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Thursday, June 26, 2025
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
AWKUM Completes Institutional Performance Self-Review, Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Education
Abdul
Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) has successfully conducted the Self Review
of Institutional Performance Evaluation (Self-RIPE) from June 18 to 20, 2025,
in accordance with the revised Quality Assurance Framework (PSG-2023) of Higher
Education Commission (HEC).
As
part of the process, the university prepared a comprehensive Institutional
Performance Report (IPR), aligned with the revised Quality Assurance Framework
guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The report included
detailed responses and supporting documentary evidence for each standard.
The
RIPE Committee was chaired by Dr. Muhammad Azam, Dean of the Faculty of
Business & Economics. Committee members included Dr. Dost Muhammad Khan,
Director QEC; Dr. Ihtisham Khan, Director IBL; and two distinguished external
experts: Dr. Nauman Habib, Director QEC at the Pak-Austria Institute, Haripur,
and Prof. Dr. Jehangir Khan from the University of Malakand.
During
the three-day review, the panel evaluated documentation, engaged with faculty,
administrative staff, and students, and conducted on-site assessments. The
review team identified key areas for improvement and provided practical,
actionable recommendations aimed at enhancing institutional performance.
The
university administration extended full support to the panel, facilitating
productive discussions focused on strengthening quality assurance mechanisms.
The evaluation concluded with an exit meeting, where the Honorable Vice
Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Jamil Ahmad, reaffirmed AWKUM’s commitment to continuous
improvement through the Internal Quality Circle (IQC).
AWKUM
remains dedicated to fostering a culture of academic excellence, transparency,
and accountability in line with HEC quality assurance standards.
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Election of the Senate Constituency No. 19(1)(t). “One University Administrative Officer"
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Monday, June 2, 2025
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
MCB Bank Conducts On-Campus Recruitment Drive at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
The
Career Development Center (CDC), in collaboration with the Institute of
Business Studies & Leadership (IBL) at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
(AWKUM), successfully organized an on-campus recruitment drive in partnership
with MCB Bank on May 20, 2025 at IBL.
The
primary objective of this initiative was to prepare graduating students for
batch hiring and various lateral hiring opportunities. The recruitment drive
featured a comprehensive session and interview process led by Mr. Muhammad
Imran Mansoor (Department Head, Talent Acquisition) and Ms. Sadia Saifullah
(Unit Head, Talent Acquisition North) from MCB Bank. The visiting team
evaluated students’ alignment with career opportunities at MCB and engaged in
discussions to guide them toward successful career pathways.
In
recognition of the students’ talent and potential, MCB Bank extended
approximately 20 summer internship offers to selected candidates. The visiting
officials commended the CDC and IBL teams for their excellent coordination and
hospitality.
Director
IBL, Dr. Ihtisham Khan, and Director CDC, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan,
expressed their gratitude to MCB Bank for its commitment to merit-based
recruitment and its support in identifying and nurturing emerging talent.
As
a gesture of appreciation, the MCB team presented souvenirs to Prof. Dr.
Mohammad Azam (Dean, Faculty of Business & Economics), Dr. Ihtisham Khan
(Director, IBL), Director CDC, and Mr. Ismael Afzal (Lecturer, IBL) in
recognition of their support and collaboration in organizing the event.
This
recruitment drive follows the success of the recently held Grand Career Fair,
organized by the CDC and stands as a testament to the Center’s ongoing efforts
to enhance the career readiness of AWKUM graduates.
Monday, May 26, 2025
Closing Ceremony of HEC’s National Outreach Faculty Programme Held at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
Mardan, May 26, 2025 —
The closing ceremony of the National Outreach Faculty Programme, organised
under the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Islamabad, in
collaboration with Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM), was held at the
Conference Room, Garden Campus.
The ceremony was graced
by Prof. Dr. Jamil Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, AWKUM; Dr. Noor Amna Malik, Managing
Director, NAHE; Prof. Dr. Inayat Ullah Babar, Vice Chancellor, University of
Engineering and Technology, Taxila; Mr. Hassan Khan, Registrar and Training
Coordinator; and Mr. Ghulam Murtaza Goraya, Assistant Director, HEC.
Mr. Hassan Khan briefed
the audience that the university successfully conducted a month-long training
programme from April 28 to May 23, 2025, under which 30 Lecturers and Assistant
Professors participated. The sessions were led by esteemed academicians and
Vice Chancellors, covering nine comprehensive modules designed to enhance
teaching and academic leadership skills.
In his opening remarks,
Prof. Dr. Jamil Ahmad expressed gratitude to the NAHE team for extending this
valuable opportunity to AWKUM faculty. He emphasized the critical role of
teachers in higher education and encouraged faculty members to apply the knowledge
gained during training and disseminate it within their departments. He
reaffirmed that the core mission of any university is to serve its students as
the primary stakeholders.
Dr. Noor Amna Malik
underscored the importance of such andragogical training initiatives in
empowering faculty. She lauded the enthusiasm and active participation of AWKUM
faculty and described the trained participants as ambassadors of academic
excellence, urging them to implement best practices within their teaching
environments.
The ceremony concluded
with the distribution of certificates by the Vice Chancellor and Managing
Director NAHE. As a token of appreciation, souvenirs were presented to the
distinguished guests.