ISLAMABAD – Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will bring about digital transformation in its working for achieving the ultimate target of quality education and to provide possible services to the students.
This will be aimed at improving the University’s effectiveness and efficiency in the academic and administrative work.
The process of automation and introduction of ‘State of the Art’ technology in admission, examination and other sectors will be completed within a period one and half year.
This was announced by the Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Zia-Ul-Qayyum while addressing a ‘Well-come’ reception given in his honour by the Employees Welfare Association (EWA). Former VC Dr Shahid Siddiqui was also present on the occasion.
Dr Zia-Ul-Qayyum was a view that technology-based network is imperative for the effective distance learning system. There is dire need to apply computer- technology for properly monitoring and managing the huge academic network of the University that caters the educational needs of around 1.4 million students annually and having 44 regional campuses countrywide.
Elaborating his priorities and policies to be followed during his four-years’ tenure, he said the betterment of the employees and improving the University’s reputation and integrity will be his main focus.
Responding to points raised in the welcome address by the EWA’s President Sajid Janjua, he said he will always be open-hearted for improving their working conditions and providing them with their due rights.
While urging the employees to show dedication and commitment in their work, he said any wrong-doing will not be spared.
Dr Zia-ul-Qayyum assured the contractual and daily wages’ employees will be given preference in recruitment and while filling the vacant posts. He assured them that their residential facilities in University’s premises will be expanded.
Improving the contents’ delivery system will be another priority area. All current University’s tutors will be de-registered this year and they have to meet a fresh appointment’s criteria.
The purpose of the revision of tutors’ appointments’ system will be to improve the evaluation and assessment mechanism in the teaching process.
President EWA, Mr Janjua assured the VC his all-out support in the further development of the University, enhancing its reputation and credibility among the people.
Dr Shahid Siddiqui thanked the employees for giving him a warm send-off and recognizing his contribution to their welfare and the University’s overall development.
