International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) Saturday organized a brainstorming session on university organogram where Vice Presidents, Deans, DGs, faculty members and administrative heads mulled over suggestions, possibilities and recommendations for a revamped organogram of university.
The participants were divided in 30 groups each having representation from faculties, administration and other relevant departments. The groups were given three options of proposed organograms of which they came up with their views.
In the second phase of the activity, each group member elaborated the chosen models and apprised of suggestions. The activity was chaired by IIUI President, Dr. Hathal bin Homoud Al-Otaibi who encouraged active participation with a vow to take IIUI to new hieghts of progress.
Talking about the progress of IIUI and its bright future, he told that Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques has decided to build a grand mosque at IIUI. He thanked His Highness for keen interest in meeting the infrastructural needs of IIUI.
Dr. Hathal said this brainstorming activity is first step towards preparing strategic plan with the consultation of stakeholders as it would be prepared in the light of their intellect and experience. The IIUI President stressed that participation of all relevant officials is pivotal saying that it is the transitional phase for takeoff approach in future.
IIUI President discussed various elements of varsity progress, future strategies and upcoming developments in his speech. He told that Quality Enhancement Cell will be reporting to Office of the President with a focus on inside campus and outside the campus interaction.
Dr. Hathal, while discussing the role of Information Technology said that the Department will be developed as per contemporary requirements as it would be a key to launch E-Governance feature at campus.
The IIUI President greatly emphasized on the aspect of online education system in his speech. He elaborated that special arrangements will be made for marketing of this department to attract international students. In his address, Dr. Hathal said the solution to issue of space in the campus building will be a top priority and a separate Department on infrastructural development will report to IIU President.
He also added that new faculties are also part of IIUI’s future plan. “We have potential to shine, team work and dedicated efforts will lead us to best results” he said. He said consistent work and united efforts will be key to take fruits of this strategic plan. IIUI President furthered that universities have pivotal role as their impact on society is a salient feature. He urged that IIUI students must be nurtured in a way that they may play a meaningful role in society. He said the students must pass out as varsity’s ambassadors who must hold higher character values.
In the last part of the speech, Dr Hathal emphasized the training and academic excellence. He said university will appoint Deputy Deans at the faculties for academic excellence, research and development. He added that Human Resource Department will be engaged in training the professionals to broaden exposure and polish their abilities.
He thanked the participants for a lively participation and prudent suggestions and termed this activity as a milestone to the new era of varsity.