Islamabad
The 9th Meeting of the Senate of COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) was held at the CUI Campus, Park Road, Islamabad. The meeting was chaired by the Honorable Federal Minister for Science and Technology/Pro-Chancellor-I, CUI, Mr. Khalid Husaain Magsi, on behalf of the Honorable President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
The Senate deliberated on a comprehensive agenda covering a wide range of academic, administrative, financial, and policy matters. aimed at strengthening institutional human resource management and career progression mechanisms.
The Senate of CUI also deliberated on the strategic directions for Investment, and the introduction of Open and Distance Learning programs aimed at skill development. Further deliberations on institutional reforms and provisions for electronic voting in statutory bodies were also discussed in the meeting.
Financial and administrative matters were also addressed, including revisions in daily wage rates, scholarship regulations, and welfare measures for employees and their families. The Senate further approved recommendations related to appointments of key university officials as well as decisions of the Selection Board including appointments and promotions of Campus Director, Principal Officers and faculty and non-faculty employees. Approval was granted for affiliation of new institutions; The Minister of Science and Technology stressed the need of Senate sub-committees of the Senate to be strengthened with support of the statutory fora.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the Senate’s commitment to academic excellence, transparency, and institutional development, in line with the vision of CUI to emerge as a leading center of higher education and research.
