Unit 2 and Unit 3

1. • Role of University
• Growth and Development of Higher Education
Course Code: 828 (Higher Education)
Unit 2 & 3
Dr. Muhammad Jamil
PhD (Education)
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Day 2

2. Learning Objectives of the Session
• Philosophy of Higher Education
• Need of the University
• Modes of the University
• Functions of the University Education
oEducational Policies and Plans & Higher Education
oRole of different Organizations in HE development
oRole of HEC in Development and Growth of HE

3. Why is University necessary in
Educational context?

4. Philosophy of Higher Education
• The philosophy of higher education is study of the objectives,
procedures, nature and principles of higher education.
Four Pillars of Philosophy of
Education
Philosophy
Development
Community
Curriculum
Learning
Environment
Teachers/ Faculty
Members
Students/ Learners

5. Philosophy of Higher Education
(Importance)
• Production of Competent manpower
• Accessibility of computer-based education
• International mobility of Students and Teachers
• Socio-economic Development
• Cultural Development
• Pursuits of Scholarships
• Results

6. Important points about Philosophy of higher education
(5 MINUTES ACTIVITY)
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7. Need of the University
• Effects on Economic Field
• Effects on Quality of Life
• Role in Education
• Research
• Innovation
• Public Engagement
• International Engagement

8. Need of University?
(5 MINUTES ACTIVITY)
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9. Modes of the University
Face-to face
Distance Online
• Formal Education
• Non Formal Education
• Informal Education

10. Which Mode is most significant and How?
(5 MINUTES ACTIVITY)
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11. Selection of Mode (Factors)
•Employment
•Gender differences
•Flexibility of choice
•Time constraints
•Personal context

12. How different factors affect Education?
(5 MINUTES ACTIVITY)
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13. Functions of University
• Academic Leadership
• Professional Development
• Technological Training and Development
• General Higher Education

14. How Professional Development can be
taken?
(5 MINUTES ACTIVITY)
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15. Recommendations to enhance Functionality
of University
• Must be Adaptive and Innovative
• Cultural, Socio economic and Physical development
• Focus on Individual
• Work for Global Development

16. How functionality of University can be
enhanced?
(5 MINUTES ACTIVITY)
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17. Growth and Development of Higher Education
Unit 3

18. What is the Role of Higher Education in
Nation building?

19. Higher Education (Policies & Plans)

20. Higher Education (Policies & Plans)
Independence
• One university and forty colleges in 4 Provinces
NEP, 1947
• Establishment of UGC & Quaid’s focus on Quality Higher Education.
1956
• Focus on socio-economic development in the country.
1959
• UGC powers expanded and appointed as federal commission.
1960s
• ₨. 912 million spent annually for (1960–65).
• Colleges into full-scale research universities with establishment of
special research institutes
• Around 430,000 students enrolled in HEI in period of 1960–65.
1965 to 1971
• ₨. 173.8 million expenditure instead allocations of ₨. 278.6 million.

21. NEP 1972
• Implementation of Nationalization program
• 2-year colleges were transformed to University status
• Private universities were Nationalized
• Spent of 70% of natural resources on Higher Education efforts
• Enrollment in the universities increased to 56%
• Integration was sought for social change and economic progress
through Nationalization.
NEP 1979
• Harmonization with Islamic concepts and the national ideology.
2002
• Devolution of UGC into Higher Education Commission
NEP 2009
• Developed Minimum Quality Standards for organizations for
certification and accreditation.
Higher Education (Policies & Plans)….

22. 2017-2025
• Enrollment increased
(from 0.276 million during 2001-02 to 1.298 million by 2014-15)
• Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER)
(Was just 10% during 2015-16)
• Enrolment of females increased from 36.8% in 2001 to 47.2% by 2014.
• Increase of Public sector universities from existing 99 (2015) to 195 by
establishing 96 new universities by 2025.
• Projected Private universities from existing 76 to 105 by 2025. 300 in
the country.
• Plan to set up 72 new smart sub-campuses.
• Existing (2015) enrollment of 1.298 million (in public, private, distance
universities and in affiliated colleges) shall be increased to 7.172 million
by 2025.
Higher Education (Policies & Plans)….

23. Role of Policies for Higher Education
Progress
(5 MINUTES ACTIVITY)
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24. Challenges of Higher Education in Pakistan
• Low participation rate; GER10%. Only 8% enrollment
• Urban campuses (65/120) districts with no university
• Quality education
• Only 27% Faculty PhDs
• Lack of Research Culture
• No appropriate Budget
• Governing issues (Politics interference)
• No attention on Research and Development (R & D).

25. The main Challenge for Higher Education
and How?
(5 MINUTES ACTIVITY)
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26. Role of Various Organizations
in Higher Education
 Higher Education Commission(HEC)
 Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Pakistan
 Pakistan Engineering Council(PEC)
 National Agricultural Education Accreditation Council (NAEAC)
 National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC)
 National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC)
 Offices of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)

27. How organizations can play role for Higher
Education?
(5 MINUTES ACTIVITY)
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28. Main Functions of the Higher Education Commission
• Quality Education & Research Support
• Funding based on Performance and Needs
• Comprehensive nation-wide information
• Policy Formulation
• Advice for Planning and Development to HEI
• Advice for Public and Private HEI (for award of degree)
• Assessment of Quality Education & Accreditation
• Support for Co-curricular activities

29. Important Role of HEC
•Introduction to Semester System
•Anti-Plagiarism Policy
•Quality Enhancement Cells (QECs)
• Extending in the time duration of the Bachelor Degrees
•Grading System
•Information Technology Reforms

30. The Main Role of Higher Education & How?
(5 MINUTES ACTIVITY)
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31. HEC Programs and Projects
• Capacity Building of Faculty
• Revision of Curriculum
• Infrastructure Development of Higher Education
• Award of Indigenous Scholarships
• Grant of Foreign Scholarships
• Travel grants for participation in the Conferences
• Collaboration between Industry and University research
• Technology Reforms

32. How University can preform Role in promotion of Quality Education?
How Higher Education can play Role in Economic Development of a
Country?

33. Thanks for sharing your Knowledge
will see you Tomorrow Insha Allah