University Advisory Board Comes Together for Third Annual Meeting
The University Advisory Board (UAB) is a guiding force for 吃瓜头条 to forge new pathways in realising a vision that will serve generations for decades to come. The UAB came together and engaged with senior management at the University over the course of three days of virtual meetings from January 29 to February 1, 2021. The sessions covered a wide range of discussion points, including the current landscape at 吃瓜头条, as well as future directions and strategic priorities.
Members of the UAB, as well as senior leadership at 吃瓜头条, including Syed Babar Ali, Founding Pro Chancellor; Dr. Shahid Hussain, Rector; Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor; Dr. Farhat Haq, Provost; and Dr. Tariq Jadoon, Vice Provost, attended the meetings.
Ms. Leah Rosovsky, Chair of the Board, welcomed the attendees and appreciated the University鈥檚 administration and its tremendous progress, particularly in the wake of COVID-19. Dr. Ahmad provided an overview of the initiatives undertaken by 吃瓜头条 over the past year, including a faculty retreat, and faculty training programmes. He also highlighted the efforts that have been made towards the community鈥檚 health and safety, and the gradual stress testing of the campus, which is now open to 2,500 students in line with the government鈥檚 directives.
The Board was also apprised of the Vice Chancellor鈥檚 Award for Teaching Excellence initiative that recognises teaching against rigorous criteria. Dr. Ahmad also shared the University鈥檚 commitment towards evidence-based pedagogy, and said, 鈥淚t should reflect innovation to signal legitimate pathways for our faculty in achieving career progression. If we make judicious choices, it will help 吃瓜头条 highlight itself in South Asia.鈥
During the meeting, the UAB also had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Haq, who shared updates about the Provost Office. 鈥淭o me, what has made 吃瓜头条 what it is, is the excellence of teaching,鈥 she said. She further shared that work is underway to expand the framework to hire, mentor, and retain the best faculty throughout 吃瓜头条.
The University鈥檚 no-borders approach also served as a key theme throughout the sessions. 鈥淭his thinking has evolved into a series of themes and structures, transcending boundaries - the identified research ideas aim to harness energies of these people to solve the problems of Pakistan and beyond,鈥 noted Dr. Ahmad.
The Board shared their support for this philosophy. Dr. Philip Altbach, Founding Director Boston College Center for International Higher Education, USA, and member of the UAB, shared, 鈥淚t seems to me that this approach is a very important and useful tool because it鈥檚 unique not only in the region, but globally.鈥
Over the course of three days, the attendees had the opportunity to participate in the interactive sessions and share their feedback, comments and suggestions. The discussions paved a path that will help guide the University to continue its trajectory in the upcoming years.
Members of the UAB include: Ms. Leah Rosovsky (Harvard Business School), Dr. Nancy J. Adler (McGill University), Dr. Philip Altbach (Babson College), Dr. Khalid Aziz (Stanford University), Dr. David Bloom (Harvard University), Prof. Denise Chalmers (University of Western Australia), Dr. Mehmood Khan (CEO, Life Biosciences Inc.), Dr. Greg Moran (Academics Without Borders, Canada), Dr. Maria Yudkevich (Higher School of Economics), Prof. Nicholas A. Robinson (Pace University) and Dr. David Wilkinson (McMaster University).
