Directorate of Academics

Directorate of Academics

Introduction

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan is striving for excellence in academics at the Higher Education Institutions (HEls) in Pakistan through development, review, and monitoring of academic curricula & policies in line with International best practices, and market needs. Directorate of Academics at Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur is working Since January, 2024 with the objective to collaborate with the academic departments for development of curricula in line with international best practices, market needs, and requirements of accreditation bodies for different degree programs, and to ensure their effective implementation at the University level. The office is also supposed to provide guidelines for review of curricula, and the dissemination of directions of the competent authority, academic council, and the syndicate for enforcement of highest academic standards for excellence in teaching and learning. The directorate also mandates to ensure implementation of academic regulations and policies; development and execution of academic calendar through proper monitoring system, review arid update of academic programs, start of new programs in anticipation of emerging needs and preparation of future forecasts. The office is also working on the first ever CUVAS prospectus. The office will also coordinate with teaching departments for review and update of infrastructure including laboratories and classrooms, planning and execution of trainings for faculty, and internships / teaching assistantships for PhD scholars to ensure quality teaching and research reflecting the highest International educational and research standards matching with the world's best universities. Moreover, Directorate is working diligently to implement SAP Student life cycle management platform for the CUVAS students.

Vision

To develop the Directorate of Academics into a dynamic academic management office for ensuring the highest academic standards of excellence in teaching and learning.

Mission

Develop, review and monitor academic curricula & policies in line with international best practices, market needs and requirements of accreditation bodies and to iensure their effective implementation.

Objective

To collaborate with the academics’ departments for development, review, and monitoring of academic curricula & polices in line with International best practices, market needs, and requirements of accreditation bodies for different degree programs, and to ensure their effective implementation at the University level.

What it handles

• The academic calendar and session dates
• Programme coordination across faculties and institutes
• Degree requirements and credit rules
• Notifications and academic downloads

Staff