Quetta, May 28, 2025 – The Directorate of Quality Enhancement & Accreditation (DQEA), BUITEMS, successfully organized a professional development session titled “Leadership Development for Higher Education Administrators”, bringing together academic leaders from across the university to engage in strategic discussions on effective governance and academic leadership.
The session was held at the Training Hall, BUITEMS, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and was specifically designed for Deans, Directors, and Chairpersons to strengthen institutional leadership capacity and promote a culture of continuous improvement in higher education.
Renowned Facilitators from LUMS Lead the Training
The session was facilitated by two distinguished experts from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS):
• Prof. Dr. Jawad Syed, an internationally recognized scholar in leadership and organizational behavior
• Prof. Dr. Zahoor Hassan, an expert in strategic management and academic governance
Both facilitators delivered high-impact training focused on key themes such as visionary leadership, academic planning, team management, institutional effectiveness, and navigating change in higher education institutions.
Interactive Learning and Collaborative Dialogue
The session provided an interactive platform for BUITEMS leadership to:
• Explore best practices in academic leadership
• Discuss challenges and opportunities in the evolving landscape of higher education
• Reflect on institutional priorities, decision-making processes, and leadership accountability
• Enhance their ability to build inclusive and high-performing academic teams
Participants engaged in case-based discussions, leadership simulations, and reflective exercises that encouraged collaboration and critical thinking.
Commitment to Quality and Institutional Growth
The session concluded with closing remarks from Prof. Dr. Khalid Hafeez, Vice-Chancellor BUITEMS, acknowledging the Directorate of Quality Enhancement & Accreditation for its initiative in organizing impactful capacity-building programs. The event reinforced BUITEMS’ commitment to institutional excellence, visionary leadership, and sustainable academic growth.
Such training sessions are part of BUITEMS’ ongoing efforts to align administrative practices with international standards and promote a culture of quality assurance and leadership development in higher education.