Workshop on "Strategic Planning" at IIUI

IIUI to enhance cooperation with international Organizations.
From: http://www.iiu.edu.pk/News/october_08.html#lci

The Strategic planning cell (SPC) of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) organized a workshop about future vision of the university which was attended by the University Rector, Dr. Manzoor Ahmed, President Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, Vice president Dr. Khalifa Hassan, Deans, Directors, and the chairpersons of various faculties and departments. Dr. Abdul Majeed, Director SPC and Dr. Ahmed S Syed, Member SPC made presentations on strategic planning at IIUI.

The presentations were focused on the concept of strategic planning in the universities, role and need of SPC at IIUI and future requirements of the university. Describing the scope and sphere of activities of SPC, the participants of the workshop were also briefed on the work done so far by SPC since its inception in May, 2008. This included the work done on the university's mega funding proposal (taking care of existing and futuristic requirements of university's academic needs for next 5 years), newly established international linkages with Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, MIMOS, Malaysia, CERN, and US Universities (State University of New York, Michigan State University, Stanford University and Kent State University). The long-term vision of IIUI and other related projects such as university's technology park and branch-out campus were also discussed in the workshop.

The presentations were followed by an open house session, where the participants shared their thoughts, comments and observations. The worthy president, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui also shared his thoughts and comments on the very concept of strategic planning in the universities. He further advised the SPC team to continue working on the projects with similar pace, and in coordination with other planning related segments of the university.

The Rector, Dr. Manzoor Ahmed appreciated the work done by SPC and congratulated the team on the commendable performance. The Rector also urged the faculty to come forward with their research proposals and join hands with SPC which would remain as a permanent feature of the university, and act as focal point to various funding and planning agencies within the country and worldwide.