TRAININGS CONDUCTED BY QUALITY ENHANCEMENT CELL DURING YEAR 2023 - 2024

Dr. Muhammad Wasif, Director QEC conducted a session on “Statistical Analysis and its application”. Session was held on July 4, 2024 and it was attended by faculty members of various departments.

Mr. Amjad Ali, Sr. IT Manager, Registrar Office has conducted a training on “How to write/ draft email”. Training was held on June 27, 2024 and it was attended by Officers and staff of various departments.

 
 

Dr. Muhammad Wasif, Director QEC conducted a session on “Root Cause Analysis” for the Area Coordinators of teaching and non-teaching departments. Session was held on June 26, 2024.

 

Training programme on “Strategic Management and Planning” was arranged for the chairpersons and heads of the departments on June 24, 2024. Training session was conducted by Mr. Shahid Zaki from Institute of Business Administration.

 

33. Research Development Programme
(A series of Training programmes comprised of 14 hours and 07 sessions)

Research Development Programme was arranged for the faculty members. Training was comprised of 14 hours and 07 sessions. It was held during the months of May-June, 2024. Training sessions were conducted by various field experts and covered following topics:

  • Effective Report Writing using advanced tools
  • Writing Effective Research Proposal
  • A training on Travelling and Daily Allowance (TA/DA)
  • Managing Human Resources on Projects
  • Managing Research Accounts and Finances
  • Procurement Management
  • Managing Research Projects
 

Quality Enhancement Cell of NED University of Engineering and Technology has organized a one-day awareness Seminar on “Revamped QA Framework: Collaborative Pathways to Sustainable Development Goals” for Chairpersons and Co-Chairpersons of academic departments of the University. Session was also attended by the Director QECs and representatives of QECs of various universities. The Seminar was held on June 5, 2024.

Speakers of the seminar, Ms. Sheema Haider, Director QEC, Indus University and Dr. Muhammad Wasif, Director QEC presented enlighted talks, exploring various aspects of the QA framework.

 

Training programme on “Academics and Industrial Linkages” was conducted by Dr. Ali Zulqarnain on May 31, 2024. Session was attended by faculty members of various departments.

 

Dr. Saif Ullah from University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila conducted a session on “Resource Constraint Intelligent Planning of Hospitals”, on May 24, 2024; attended by the faculty members.

 

Mr. Adnan Kha, GM SUPARCO, conducted a session on “A workshop on Leadership and Team Management. Training was arranged on May 15, 2024 and it was attended by Chairperson, Co-Chairpersons, Faculty members and Officers.

 

A training session on “Quality Management System” was arranged for the Chairpersons and Co-Chairpersons on April 25, 2024. Training was conducted by Dr. Muhammad Wasif, Director QEC.

Mr. Amjad Ali, IT Manager (Sr. Scale), Registrar Office has conducted a series of trainings on “Odoo”. Training was arranged to enhance the capacity of QEC Officers and Staff. Training was comprised of 12 hours and it was held on March 25-28, 2024.

 

Mr. Amjad Ali, IT Manager (Sr. Scale), Registrar Office has conducted a series of trainings on “Power BI”. Training was arranged to enhance the capacity of QEC Officers and Staff. Training was comprised of 12 hours and it was held on March 11-20, 2024.

 

25. Faculty Development Program
(A series of Training programmes comprised of 31 hours and 11 sessions)

Faculty Development Program was arranged for the newly appointed faculty members. Training was comprised of 31 hours and 11 sessions. It was held during the months of March – May, 2024. Training sessions were conducted by various field experts and covered following topics:

  • Effective communication for teaching and administration
  • Using Case Studies for effective teaching
  • An awareness about university-wide policies
  • Stress Management
  • Workshop on design and conduct of effective assessments
  • Statistical Analysis using Python
  • How to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
  • Teaching Pedagogy Skills
  • Effective utilization of library resources
  • Workshop on effective teaching and instructional skills
 

Dr. Muhammad Wasif, Director QEC and Dr. Faaz Ahmed Butt, Deputy Director-I, QEC conducted a training on “An Awareness about university-wide policies/ Systems” for the senior faculty members. Training was held on February 20, 2024.

 

On January 31, 2024, Dr. Faaz Ahmed Butt, Deputy Director-I, QEC conducted an online session titled “Health and Safety Management System”, for the faculty members and officers of TIEST.

 

A training titled Process of Examination and Assessment/ Duties of Invigilator and Examiner” was arranged for the newly appointed faculty members on January 10, 2024. Training was conducted by Mr. Safi Ahmad Zakai, Controller of Examinations and Mr. Syed Rafiq ul Hoda, Additional Controller of Examinations.

On January 8, 2024, Mr. Safi Ahmad Zakai, Controller of Examinations and Mr. Syed Rafiq ul Hoda, Additional Controller of Examinations conducted a training on “Process of Examination and Assessment/ Duties of Invigilator and Examiner” at TIEST.

 

A training programme on “Taxation Rules and filling Tax Returns” was conducted by Mr. Abdul Hameed Shaikh, Commissioner Appeals-I, Federal Board of Revenue. Training was arranged on December 28, 2023 for the Faculty Members and Officers of the University.

Training titled “Workshop on Course Design” was arranged for the faculty members on December 20, 2023. Training was conducted by Dr. Shenela Naqvi, Associate Professor, Department of Textile Engineering and Dr. Maria Waqas, Dy. Director-II, QEC.

 

Mr. Imran Nabi, PA to Dean MME has conducted a training titled “Office Administration” for the PAs of various Departments of the University. Training was held on December 1, 2023.

 

Training programme on “Health and Safety Management System” was conducted by Dr. Muhammad Wasif, Director QEC on November 29, 2023. Training session was arranged for the HSE Committee Members (DL).

A training titled “Inventory and Asset Management” was arranged for the Store Keepers on November 29, 2023. Training was conducted by Mr. S. M. Hasan Shamsie, Resident Auditor, Audit Department.

Dr. Muhammad Wasif, Director QEC has conducted a training programme on “International Ranking Criteria: KPIs and goal setting”, held on November 22, 2023 and it was attended by Chairpersons and Senior Faculty Members.

 

Training programme on “IT Security Awareness” was arranged on November 8, 2023 for the Officers, IT Managers, DEOs. It was conducted by Mr. Farhan Ahmed, IT Manager, QEC.

A training on “Management of Laboratories” was conducted by Prof. Dr. Ali Dad Chandio, Chairperson, Department of Metallurgical Engineering on October 25, 2023. Training was arranged for the Lab Engineers and Lab Technicians.

Mr. Amjad Ali, Sr. IT Manager, Registrar Office has conducted a training on “Data Collection and Management”. Training was held on Oct 18, 2023 and it was attended by IT Managers and Data Entry Operators.

Training programme on “KOHA Open-Source Software” was arranged for the Faculty Members, IT Managers and PhD Scholars on October 11, 2023. Training was conducted by Ms. Naveen Ali, IT Manager (JE), Engr. Abul Kalam Library.

Quality Enhancement Cell of NED University of Engineering and Technology organized a one-day awareness seminar on “Ensuring Quality in Higher Education: A prospect of HEC graduate policy-2023” for Chairpersons and Co-Chairpersons of academic departments of the University. The Seminar was held on October 5, 2023.

The seminar was conducted by Dr. Muhammad Wasif, Director QEC and Dr. Tariq Jamil, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, in which various aspects of the HEC Graduate Policy 2023 were explored, followed by thorough discussion with the attendees.

A training programme on “Managing Health and Safety” was arranged for the lab engineers and lab technicians on September 27, 2023. Training was conducted by Dr. Faaz Ahmed Butt, Dy. Director-I, QEC.

Training on “Effective Verbal/ Written Communication Skills” was conducted by Ms. Maheen Tufail, Lecturer, Department of English Linguistics and Allied Studies on September 20, 2023. Training was arranged for Data Entry Operators.

Training on “Quality Management System” was conducted by Dr. Faaz Ahmed Butt (Dy. Director-I, QEC) on September 14, 2023. Training was arranged for the Manager PHWI.

 

On September 13, 2023 Mr. Khurram Masood Sr. Manager (N&H), IT Department conducted a session on “Administrating Computer Labs” for in-charges/technicians of Computer Labs in the University.

Training programme for Program Team (PT) Members was arranged on September 6, 2023. Training session was conducted by Dr. Muhammad Wasif, Director QEC and Dr. Faaz Ahmed Butt, Dy. Director-I, QEC.

Dr. Muhammad Wasif, Director QEC and Dr. Faaz Ahmed Butt (Dy. Director-I, QEC) conducted a training on “Quality Management System: A process-based & Risk Assessment Approach” for the chairpersons and heads of departments. Training was held on August 22, 2023.

Dr. Faaz Ahmed Butt, Dy. Director-I, QEC and Dr. Tariq Rehman, Dy. Director-III, QEC conducted a training on “Quality Management System: A process based and Risk Assessment Approach”. Session was arranged for both faculty members and officer on August, 3, 2023.

Training on “Effective Verbal/ Written Communication Skills/ Effective Workplace Communication: Principles & Practices” was arranged for the faculty members and officers of the University on July 26, 2023. It was conducted by Prof. Dr. Sajida Zaki, Chairperson, Department of English Linguistics and Allied Studies.

A training programme on “Managing Health and Safety” was conducted by Mr. Abid Hussain, Deputy Chief Engineer (QHSE), Pakistan Petroleum Limited on July 18, 2023. Training was arranged for both faculty members and officers of the University.