Annual Report 2018-19 University of the Poonch Rawalakot ww.upr.edu.pk Compilation of this report has been convened by Dr. Majid Mahmood Tahir, Assistant Professor, Soil and Environmental Sciences (Convener Annual Report, Preparation and Publication Committee) The members of the committee are Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad, Assistant Professor, Veterinary and Animal Scienc- es, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Awan, Assistant Professor, Plant Breeding and Molecular Genetics, Mr. Irfan Javed, Lecturer, Computer Sciences, Engr. Ahsan Sadiq, Lecturer, Electrical Engineering, Mr. Muhammad Latif, Lecturer, Business Administration, Ms. Mehvish Ashiq, Lecturer, English, Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed, Research Associate, Eastern Medicine and Surgery, and Mr. Adnan Javed, Assistant Director, Budget UNIVERSITY OF THE POONCH RAWALAKOT AZAD JAMMU & KASHMIR - PAKISTAN ANNUAL REPORT July 1st, 2018 to 30th June 2019 Freword vii Executive Summary viii Chapter 1 Academic Programs Chapter 2 Research and Development Chapter 3 Quality Assurance Chapter 4 Faculty Development Chapter 5 Access Chapter 6 Universities Building Economics Chapter 7 Universities Building Communities Chapter 8 Strengthening Physical Infrastructure Chapter 9 Strengthening Technological Infrastructure Chapter 10 Sports Chapter 11 University Building Leadership CONTENTS Chapter 12 Governance Chapter 13 Finance Chapter 14 Health Center/Medical Facilities Department of Computer Science and IT, established a power house comprises of three heavy duty uninterrupted power supply units of 10 KVA each, in addition to already installed electric power generator. This facility extends 24/7 uninterrupted power supply to computing laboratories, local area network and internet connectivity in the department. The facility has significantly improved the academic environment in the department, where lab sessions are now being regularly conducted and various academic activities are not halted due to power supply shortage. Website is according to standards. Open source tools are used. Website is fully functional with dedicated server. News, videos and Photo gallery info is provided by -------department. A focal person is nominated from each department to coordinate with Web Manager for updating information. Notifications provided by registrar office. Tenders information provided by treasurer office. Following information is on the university website: Department of Computer Science and IT, established a power house comprises of three heavy duty uninterrupted power supply units of 10 KVA each, in addition to already installed electric power generator. This facility extends 24/7 uninterrupted power supply to computing laboratories, local area network and internet connectivity in the department. The facility has significantly improved the academic environment in the department, where lab sessions are now being regularly conducted and various academic activities are not halted due to power supply shortage. Website is according to standards. Open source tools are used. Website is fully functional with dedicated server. News, videos and Photo gallery info is provided by -------department. A focal person is nominated from each department to coordinate with Web Manager for updating information. Notifications provided by registrar office. Tenders information provided by treasurer office. Following information is on the university website: Department of Computer Science and IT, established a power house comprises of three heavy duty uninterrupted power supply units of 10 KVA each, in addition to already installed electric power generator. This facility extends 24/7 uninterrupted power supply to computing laboratories, local area network and internet connectivity in the departfacility has significantly. Foreword Prof. Pmeritus M. Rasul Jan PoP, SI Vice Chancellor vii University of the Poonch Rawalakot Executive Summary For the last eight years, university of the Poonch to enhance its reputation among the community. Rawalakot has taken the charge in making higher education accessible for the community. It has During 2018, university introduced a new degree helped students gain a career-relevant education program of Nutrition and Dietitian in the Faculty and open new opportunities for themselves, their of Agriculture. In addition, Higher Education families and future generations. Commission of Pakistan granted NOCs for the continuation of M.Phil degree programs in The university strives to provide maximum access Zoology and Islamic Studies. to higher education to the students. For the fall 2018 semester, 1626 students were enrolled who In order to provide opportunities for the came from all over Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, Azad enhancement of qualifications of existing faculty Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. During the year, to Ph.D or equivalent and to increase number of the overall enrolment of the university rose to faculty having advanced qualifications in fields of 4753. Out of the total enrolment 4460 were at relevance the university extends assistance to its undergraduate level, 241 at M.Phil. and 52 at Ph.D faculty for higher studies. During 2018, a faculty level. University affiliated 11 new postgraduate member joined UPR after successful completion collages to serve community at the gross root level. of his Ph.D., one completed his Ph.D. at campus and 34 scholars are still acquiring their degrees. As another year of significant academic achievement for the university, 2018 saw 987 For capacity building, ORIC deputed the faculty degrees granted to graduates in 17 departments to participate in seminars, workshops, conferences, including 625 female graduates. Of particular trainings and national as well as international tours. there is an increasing proportion of postgraduate During 2018 the faculty attended a total of 109 qualifications awarded, as the university continues seminars, workshops, conferences and trainings viii University of the Poonch Rawalakot including 08 international ones from countries learning opportunities is available to our students like Australia, Egypt, Germany, Malaysia, Maldives as they move through to graduation. Scholarship Srilanka and Turkey. As a result of these capacity support is crucial to ensuring that the best students building activities, R&D activities flourished and attend UPR. The UPR provides merit scholarships 188 research papers were published during 2018. to undergraduate students who exhibit academic The faculty has set new institutional record by excellence, leadership, and a passion for service. acquiring worth Rs. 90 million in research projects Merit scholarship was extended to 293 students. from various national and international funding Financial support of Rs. 2.12 million was agencies. extended to 22 students of the university by the HEC’s need based fellowship. Forty four students During 2018, we continued to invest heavily in the received financial support from Punjab Education process of enhancing our physical infrastructure Endowment Fund. and our human capability. Construction of academic block of Faculty of Medical and Health Improvement in university Governance remained Sciences was completed. Construction of ablution as our top most desire. For this purpose regular area attached with university mosque was completed meetings of the statutory bodies were held to and construction of main gate for Shamsabad perform their respective functions and to ensure Campus was completed. To provide safe and secure their contribution in smooth running of the university. During 2018, Advanced Studies and environment at campus, construction of boundary Research Board met 6 times, Academic Council 3 walls around all the campuses of UPR is under way times, Selection Board held 1 time, syndicate met and progress made is significant, almost 90-95% twice and senate met once. work is completed. Almost 90% work is completed for construction of site office of Faculty of Basic Directorate of Sports remained actively engaged in and Applied Sciences. These are all significant Sports activities. The university teams took part in investments, but necessary if we are to provide various AKJ and national games wherein male and high quality facilities for our students and staff. female volley ball competitions were won at state level. The university team remained runner ups in The development projects approved during football (male), cricket (female) and badminton 2018 included acquisition of land for Faculty of (female) competitions at state level. Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Rs. 347.79 m), establishment of Farward Kahuta sub campus (Rs. A total of Rs. 700.86 millions were received in 231.82 m), purchase of building for Department budget for various activities including Rs 311.83 of Geology at Mong (Rs. 21.80 m), construction million from Federal Government, Rs 298.50 of a boys hostel at Trar campus (Rs. 162.45 m), million were generated from university’s own retrofitting and renovation of Agriculture campus resources while rest of the money was received (Rs. 68.39 m) and construction of link road from from HEC. Eidgah to Chotagala campus (Rs. 145.00 m). At present, established Quality Enhancement Cell In parallel with these infrastructural developments, is actively engaged in activities leading towards and in a number of ways more challenging, the achievement of institutional quality. One complex and important than them, the university of the major activities was the initiation of Self- continues to work on its new graduate profile Assessment Process under the Self-Assessment to ensure a unique package of