A 78th meeting of the academic council of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) was held under the chairmanship of President IIUI, H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud M. Alotaibi here at new campus.
The meeting was attended by Vice-Presidents, Deans, Director Academics and heads of departments and senior faculty members.
The IIUI President called for contemporary and relevant to the society research and urged that culture of research among the students be promoted. He highlighted the importance of academic council and maintained that it is one of the most vital forums to pursue the university’s goal of internationalization and academic excellence.
IIUI President, while discussing the agenda items said that merit and academic excellence are the top most priority of the university. The chair desired that training courses, conferences and research papers must be encouraged.
The IIUI President said that IIUI is a unique hub of learning and it has vital responsibility of nurturing Muslim youth according to the prevailing challenges in the light of Islamic teachings. He furthered that all the relevant officials must keep working for further improvements in the standards of teaching, research and curriculum.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, Vice President Academics thanked the President of the university for attending and chairing the meeting and appreciated his efforts for the development of university. He also apprised about the academic performance of the university. The council made various decisions and issued recommendations.