-first academic
council meeting
