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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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.

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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.