Directorate of Academics




Introduction

Office of the Director Academics falls under the Office of the Vice Chancellor and is the first place to go if there is any question regarding anything to do with academics. It plans and implements academic projects and programs as envisioned and approved by the Academic Council and Board of Governors. It monitors academic activities to ensure proper implementation of academic regulations and policies and enforces the highest academic standards for excellence in teaching and learning. Regularly reviews and updates academic programs to ensure the quality of curricula, courses of studies, and allied infrastructure, including labs and classrooms. It also anticipates emerging needs and prepares future forecasts. It plays a central role in formulating Academic Rules and Regulations for the University. Director Academics addresses all issues relevant to the quality of learning in all Faculties in collaboration with Deans and Heads of the Departments. This shall include matters relating to curricula, teaching methodologies, and evaluation of teachers and students. This office suggests and helps implement programs that encourage critical thinking and enhances academic and research activities. The Director of Academics works as secretary of the Academic Council of the University, which involves preparing agenda in collaboration with the Deans & Heads of the Departments, holding meetings, recording decisions, and disseminating the same among all concerned for implementation. Office of the Director Academics also organizes Faculty Development Program in collaboration with Deans and Chair Departments and responds to queries by HEC or any other organization on relevant areas of academics.

Vision

To develop the Academics Directorate into a dynamic academic management office designed to support a medium-size comprehensive university of international standing.

Mission

To develop, review and monitor academic curricula & policies in line with international best practices, market needs and requirements of accreditation bodies and ensure their effective implementation.

Core Functions

  • Curriculum development and implementation of Under Graduate and Post Graduate
  • Revision and updating of Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses
  • Review of academic regulations and policies
  • Academic projects and plans
  • Establishment of new labs and upgradation and maintenance of existing labs
  • Monitoring of faculty workload
  • Co-ordination with teaching departments for faculty hiring
  • Preparation of Academic Calendar
  • Scheduling of Academic Courses and Events
  • Withdrawal from courses/semester/University
  • Grading and grade changes
  • Providing Transcripts and Academic documents
  • Verifications as requested by Universities and Organizations
  • Maintaining a system of student record
  • Public Dealing on all Academic matters

Director Academics works with the following Committees:

  1. Board of Studies of the Teaching Departments
  2. Board of Faculties
  3. Academic Council
  4. Admission Directorate
  5. Examination Directorate
  6. Affiliation Committee