Pakistan universities’ teachers resent new policies of HEC
FAPUASA fears that the new policy will discourage faculty members from supervising MPhil/PhD researchers
Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association strongly urged HEC to withdraw the new policy
From Correspondent
Islamabad
The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association, has expressed concerns over the new policy by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) regarding MS, MPhil, PhD admissions, supervision, and reviewers.
“The Association believes that the new policy is unrealistic and not in line with the ground realities of universities,” says a statement signed by Prof Dr. Akhtiar Ghumro, FAPUASA Central, General Secretary, issued Tuesday April 11, 2023.
“FAPUASA fears that the new policy will discourage faculty members from supervising MPhil/PhD researchers,” statement said adding that FAPUASA Pakistan believes that HEC is demanding irrationally from academia, and the new policy will negatively affect the quality of research in Pakistan.
The association strongly urged the HEC to withdraw the new policy as it discourages faculty members from supervising MPhil/PhD researchers.
“FAPUASA Pakistan acknowledges the need to improve the research quality in Pakistan, but the association will not allow HEC to ruin the growing research culture,” it said.
The association called upon the HEC to engage with academia to develop a policy that is practical and feasible for universities. The association also urges the HEC to take the concerns of the academic community seriously and work collaboratively to improve the quality of research in Pakistan.
FAPUASA Pakistan believed that a policy that is developed in consultation with academia will be more effective in achieving the desired outcomes.
“FAPUASA Pakistan is committed to promoting the interests of the academic community in Pakistan and will continue to work towards creating an environment that supports high-quality research and academic excellence.”
The association hopes that the HEC will consider its concerns and work with academia to develop policies that are beneficial for all stakeholders involved in higher education in Pakistan, statement concludes.
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