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COMMECS Educational Trust

COMMECS Educational Trust. WHERE QUALITY BEGINS. A n Overview of Commecs Educational Trust _ a not-for-profit organization. In this Overview:. We will Discuss History of Commecs Formation of Commecs Educational Trust (CET) Its Aim and Objectives Its Projects Its Future Goals.

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COMMECS Educational Trust

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  1. COMMECSEducational Trust WHERE QUALITY BEGINS

  2. An Overview of Commecs Educational Trust_ a not-for-profit organization

  3. In this Overview: • We will Discuss • History of Commecs • Formation of Commecs Educational Trust (CET) • Its Aim and Objectives • Its Projects • Its Future Goals

  4. The Glorious Past • Friday 22nd June, 1945 • Inauguration of GCCE in a small annexe adjacent to D.J.Science College • July 1948 • Commencement of the Golden Era marked with devotion, dedication and sincere efforts to promote commerce education • April 1972 – 27 years after its Establishment • Birth of Commecs – the Old Students’ Association of Govt. College of Commerce and Economics

  5. Today COMMECS is: • The Old Students’ Association with over 500 members, established with a mission to: • Provide a get-to-gather forum for its members and their families • To acknowledge the contributions to the society, made by its Stalwarts

  6. “ I wish and pray for the success of Commecs to complete its projects in progress i.e. Translation of Technical Books and Teachers Resource Center, which would be an addition to its commendable achievements”. Prof. Pirzada Qasim Ex-Vice Chancellor of KU & Chairman Academic Council, CIBE Congra. Commecs on its Silver Jubilee

  7. From 1972 till Date

  8. The Beginning …. • Phase 1 • Frequent contributions to enhance the facilities available at GCCE • 1988 - Establishment of Commecs Educational Trust

  9. The Peril… • Ineffective governance and management practices • Poor Students’ Attendance • Inefficient use of available resources • Inadequate funding • Poor recruitment practices and inadequate development of faculty and staff • Lack of attention and support to research and Development • Politicization of faculty, staff and students

  10. …the Deterioration Continued over the Years… • Inadequate systems has led to: • Loss of Top Positions • Lower overall grades • Demotivated Students • Poor Faculty Performance due to the absence of accountability and transparency • Low staff morale due to the Incongruity of responsibility and authority

  11. The Need… • Formation of a central body to facilitate quality assurance of academic management, governance and implementation of the educational policies, and linking funding to the quality of performance

  12. … and the Promise • The members promised to bring a quantum change in the quality of education through: • Motivation of faculty and students • Implementing Best Educational Practices • Control of the curriculum and its delivery • Monitoring of educational standards through internal and external verifiers • Adopting other Quality Assurance Measures

  13. Thus started the Beginning of A New Era…. • CET Vision “To promote excellence in education for seekers of knowledge by giving them two bequests_____ the first is Roots, the second is Wings”.

  14. Top Priority is given to address the anomaly in the promise and the delivery of education The system of accountability and a depoliticization of all admissions, placements, promotions and examinations, is religiously followed Teachers demonstrate expertise at various level of teaching and research, and are provided with continuous professional development opportunities Serious interventions are planned in the writing of curricula and text books Mode of Testing and evaluation reflects the growing awareness of process-based learning The Trustees Pledge to ensure that:

  15. Mission Objectives…. • To establish centers of learning where students from a wide range of disciplines and differing professional career goals will be involved • Identify appropriate faculty expertise to design quality education programs and services • Train teachers according to the emerging global market

  16. From Concept to Creation… • Ist Project of CET • Commecs Institute of Business Education - 1993

  17. “The CIBE, during less than 5 years of its existence, has proved that it is one of the best business schools in the country. The first batch of its graduates, both BBA and B.Com, have been rated amongst the finest turned out by any education establishment in the Country”. Prof. Razi-ur-Rahman Former Principal, GCCE July 30, 1997

  18. The Soaring Dreams • Programmes Offered at CIBE • Intermediate (Pre-Engineering & Commerce) • BBA

  19. Flight Towards New Horizons…

  20. Programs at CIFT • Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers of: • All Subjects • All Levels • Effective Workshops for Educational Managers • Curriculum Planning and Development • Academic Audit (Inspection, Monitoring and Evaluation)

  21. The Flight Continues… • Establishing Commecs Institute of Professional Development (CIPD) • Establishing Commecs Institute of Information Technology and Engineering (CIITE)

  22. Miles to go Before We Sleep… • Bringing all Institutes under the Umbrella of COMMECS University

  23. Our Governing Principles will always be… • Honesty, Impartiality and Transparency • Pay for Performance • Merit to be the Sole Criteria

  24. Value Addition at CU: Curriculum • Serious reconsideration will be given to the practice of specialization and the inclusion of social sciences in programmes in order to prepare candidates for critical and moral reasoning, effective communication, and self-directed life-long learning • Emphasis will also be given to introduce latest methods of Learning and Assessment

  25. Research and Development • High priority will be assigned to make Research and Development a critical activity by • Making a major allocation of funds, creation of endowments and an enabling environment • Linkages with business and industry • Synergy would be sought through financial incentives provided by the government to encourage funding of higher education

  26. Funding… • The CET requires significantly more financial resources than the current reserves. It will now: • Raise funds and Ensure their proper Utilization • With improved financial management, provision for funding will be made through an annual review of a three year rolling budget, and the development of permanent sources of support such as endowments

  27. “Bravo! Commecs Leaders: You have done what alumni association of other colleges in the country have not: You have given to the nation a jewel of an educational institute – the Commecs Institute of Business Education”. Prof. Iftikhar Ali Former Principal, GCCE July 30, 1997

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