Capacity Building Training Program on GenAI, Ethics and the Future of Work at COMSATS University Islamabad, Attock Campus

• Tuesday, December 16, 2025

• CUI

• FDA

Capacity Building Training Program on GenAI, Ethics and the Future of Work

at COMSATS University Islamabad, Attock Campus

December 12, 2025

                                                                 Press Release

The Faculty Development Academy (FDA), COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) organized Capacity Building Training Program on GenAI, Ethics and the Future of Work

on December 12, 2025at CUI Attock Campus. The objective of the training was to to build awareness among faculty members of CUI Attock on the impact of Generative AI on the future work and its ethical consideration. There were two training sessions for two different groups of faculty members.

The training program commenced with an inaugural ceremony featuring the recitation of the Holy Quran. Mr. Ali Tawab Baloch, Incharge, FDA delivered a warm welcome to the Director of CUI Attock campus, participants and resource persons of the training, highlighting the significance of the training in advancing the capacities of employees of CUI Attock campus. The Director CUI Attock campus Prof Laiq Khan also shared his views about the training and use of technology in higher education.

The resource person of the training was Prof. Dr. Sajjad A. Madani, Controller Examination, CUI Islamabad campus and Professor of Computer Science in CUI as well as renowned expert in Artificial Intelligence and Ethics, who shared insights on the impact of Generative AI on the future of work and the ethical considerations that come with it.

The training focused on equipping faculty members with a critical understanding of how generative AI is reshaping professional practice, decision-making, and higher education. The learning outcomes included that the faculty members will be able to explain the core capabilities and limitations of GenAI, analyze its ethical and societal implications, and evaluate its impact on academic integrity, privacy, bias, and intellectual property.

Participants were also taught to identify emerging workforce trends driven by AI adoption, articulate the human skills that remain essential in an AI-enabled workplace, and design learning activities or assessments that integrate GenAI responsibly. Ultimately, the learning outcomes focused on empowering faculty to guide students toward informed, ethical, and future-ready engagement with AI technologies.

Faculty members from various departments attended the sessions, engaging in thought-provoking discussions and debates on the role of AI in shaping the future of work. The sessions were an eye-opener for the participants, highlighting the need to integrate ethics and AI in academic and professional pursuits. This training was incredibly valuable in helping to optimize the workflow and improve overall efficiency.

FDA remains committed to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence, empowering the employees of CUI to excel in their roles and contribute to the university's mission. The participants were satisfied with the content and delivery of modules.

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Tech and Digital Transformation Training: Capacity Building for a Digital Era November 25, 2025

• Thursday, November 27, 2025

• CUI

• FDA

Tech and Digital Transformation Training: Capacity Building for a Digital Era

at COMSATS University Islamabad, Attock Campus

November 25, 2025

The Faculty Development Academy (FDA), COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) organized “Capacity Building Training Program for Tech and Digital Transformation” on November 25, 2025 in CUI Attock campus. The objective of the training was to build capacity of the officers and staff members of CUI Attock for tech and digital transformation to improve office efficiency. The focus was on use of AI and automation tools to improve effectiveness and their efficiency. 

There were two sessions of the training. The first session was for officers and second session was for staff members of CUI Attock. Each session was 90 minutes long. The resource person of both sessions was Mr. Fazal ur Rehman Azad, Deputy Controller of Examination and Head of Digital Content Department, CUI, Virtual Campus. Prof. Dr. Laiq Khan, Director, CUI, Attock was chief guest of the training program and gave his intellectual as well as motivational address during opening session to the participants of the training.

The training program was in line with the vision of the Rector Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar, T.I. to transform university to digitalize its processes and enhance use of AI tools to perform jobs efficiently for ultimate satisfaction of students, employees, customers and stakeholders.

This training was valuable to initiate the process of optimizing workflows and improving overall office efficiency of the university. FDA remains committed to augment capacity of employees of CUI by offering training programs to foster culture of excellence, employee development, empowering the employees of CUI to excel in their roles and contribute to the university's overall mission. The participants of the training were satisfied with the contents and delivery. Group photo of both sessions were taken to commemorate the occasion.

The FDA acknowledged the efforts of the Director, CUI, Attock and his team for making excellent arrangements of the training sessions.

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Faculty Training - Introduction to Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Bloom’s Taxonomy

• Monday, October 27, 2025

• CUI

• Shama Munir

The Departments of Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering at COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus, jointly organized a faculty training session titled “Introduction to Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Bloom’s Taxonomy” on October 15, 2025, in the ECE Conference Room.

The session was conducted by Dr. Adeel Akram, who shared valuable insights on modern pedagogical approaches and their integration into higher education. The training aimed to enhance faculty understanding of the OBE framework, focusing on effective curriculum design, assessment alignment, and continuous quality improvement.

The trainer provided a comprehensive overview of OBE principles, highlighting the significance of well-defined Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs). He also demonstrated how Bloom’s Taxonomy supports the development of measurable learning outcomes aligned with appropriate teaching and assessment strategies.

Faculty members from both departments actively participated in interactive discussions, sharing challenges related to defining outcomes, mapping assessment tools, and maintaining constructive alignment. Dr. Akram offered practical guidance on addressing these challenges through structured rubrics, data-driven evaluation, and continuous improvement practices.

Over 20 faculty members attended the session, which concluded with a note of appreciation to Dr. Adeel Akram for his engaging and informative contribution toward strengthening outcome-based teaching and learning practices at CUI Wah Campus

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Training session - Effective Assessment Design in Outcome-Based Education (OBE)

• Monday, October 27, 2025

• CUI

• Shama Munir

The Department of Computer Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus, organized a faculty training session on “Effective Assessment Design in Outcome-Based Education (OBE)” on October 15, 2025, in the ECE Conference Room. The session, conducted by Dr. Maliha Amjad, focused on developing outcome-aligned assessment strategies within the OBE framework.

The training aimed to enhance faculty understanding of designing assessments that effectively measure Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs). The speaker emphasized constructive alignment among teaching activities, assessments, and learning outcomes, and discussed both formative and summative assessment methods.

Key challenges such as assessment validity, fairness, and alignment between CLOs and assessment tools were also addressed. Practical strategies, including standardized rubrics, measurable performance indicators, and continuous feedback mechanisms, were shared.

More than 20 faculty members from the Electrical and Computer Engineering departments actively participated. The session concluded with appreciation for Dr. Maliha Amjad’s valuable contribution toward strengthening effective teaching and assessment practices.

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2 Day Training Program on Koha Integrated Library System Organized on September 22 - 23, 2025 in CUI Islamabad

• Monday, September 22, 2025

• CUI

• FDA

2 Day Training Program on Koha Integrated Library System Organized on September 22 - 23, 2025 in CUI Islamabad

The Faculty Development Academy (FDA), COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) organized a comprehensive two-day training program on Koha Integrated Library System from September 22 - 23, 2025 in CUI Islamabad.

The training was designed to enhance the technical expertise and operational efficiency of library and IT professionals of CUI through hands on training on open-source library management platform. The participants of the training were library officials working in all campuses of CUI and IT professionals managing KOHA server/ software. 

The training program commenced with an inaugural ceremony featuring the recitation of the Holy Quran, setting a solemn and inspiring tone of the event. Mr. Ali Tawab Baloch, Incharge, FDA delivered a warm welcome address, highlighting the significance of the training in advancing the capacities of employees of library and IT departments. The training is in line with the vision of Rector CUI and FDA's ongoing commitment towards professional growth, development and capacity building of employees of CUI.

The resource person of the training was Mr. Ata-ur-Rehman, a distinguished specialist in Library Automation and Digital Systems, who brought a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the participants. Over the course of two days, attendees engaged in interactive and  hands-on training that covered a wide range of functionalities within the Koha Integrated Library System.

This training aimed not only to familiarize participants with the technical aspects of the Koha system but also to empower them with the skills necessary to streamline and modernize library operations effectively. By integrating this advanced, open-source technology, the library professionals are better positioned to enhance resource management, improve user services and support the academic community more efficiently.

The Faculty Development Academy remains  committed towards continuous professional growth and capacity building of faculty, officers and staff of the  COMSATS University Islamabad.

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