Title	TWO-DAY TRAINING WORKSHOP ON “TRANSFORMING LEADERSHIP IN UNIVERSITIES OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA” CONCLUDED.	Venue	Peshawar
Date	0000-00-00	Participants	40
Category	Training Workshop

Description:

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Foundation (KPEF) successfully concluded its 159th Training Activity, first ever of its nature and kind, here in Peshawar. The aim of two-day training workshop titled as “Transforming Leadership in Universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” was to provide a platform to the administrative leadership of both public and private sector universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Registrars, Deans and departmental Chairpersons have attended the workshop. Among the trainers, Dr. Noor Amna Malik (MD NAHE, HEC Islamabad), Prof. Dr. Zabta Khan Shinwari (VC FU University, Islamabad), Prof. Dr. Saleem ur Rehman (VC Sarhad University) , Prof. Dr. Jamil Ahmad (VC AWKU, Mardan), Prof. Dr. Najeeb ul Haq (Principal PMC) and Ms. Amina Durrani (Director KPCSW) were included who through insightful lectures and interactive activities have inculcated the training modules. The participants were provided with comprehensive insights into digitization of university administration, ERP systems, digital file management, Artificial Intelligence in university administration, E-Office, Student Information Systems, data-driven decision-making, cybersecurity, digital governance and the concept of paperless universities. A dedicated session on gender-sensitive issues in universities was also conducted, focusing on gender sensitivity in higher education, prevention of harassment and inappropriate behaviour, gender equality, safe and inclusive campus environments, relevant legal and policy frameworks, complaint-handling procedures, confidentiality and due process, as well as the role of university leadership in promoting respectful and inclusive institutional cultures. The second and concluding day of the training workshop was held. The programme focused on contemporary challenges and emerging requirements in university administration, leadership and institutional governance. During the concluding session, in his welcome note, Mr. Muhammad Fakhr Alam MD KPEF has highlighted the challenging issues faced by HEIs at present. He lauded the efforts of present provincial Govt. and specially the keen interest of Mr. Meena Khan Afridi KP Minister for HE in the resolutions of issues through quick decision making and reforms initiations. MD KPEF told that the Foundation, under the vision and dynamic leadership of Minister HE and Secretary HE, was also working with initiatives for the uplift of HE in the province. The Chief Guest Honourable, Minister for Higher Education, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Meena Khan Afridi along with Mr. Fazal Hussain, Special Secretary Higher Education Department and senior officers have graced the concluding an certificate awarding ceremony. BS Students of Higher Education Institutions who successfully completed 02 months internship at Foundation were also present during the ceremony. In his concluding remarks, the Honourable Chief Guest appreciated the initiative of KPEF for organizing the training workshop and emphasized the importance of effective, visionary and responsive leadership in strengthening the higher education sector of the province. He appreciated Mr. Muhammad Fakhr Alam, Managing Director and his team for the arrangement of workshop and underscored the need for translating the knowledge and skills acquired during the workshop into practical institutional improvements. He declared that soon provincial Govt. will announce 20,000 paid internships to the fresh BS degree holders. The Special Secretary, Higher Education Department, also appreciated the successful conduct of the training workshop and highlighted the significance of continuous capacity building and professional development of university leadership. The participating Registrars, Deans and Chairpersons appreciated the efforts of KPEF and described the training workshop as a valuable and timely capacity-building initiative. They particularly appreciated the interactive and practical nature of the sessions and expressed their commitment to utilizing the knowledge, skills and problem-solving approaches acquired during the workshop in their respective institutions. Certificates were awarded to all the participants of the workshop and the internee students.