Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan

Inter University Consortium

Date: 13/04/2015

ABDUL WALI KHAN UNIVERSITY MARDAN
Inter University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences Pakistan (IUCPSS)
Gwadar Declaration
10th April 2015
At PC Hotel Gwadar

The Gwadar Declaration issued on Friday 10th April , 2015, reaffirmed Abbottabad Declaration 15th July 2012, Bahawalpur Declaration 27th April 2013, Swat Declaration 10th June 2013 and Mardan Declaration 7th February 2015 which called for increase in allocation for socials sciences, establishment of Pakistan Academy of Social Sciences, strengthening of existing social sciences research journals and promotion of inter-provincial experience collaborations & sharing expertise in higher education sector.

Following worldwide patterns/global practices and other Pakistan 's inter university consortia's , Inter University Consortium for the Promotion of Social Sciences as an autonomous organization would continue its contribution, under the leadership of current chairman Dr. Nasser Ali Khan, towards strengthening Social Sciences at national level, in close liaison with its partner organizations. The consortium would complement the efforts being undertaken for promotion of social sciences at international and national levels.

The consortium will extend cooperation for preservation of archeological sites, establishment of Museums and promotion of Tourism in Balochistan through a group of archeologists led by Prof. Dr. Ihsan Ali (SI) Vice Chancellor Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan. In this regard, initially two museums will be established at Lasbella and Khuzdar.

Joint research activities, exchange of faculty members & students for study and other academic activities will also be undertaken with the universities of Balochistan. A workshop on skill development for the youth of Balochistan will be conducted by the Institute of Management Sciences Peshawar at Gwadar. While other universities will also send their faculty members and experts to Baluchistan on regular basis.

On the request of Chief Minister of Balochistan, the consortium member universities will offer admissions and scholarships to the youth of Balochistan in those disciplines which are not being offered at the HEIs of Balochistan in addition to existing reserved seats. Each member institution will offer 5 full time new scholarships to the students from Balochistan each year.

As per signed MOU between the Consortium and the American Institute of Pakistan Studies, a reputed consortium of 35 leading American Universities, the effective representation of faculty from Balochistan would be ensured in all ongoing joint programs: dissertation writing workshops for doctoral candidates, thematic workshops for faculty mentoring, Social Science faculty placements at leading US universities.
UN corners will be established at member universities of Balochistan along with implementation of UN Wall campaign and offering internships to the students of Balochistan within the UN system.

Being partner organization and per signed MOU, National Testing Service would offer proficiency enhancement 30 TOEFL ITP Tests Certification, teachers training of 30 English Language Teacher, faculty development of 90 teachers of Baluchistan public sector universities, 10 additional Scholarships to the students of 2 higher education colleges of the provinces, provision of computers software training to faculty members of two public sector universities of Baluchistan and Library corner in all public sector universities of the province.

The issue related to BS regular program (2 years) in colleges of Balochistan also came under discussion and the consortium resolved to deliberate the issue in its next meeting. The membership of the consortium will be extended to other universities of the Balochistan.

The participants also extended thanks to Honourable Chief Minister of Balochistan and University of Turbat for hosting special meeting of the consortium at Gwadar.


 


 

 
 
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