7th Academic Council Meeting at Hazara University

The 7th meeting of the academic council was concluded under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Syed Sakhawat Shah, Vice Chancellor Hazara University by disposing off all the heavy agenda. Very important decisions relating to the growth and development of academics, research and related matters were taken with the unanimity of the views. The board of studies of art and design department, botany, genetics, chemistry, zoology and Urdu recommended certain items regarding the courses, which were approved and approval of Hazara Chair to study and conserve the unique cultural heritage of the area. Important amendments regarding credit hours, relaxing in upper age limit and instituting the board of studies of the department of cultural heritage and creative technologies were also approved inline with the recommendations of the heads of these departments under its umbrella. The academic also approved the launching of center for contemporary languages, comprising short courses leading to diplomas and launching of statistics and Urdu departments was also agreed upon. The academic council gave its approval to the various proposals / recommendations of affiliated institutions regarding admission policy and migration. Prof. Dr. Syed Sakhawat Shah in his welcome remarks extended heartfelt felicitations to all the members of the academic council.