Mardan, 30 June 2026: Women University Mardan convened the 1st Meeting of the Board of Faculty of Sciences and Faculty of Arts & Humanities under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana, Vice Chancellor, Women University Mardan.
The meeting was attended by all members of the Board, Ms. Haleema Ikram, Director Academics, and external experts Prof. Dr. Rasul Jan and Prof. Dr. Minhaj ul Hassan, whose academic input enriched the deliberations.
The Board considered an agenda focused on academic quality enhancement, curriculum development, implementation of Higher Education Commission (HEC) policies, and other statutory academic matters. After detailed discussion, the recommendations and minutes of the Boards of Studies of all departments under the Faculty of Sciences and the Faculty of Arts & Humanities were unanimously approved for onward submission to the Academic Council.
The Board also approved the implementation of the mandatory 3-credit hour Artificial Intelligence (AI) course across relevant programmes, incorporation of Fehme ul-Quran I & II as compulsory credit bearing courses for eligible students, and adoption of the revised Pakistan Studies curriculum in line with the latest HEC directives.
Several academic proposals were also reviewed and approved, including the establishment of new academic programmes under the Department of Allied Health Science and Art & Design.
Addressing the participants, Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana said curriculum modernization, innovation, research, and adherence to national quality assurance frameworks are essential for strengthening academic standards. She also appreciated the efforts of the faculty members, Ms. Haleema Ikram, and the external experts for their contribution to the university’s academic development.
Prof. Dr. Rasul Jan and Prof. Dr. Minhaj ul Hassan commended Women University Mardan for its proactive approach to academic governance, curriculum enhancement, and implementation of HEC reforms. They appreciated the university’s commitment to maintaining high academic standards and quality higher education for female students.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from the Chair to all participants. The successful conduct of the 1st Meeting of the Board of Faculty of Sciences and Faculty of Arts & Humanities reaffirmed Women University Mardan’s commitment to academic excellence, quality assurance, research, innovation, and women empowerment through higher education.
