Islamabad
Learning from experiences of each other and appropriate use of technology brings excellence in education and enriches institutions said a joint statement issued by COMSATS University Islamabad and National Skills University.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad T. Afzal, Rector COMSATS University Islamabad recently hosted a delegation of the National Skills University, Islamabad led by Prof. Muhammad Mukhtar, Vice Chancellor NSU. The objective of the visit was to agree upon sharing of academic resources among both public sector universities and conduct capacity building of newly formed NSU on a model which is mutually beneficial to both varsities.
Both universities vowed to collaborate on various fronts for technology-mediated instructional methodologies and institutional governance. The NSU delegation was met by its CUI counterparts from the offices of Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Director Planning and Development, Treasurer and IT Services.
A brief presentation regarding the IT infrastructure of CUI as well as services outsourced to various other universities was arranged. CUI has developed its proprietary state-of-the-art Learning Management System & Modular University Governance System. For the past twenty years, this system has undergone several revisions to align with current needs. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the ITS directorate at CUI was able to quickly respond to the requirements of blended learning model due to its robust LMS.
According to the Prof. Afzal, it was his desire to seed a culture of cooperation among Pakistani Universities as prevalent in advanced countries. He said that he believed in sharing resources and his team will impart strengths of CUI to other varsities. While paying homage to Prof. Mukhtar, he said that it was quite pleasing to note that the NSU has always been at the forefront of leading efforts for cooperation and joint action due to its visionary leadership.
Prof. Mukhtar appreciated the CUI team for sharing insight and commitment of the Rector CUI to provide sustainable support for technology-mediated students facilitation and university governance.
