Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology (SMUCT) has outlined priorities for strengthening academic standards and institutional management, focusing on outcome-based education, industry collaboration, research and employment opportunities for graduates.
The university discussed the initiatives at a workshop titled “Action Plan for Sustainable Management and Academic Development of SMUCT”, held at its auditorium at 10am on Thursday, 15 October, to develop a plan for bringing the specialised higher education institution up to international standards, the university said in a press release.
Professor Mostafizul Haque, chairman of the university’s Board of Trustees, attended as chief guest and emphasised the importance of dedication and collective responsibility in achieving institutional success.
“A workplace is not merely a nine-to-five office; rather, it is a family,” he said, adding that embracing this approach could contribute to the success of both employees and the institution.
The workshop began with a recitation from the Holy Quran.
Board of Trustees Member Golam Touhid delivered the keynote address, while Vice-Chancellor Professor Md Shah-E-Alam gave the welcome speech.
The discussions focused on implementing an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum, strengthening collaboration between industry and academia, expanding research activities and improving career counselling and employment opportunities.
Other priorities included recruiting qualified faculty members and ensuring effective hands-on learning to strengthen the university’s academic programmes.
Board of Trustees Members Anjuman Ara Begum, Dalia Nowrin and Riasat Islam Khan attended the programme.
Other participants included Professor Behzad Noor, university treasurer and head of the Department of Business Administration (DBA), and Professor Syed Azizul Haque, dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and a prominent literary figure.
Professor Shishir Kumar Bhattacharya, dean of the Faculty of Design and Technology, and Professor Pradip Kumar Nandi, dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Performing Arts, were also present.
Faculty members, students and university officials attended the session, conducted by Registrar Par Mashiur Rahman.
Md Moniruzzaman, director of the university’s Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), and Additional Registrar Suranjit Mondal presented detailed accounts of the institution’s academic and administrative activities.
