Vice Chancellor of KIU Attends HESSA Meeting, Briefed on University’s Initiatives for Quality Assurance and Improvement of Education and Research
Vice Chancellor of KIU Attends HESSA Meeting, Briefed on University’s Initiatives for Quality Assurance and Improvement of Education and Research
Islamabad (PR) – Professor Dr. Ataullah Shah, Vice Chancellor of Karakoram International University (KIU), specially attended a meeting organized under the USAID-funded Higher Education System Support Activities (HESSA) program. According to the KIU Public Relations Department, representatives from partner universities also participated in the meeting along with the Vice Chancellor of KIU.
This program provides training to partner universities on leadership quality and governance, curriculum and research improvement, enhancement of student services, and the development of skills among students. Under this program, over 70 faculty members and staff from KIU have received training so far.
The meeting involved detailed discussions on the actions taken under the HESSA project, the achievement of set objectives, and the planning for the next year. The Vice Chancellor of KIU expressed special thanks to the HESSA project officials, stating that this important project included the university from a remote area and assured that more opportunities will be provided to enhance the capabilities of the university’s faculty and staff in the future.
He also informed the meeting participants about the measures taken by the university to ensure quality assurance, academic excellence, research excellence, financial sustainability, and the provision of excellent services to students.
After the meeting, the Vice Chancellor of KIU had a discussion with Professor Dr. Uzma Qureshi, Vice Chancellor of GC Women University Lahore. During the meeting, representatives from both institutions discussed promoting education and research, starting faculty and student exchange programs, organizing joint seminars and conferences, and other collaborative initiatives. At the end of the meeting, the Vice Chancellor of KIU presented his book on Procurement and Project Management.
