The International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) inaugurated the second phase of the IIUI Future Leaders training program today, with Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, President IIUI, officially opening the event. Addressing the participants, he highlighted the university’s commitment to fostering academic leadership and faculty development.
President of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, emphasized the critical role of future leadership and decision-making in shaping academic progress.
Addressing participants at the IIUI Future Leadership Training Program, he highlighted the importance of knowledge-sharing and experience-based learning in adapting to evolving educational landscapes.
“Traditional classroom environments are now obsolete. We must align ourselves with the latest advancements and integrate updated knowledge into our teaching methodologies,” Dr. Ahmed stated.
He underscored the significance of data sciences and AI-supported classroom teaching, noting that the training program is tailored to incorporate these emerging changes.
The initiative serves as a platform to reassess teaching methodologies, striking a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills. “Universities are undergoing rapid transformations, and we must keep pace with these changes to remain relevant in academia,” he added.
On the first day of the workshop, Prof. Tahir Mahmood, Executive Director, DHA Suffa University Karachi, and Prof. Dr. Syed Habib Bokhari, Vice Chancellor, Kohsar University Murree, served as the key resource persons. They conducted insightful sessions on sustainability, administrative efficiency, and leadership skills, equipping participants with essential knowledge to enhance their roles as academic leaders. Their discussions emphasized the importance of effective governance and strategic decision-making in driving institutional success and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the university.
During the training sessions, faculty members actively engaged in interactive learning, gaining valuable insights into leadership and academic excellence. The cohort-based approach enabled participants to understand key leadership principles, ensuring that future academic attributes emerge through shared knowledge and experience. The sessions emphasized the importance of re-evaluating and adapting conventional classroom practices, encouraging educators to integrate innovative teaching methodologies. Discussions also focused on enhancing teaching pedagogies to equip students with the necessary graduate attributes, aligning education with evolving academic and professional demands.
The training program is being conducted by The Office of Professional Training, Directorate of HRM&D at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) under the directives of the Worthy President, IIUI.
The IIUI Future Leaders training program brings together distinguished resource persons from academia and research institutions to train faculty members in key leadership areas. The program will continue tomorrow, focusing on sustainability, educational governance, and quality enhancement in research.
At the conclusion of the first day, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, President IIUI, presented certificates of appreciation to Prof. Tahir Mahmood, Executive Director, DHA Suffa University Karachi, and Prof. Dr. Syed Habib Bokhari, Vice Chancellor, Kohsar University Murree, for their invaluable contributions. Their engaging sessions provided participants with valuable insights into sustainability, leadership, and administrative excellence, reinforcing the university’s commitment to fostering academic leadership.