HEC funded School of Advanced Studies Academic Development (SAS) training Center (ADC) workshop activated at UMT on ELTR held at UMT Programs and services Academic Development Center (ADC) at UMT is now operational under the patronage of Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad. Workshop on ELTR reforms in progress at UMT The ADC is committed to fostering a culture of excellence in teaching and learning across UMT. It offers a wide array of programs and services that are designed to meet the teaching and learning needs of students, staff, and faculty members. Higher Education Commission Pakistan English Language Maryam Iraj, Director, Scholarship Networks, SAS, acted as Individuals wishing to develop their teaching can choose from series of workshops on a variety of academic topics. Teaching Reforms (ELTR) Phase-II organized a five-day Facilitators for the workshop. The workshop highlighted major Members of UMT community are also invited to attend individual workshops through the Teaching Development workshop on Andragogical and Pedagogical Skills at University of theories of learning and their relationship to adult and child Workshop Series, which are offered in both Fall and Spring terms. Management and Technology, Lahore, from September 30 – learning in terms of types, stages, and processes. For adults, ADC offers individual consultation about all aspects of teaching at the university level, as well as support with, October 4, 2013. School of Advanced Studies (SAS) at UMT knowledge empowerment was identified as a major factor in technology, course outlines, lesson planning and assessment, tailored to the needs and desires of faculty members. hosted this important course for English teachers. learning. Moreover, it was emphasized that research was the The Center also provides support to faculty members wishing to develop their teaching dossiers / portfolios. road to knowledge empowerment. Professor Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad (Rector, UMT) honored this It is worth noting that the ADC is enabling a culture of teaching and learning by developing its human resource event with his gracious presence. Nazeer Hussain, Director Participants were introduced to a number of indigenous through an array of services which improve the academic system continuously. The enrichment of the culture of RC, Lahore, represented HEC and ELTR project. A total of 22 sources of research information. They were given hands-on teaching and learning is to support the faculty members, staff and teaching assistants at UMT. ADC functions as to English teachers from colleges across Pakistan participated in experience in micro-teaching and instantly evaluated for their provide services that cater for the skills and techniques being used in the classroom environment. It provides services this workshop. The course was exclusively designed for ELT performance. They were introduced to the role of cognition and of seminars and workshops, consultation on areas such as content area tutoring, study skills, and writing consultation faculty to improvise their English teaching skills and to update meta-cognition in second language acquisition. and mentoring. their knowledge about the latest trends in language learning There was substantial discussion on cultural identity in relation and teaching. ADC aims at improving performance of their faculty members, staff and teaching assistants by providing services to language and how Islamic culture is receiving the impact of and research based knowledge. ADC contributes highly to the development of UMT through design and This workshop provided an excellent opportunity for resource English language. Sessions were held on the themes of Group development of learning techniques and its continuous up-gradation. and skill enhancement of English language teachers from work and conflict resolution. Finally, the role of assessment and across the province of Punjab and other parts of Pakistan. feedback was highlighted in the context of adult learning. Language teaching is a complex art. In contemporary academic The closing ceremony was held on October 4, 2013 at UMT, environment, it requires a comprehensive set of skills with an Lahore. The participants were given certificates of completion evolving knowledge base built on the concepts of Pedagogy and the contribution of Resource Persons was acknowledged. (teaching children), Andragogy (teaching adults), and Membership of STLHE, Canada Heutagogy (self-determined learning). As long as we continue Speaking on the occasion Professor Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad to ignore the special needs of adult learners and treat them on thanked HEC for conducting a purpose-oriented course and ADC is now member of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE), Canada. STLHE conventional pedagogical model, we are unlikely to impart welcomed proposals for positive changes in the existing Membership means connecting with a vibrant community of university and college faculty, educational developers, appropriate instruction to these learners. It is in this context that system. administrators, and students across the world. By connecting through the forum of STLHE, UMT faculty can ethno-cultural underpinnings gain critical importance for Nazeer Hussain congratulated the participants and University collaborate with international colleagues, share expertise, resources, and innovative ideas. Together, we can develop affective learning for all age groups. administration on the successful completion of the workshop. skills and knowledge that enhance teaching and learning in our own classrooms, labs, and institutions. Professor Bushra Khurram from Karachi University, Professor He told the audience that quality of education is the main ADC encourages faculty members to take advantage of STLHE membership, visit its website, connect with like- Dr Munawar A Anees, Dean, School of Advanced Studies, and concern of HEC in Pakistan and HEC is considering this fact minded colleagues through STLHE directory, and access its resources. quite positively. University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 01 02 HEC funded School of Advanced Studies Academic Development (SAS) training Center (ADC) workshop activated at UMT on ELTR held at UMT Programs and services Academic Development Center (ADC) at UMT is now operational under the patronage of Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad. Workshop on ELTR reforms in progress at UMT The ADC is committed to fostering a culture of excellence in teaching and learning across UMT. It offers a wide array of programs and services that are designed to meet the teaching and learning needs of students, staff, and faculty members. Higher Education Commission Pakistan English Language Maryam Iraj, Director, Scholarship Networks, SAS, acted as Individuals wishing to develop their teaching can choose from series of workshops on a variety of academic topics. Teaching Reforms (ELTR) Phase-II organized a five-day Facilitators for the workshop. The workshop highlighted major Members of UMT community are also invited to attend individual workshops through the Teaching Development workshop on Andragogical and Pedagogical Skills at University of theories of learning and their relationship to adult and child Workshop Series, which are offered in both Fall and Spring terms. Management and Technology, Lahore, from September 30 – learning in terms of types, stages, and processes. For adults, ADC offers individual consultation about all aspects of teaching at the university level, as well as support with, October 4, 2013. School of Advanced Studies (SAS) at UMT knowledge empowerment was identified as a major factor in technology, course outlines, lesson planning and assessment, tailored to the needs and desires of faculty members. hosted this important course for English teachers. learning. Moreover, it was emphasized that research was the The Center also provides support to faculty members wishing to develop their teaching dossiers / portfolios. road to knowledge empowerment. Professor Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad (Rector, UMT) honored this It is worth noting that the ADC is enabling a culture of teaching and learning by developing its human resource event with his gracious presence. Nazeer Hussain, Director Participants were introduced to a number of indigenous through an array of services which improve the academic system continuously. The enrichment of the culture of RC, Lahore, represented HEC and ELTR project. A total of 22 sources of research information. They were given hands-on teaching and learning is to support the faculty members, staff and teaching assistants at UMT. ADC functions as to English teachers from colleges across Pakistan participated in experience in micro-teaching and instantly evaluated for their provide services that cater for the skills and techniques being used in the classroom environment. It provides services this workshop. The course was exclusively designed for ELT performance. They were introduced to the role of cognition and of seminars and workshops, consultation on areas such as content area tutoring, study skills, and writing consultation faculty to improvise their English teaching skills and to update meta-cognition in second language acquisition. and mentoring. their knowledge about the latest trends in language learning There was substantial discussion on cultural identity in relation and teaching. ADC aims at improving performance of their faculty members, staff and teaching assistants by providing services to language and how Islamic culture is receiving the impact of and research based knowledge. ADC contributes highly to the development of UMT through design and This workshop provided an excellent opportunity for resource English language. Sessions were held on the themes of Group development of learning techniques and its continuous up-gradation. and skill enhancement of English language teachers from work and conflict resolution. Finally, the role of assessment and across the province of Punjab and other parts of Pakistan. feedback was highlighted in the context of adult learning. Language teaching is a complex art. In contemporary academic The closing ceremony was held on October 4, 2013 at UMT, environment, it requires a comprehensive set of skills with an Lahore. The participants were given certificates of completion evolving knowledge base built on the concepts of Pedagogy and the contribution of Resource Persons was acknowledged. (teaching children), Andragogy (teaching adults), and Membership of STLHE, Canada Heutagogy (self-determined learning). As long as we continue Speaking on the occasion Professor Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad to ignore the special needs of adult learners and treat them on thanked HEC for conducting a purpose-oriented course and ADC is now member of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE), Canada. STLHE conventional pedagogical model, we are unlikely to impart welcomed proposals for positive changes in the existing Membership means connecting with a vibrant community of university and college faculty, educational developers, appropriate instruction to these learners. It is in this context that system. administrators, and students across the world. By connecting through the forum of STLHE, UMT faculty can ethno-cultural underpinnings gain critical importance for Nazeer Hussain congratulated the participants and University collaborate with international colleagues, share expertise, resources, and innovative ideas. Together, we can develop affective learning for all age groups. administration on the successful completion of the workshop. skills and knowledge that enhance teaching and learning in our own classrooms, labs, and institutions. Professor Bushra Khurram from Karachi University, Professor He told the audience that quality of education is the main ADC encourages faculty members to take advantage of STLHE membership, visit its website, connect with like- Dr Munawar A Anees, Dean, School of Advanced Studies, and concern of HEC in Pakistan and HEC is considering this fact minded colleagues through STLHE directory, and access its resources. quite positively. University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 01 02 UMT inks MoU Accreditation with Microsoft; Inspection becomes first Committee (AIC) private sector visits SPA to university in accredit Master in A team of National Agriculture Education Accreditation Council UMT has inked MoU with Microsoft as a result of which Microsoft has (NAEAC) accreditation committee comprising of Naseer Alam Pakistan to get given its license for the Microsoft Dynamics ERP to UMT. It is worth Agribusiness Khan, Secretary NAEAC, members inspection committee Dr mentioning that UMT is the first private sector university in Pakistan to Khalid Mustafa, and Dr Abdul Hayee visited SPA on July 4, 2013 get this license from Microsoft. for the assessment and accreditation of Master of Agribusiness license for program program. In addition to getting an institutional license of Microsoft Dynamics ERP for server, UMT will get dedicated license workstations, and teaching and It is worth mentioning that Master of Agribusiness is one of the Microsoft training manuals for faculty. Special portal has already been created for flagship programs of SPA which has attracted huge acceptance UMT. Specialized department based software for UMT School of among the students and agriculture community. Khalil A Arbi, Business and Economics is also available for use. program head for Master of Agribusiness gave a detailed Dynamics ERP It is worth mentioning that UMT will also be able to give out Microsoft presentation to the inspection committee and presented them the relevant documents. The three-member committee appreciated the Certification with licensed software. UMT plans to offer such corporate program and its curriculum design. The committee also praised the training through Center for Management Development (CMD) which is pedagogic philosophy of SPA. one of the leading training providers of Pakistan. External evaluation and accreditation of the agriculture degree programs is the mandatory function of the National Agriculture Education Accreditation Council (NAEAC) of HEC. Accreditation/rating process is carried-out through validation of reports of a degree program as well as an objective assessment of the human, physical, financial resources and facilities available for UMT and Bursa Technical University, Turkey, the degree program. During the visit, committee members also met with Rector UMT Dr sign MoU for scientific and cultural cooperation Hasan Sohaib Murad, Abid H K Shirwani, Director External Affairs, and Dr Naveed Yazdani, Director SPA. Rector UMT explained to the committee the core objectives of Master of Agribusiness program and also the future plans of UMT to launch Khalil Arbi explains salient features of the MAB degree program more innovative programs to serve the agriculture sector. Bursa Teknik Universitesi Bilim ve Teknoloji Ussu UMT teacher training programs University, Turkey, signed MoU for scientific and cultural cooperation between the two institutions for higher accredited by NACTE National Accreditation learning.The MoU is part of a concerted effort by UMT to build institutional and academic linkages with prestigious Council for Teacher institutions of higher learning all over the world. Education The MoU provides for the exchange of staff, scholars, students, academic information and materials in the belief that the research and education processes at both universities would be enhanced and that mutual understanding between their The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NACTE) has accredited teacher education programs at UMT. respective staff, scholars and students would be increased by the establishment of such exchange programs. At present, MA Education, MA ELM, MPhil Education and PhD Education have been accredited. Bursa Technical University is a public research university in Bursa, Turkey. Established in 2010, it is the country's fifth It is worth mentioning that UMT is one of the first universities in the country to get four degree programs accredited. UMT is technical university. The university consists of six faculties, two institutes and a school. The university started education also the only university in the country to get MPhil and PhD degree programs in Education accredited. in the 2011-12 semester. University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 03 04 UMT inks MoU Accreditation with Microsoft; Inspection becomes first Committee (AIC) private sector visits SPA to university in accredit Master in A team of National Agriculture Education Accreditation Council UMT has inked MoU with Microsoft as a result of which Microsoft has (NAEAC) accreditation committee comprising of Naseer Alam Pakistan to get given its license for the Microsoft Dynamics ERP to UMT. It is worth Agribusiness Khan, Secretary NAEAC, members inspection committee Dr mentioning that UMT is the first private sector university in Pakistan to Khalid Mustafa, and Dr Abdul Hayee visited SPA on July 4, 2013 get this license from Microsoft. for the assessment and accreditation of Master of Agribusiness license for program program. In addition to getting an institutional license of Microsoft Dynamics ERP for server, UMT will get dedicated license workstations, and teaching and It is worth mentioning that Master of Agribusiness is one of the Microsoft training manuals for faculty. Special portal has already been created for flagship programs of SPA which has attracted huge acceptance UMT. Specialized department based software for UMT School of among the students and agriculture community. Khalil A Arbi, Business and Economics is also available for use. program head for Master of Agribusiness gave a detailed Dynamics ERP It is worth mentioning that UMT will also be able to give out Microsoft presentation to the inspection committee and presented them the relevant documents. The three-member committee appreciated the Certification with licensed software. UMT plans to offer such corporate program and its curriculum design. The committee also praised the training through Center for Management Development (CMD) which is pedagogic philosophy of SPA. one of the leading training providers of Pakistan. External evaluation and accreditation of the agriculture degree programs is the mandatory function of the National Agriculture Education Accreditation Council (NAEAC) of HEC. Accreditation/rating process is carried-out through validation of reports of a degree program as well as an objective assessment of the human, physical, financial resources and facilities available for UMT and Bursa Technical University, Turkey, the degree program. During the visit, committee members also met with Rector UMT Dr sign MoU for scientific and cultural cooperation Hasan Sohaib Murad, Abid H K Shirwani, Director External Affairs, and Dr Naveed Yazdani, Director SPA. Rector UMT explained to the committee the core objectives of Master of Agribusiness program and also the future plans of UMT to launch Khalil Arbi explains salient features of the MAB degree program more innovative programs to serve the agriculture sector. Bursa Teknik Universitesi Bilim ve Teknoloji Ussu UMT teacher training programs University, Turkey, signed MoU for scientific and cultural cooperation between the two institutions for higher accredited by NACTE National Accreditation learning.The MoU is part of a concerted effort by UMT to build institutional and academic linkages with prestigious Council for Teacher institutions of higher learning all over the world. Education The MoU provides for the exchange of staff, scholars, students, academic information and materials in the belief that the research and education processes at both universities would be enhanced and that mutual understanding between their The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NACTE) has accredited teacher education programs at UMT. respective staff, scholars and students would be increased by the establishment of such exchange programs. At present, MA Education, MA ELM, MPhil Education and PhD Education have been accredited. Bursa Technical University is a public research university in Bursa, Turkey. Established in 2010, it is the country's fifth It is worth mentioning that UMT is one of the first universities in the country to get four degree programs accredited. UMT is technical university. The university consists of six faculties, two institutes and a school. The university started education also the only university in the country to get MPhil and PhD degree programs in Education accredited. in the 2011-12 semester. University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 03 04 HEC awards score of 85.1% to UMT Quality Enhancement Cell UMT Quality Enhancement Cell under the dynamic leadership of Dr A Rashid Kausar has obtained total score of 85.1% for the period ending June 30, 2013 as per the latest quantitative assessment received from HEC. Now, the Quality Enhancement Cell of UMT falls in the highest category "W". It is worth noting that this score is the result of consistent efforts made by QEC towards meeting HEC criteria. These included timely submission of quarterly progress reports (QPRs), attending the HEC organized quarterly meetings /events regularly, and completing the SARs (Self Assessment Reports) for 12 programs (BBA, MBA, MBF, MCom, BCom, BS Accounting, BS Electrical Engineering, BS Social Sciences with majors in Psychology, BS Computer Sciences, BS Textiles, MS Education and MS Applied Linguistics). QEC also formed assessment teams and conducted the assessment exercise of all the relevant programs against which the SARs were Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad meets Governor established. Assessment Teams Rubric reports, Executive Summaries and implementation plans against the identified weaknesses were created. WEC conducted training sessions for Program Team members on “Writing SARs for the identified Programs” and “Conducting Assessments and Writing Rubric Reports”. QEC activities were also published through Intranet. Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar It is worth mentioning that the QEC was established in 2010 to facilitate the academic environment to seek ways towards excellence in quality of education by keeping in view the standards and criterion laid down by world renowned peer educational institutes and HEC, Pakistan. Led by Dr A R Kausar, the QEC team has achieved one milestone after the other. Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad, Rector UMT, called on the Honorable Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar at the Governor House. He was accompanied by Arslan Khan Khakwani, Member BoT, and Ibrahim Qazi, Director, Foreign Relations. During the meeting, the Governor acknowledged the role played by ILM towards the promotion of education in the Director country. He especially appreciated Dr Hasan for leading UMT in the direction that has now placed it among the premier institutions of higher education in the country. The Governor also pledged that the government would provide all support that is necessary to promote and develop the educational sector. General Quality Prof Dr Imtiaz Hossain, Assurance, VC, Islamic University of HEC, Technology, visits QEC visits UMT In order to assess the progress of the QEC, Dr Dr Imtiaz Hussain visits one of the laboratories of SST Rafiq Baloch, Director General, Quality Assurance Agency, along with Fakeha Zafar, Prof Dr Imtiaz Hossain, Vice Chancellor, Islamic University of Technology, an OIC institution, visited UMT on Project Director visited QEC on September 27, September 26, 2013. He was invited by Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad, Rector UMT. After holding discussions on issues 2013. The delegate admired the functioning of QEC of mutual interest and collaboration with Rector UMT, Dr Imtiaz took a tour of the campus. He was taken to the in its true letter and spirit and hoped to enhance its Information Processing Center, and engineering and textile laboratories. He also visited the UMT Library where effectiveness throughout UMT. The HEC team also he appreciated the huge collection and variety of books. appreciated the efforts of QEC in sustaining its It is worth noting that an MoU has already been signed between UMT and Islamic University of Technology for performance in W category ranking. Wide ranging mutual collaboration. discussions on issues of mutual interest and Fakeha Zafar, Project Director, QAA, Dr Rafiq Baloch, Director General, QAA, Dr A R Kausar, Head QEC and Yusuf Jamil , Director QEC, snapped at UMT collaboration were held. University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 05 06 HEC awards score of 85.1% to UMT Quality Enhancement Cell UMT Quality Enhancement Cell under the dynamic leadership of Dr A Rashid Kausar has obtained total score of 85.1% for the period ending June 30, 2013 as per the latest quantitative assessment received from HEC. Now, the Quality Enhancement Cell of UMT falls in the highest category "W". It is worth noting that this score is the result of consistent efforts made by QEC towards meeting HEC criteria. These included timely submission of quarterly progress reports (QPRs), attending the HEC organized quarterly meetings /events regularly, and completing the SARs (Self Assessment Reports) for 12 programs (BBA, MBA, MBF, MCom, BCom, BS Accounting, BS Electrical Engineering, BS Social Sciences with majors in Psychology, BS Computer Sciences, BS Textiles, MS Education and MS Applied Linguistics). QEC also formed assessment teams and conducted the assessment exercise of all the relevant programs against which the SARs were Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad meets Governor established. Assessment Teams Rubric reports, Executive Summaries and implementation plans against the identified weaknesses were created. WEC conducted training sessions for Program Team members on “Writing SARs for the identified Programs” and “Conducting Assessments and Writing Rubric Reports”. QEC activities were also published through Intranet. Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar It is worth mentioning that the QEC was established in 2010 to facilitate the academic environment to seek ways towards excellence in quality of education by keeping in view the standards and criterion laid down by world renowned peer educational institutes and HEC, Pakistan. Led by Dr A R Kausar, the QEC team has achieved one milestone after the other. Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad, Rector UMT, called on the Honorable Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar at the Governor House. He was accompanied by Arslan Khan Khakwani, Member BoT, and Ibrahim Qazi, Director, Foreign Relations. During the meeting, the Governor acknowledged the role played by ILM towards the promotion of education in the Director country. He especially appreciated Dr Hasan for leading UMT in the direction that has now placed it among the premier institutions of higher education in the country. The Governor also pledged that the government would provide all support that is necessary to promote and develop the educational sector. General Quality Prof Dr Imtiaz Hossain, Assurance, VC, Islamic University of HEC, Technology, visits QEC visits UMT In order to assess the progress of the QEC, Dr Dr Imtiaz Hussain visits one of the laboratories of SST Rafiq Baloch, Director General, Quality Assurance Agency, along with Fakeha Zafar, Prof Dr Imtiaz Hossain, Vice Chancellor, Islamic University of Technology, an OIC institution, visited UMT on Project Director visited QEC on September 27, September 26, 2013. He was invited by Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad, Rector UMT. After holding discussions on issues 2013. The delegate admired the functioning of QEC of mutual interest and collaboration with Rector UMT, Dr Imtiaz took a tour of the campus. He was taken to the in its true letter and spirit and hoped to enhance its Information Processing Center, and engineering and textile laboratories. He also visited the UMT Library where effectiveness throughout UMT. The HEC team also he appreciated the huge collection and variety of books. appreciated the efforts of QEC in sustaining its It is worth noting that an MoU has already been signed between UMT and Islamic University of Technology for performance in W category ranking. Wide ranging mutual collaboration. discussions on issues of mutual interest and Fakeha Zafar, Project Director, QAA, Dr Rafiq Baloch, Director General, QAA, Dr A R Kausar, Head QEC and Yusuf Jamil , Director QEC, snapped at UMT collaboration were held. University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 05 06 Job fair for engineering Rector UMT Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad and computer science chairs 16th meeting of graduates draws Academic Council 2500 jobs seekers The Office of Career Services (OCS) at UMT organized a departmental job fair for electrical engineering, computer science, industrial engineering and textile engineering students on September 24, 2013. The job fair brought over 2500 job seekers and more than 200 jobs to a single platform. On the spot interviews were conducted for vacancies in organizations like Haier, Pel, Netsol, Sigmatech, Crescent Bahuman, Nishat, i2c, Adam Soft International, Copper Gat cables, Auto soft dynamics, Nextbridge, and many more. Nishat Chunian conducted management trainee test in which more than 70 graduating students participated. It was an excellent opportunity for graduates and alumni to network with reputable employers, improving their success rate for building their careers and achieving future goals. Earlier, the job fair was inaugurated by Dr Abdul Aziz Bhatti, Dean SST, along with Dr Salim Abid Tabassum, Dean, School of Engineering (SEN). Speaking on the occasion, he said, “This is also an opportunity to create good and effective networking along with a fair chance for organizations to explore right talent and recruit the best”. Farzoq Ahmad Chaudhry, Director OCS, stated that working closely with the corporate sector will help universities in making their course outline according to the current working practices which will save time and cost of the organizations to train fresh graduates. It is worth mentioning that the Office of Career Services (OCS) is working very hard in bridging the gap between the graduates of UMT and the employers. It has already helped hundred's of talented UMT graduates to find the right career path. The primary responsibility of OCS is to enhance the professional skills portfolio of both students and alumni by Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad presents overview of academic progress made by UMT: Also seen in the picture organizing a wide range of career related activities such as workshops, individual advisory services, comprehensive job Abid H K Shirwani, Director, External Affairs, and Aneesa Rahat, Registrar posting, on-campus recruitment facilities, opportunities to meet industry professionals during activities specifically designed for the purpose, etc. Rector UMT Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad chaired 16th meeting Hasan proved his point that the Chief Library Officer of the Academic Council on August 27, 2013. Abid Shirwani, should be aware of recommended textbooks so that Director External Affairs, Aneesa Rahat, Registrar UMT, multiple copies of the same are available for use of students. Deans, Directors, senior faculty members, and heads of support offices also attended the meeting. The Rector's overview was followed by presentation and discussion of various programs offered by the schools and Giving an overview of academic progress since the last institutes of UMT. meeting, Dr Hasan appreciated the completion of registration process before the start of the new semester. This, he said, would facilitate academic planning. The timetable has been prepared according to availability of faculty. Dr Hasan advised that any change in the timetable should be avoided. He also advised that finalization of class rosters should be completed in the next week. He said that we want stability and clarity in the classroom. As such, only serious students should be allowed in classes. Dr Hasan said that we have 350 fulltime faculty members, 1000 students are enrolled in graduate programs and there are 200 doctoral students. He added that our focus was on taking charge of the teaching process but now we have to show our credentials in research to enhance institutional Dr Abdul Aziz Bhatti, Dean SST, inaugurates the job fair; later, students receive ranking. Emphasizing coordination with support offices, Dr Senior faculty members attend the Academic Council meeting career counseling from company representatives University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 07 08 Job fair for engineering Rector UMT Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad and computer science chairs 16th meeting of graduates draws Academic Council 2500 jobs seekers The Office of Career Services (OCS) at UMT organized a departmental job fair for electrical engineering, computer science, industrial engineering and textile engineering students on September 24, 2013. The job fair brought over 2500 job seekers and more than 200 jobs to a single platform. On the spot interviews were conducted for vacancies in organizations like Haier, Pel, Netsol, Sigmatech, Crescent Bahuman, Nishat, i2c, Adam Soft International, Copper Gat cables, Auto soft dynamics, Nextbridge, and many more. Nishat Chunian conducted management trainee test in which more than 70 graduating students participated. It was an excellent opportunity for graduates and alumni to network with reputable employers, improving their success rate for building their careers and achieving future goals. Earlier, the job fair was inaugurated by Dr Abdul Aziz Bhatti, Dean SST, along with Dr Salim Abid Tabassum, Dean, School of Engineering (SEN). Speaking on the occasion, he said, “This is also an opportunity to create good and effective networking along with a fair chance for organizations to explore right talent and recruit the best”. Farzoq Ahmad Chaudhry, Director OCS, stated that working closely with the corporate sector will help universities in making their course outline according to the current working practices which will save time and cost of the organizations to train fresh graduates. It is worth mentioning that the Office of Career Services (OCS) is working very hard in bridging the gap between the graduates of UMT and the employers. It has already helped hundred's of talented UMT graduates to find the right career path. The primary responsibility of OCS is to enhance the professional skills portfolio of both students and alumni by Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad presents overview of academic progress made by UMT: Also seen in the picture organizing a wide range of career related activities such as workshops, individual advisory services, comprehensive job Abid H K Shirwani, Director, External Affairs, and Aneesa Rahat, Registrar posting, on-campus recruitment facilities, opportunities to meet industry professionals during activities specifically designed for the purpose, etc. Rector UMT Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad chaired 16th meeting Hasan proved his point that the Chief Library Officer of the Academic Council on August 27, 2013. Abid Shirwani, should be aware of recommended textbooks so that Director External Affairs, Aneesa Rahat, Registrar UMT, multiple copies of the same are available for use of students. Deans, Directors, senior faculty members, and heads of support offices also attended the meeting. The Rector's overview was followed by presentation and discussion of various programs offered by the schools and Giving an overview of academic progress since the last institutes of UMT. meeting, Dr Hasan appreciated the completion of registration process before the start of the new semester. This, he said, would facilitate academic planning. The timetable has been prepared according to availability of faculty. Dr Hasan advised that any change in the timetable should be avoided. He also advised that finalization of class rosters should be completed in the next week. He said that we want stability and clarity in the classroom. As such, only serious students should be allowed in classes. Dr Hasan said that we have 350 fulltime faculty members, 1000 students are enrolled in graduate programs and there are 200 doctoral students. He added that our focus was on taking charge of the teaching process but now we have to show our credentials in research to enhance institutional Dr Abdul Aziz Bhatti, Dean SST, inaugurates the job fair; later, students receive ranking. Emphasizing coordination with support offices, Dr Senior faculty members attend the Academic Council meeting career counseling from company representatives University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 07 08