Online Training on Self-Assessment, Data Assembling & Academic Integrity Conducted by QEC-AC Unit
As per the directions of the Director QEC, the QEC-AC Unit of the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), Fatima Jinnah Women University, conducted an online training session on Strengthening Quality Assurance: Self-Assessment, Data Assembling & Academic Integrity- For Affiliated Colleges” on 20 November 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. The session focused on the review of applicable Performa 1–10, important deadlines outlined in the Activity Calendar 2025–26, and essential requirements for accurate and timely data submission. Departmental and QEC focal persons from affiliated colleges attended the session. A brief Q&A provided an opportunity for clarifications, during which colleges requested updated templates, including CER. Online attendance was collected through Google Form. The session was recorded and made available for future reference, particularly for participants who could not attend live.
Empowering University Professionals with Generative AI:
From May 20th to May 22nd, 2024, Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) conducted a three-day workshop titled ‘Empowering University Professionals with Generative AI’ for its faculty and staff, initiating the ‘Generative AI for Continuous Professional Development’ series. Organized by the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), the Department of English, and the SDGs Research & Resource Centre (SRRC), the workshop supported SDGs such as Quality Education (SDG#4), Innovation (SDG#9), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG#8), Responsible Consumption (SDG#12), and Environmental Sustainability (SDG#13). Led by Dr. Akifa Imtiaz, Dr. Farhana Khurshid, Dr. Sadia Irshad, and Ms. Nosheen Naz, the training covered AI tools for education, academic integrity, and anti-plagiarism policies. Faculty and administrative staff learned to leverage AI for research, curriculum development, teaching, and streamlining administrative processes. Prof. Dr. Bushra Yasmin emphasized Generative AI’s role in fostering innovation and efficiency, presenting findings from a pilot study on AI usage by STEMX, ELF, and PAKGPT, and addressing concerns about AI’s impact on academic integrity, Turnitin updates, and HEC’s new AI policy.
