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SKARDU

Academic Governance

UNIVERSITY OF BALTISTAN, SKARDU

ACADEMIC COUNCIL COMPOSITION

The Academic Council is the principal academic body responsible for promoting and coordinating teaching, research, and academic excellence at the University of Baltistan, Skardu.

Total Members

27

Academic Council composition

Ex-Officio

18

Heads & Deans

Faculty Reps

5

Department representatives

Vacant

9

Positions to be filled

Academic Structure Representation

Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology

Dean: Prof. Abdul Matin

Departments Represented 7

Faculty of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences

Dean: Prof. Ashfaque Ahmad SHAH, PhD

Departments Represented 4

Academic Council Members

UoBS Order, 2016
Sr. Member Details Status & Term
1
Professor Dr. Masood Akhtar
Vice Chancellor
Position: Ex-Officio Member
Chairperson
2
Prof. Abdul Matin
Dean Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology
Position: Ex-Officio Member
Ex-Officio Member
3
Prof. Ashfaque Ahmad SHAH, PhD
Dean Faculty of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
Position: Ex-Officio Member
Ex-Officio Member
4
Head of Department
Head of the Department, Chemistry
Position: Head of Department
Ex-Officio Member
5
Head of Department
Head of the Department, Botany
Position: Head of Department
Ex-Officio Member
6
Head of Department
Head of the Department, Zoology
Position: Head of Department
Ex-Officio Member
7
Head of Department
Head of the Department, Mathematics
Position: Head of Department
Ex-Officio Member
8
Head of Department
Head of the Department, Computer Science
Position: Head of Department
Ex-Officio Member
9
Head of Department
Head of the Department, Environmental Science
Position: Head of Department
Ex-Officio Member
10
Head of Department
Head of the Department, Languages & Cultural Studies
Position: Head of Department
Ex-Officio Member
11
Head of Department
Head of the Department, Educational Development
Position: Head of Department
Ex-Officio Member
12
Head of Department
Head of the Department, Business Management, Commerce & Economics
Position: Head of Department
Ex-Officio Member
13
Head of Department
Head of Department, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Position: Head of Department
Ex-Officio Member
14
Head of Department
Head of Department, Archeology and Heritage Studies
Position: Head of Department
Ex-Officio Member
15
Principal
Public School and College, Skardu
Position: Principal
Member
16
Principal
Govt. Degree College for Women, Skardu
Position: Principal
Member
17
Vacant
The Registrar
Position: Ex-Officio Member
Ex-Officio Member
18
Mr. Nasim Abbas
Controller of Examinations
Position: Ex-Officio Member
Ex-Officio Member
19
N/A
The Librarian
Position: Ex-Officio Member
Ex-Officio Member
20
Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain
Associate Professor, Department of Botany
Position: Member 1
Member
Appointed: 13 Sep, 2024
Term ends: 12 Sep, 2027
21
Dr. Ghulam Raza
Associate Professor, Department of Zoology
Position: Member 2
Member
22
Dr. Muhammad Riaz
Assistant Professor, Islamic Studies
Position: Member 3
Member
Appointed: 13 Sep, 2024
Term ends: 12 Sep, 2027
23
Dr. Mir Alam
Assistant Professor, Department of Business Management, Commerce & Economics
Position: Member 4
Member
Appointed: 13 Sep, 2024
Term ends: 12 Sep, 2027
24
Mr. Junaid Ahmad
Lecturer, Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Position: Member 5
Member
Appointed: 13 Sep, 2024
Term ends: 12 Sep, 2027
25
Vacant
Senior Faculty Member (Non-HOD)
Position: Member 1
Member
26
Vacant
Senior Faculty Member (Non-HOD)
Position: Member 2
Member
27
Vacant
Senior Faculty Member (Non-HOD)
Position: Member 3
Member
28
Vacant
Senior Faculty Member (Non-HOD)
Position: Member 4
Member
29
Vacant
Senior Faculty Member (Non-HOD)
Position: Member 5
Member
Chairperson
Ex-Officio Member
Head of Department
Department Representative
Vacant Position

Powers and Duties of the Academic Council

The Academic Council is the principal academic body of the University, responsible for promoting and coordinating teaching, research, and academic excellence in accordance with the UoBS Order, 2016.

Formulate and regulate academic policies and programs

Approve curricula, syllabi, and courses of study

Promote research and coordinate research activities

Recommend standards for admission to the University

Regulate examinations and approve results

Recommend conferment of degrees, diplomas, and certificates

Determine academic calendar and schedule

Consider academic collaborations and linkages

Promote innovation in teaching and learning methods

Advise on academic standards and quality assurance

Recommend academic appointments and promotions

Guide academic planning and development

Council Composition

Heads of Departments 11
Deans 2
Dept Representatives 5
College Principals 2
Vacant Positions 9

Current Academic Term

2024 - 2027