DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMICS (DOA)
Office of the Directorate of Academics is amongst the leading offices of the University of Narowal that falls under the Office of Vice Chancellor. The office develops and monitors the academic curricula and policies. It continuously reviews academic curricula for the quality academic programs through board of studies, board of faculty, industrial and market inputs, etc. It keeps the curricula in line with the international and national needs and practices through accreditation bodies.
The objective of the office is to implement and ensure the highest academic standards for excellence in teaching and learning that are approved by the Academic Council and Board of Governors. It also anticipates emerging needs and prepares future forecasts including matters related to curricula, teaching methodologies, research activities and evaluation of teachers and students. Office of the Director Academics also organizes Faculty Development Programs in collaboration with Deans and Chair Departments and responds to queries by HEC or any other organization on relevant areas of academics.
The Director Academics, as a secretary of the Academic Council of the University, addresses all issues relevant to the quality of learning, including allied infrastructure, labs and classrooms, in all Faculties in collaboration with Deans and Heads of the Departments.
Vision
To develop Academics Directorate into a dynamic academic management office that support the highest standards in learning and research of international standing.
Mission
To develop, review, and monitoring of all academic Programs at UON in line with international and national best practices and to ensure their effective implementations and accreditations.
Core Functions
Curriculum development of Under Graduate and Post Graduate Programs
Curriculum implementation of Under Graduate and Post Graduate Programs
Establishment of new labs and upgradation and maintenance of existing labs
Preparation of Academic Calendar
Revision and updating of Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses
Review of academic regulations and policies
Monitoring of faculty workload
Co-ordination with teaching departments for faculty hiring
Scheduling of Academic Courses and Events
Withdrawal from courses/semester/University
Grading and grade changes
Verifications as requested by Universities and Organizations
Maintaining a system of student record
Public Dealing on all Academic matters
Director Academics works with following Committees:
Board of Studies of the Teaching Departments
Board of Faculties
Academic Council
Admission Directorate
Examination Directorate
Affiliation Committee
Additional Director Academics
dir.acad@uon.edu.pk