CUI Empowers Chairpersons with Outcome-Based Education Training to Boost Academic Quality of COMSATS University Islamabad, August 12-13, 2025
The Faculty Development Academy, COMSATS University Islamabad organized Outcome Based Education (OBE) Training Program for Chairpersons of COMSATS University Islamabad on Aug 12-13, 2025. The training aimed to equip academic leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to implement OBE effectively in their respective academic departments across CUI system. It was two days intensive training program. Outcome-Based Education is a student-centric approach that focuses on measuring student learning outcomes.
The training program formally started with the recitation of holy Quran, followed by welcoming remarks by Mr. Ali Tawab Baloch, Incharge FDA. He welcomed the participants and shared the objectives of the training program. The training was organized on the directions of the Rector CUI to implement OBE in all academic departments of CUI. The Rector CUI addressed the participants and shared his vision and goals of the training. He emphasized that by implementing OBE, CUI aims to enhance the quality of education and produce graduates who are well-prepared to meet the demands of the industry.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Junaid Mughal T.I., Dean, Faculty of Engineering, CUI and Dr Haroon Ahmed Khan, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, CUI Islamabad were the resource persons for the training. A total of 14 Chairpersons attended the training.
The training had eight sessions. The training covered the fundamental principles of OBE and its significance in modern education. It discussed effective assessment and evaluation methods to measure student learning outcomes. Participants learned about designing and developing curricula that align with OBE standards.
The training was highly successful. The training was very engaging and participants had fruitful discussions on different concepts of OBE and its role in improvement of quality of teaching. The participants were very enthusiastic and satisfied with the quality of contents and learning outcomes of the training. COMSATS University Islamabad is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering research excellence.
The certificates were awarded to the participants on successful completion of the training. A group photo was taken as a token of memory.
