Allama Iqbal Open University Spring semester 2010

AIOU admission for Spring semester 2010
Islamabad, Jan 15: Allama Iqbal Open University will commence admissions for the Semester Spring, 2010 from Matric to Ph.D level across the country and middle east countries from February 06.

The admission forms and prospectuses for all the programmes including BBA/BA/B.Com, Intermediate and Alisan-ul-Arabi can be obtained from the main campus of University in Sector H-8, Islamabad, from its 36 Regional Campuses/Offices and 116 Coordinating Offices around the country, said a news release issued here Wednesday.

Admissions of Ph.D (M.Phil based) will be offered in four subjects of Education with Specialization and MS/M.Phil (Leading to Ph.D) will also be offered in the same subjects.

In MS/M.Phil, Urdu, Economics, Pakistani Languages & Literature with specialization in Pushto/Balochi/Brahui/Sindi, Saraiki/Panjabi and economics will be offered while the admissions of M.Sc (Hons) will be offered in Livestock Management, Agricultural Extension and Rural Development. MS Computer Science will also be offered.

In M.Sc programme, Mass Communication, Environmental Design, Mathematics, Sociology, Physics, Statistics and Chemistry, in BS programmes, Microbiology and Chemistry, In MBA, MBA (Banking & Finance), MBA (IT), MBA (HRM) and COL MBA/MPA will also be offered.

The admissions in MA are Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education(DNFCE), Educational Planning and Management (EPM),Teacher Education, Special Education, TEFL, Library and Information Sciences will be offered besides M.Ed, Master in Education with specialization in Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education (DNFCE), Science Education, Teacher Education and Special Education.

Post-Graduate Diploma will be offered in Environmental Design, Educational Planning & Management, Mass Communication, TEFL, Computer Science (Online) and Youth and Development Work.

In Bachelors programme, BS(CS) Foundation,B.Com, Bachelor of Mass Communication, Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences, BA and BBA will be offered. In Teacher Training Programme, Arabic Teacher Training Course(ATTC) and CT, In Higher Secondary School Certificate, FA, I.Com, F.Sc (Pre-Engineering), F.Sc (Pre-Medical) and F.Sc (Famil7 & Community Health) and the admissions of Matric programme will also be offered.

In Dars-e-Nizami, BA (Shahadat-ul-Aalia), HSSC (Sanvia Khasa), SSC (Sanvia Aama) while Certificate Courses, technical and Agricultural Courses, Open Tech Courses (Electrician, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Steel Fixer, Civil Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor/Civil Draftsman, Welding, Short Term Educational Programmes will also be offered. Admission Notice for the Semester Spring, 2010 will appear in print media on February 06. APP

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Cuba qualified doctors not sure of PMDC recognition
Islamabad: Pakistani medical students studying in Cuba are facing a number of issues ranging from quality of education, duration of their course, less stipend, transportation and above all acceptance of their degrees by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) once they complete their studies.

In a recent correspondence with the ministry of foreign affairs, the Pakistani embassy in Havana has sought an urgent visit of a delegation comprising officials of the foreign office and the Higher Education Commission and the project director HEC to Havana to sort out the issues with the Cuban authorities and the students, it has been learnt.

A total of 932 Pakistani students are presently studying in Cuba under the islands scholarship programme. The Cuban government offered 1,000 scholarships in the medical field after the October 2005 earthquake.

Pakistani Ambassador in Havana Najamus Saqib in his letter to Pakistani authorities concerned, a copy has underlined "the urgent need of providing all possible assurances to all stakeholders for the successful completion of the scholarship programme".

The ambassador has also conveyed the stipulations raised by the students who have expressed serious concerns over their future career in Pakistan, particularly their registration with the PMDC.

Similarly, the students believe that they would only be issued a certificate instead of a proper medical degree at the end of seven-year degree programme. They also have apprehensions on the learning experience and the nature of curriculum.

The students strongly feel that in the absence of proper hospital training with proper equipment, they would not become "qualified doctors" even after meeting the Cuban standards in this regard. The students have serious reservations over the quality of clinical//hospital training.

Furthermore, due to such stressful atmosphere, there have been instances of students developing serious mental and psychological issues, the letter adds.

Meanwhile, the quantity and quality of food provided to the students, according to them, is not adequate. Dawn

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Importance of technology
Islamabad: Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr. Javaid R Leghari has said that 97 per cent of students believe that technology is the single common denominator, which makes our schools and students help bridge the information divide.

He stated this while addressing as chief guest at the opening ceremony of a four-day 'Roots National Olympiad 2010', organised by the Roots College International, Islamabad Campus.

The event will sponsor several competitions, including those of debates, performing arts, photography, music, computer gaming, chess, live art, singing and various social events.

Over 500 students from various institutions are participating, including those of the Fountainhead School, St. Mary's Academy, Lahore Grammar School, Westminster College, The City School, Imperial International, Sheikh Zayed International Academy, ACE International Academy, Bahria College and the Satellite Town and DHA Campuses of Roots College International.

Dr. Leghari said that technology has become an indispensable tool in the education of today's student, adding that some skills are thus needed to teach our students and researchers - dealing with massive amount of information, dealing with global communication, self-direction, and organizing more of own self-learning. "We need to change our teaching methods to reflect the new technology and implement 21st Century Skills to prepare the students and researchers for jobs and challenges that do not exist yet," he said.

He also threw light on the significance of Google, Facebook, Linkedin and other social, educational and entrepreneurial networks, and how technology has ushered, influencing our lives for our informational and educational benefit. "Pakistani students have the ability to go beyond the curriculum, classroom and the faculty," he said and emphasised on the emerging challenges for the youth and their solutions in his model of 'Complement, Collaborate and Compete.'

Later, the chief guest administered oath to the elected members of the Roots student council and also announced the formal opening of the Roots Olympiad 2010, saying the event would provide the youth with a platform to express themselves not only as individuals, but more importantly as the Pakistani nation, and would allow them to prove their mettle. It would provide students with an opportunity not only to compete but also develop their intellectual dimension through rigorous exchange of ideas, he said.

Faisal Mushtaq, Director Roots School System (RSS) and Roots National Olympiad 2010, said the Roots Olympiad is a mega event, an exciting palette of activities to bring out the Picassos and Beethovens from within the students.

RSS Founder Mrs Riffat Mushtaq, President National Institute of Health Sciences Shahid Ahmed Khan, Director RSS Mrs Khadija Omair, Regional Headmistress Safia Farooqi, Head Office Executive Manager Kiran Pinho, Programme Manager Zubaria Shakeel, the faculty, head office staff and student organisers were also present on the occasion.

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FG college PTA elections
Islamabad: The Federal Government Postgraduate College for Men will hold Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) elections tomorrow (Saturday). The elections will be held under the supervision of Federal Directorate of Education at the Jinnah Auditorium of the college in which parents and teachers will elect the general body of the PTA.

According to a press release, The F G Postgraduate College for Men is maintaining the forum of PTA, which has been a source of liaison among parents, teachers and students. In the past, the forum has greatly helped in addressing matters pertaining to the betterment of students.

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ITP Students certificates
Islamabad: The Driving School of the Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) is training drivers who are not only imparted education about traffic rules, but their driving skills are also polished during the course, said SSP (Traffic) Moeen Masood.

He stated this while addressing the passing out students of 52nd batch of ITP's Driving School.

The SSP urged the passing out candidates to take care of rights of others, especially of pedestrians, and avoid violation of traffic rules as well as using mobile phones while driving.

The SSP was apprised that as many as 7,000 students, including 1,600 females, have passed out from the ITP Driving School since its inception on January 28, 2006. Not only driving tips, but also awareness about the motor engines is given to students.

Dr. Moeen Masood said that the ITP Driving School is a source of coordination between police and people. "Public confidence on police has improved through this driving school, which is following the objective of friendly police ecology in the metropolis," he added.

The SSP (traffic) said that traffic accidents could be controlled by responsible driving attitude and observance of traffic rules.

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SZABIST painting exhibition
Islamabad: Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Director General Tauqeer Nasir has said that art and painting exhibitions should be regularly organised in universities to encourage talented students.

He stated this after inaugurating a painting exhibition at the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology (SZABIST). He appreciated the creative works by students of the Media Sciences and urged them to excel in their chosen fields.

Many eminent artists, heads of academic institutions, faculty members and art lovers visited the exhibition and praised the artistic work of SZABIST students. A variety of topics were portrayed in paintings. The news

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