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Organization of theUniversity

ANNUALREPORT2010 -11

UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE FAISALABAD

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Organization of the University

CHANCELLOR

PRO-CHANCELLOR

VICE CHANCELLOR

Academic Administrative

Deans/Directors/Principals Registrar

Chairmen of the Departments Treasurer

Librarian Controller of Examinations

Auditor

1. ORGANIZATION

The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad came into existence through up-gradation of the former Punjab Agricultural College and Research Institute, Lyallpur, in 1961-62, and was given the mandate to accelerate infusion of science and technology in the process of modernizing national farming system and related activities in order to enhance productivity and bring more prosperity to an aspirant nation. This it does by integrating the functions of teaching, research and extension.

The Governor of the Punjab heads the University as its Chancellor. He or his nominee presides over the convocation of the University and the meetings of the Senate. The Minister/Advisor for Agriculture, Government of the Punjab, is its Pro-Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor is the principal executive and academic office of the University. He chairs the meetings of the Syndicate, Academic Council, Selection Board, Advanced Studies and Research Board and Finance and Planning Committee. The Registrar is the custodian of the common seal and the academic records of the University, maintains the register of registered graduates and conducts election of members to the various authorities. The Treasurer prepares and presents the annual and revised budget estimates to the concerned authorities, manages the property, finances and investments of the University. The Controller of Examinations is responsible for all matters connected with the conduct of examinations and declaration of results.

The Dean is the Chairman of the Board of Faculty and the Chairman/Director/Principal is the head of Teaching Department/Division/College, respectively. There are six faculties, a Division of Education and Extension, one constituent college, one sub-campus and a number of institutions affiliated with the University.



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Table-1: Authorities of the University

Authority

Board of Studies

Board of Faculties

Graduate Studies and Research Board

Selection Board

Finance & Planning Committee

Affiliation Committee

Discipline Committee

Academic Council

Syndicate

Senate

Function

Advises the authorities on all academic matters, research and examinations in the concerned subject

Coordinates teaching and research work in the subject assigned to the Faculty and scrutinizes the recommendations of the Boards of Studies of the constituent departments

Advises the authorities on all research matters connected with promotion of advanced studies and research including the institution of research

Makes selection of the University staff in B-17 and above and recommends the same to the Syndicate of the University for appointment

Considers statements of accounts, periodically reviews financial position of the University and advises the Syndicate on all matters of planning, development, finances, etc

Inspects the educational institutions seeking affiliation to the University and makes recommendations on the subject.

Proposes regulations to the Academic Council for maintenance of students' discipline

Advises the Syndicate on academic matters, regulates admissions to the courses of studies, conduct and discipline of the students and conduct of teaching, research and examination for submission to the Syndicate. It proposes regulations on the recommendations of the Board of Faculties and Board of Studies

As the principal governing body of the University, takes effective measures to raise the standards of teaching and research. Controls, and administers property, funds and investments of the University and makes appointments of staff in B-17 and above on the recommendations of the Selection Board. It considers annual and revised budget estimates and advises the Senate thereon, frames regulations, etc.

As the highest body of the University, the Senate considers draft statutes proposed by the Syndicate, passes resolutions on the annual report, annual statement of accounts and the annual and revised budget estimates



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FACULTIES/INSTITUTES/DIVISION

A. Faculties

1. Faculty of Agriculture! Agronomy! Agricultural Entomology! Crop Physiology! Forestry, Range Management and Wildlife! Plant Breeding and Genetics! Plant Pathology

2. Faculty of Agricultural Economics and RuralSociology ! Agricultural Economics! Development Economics! Environmental and Resource Economics! Rural Sociology

3. Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology! Farm Machinery and Power! Fibre and Textile Technology! Irrigation and Drainage! Structures and Environmental Engineering

4. Faculty of Animal Husbandry! Animal Breeding and Genetics! Livestock Management! Poultry Sciences

5. Faculty of Sciencesi) Botanyii) Chemistry & Biochemistryiii) Computer Scienceiv) Islamic Studiesv) Mathematics and Statisticsvi) Physicsvii) Social Sciences and Humanitiesviii) Zoology and Fisheries

6 Faculty of Veterinary Sciencei) Theriogenologyii) Anatomyiii) Clinical Medicine and Surgeryiv) Parasitologyv) Pathologyvi) Physiology and Pharmacology

7. National Institute of Food Science & Technology8. Institute of Horticultural Sciences9. Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences

10. Institute of Animal Nutrition and FeedTechnology11. Institute of Microbiology12.Institute of Business Management Sciences13. Division of Agri. Education & Extensioni Agricultural Educationii Agricultural Extensioniii Continuing Educationiv Rural Home Economics

B. Constituent CollegeCollege of Agriculture, D.G. Khan

C. Sub-CampusUniversity of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Sub-Campus, Toba Tek Singh

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Staff in PositionThe University has, at present, a faculty of 587 Teachers whose position is as under:-

Academic staff by designation:

Professor

Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

Lecturer

Network Admn.

Database Admn.

Senior Research Officer

Research Officer

Web developer

Teaching/Research Staff on contract basis

Total

94

48

182

216

02

02

03

24

01

15

587

Academic Staff by Qualification

Research Staff Degree

Local

Foreign

Local

Foreign

PhD 230 97 01

-

MPhil 18 - 04 -

MSc(Hons)/MA 177 09 27

-

BSc, DVM 09 - -

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STAFF ON CONTRACT BASIS

PhD - - - -

MPhil 01 - - -

MSc(Hons)/MA 14 - - -

BSc, DVM - - - -

Total 449 106 32 -

Grand Total:-587

They have attained specialization in a wide variety of pure and applied disciplines which have eminently shaped the University as an ideal place for scholars with the purpose to serve the agricultural community. To keep up the pace of the hour, the University continuously reviews the possibility of promoting competent and qualified teachers to next cadres. During the year under report, 33 postgraduates were given fresh appointment as Assistant Professor/Lecturers and 84 teachers were appointed to higher positions.

Training Abroad

The University staff is provided proper facilities and incentives to improve their academic skills and qualifications. Training facilities are constantly solicited from various national and international funding agencies and made available to the University staff to help them to improve their concepts and qualifications.

At present 88 teachers are working for their postgraduate degrees/Post-doctorate training in various foreign countries under the HEC and other agencies scholarship programs. Eighty four 84 other teachers attended long and short-term courses in various disciplines in different countries. Four hundred and five 405 teachers participated in seminars/symposia /conferences etc., held within the country. Fifty six (56) teachers won awards for meritorious services in teaching and research during the reported year.

Academic CoursesDegree Programs

With a view to ensuring production of trained manpower and to meet a wide variety of needs of the scientists, experts and extension workers in rapidly growing agriculture sector, allied trades and industries, the University offers well integrated programs of teaching and research in all agriculture and its allied disciplines at the main Campus as well its sub-campuses at Dera Ghazi Khan and Toba Tek Singh. These sub campuses were established for helping to improve the rural economy of the backward regions by producing well educated and skilled manpower in the field of agriculture and to provide instructions at their door-steps.

In order to provide well trained nursery (from rural areas) for admission to various undergraduate programs of agriculture and its allied disciplines, an opportunity of education and learning to the rural masses who could contribute towards agriculture and rural economic development, a new two years' post-matric 'Pre-Agriculture Certificate' program was started from the academic session, 2009-2010. This twist of transformation will not only presage a bright future for young generation but also prepare themselves imbued with true spirit of serving the nation with thoughtful novel approaches and innovative technical knowledge, ultimately trigger the growth of agriculture sector in the country. The first batch of students will complete their studies at the end of current academic session, 2010-

st2011. The successful students will seek admission to 1 degree courses against their reserved seats on inter se merit.

The Intermediate (Pre-Agriculture) and undergraduate degree programs offered by the University and its sub-campuses with duration and entrance qualification is given in below table. In the light of instructions of the Pakistan Engineering Council, entry test is also conducted for admission to BSc Agri. Engineering:-



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Undergraduate degree programs with duration and entrance qualification

Program Duration and entrance qualification

Intermediate (Pre-Agriculture) 4 semesters (2 years) after Matric Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as elective subjects) with a minimum of 50% marks excluding 20 marks of Hafiz-e-Quran, if any.

BSc (Hons.) Agri. Sciences:

Agriculture, Agricultural & Resource Economics, Food Science & Technology & Animal Science, and Microbiology

8 semesters (4 years) program after Intermediate Science (Pre-Medical) with a minimum of 45% (495/1100 marks) excluding 20 marks each of NCC/Hafiz-e-Quran, if any.

BSc (Hons.) Home Economics

(for female candidates only)

--do--

BSc (Hons.) Poultry Science

(Toba Tek Singh Campus)

--do--

BSc (Hons.) Agriculture

(D.G. Khan Campus)

--do--

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) 10 semesters (5 years) program after Intermediate Science (Pre-Medical) with a minimum of 45% (495/1100 marks) excluding 20 marks each of NCC/ Hafiz-e-Quran, if any

BSc Agricultural Engineering 8 semesters (4 years) program after Intermediate Science (Pre-Engineering)/ Licentiate from a Poly Technic Insti tute holding a three years diploma with a minimum of 50% (550/1100 marks) excluding 20 marks each of NCC/ Hafiz-e-Quran, if any

B.Ed B.Sc.(16 years schooling) or M.Sc. in particular fields of study securing 45% marks and CGPA 2.50/4.00 under annual & semester system respectively.

The Sub-Campus of Depalpur is being closed from Spring Semester, 2010-2011 due to non-availability of land for campus building and in-viability of the project by HEC. Accordingly, the students will be shifted to the main Campus and the Faculty members either at D.G. Khan or at Faisalabad till the availability of suitable infrastructure.

Future Vision

Under the existing world level scenario, market demands are changing rapidly. Therefore, keeping in view the future thrust and to introduce inter-disciplinary programs, BSc (Hons.) Microbiology in the common scheme of studies of BSc (Hons.) Agri. Sciences and some new major subjects like Marketing & Agribusiness, Environmental Sciences, Seed Science & Technology and Weed Science under the umbrella of BSc (Hons.) Agriculture was introduced. As a further step towards introduction of new degree programs, common admissions will be made for the degrees of B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering/Food Engineering. The first four semesters shall run on a common curriculum as per relevant 'Scheme of Studies'. On completion of foundation courses in first four semesters, the student(s) will exercise their choice to opt for

thB.Sc. Agri. Engineering or Food Engineering which will be allotted to them in 5 semester on the basis of their CGPA thobtained at the end of 4 semester, in order of merit-cum-choice. Some new degree programs are also being prepared

for launching from the forthcoming sessions.



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In order to diversifying the base of knowledge for the students and making selection of courses flexible, a number of 'elective' courses bearing credit requirement, have been included in the 'Scheme of Studies' of different degree programs after due approval of the statutory bodies. Through this exercise the students would be able to know the techniques of new disciplines and a new horizon in the knowledge.

A meeting of the Faisalabad Research Forum was held to devise a strategy to utilize and share the research work of research institutions and universities. Accordingly, a four-year degree with the nomenclature of BSc (Hons.) Human Nutrition and Dietetics is also being offered by the National Institute of Food Science & Technology of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, in collaboration with the Faculty of Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad.

Admission to Evening College ProgramIn order to increase the annual intake as well as financial resources, the candidates who can otherwise bear extra expenses, a self-supporting scheme (evening) “Evening College” Programs were introduced at under- and post-graduate levels on self financing basis from the academic session, 1996-1997. A reasonable number of students are admitted to various degree courses under the said program. A sum of Rs.0.2 million as entry fee for admission to BSc (Hons.) Agri. Sciences, BSc (Hons.) Agriculture (D.G. Khan Campus), BSc (Hons.) Home Economics, Rs.0.3 million for BSc Agri. Engineering and Rs.0.35 million for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, is fixed to be charged from the candidates once at the time of admission in addition to normal dues at undergraduate level, to meet the extra expenses. However, in deserving cases, the entry fee is split over the whole duration of the program and is recovered along with each semester

dues. This program will, however, be introduced at T.T. Singh Sub-Campus after the availability of necessary infrastructure.

Student Enrolment and Output

Enrolment The agriculture is the back-bone of our economy and the agriculture is based on rural areas. In order to provide training to rural masses, 75% representation is given to the candidates hailing from rural areas. Besides other efforts for increasing the intake, 10% extra seats are allocated at undergraduate level in each session in the Faculties where sufficient facilities are available. The enrolment figure at undergraduate level during the academic session, 2010-2011 is reflected a Table given below and faculty-wise enrolment of postgraduate students in another table.

Enrolment in various undergraduate programs during the academic session, 2010-2011

Sr. #

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

Total

NAME OF CERTIFICATE/DEGREE

Intermediate (Pre-Agriculture) Certificate

BSc (Hons.) Agri. Sciences

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Bsc Agricultural Engineering

BSc (Hons.) Home Economics

BSc (Hons.) Agri. & Resource Economics

BSc (Hons.) Food Science & Technology

BSc (Hons.) Animal Science

BSc (Hons.) Microbiology

BEd

Sub-Campuses

BSc (Hons.) Agriculture, D.G. Khan

BSc (Hons.) Agriculture, Depalpur (Okara) (being closed from Spring Semester, 2010-2011)

Bsc (Hons.) Poultry Science (Toba Tek Singh Sub-Campus)

TOTAL ENROLMENT

283

3081

787

657

190

175

181

56

15

15

448

185

194

6267



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In order to promote higher education and encourage foreign nationals to seek admission in the universities of Pakistan, a policy was introduced by the Higher Education Commission in consultation with the concerned ministries and other vetting agencies which is also being followed at the University. According to the said policy, the candidates who are desirous to seek admission on self finance basis may apply directly to the University after having relevant information from the University website along with copies of educational documents in English version. After provisional confirmation of their admission, the visa and other clearance formalities are managed on completing various steps laid down in the procedure. Presently, 67 students from various countries like Afghanistan, Somalia, Indian Occupied Kashmir and Canada are on the rolls of the University at under- and post-graduate levels. Of these overseas students, the largest group of 55 students belongs to Afghanistan, five from Somalia and one each from IOC and Canada. Some of them are studying under the scholarship program of UNHCR and IDB.

With a view to upholding the national harmony and gesture of goodwill, students of other provinces of the country including FATA, Azad Government of State Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan are also admitted. In line with the directives of the Chief Minister Punjab passed during his visit to Quetta in July, 2008 and to join hands for uplifting the under-developed province,

additional seats at under and post-graduate levels were earmarked for the nominees keeping in view the needs of the Balochistan Province. Besides, these normal seats, extra seats were also allocated at under-and-postgraduate levels for the nominees of Balochistan and FATA on a proposal received from HEC under the project titled “Provision of Higher Education opportunities for students of Balochistan and FATA(President's Directive) which was approved by the Executive Committee of National Economic Council(ECNEC). However, no nomination is received under this program from HEC due to unavoidable circumstances. The seats for Balochistan were however, doubled in the light of orders of the worthy Chancellor/Governor Punjab on regular basis till the establishment of similar facilities/institutions within the said province.

Similarly, on another directive and proposal of the FATA Secretariat, Peshawar, the seats for FATA nominees were also doubled in D.V.M. and the seats in other fields of studies were provided to cater the needs of the areas. But, response of the candidates from Azad Kashmir remained poor due to procedural problem at Nomination Board, Azad Kashmir. Presently, a total number of 126 students of other provinces/areas other than Punjab are on the rolls of the University. After completing their degree programs, these students do contribute to the economy as well as development of their respective province/areas.

STUDENTS OF WINTER SEMESTER 2010-11 (New +Old Students)

Faculty of Agriculture

MSc MSc (Hons.)/MPhil PhD Sr. No.

Department / Subject Male Female Male Female Male Female

Total

1 Agronomy 0 0 199 7 76 4 286

2 Agri. Entomology 0 0 192 18 30 4 244

3 Horticulture 0 0 148 34 42 11 235

4 Plant Breeding & Genetics 0 0 112 42 32 4 190

5 Plant Pathology 0 0 123 20 30 3 176

6 Forestry 0 0 15 3 12 0 30

7 Soil Science 0 0 171 30 46 17 264

8 Argi. Biotechnology 0 0 25 8 8 3 44

Total 0 0 985 162 276 46 1469

FACULTY-WISE ENROLLMENT SUMMARY OF POST-GRADUATE



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Faculty of Agri. Economics and Rural Sociology

MSc MSc (Hons.)/

MPhil PhD Sr.

No. Department / Subject

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Total

1 Agri. Economics 0 0 63 2 7 1 73

2 Rural Development 0 0 9 0 0 0 9

3 Development Economics 0 0 13 26 0 0 39

4 Envirnmental & Recource Economics

0 0 5 1 0 0 6

5 Marketing and Agri. Bus. 0 0 15 5 0 0 20

6 Rural Sociology 79 129 0 0 1 1 210

7 Population Science 12 21 0 0 0 0 33

Total 91 150 105 34 8 2 390

Faculty of Engg. & Technology

MSc MSc (Hons.)/

MPhil PhD Total Sr.



1 Food Technology 0 0 149 78 24 17 268 2 Fiber Technology 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3

Agri. Engg.

0

0

145

11

15

3

174

4

Dairy Technology

0

0

7

1

0

0

8

Total

1

0

301

90

39

20

451

Faculty of Animal Husbandry

MSc

MSc (Hons.)/MPhil

PhD

Total Sr.

No.

Department / Subject Male

Female

Male

Female

Male

Female

1

Animal Nutrition

0

0

39

0

5

0

44

2

Animal Breeding & Genetics

0

0

2

0

3

0

5

3

Livestock Management

0

0

8

0

6

0

14

4

Poultry Science

0

0

7

3

3

0

13

Total

0

0

56

3

17

0

76

Division of Education & Extension

MSc

MSc (Hons.)/MPhil

PhD

Total

Sr.No.

Subject Male

Female

Male

Female

Male

Female

1

Agri. Extension

0

0

47

1

6

2

56

2

Home Economics

0

37

0

28

0

0

65

3

Clothing & Textile

0

0

0

13

0

0

13

4

Human Development & Family Studies

0

0

0

5

0

0

5

5

Fine Arts

0

11

0

0

0

0

11

Total 0

48

47

47

6

2

150



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Faculty of Veterinary Science

MSc MSc (Hons.)/MPhil PhD Total Sr.No.


1 Microbiology 0 0 21 7 16 3 47

2 Pathology 0 0 29 4 6 3 42

3 Pharmacology 0 0 13 23 4 0 40

4 Physiology 0 0 5 1 2 0 8

5 Parasitology 0 0 23 1 9 2 35

6 Anatomy 0 0 7 0 0 1 8

7 C.M.S. 0 0 36 3 6 0 45

8 Theriogenology 0 0 23 0 3 0 26

Total 0 0 157 39 46 9 251

Faculty of Sciences

MSc MSc (Hons.)/MPhil PhD Total S.No.


1 Chemistry 23 55 38 55 10 29 210

2 Biochemistry 21 41 18 48 10 43 181

3 Botany 16 66 10 51 5 26 174

4 Zoology 1 70 17 44 6 16 154

5 Statistics 26 58 12 12 0 0 108

6 Physics 30 33 40 25 0 0 128

7 Computer Science 19 54 0 0 0 0 73

Total 136 377 135 235 31 114 1028

Total A: 228 575 1783 611 424 193 3814

Evening College Programme

MSc MSc (Hons.)/

MPhil PhD Total Sr.



1 Fiber Technology(self) 18 1 0 0 0 0 19

2 Botany(Self) 3 16 0 0 0 0 19

3 Chemistry (Evening) 13 39 0 0 0 0 52

4 Chemistry (Self) 21 10 0 0 0 0 31

5 Biochemistry (Self) 6 13 0 0 0 0 19

6 Zoology (Self) 1 21 0 0 0 0 22

7 Physics(Self) 4 4 1 0 0 0 9

8 Statistics (Self) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9 Computer Science (Evening) 115 122 34 19 0 0 290

10 MBA (Regular) 508 202 0 0 0 0 710



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11 MBIT 88 57 0 0 0 0 145

12 MBA (Executive) 58 11 0 0 0 0 69

13 Home Economics (Self) 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

14 Rural Sociology (Self) 1 4 0 0 0 0 5

15 M.Com 37 21 0 0 0 0 58

16 Sociology 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

Total (B) 873 523 35 19 0 0 1450

D.G. Khan Campus

1 Agri. Agronomy 0 0 15 1 0 0 16

2 Agr. P.B.G. 0 0 16 4 0 0 20

3 Agri. Entomology 0 0 20 0 0 0 20

4 MBA(Regular) 50 10 0 0 0 0 60

5 Rural Sociology 41 36 0 0 0 0 77

Total (C) 91 46 51 5 0 0 193

Total (A) 227 573 1786 611 424 193 3814

Total (B) 873 523 35 19 0 0 1450

Total (C) 91 46 51 5 0 0 193

Total 1191 1142 1872 635 424 193 5457

STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OFFICE (SFAO)

Professional and Higher studies in Pakistan during the recent years have become very expensive. In view of the increasing expenses day by day, it is becoming very difficult for the resource poor section of the society to educate their children. About 75% intake of University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) belongs to rural areas and less privileged families. Under the circumstance, financial sponsorship of deserving and merited students may help create soothing impact on the community particularly the rural masses and bring a positive and healthy social change in the long run.

Donors have contributed positively through provision of scholarships to less privileged but academically brilliant students. Amongst the donors, USAID Merit & Need Based Scholarship Program, Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) scholarship program, Alumnae Associations abroad and individual Alumnae figure out

prominently for this noble cause.

The Directorate of Financial Assistance & University Advancement established in 2009 by up-grading its existing SFAO has come up very well and meeting its obligations. Its performance can be gauged that an amount of Rs. 46.859/- million was distributed among 2072 students as financial assistance during 2010-11.

VISIONExtend higher education to the talented, needy and marginalized segments of the society

MISSIONAssist students & their families in meeting financial needs for higher education



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VALUESThe Directorate of Financial Assistance & University Advancement adhered to the following values during its routine functioning:· Transparency and Integrity· Service to students, families, the public and all

stakeholders· Creative, energetic and continuing partnerships with

families, communities, government and the private sector to increase opportunities for financial assistance

· Effective management and accountability in its use of resources and implementation of programs

· Active communication and outreach to economically disadvantaged students and families

· Constant improvement of programs and services

STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OFFICEThis section deals with various types of Financial Assistance available to meritorious and deserving students at UAF and is hub of activities. Details are covered as under:

Fee Concession: · Tuition fee concession (50%) to 10% students of the

class by academic heads of different faculties and institutes

· Brother/sister tuition fee concession up to 50% on application through the academic heads

· 100% fee concession to disabled persons admitted on disabled quota on application through the academic heads.

Scholarship Program:Scholarships were awarded to needy and meritorious students. Award was based on merit, financial need, or a combination of both merit and need. University awarded 10% merit scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students on CGPA basis and 5% to PhD students in addition to need- based scholarships. A lot of 2072 students was paid Rs.46.859 million under this program during 2010-11.

Sr.# Scholarships Nos. Amount (Rs.)

1. USAID - Need Based 73 77,88,000/-

2. UAF 942 1,11,52,200/-

3. Government 950 2,30,44,675/-

4. Donors 107 4,87,4150/-

Total 2072 4,68,59,025/-

Summary of Scholarships (2010-11)

Internship Program:An internship is a work-related learning experience for students who wish to develop hands on work experience in a certain occupational field. Most internships are temporary assignments, that can be shorter or longer depending upon the program requirements. These may be paid, unpaid or partially paid in the form of a stipend. Under this program 1200 students were paid Rs.12.000 million out of FDTTPC Fund during 2010-11.

Work-Study Program:It is a form of financial assistance in which students perform work in exchange for money for their education. A number of students worked on various research projects sponsored by HEC/Government Departments/ organizations. Through this program 132 students were paid Rs. 17.472 million during 2010-11.

Jobs at the CampusThe students were hired on hourly basis (four hours per day) in different departments of the University and were paid wages at the following rates:

Qualification/Category Monthly Wages Rate (Rs.)

Ø PhD 8320/-Ø MPhill 6760/-Ø MA/MCom/ MSc/MBA/MCS/LLB 5200/-Ø BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCS 4368/-Ø FA/FSc/DCom/ICom/ICS 3640/-

Student Loan Scheme:Students of this University also apply to National Bank of Pakistan to get interest free loan in order to support their education. Students are facilitated in processing their applications to NBP, University Branch. NBP sanctioned loan to 70 students worth Rs.03.493 million during 2010-11.

Miscellaneous Facilities:· Facility to deposit dues in installments for financially

constrained students· Dues of 128 students from flood affected areas

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OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT:The mission of the Office of University Advancement is to present to the public and to all stakeholders a clear, consistent and focused message about the university's mission, goals, priorities and performance that will increase public understanding and support for improving the quality and effectiveness of academic programs, research, and services. The office is also responsible for the design, implementation and management of programs to raise funds for the university from sources other than the Government of Pakistan, with particular emphasis upon the corporate sector, alumni, individual private donors, and international partners.· Consulting on a regular basis with key stakeholders

and staff about priorities, goals and progress in fund raising and university advancement

· Alumni network database development · Monitoring of online registration of Alumni · Arrangement of Alumni meetings· Proposal Development for Donors· Stewardship to Donors· Observing international standards of best practice

adapted to the Pakistani context· Observing a code of ethics that reflects best practices

in dealing with donors and supporters· Ensuring openness, accuracy, timeliness, efficiency

and effectiveness in providing service and support· Maintaining complete and accurate records of all

transactions and programs

ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2010-11:! 22,000 alumni were registered in alumni online

database! Arranged alumni meet during Golden Jubilee

Celebrations! Rs.06.400 million raised through alumni during

2010-11! Signed MOU with an NGO for providing medical

facility to students and employees of the University! Arranged Rs. 1.696 million through an NGO for

making payment of dues by flood affected students. Detail is as under:

Sponsor - NGOFocal Person - Dr. Fawad Ahmad Department - Poultry ScienceNo. of Students - 128 (88 from the main

campus and 40 from D.G.Khan College)

Amount Disbursed - Rs. 1.696 million ! Rs. 0.950 million raised for treatment of Hepatitis C

Patients both students and employees of UAF.

CAREER COUNSELING CENTERThe Career Counseling Center was established as a section of the Directorate of Financial Assistance & University Advancement at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) to produce better employees for employers using the potential of students and graduates of UAF and making use of available opportunities in public and private sectors thus contributing positively in the development of the country. The aim of establishing this center is to act as a bridge between the students and the employer for well judged careers/assignments.

Services Provided by the Center· Helping students in preparations of all competitive

exams like subject selection and providing books and guidelines for exams.

· Publishing all vacancies in the university announced by the FPSC and PPSC

· Inviting private sector employers to visit Career Counseling Center and University Campus in certain events for developing relations

· Co-ordination with employers for provision of internships, trainings and jobs to the students

· Helping employers for providing services like carrying out research if they require research services from our university

· Using well equipped I.T labs, providing students with services for resume development and online job search

· Conducting various sessions on weekly and monthly basis for overcoming various issues faced by the students and graduates like resume development, jobs search, interview techniques, communication skills and personality development, etc.

· Participating in different functions of the University for developing a better relationship with the students, faculty members and university officials in order to promote agenda of the Career Counseling Center

· Conducting various workshops, seminars and job fairs in the university with the help of the relevant university officials and departments as well as potential employers

Achievements in 2010-11§ Conducted 40 weekly workshops on career

counseling of students covering topics such as Résumé Writing, Interview Techniques, Job Search Techniques, Communication Skills, Personality Development, Entrepreneurship



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§ Arranged one seminar each on; Communication Skills and Interview Techniques

§ Provided guidance to members for Preparations of Competitive Examinations in Pakistan (CSS, PMS)

st§ Organized 1 ever Job Fair at UAF (14 Organizations Participated)

§ Participated in the University Golden Jubilee Festival§ Conducted Education Expo with representatives of

universities of Australia, Canada and UK§ Arranged test and interview for Engro Foods Limited,

PEPSI, Desert Group Dubai and Zindagi Foundation§ Developed linkages with over 50 Organizations in

industrial sector§ Over 125 Job opportunities were availed by

graduates of UAF through this office

ENDOWMENT FUND SECRETARIAT, UAF

BackgroundOn September 15, 2003 the Government of Pakistan (GOP) signed an agreement worth US $ 12.4 million on Food for Progress (FFP) program with the United States of America (USA). Under this agreement, the GOP agreed to use proceeds generated through sale of donated U.S. commodities (beef tallow) to establish a Faculty Development, Technology Transfer and Product Commercialization (FDTTPC) endowment fund to be managed at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. The income generated through investment of the principal amount in Government approved banks/institutions is being used for Fund's activities in line with the Pakistan's long-term research and development goals for the agriculture sector. The goals focus on food security, poverty alleviation and promoting broad-based equitable and sustainable agriculture.

ObjectivesThe Endowment Fund is an independent entity and possesses all of the powers necessary to carry out its following objectives:a) To support UAF programs for advanced training in

biotechnology, agricultural sciences research, technology transfer and product commercialization

b) Strengthening of faculty and support R&D activities of UAF

c) To support similar programs with other institutions of higher learning, private sector, not-for profit organizations, and domestic and international organizations

d) To encourage increased cooperation among

scientists conducting agriculture-related research at universities in Pakistan and the United States of America

Establishment of Endowment FundThe Syndicate in its meeting held on 11.09.2004 under Section 25(2) (i) of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad Act, 1973 approved to establish Endowment Fund at UAF. The Fund is being managed by a Board of Directors which is the governing body of this Fund and responsible for funds program, its financial and managerial policies.

An amount of Rs. 650.0 million was received during June, 2006 through the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan and HEC. On the recommendations of the investment committee constituted by the BoD, the principal amount was invested at competitive rates of profit in scheduled banks, which has increased to Rs.

th743.000 million as on 30 June of the respected financial year.

On the recommendation of the BoD of EFS, the Syndicate has approved the following business rules of the Endowment Fund:

Statutory Bodies The statutory bodies of the Endowment Fund include Board of Directors (BoD) and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) which have been approved by the Syndicate during 2006.

ACTIVITIES UNDER DIFFERENT COMPONENTS

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

The opportunities for training in agriculture and allied

sciences are open to UAF faculty members who are

selected for the award of short training (up to 4 months)

on the basis of open competition. EFS also provides

financial support for travel grants for presenting papers

in conferences/seminars abroad, specialized short visits

abroad and organizing seminars/conferences/workshop

at UAF. The activities conducted under the component

are listed below:



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Short Trainings Sponsored

Sr.#

Name of Trainee & Address Title of Training Host. Institute Duration

1. Dr. Muhammad Yaqoob, Assistant Prof., Department of Livestock Management, UAF

Application of Precision Farming Technologies (DGPS/GIS) to Animal Grazing System

Nova Scotia Agriculture College, Canada

04 months June October, 2010

2. Dr. M. Hamid Bashir, Assistant Prof., Dept. Agri. Entomology, UAF

Studies on the Compatibility of Entomopathogenic Fungi with Predatory Mites for Whitefly Management

South China Agri. University, China

04 months July November, 2010

3. Mr. Bahadur Ali, Lecturer, Department of Social Sciences & Humanities, UAF

ESL (English as a Second Language) and Technical Report Writing

Washington State University Pullman, USA

04 months 19.04.2011 to 18.08.2011

4. Mr. Hassan Munir, Lecturer, Department of Crop Physiology, UAF

Molecular Markers Development Techniques with Specific Emphasis on Quinoa (Chenopodium quinao Willd)

University of Brigham Young Provo, USA

04 months June, 2011 to September, 2011

TRAVEL GRANTS

a- Paper presentation

Sr.# Name & Address of the Grantee

Purpose of Travel Grant Country Visited

Budget

1.

Dr. Waseem Akram, Associate Professor Dept. Agri. Entomology, UAF

An inventory of the fireflies of Pakistan from natural and agricultural ecosystems (August 2-6, 2010)

Malaysia Rs.63,500/- US$1209

2.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tariq Javed, Dept. of Veterinary Pathology, UAF

Prevalence of Bovine Tuberculosis in Zoo Animals in Pakistan on the basis of Single Comparative Cervical Intradermal Tuberculin Test (SCCIT) (July 30 to August 01, 2010)

Malaysia Rs.62,800/- US$ 954

3.

Dr. M. Anjum Zia, Assistant Prof., Dept. Chemistry & Biochemistry, UAF

Diabetes Diagnostic Enzyme Glucose Oxidase Hyperproduction by Mutagenesis (July 6-8, 2010)


4.

Prof. Dr. Javed Iqbal Sultan, Inst. of Animal Nutrition & Feed Tech., UAF

Chemical Composition and in Situ Digestion Kinetics of Fodder Tree Leaves (July 11-15, 2010)

USA Rs.143,500/- US$ 1962

5. Dr. Moazzam Rafiq Khan, Assistant Prof., NIFSAT, UAF

Prospects of Value Addition with Reference to Food Security in Pakistan (July 5-7, 2010)


6. Dr. Mian Kamran Sharif, Assistant Prof., NIFSAT, UAF

Food Safety and Security Situation in Pakistan (July 5-7, 2010)


7. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Dept. Farm Machinery & Power, UAF

Development and Fabrication of an Energy Efficient Zone Disk Tiller for Sowing Wheat after Harvesting Paddy Crop (October 04-07, 2010)

Spain Rs.124,300/- US$ 3064



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b- Short Visits Abroad

1. Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor, UAF Visited different institutions/universities of Thailand May 21-27, 2011.

2. Prof. Dr. Faqir Muhammad Anjum, Director General, NIFSAT, UAF

-do-

3. Prof. Dr. Asif Ali, Director External Linkages, UAF -do-

4. Major General (Rtd.) Muhammad Farooq, Representative Civil Society

-do-

Workshops/Seminars/Conferences/Trainings conducted at UAF

Sr.# Organized by Title of Workshop/Seminar/Conference Budget (Rs.)

1.

Prof. Dr. Faqir Muhammad Anjum, Director General, NIFSAT, UAF

Development of Dual/Joint Degree Program in MBA and Science between USA Universities and UAF held on August 05-08, 2010

32,000

2. Prof. Dr. Allah Bakhsh, Director Research, UAF

Spatial Variability and Precision Agriculture on August 05-27, 2010

475,000

3. Dr. Mumtaz Akhtar Cheema, Associate Prof., Dept. Agronomy, UAF

Edible Oilseed Crops: Threats and Challenges from production to Consumption, August 04, 2010

71,000

4.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, UAF

Sustainable management of insect pests of fruits with special reference to citrus through modern protection and post-harvest-losses-reduction techniques September 01 -04, 2010

220,000

5. Dr. Atif Riaz, Assistant Professor, Inst. Hort. Sci., UAF

Career Development in Floriculture China in Pakistan, September 17-18, 2010

85,538

6. Dr. Abdul Rehman, Assistant Professor, Dept. Plant Pathology, UAF

Recent Advances in the Etiology and Management of MSDS October 27-31, 2010

405,000

7. Dr. Atif Riaz, Assistant Professor, Inst. Hort. Sci., UAF

Exploring Potential Marketing Avenues in Floriculture Industry, October 19, 2010

91,000

8. Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq, Chairman, Dept. Agri. Economics, UAF

Challenges and opportunities in Agriculture-Post Flood Scenario October 25, 2010

25,000

9. Prof. Dr. Faqir Muhammad Anjum, Director General, NIFSAT, UAF

Seminar on Value Addition of Different Foods November 8, 2010

43,000

10. Prof. Dr. Allah Bakhsh, Director Research, UAF

Human Resource Development in Using Remote Sensing and GIS scheduled during November/December, 2010

930,000



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b- Short Visits Abroad

11. Prof. Dr. Rai Niaz Ahmad, Dean, Faculty of Agri. Engg & Tech., UAF

Workshop on Strengthening Agricultural Engineering through Stakeholder Workshop, December 23, 2010

157,500

12. Prof. Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Dept. of Parasitology, UAF

Novel/International Approaches for Diagnosis and Control of Parasites 27.12.10 to 12.01.2011

445,000

13. Prof. Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad Maan, Dept. Rural Sociology, UAF

International Conference on Migration and Desertification, on 05.01.11 to 07.01.11

21,500

14. Prof. Dr. Rai Niaz Ahmad, Dean, Faculty of Agri. Engg & Tech. UAF

Workshop on Water Crisis and Choices: Post -Flood Scenario, January 10, 2010

235,000

15. Dr. Khalid Mehmood ch. Dept. Agri. Extension, UAF

Development of Internship Module and Improvement of Research and Outreach in Agri. Extension

15,500

16. Prof. Dr. Faqir M. Anjum, Director, NIFSAT, UAF

Halal Food Production, January 14,2011 140,000

17. Dr. Muhammad Jalal Arif, Dept. Agri. Entomology, UAF

Seminar on Developing Linkage and Internship Modules with the Stakeholders for Placement of the Internees of the Department held on 15.02.11

20,500

18. Dr. Babar Shabaz, Dept. Agri. Extension, UAF

Workshop on Sustainable Rural Development and Food Security held on 15.01.11.

43,000

19.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sajjad Khan, Dept. Animal Breeding & Genetics, UAF

Seminar on Implementation of Development and Application of Decision Support Tools to Conserve and Sustainably Use Genetic Diversity in Indigenous Livestock and Wild Relatives held on 24.01.11

35,000

20. Dr. Mahmood A. Randhawa, Chairman, Dept. Cont. Edu. UAF

Workshop on Technical and Vocational Education in Agriculture & Livestock held on 08.02.11

57,000

21. Dr. Abdul Rehman, Dept. Plant Pathology, UAF

Workshop on Training on Identification-of Plant Pathogenic Fungi held on February 8 -9, 2011

86,000

22. Dr. Mohammad Asif Ali, Inst. of Horti. Sci., UAF

Workshop on Mushroom Cultivation held on 16.02.2011.

20,000

23. Dr. Muhammad Jafar Jaskani, Institute of Hort. Sci., UAF

Workshop on 50 Years of Horticulture in Pakistan held on 14.02.2011.

48,000

24. Prof. Dr. M. Ashraf, Dean, Faculty of Sciences, UAF

Linking Biodiversity Preservation and Food Security, held on 17.02.11

97,000

25.

Prof. Dr. Faqir Muhammad Anjum, Director General, NIFSAT, UAF

Conference on Technological and Scientific Aspects of Dairy Products with Special Reference to French Cheeses held on February 21 -23, 2011

504,000



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26.

Mr. Tasleem Mustafe, Chairman, Dept. Computer Science, UAF

Organized Software Exhibition/Competition and Workshop on March 15-16, 2011

27. Mr. Zeeshan Goreja, Dept. Business Management Sciences, UAF

Software development SMS for Information Management from 23.12.10 to 22.02.11

28. Mrs. Naheed Abbas, Incharge, Rural Home Economics, UAF

Art, Exhibition, held on 10.03.11.

29. Mrs. Naheed Abbas, Incharge, Rural Home Economics, UAF

Workshop on Rehabilitation and Guidance of Special Children (Inclusive Education) held on March 11-12, 2011.

30. Dr.Sajjad-ur-Rahman, Dept. Microbiology, UAF

Molecular Diagnosis of Avian Mycoplasma Species in Poultry Birds and Farm Premises, held on April 10-11, 2011.

31. Prof. Dr. Zahid Ata, Dept. Agronomy, UAF

Workshop with the Stakeholders/Industry Partners for Internship Program, Curriculum Revision and Collaborative Projects held on 24.03.1 1

32.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sarwar, Director, Institute of AN & FT, UAF

Workshop for Development of Research Linkages in Animal and Poultry Production in the Public and Private Sectors of Pakistan held on 28.03.11.

33. Mr. Naveed Irshad Chairman, Dept. Social Sciences, UAF

Workshop on Communication Skills held on March 28, 2011

34.

Dr. Anjum Suhail , Professor and Chairman, Department of Agri. Entomology, UAF

International Seminar on Recent Trends in Entomological Education, held on 05.04.2011

35.

Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology (CABB), UAF

Field Training Workshop on the Citrus Diagnostics, March 21 to April 10, 2011

36. Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Institute of Horticulture Sciences, UAF

Date Palm Domestication, Distribution, Production and Marketing, held on April 4-5, 2011.

37. Mr. Naveed Irshad, Chairman, Dept. Social Sciences, UAF

Pakistans Foreign Affairs, held on April 7, 2011

38. Prof. Dr. Faqir Muhammad Azhar, Dept. of PBG, UAF

Breeding Crops for Stressed Environments, April 18-19, 2011

39. Prof. Dr. Hafeez Ahmad Sadaqat, Dept. of PBG, UAF

Development of Internship Modules for BSc (Hons) Agri. Plant Breeding and Genetics, held on 20.04.11

47,000

75,000

12,000

15,000

28,000

19,000

35,000

17,422

37,000

75,000

515,000

22,000

130,000

28,000



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40. Prof. Dr. Laeeq Akbar Lodhi, Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Science, UAF

Rabies Clinic and Walk on World Veterinary Day, held on 10.06.11

46,000

41. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sajjad Khan, Dept. of ABG, UAF

Linear Scoring System for Beauty in Dairy Animals, held on May 11-12, 2011

61,200

42. Prof. Dr. Sultan Mahmood, Dept. of Poultry Science, UAF

Two-Day Training Workshop on Environment Controlled Housing, held on May 5-6, 2011

45,000

43. Prof. Dr. Zahid Ata, Chairman, Dept. of Agronomy, UAF

Crop Management: Issues and Options, held on June 01-02, 2011

52,000

44. Prof. Dr. Faqir M. Anjum, DG, NIFSAT, UAF

Importance and Utilization of Statistics in Food Science, held on 03.05.2011

22,000

45. Prof. Dr. M. Tahir Saddiqui Dept. of Forestry, UAF

Workshop with Stakeholders/Industry Partners for Internship Programme, Curriculum Revision and Joint Research Projects, held on May 05, 2011

18,000

46.

Dr. Abdul Nasir, Dept. of Structures & Environmental Engineering, UAF

One-week Jubilee Year Celebrations of the Dept. of Structures & Environmental Engineering, UAF held on June 06-08, 2011

495,750

47. Dr. Assad Farooq Dept. of Fiber Tech., UAF

Bridging the Gap between Academia and Textile Industry, held on 09.06.2011

46,500

48. Prof. Dr. Laeeq Akbar Lodhi, Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Science, UAF

Animal Health and Production Program in the USA, held on 10.06.11

50,000

49. Prof. Dr. Amar Jamil, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UAF

Molecular and Biochemical Techniques, held on 08.06.11 to 14.06.11

121,000

50.

Dr. Muhammad Mahmood-ul-Hassan, Dept. of Zoology & Fisheries, UAF

Training Field and Laboratory Techniques for Studying Volant and Non-Volant Small Mammals, held on June 26-30, 2011

125,000

4. List of Foreign Visitors/Experts Invited under Various Faculty Development Programs

Sr.# Name of Person Invited

Institute/ Country

Date

Event

1. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman Nova Scotia Agriculture College, USA

August 9-22, 2010

Spatial Variability and Precision Agriculture, Department of Irrigation & Drainage, UAF

2. Ali Al Adawi

3. Dr. Mike Deadman

Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

October 27-31, 2010

Recent Advances in the Etiology and Management of MSDS Department of Plant Pathology, UAF



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4. Dr. Jean-Francois Grongnet

Agrocampus Quest, Rennes-France

5. Dr. Frederic Gaucheron

INRA-France

October 27-29, 2010

Technological, Biochemical, Sensorial and Manufacturing Aspects of French Cheeses NIFSAT, UAF

6.

A. A. Wulfften Palthe PUM, the Netherlands October 19, 2010

Exploring Potential Marketing Avenues in Floriculture Industry Inst. of Hort. Sci., UAF

7.

Prof. Dwight Douglas Bowman

College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Ithaca, New York

27.12.2010 to 12.01.2011

Novel/International Approaches for Diagnosis and Control of Parasites; Development of Curricula and Exploring Possibilities of Collaboration with US Universities Department of Parasitology, UAF

8. Dr. Waqar Ahmad CSIRO, Australia November/December, 2010

Human Resource Development Using Remote Sensing and GIS Director Research, UAF

9. Prof. Dr. Beatrice Knerr

University of Kassel, Germany

January 5-7, 2011

International Conference of Migration and Desertification Department of Rural Sociology, UAF

10. Dr. Winai Dahian Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

14.01.2011 Halal Food Production, NIFSAT, UAF

11. Dr. Jean-Francois Grongnet

Agrocampus Quest, Rennes-France

12. Dr. Florence Valence -Bertel

CIRM-INRA-France

13. Dr. Antonio Carvalho University Federale of Vicosa, Brazil

14. Dr. Frederic Gaucheron

INRA-France

February 21-23, 2011

Technological and Scientific Aspects of Dairy Products with Special Reference to French Cheeses, NIFSAT, UAF

15. Dr. S. M. Ghazzanfar University of Idaho, USA

16. Dr. Gleyn E. Bledsoe

University of Idaho

17. Dr. Barbara A. Rasco Washington State University

18. Dr. Bob Haggerty, University of Idaho

07.03.2011 Celebrated UAF-USA Legacy during the Golden Jubilee Year, 2011

19. Dr. Jean Christophe Pintaud

France

20. Dr. Adel Ahmed Abul Soad

Egypt

21. Dr. Abdulbasit Oudah Ibrahim

Syria

April 4-5, 2011

Date Palm Domestication, Distribution, Production and Marketing Institute of Horticultural Science, UAF



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TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (TT) The Endowment Fund Secretariat accepts proposals for technology transfer from all public entities which demonstrate needed research and development (R & D) capabilities and financial responsibilities. The portfolio under this component consists of outreach projects, demonstration on campus, organizing Kissan Melas/Exhibitions and Horse & Cattle Show. Since 2008 the Endowment Fund Secretariat is organizing agri. Exhibitions, Festivals/gala to boost the awareness among the stakeholders for agriculture development. In 2010-2011, the department again successfully conducted the festival and with special reference to the Golden Jubilee of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad conducted the following activities:

LIST OF TT PROJECTS

Sr.#

Title of the Project/Name of the PI Budget

(Rs. million)

a)

Outreach

1.

Use of Sodium Bicarbonate for Optimum Weight Gain of Growing Buffalo Calves and Lambs

Prof. D. Muhammad Sarwar, Director, Institute of Animal Nutrition & Feed Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

2.098

2. Dissemination of Technologies for Profitable Dairying at Farmers Level

Dr. M. Qamar Bilal, Assistant Prof. Dept. of Livestock Management, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

2.319

3.

Epidemiology of Parasitic Fauna of Domestic Animals of T.T.Singh

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nisar Khan, Dept. of Veterinary Parasitology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

2.332

4. Control of Newcastle Disease in Rural Poultry of Tehsil T.T. Singh

Dr. Muhammad Arshad, Associate Prof., Dept. of Veterinary Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

1.967

5. Survey and Management of Mite Pests of Stored Grains in Tehsil Toba Tek Singh

Dr. M. Hamid Bashir, Assistant Prof., Dept. of Agri. Entomology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

2.174

6. Demonstration of Light Equipped Power Insect Killer (LEPIK Technology) for Mechanical Insect Pest Control in Croplands

Prof. Dr. Rashid A. Khan, Dept. of Forestry, Range Management and Wildlife, UAF 2.243

7. Improving Water Use Efficiency in Cereals through ACC-deaminase Biotechnology

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arshad, Inst. of Soil & Environmental Sci., University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

2.527

22.

Dr. M. S. Hoddle University of California,

USA 05.04.2011

Recent Trends in Entomological Education

Department of Agri. Entomology, UAF

23.

Dr. Du Xiongming

Cotton Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

April 18-19, 2011

Breeding Crops for Stressed Environments, Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, UAF

24. Prof. Dr. Jerome Pages

Agrocampus Rennes, France 03.05.2011 Importance & Utilization of Statistics in

Food Science, NIFSAT, UAF

25. Dr. Muquarrab A. Qureshi

USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Washington DC, USA

10.06.2011 Animal Health and production program in the USA

Faculty of Veterinary Science, UAF



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8.

Demonstration of Multi-Nutrients Foliar Feeding Technology for Sustainable Crop Production Dr. Muhammad Yaseen, Associate Prof., Inst. Soil & Environ. Sci., University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

2.244

9. Dissemination of Raised Bed Technology to Address Water Shortages in Irrigated Areas Prof. Dr. Rai Niaz Ahmad, Director, Water Management Research Centre, UAF

1.907

10. Investigating Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Techniques to Recharge Saline Groundwater at Farmer's Field Prof. Dr. Allah Bakhsh, Dept. of Irrigation and Drainage, UAF

2.292

11. Impact Assessment and Evaluation of Projects under FDTTPC Endowment Fund in Tehsil T.T. Singh Prof. Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad Maan, Dept. of Rural Sociology, UAF

3.058

12. Technology Transfer for Using Tube -well Water on Salt-Affected Soils for Crop Production Dr. Ghulam Murtaza, Associate Prof., Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, UAF

2.965

13. Computer Assisted Identification of the Large Ruminants Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younas, Department of Livestock Management, UAF

4.204

14. Construction of Mobile Communal Dip and Demonstration and Dissemination of its Use for Tick Control Prof. Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Department of Veterinary Parasitology, UAF

1.862

15. A Rural and Peri-Urban Outreach Mastitis Control Program Focusing on Transfer of Technologies Developed by University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Prof. Dr. Ghulam Muhammad , Chairman Dept. of CMS, UAF

1.737

16.

Technology Transfer for the Control of Inclusion Body Hepatitis Hydropericardium Syndrome in Commercial Poultry by the Use of Improved Adjuvanted Vaccine Produced Indigenously Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Hussain , Dept. of Microbiology, UAF

2.691

17. Low-cost Technologies for Enhanced Ruminant Animal Productivity Dr. Mahr-un-Nisa, Assistant Prof. , Institute of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, UAF

1.589

18. Enhancing Crop Productivity on Salt-affected Soils through Combined Use of Soil Applied Gypsum and Pre-sowing Seed Treatments Dr. Saif Ullah, Assistant Professor, Inst. Soil & Env. Sci., UAF

1.996

19. Documentation of Traditional Agricultural Knowledge and Technologies in Punjab, Pakistan Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

3.047

20. Technology transfer of Value Addition in Floriculture to Farmers Prof (Rtd.) Dr. Muhammad Aslam Khan, Institute of Horticultural Sciences, UAF

3.196

21. Redefining of the Cropping Pattern in Various Ecological Zones of Punjab Prof. Dr. Ehsanullah , Dept. of Agronomy, UAF

1.046

22. Preparation of Policy Paper on Economic Aspects of Irrigation Water Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq , Associate Professor, Dept. of Agri. Econ, UAF

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23. Impact of Wheat Price Policy on Food Security in Pakistan Prof. (Rtd.) Dr. Muhammad Siddique Javed, Deptt. BMS

0.982

24. Citrus Diagnostic and Certification Services Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Inst. Hort. Sci., UAF

9.695

25. Internship/Outreach Program for the Students of University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Prof. Dr. Allah Bakhsh, Director Research, UAF

35.622

26. Establishment of Biomonitoring Cell for Certification of BT Cotton Efficiency Dr. H. Masooma Naseer Cheema, Assistant Prof. PBG, UAF

3.996

27. Umbrella Project for Faculty Outreach through Short Hands-on Training Courses Dr. Asif Ali, Director External Linkages, UAF

0.397

28.

Technology Transfer through Cyber Extension: Helping Communities to Help Themselves Dr. Babar Shahbaz , Assistant Professor, Dept. of Agri. Extension, UAF

5.096

29.

Synthesis of Available Fertilizer Trials Data for Site-Specific Recommendations and Diagnostic Survey for Low Adoption of Fertilizer Use Technology (three components) Dr. Muhammad Rashid, Ex-Director General Agri. (Research) Punjab/Subject Specialist, Inst. of Soil & Envi. Sci., UAF

7.318

30.

Epidemiology and Control of Foot and Mouth Disease in Punjab Dr. Muhammad Arshad, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, UAF

2.954

31

Relay Cropping of Sesbania in the Wheat for Residues Management and Improving Soil Health Prof. Dr. Ehsanullah , Dept. of Agronomy, UAF

1.014

32.

Creating Knowledge-Based Society through Agricultural Technology Transfer via FM Radio Prof. Dr. Tanvir Ali, Director, Division of Education and Extension, UAF

17.147

a) Demonstration

33.

Demonstration of Plant Pathological Technologies at U-Road on the Main Campus, UAF Dr. Nazir Javed , Chairman, Dept. Plant Pathology, UAF

0.304

34.

Establishment of Demonstration Orchard for Transfer of Technology to the Growers at PARS Prof. Dr. Faqir Muhammad Tahir , Institute of Horticultural Sciences, UAF

0.971

35.

Collection and Establishment of Germplasm Unit (GPU) of Fruit plants at Square No. 32. Dr. Saeed Ahmad , Associate Prof., Institute of Horticultural Sciences, UAF

0.604

36.

Controlled Atmosphere Technology For Storage and Export of Horticultural Cro ps Prof. Dr Aman Ullah Malik, Post-harvest Horticulture, Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

1.383

37.

Demonstration of Innovative Technology of the Department at the Main Campus, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Prof. Dr. Rashid A. Khan , Chairman, Department of Forestry, Range Management and Wildlife, University of Agriculture Faisalabad

0.382



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38. Demonstration of Strategies for Enhancing Cereal Yields under Normal Conditions Prof. Dr. Shahzad Maqsood Ahmad Basra, Dept. Crop Physiology, UAF

0.224

39.

Demonstration of Technologies Developed by the Department of Agronomy in the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Dr. Zahid Atta , Chairman, Department of Agronomy, UAF

0.559

40.

Demonstration of Elite Breeding Lines of Different Crops at U-Road in the Main Campus, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Prof. Dr. Faqir Muhammad Azhar , Chairman, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

0.282

41.

Facilitation of the Demonstration of Different Technologies under UAF -Technology Park Projects at Postgraduate Agricultural Research Station (PARS), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Mr. Amir Saeed Rana, Assistant Professor/Superintendent PARS, Directorate of Farms, UAF

1.815

42. Demonstration of Techno-chemical Method for Reclamation of Hard Layered Saline Sodic Soils Prof. Dr. M. Shafi Sabir , Dean, Faculty of Agri. Engg. & Tech., UAF

0.261

43. Demonstration of Improved Boom Sprayer and Zone Disk Tiller Drill Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal , Dept. of Farm Machinery & Power, Univ. Agri. , Faisalabad

0.428

44.

On-farm Demonstration of Technologies for Accelerated Growth of Calves and Weaners for Reducing the Age at First Calving of Replacement Dairy Heifers Dr. Shukat Ali Bhatti, Associate Prof., Institute of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, UAF

1.300

45. Demonstration of Farmer Friendly Equipment Developed by the Department of Poultry Science Prof. Dr. Ahsan Ul Haq, Department of Poultry Science, UAF

0.687

46. Field Demonstration of Salt Tolerant Trees and Forage Species on Salt-affected Land at Proka Farm, UAF Muhammad Saqib, Assistant Prof., Inst. of Soil & Envi. Sci. UAF

2.872

47. Operation and Management of Drip Irrigation System for Demonstration at PARS Prof. Dr. Rai Niaz Ahmad , Director, Water Management Research Center, UAF

3.885

48. Demonstration of a Groundwater Model to Simulate Pumping Effects on Water Table of a Faisalabad Water Supply Scheme Prof. Dr. Allah Bakhsh, Department of Irrigation and Drainage, UAF

1.427

49. Skill Development in Reverse Engineering at Agricultural Machinery Pool, UAF Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal , Dept. Farm Machinery & Power, UAF

6.463

50.

Technology Transfer through On Farm Demonstration of Innovative Techniques for the Sustainable Bovine Dairy Farming and Keeping Herd Healthy by Manipulation of Management Practices Dr. Muhammad Riaz , Associate Professor, Department of Livestock Management, UAF

7.975

51. Use of Low Quality Water in Conjunction with Amendments During Reclamation of Salt-Affected Soils by Growing Wheat and Sesbania Crops Dr. Ghulam Murtaza , Associate Professor, Inst. Soil & Env. Sci., UAF

5.952



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52. Demonstration and Transfer of Entomological Technologies as Income Generating Source for Small Farmers Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq , Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, UAF

0.508

a) Festivals

53. Spring and Winter Flower Exhibition/Demonstration for Transfer of Technology at UAF (Location: UAF) Dr. Atif Riaz, Assistant Prof., Institute of Hort. Sciences, UAF

0.555

54. Demonstration of Modern Technologies through Kissan Mela (Location: UAF) Prof. Dr. Ghulam Murtaza , Director, Farms

3.091

55. National Horse and Cattle Show for Farmers Education (Location: UAF) Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younas , Dean, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, UAF

1.160

PRODUCT COMMERCIALIZATION Commercialization is the process that converts ideas, research, or prototypes into viable products that retain the desired functionality and commercialization of new products. Commercialization also involves formulating the manufacturing, supply chain strategies and devising implementation as a complete product or partial ingredient for a product in the market, leading to the agro-based Pakistan industries. This area was lacking earlier but it needs to narrow down the gaps between academia and industry. For commercialization of cutting edge products and technologies, concept papers are invited from scientists working in the public sector agricultural organizations. EFS has already identified 13 products from UAF and completed their business briefs. EFS has also established an independent facility “Business Incubation Center” in 2009, for promotion of such activities stated above with the joint support of Competitive Support Fund (CSF) and Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad.

QUALITY ENHANCEMENT CELL

To introduce and encourage the development of a quality culture in higher education, the HEC established Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in 2004. The HEC also established Quality Enhancement Cells (QECs) in all public sector universities in a phased manner. The QEC-UAF is one of ten QECs set up during the first phase of the project. Accomplishments during the Reporting Period are as under:

Participation/Contribution in National Events1. Conducted two-day Workshop on “Role of Program

Team in SAR Writing” on November 29, 2010 and “Role of Assessment Teams in Self-Assessment” on November 30, 2010 at University of Faisalabad as Resource Person. The Rector of the University along with Deans, Controller of Examination and Registrar attended the Workshop. The HEC has sent my name as Resource Person for conducting this workshop.

2. Participated as Resource Person in one-day workshop on “Quality Assurance Mechanism in Higher Education” held at GC University, Faisalabad on January 11, 2011 and title of my presentation was “Internal Quality Assurance System in Higher Education”.

Publication of Proformae by the University PressThe QEC arranged to get published following proformae by the University Press. The number of Proformae got printed for the Winter Semester 2010-11 and Spring Semester 2011, respectively is as under: i. Student Course 80,000 + 79,000 Evaluation Questionnaireii. Teacher Evaluation Form 80,000 + 80,000iii. Research Students 500 + 1000 Progress Review Form

The Departments/Institutes were requested to download the remaining seven proformae from the QEC-UAF website.

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Results of different ProformaeMore than 80,000 Teacher Evaluation forms and more than 80,000 Student Course Evaluation questionnaires were filled in by the students enrolled/studying different courses of 43 programs at the end of Winter Semester 2010-2011 and Spring Semester 2011. The data collected is being fed into the computer and inferences will be drawn for Spring Semester 2011. The score obtained along with students' remarks written on Teacher's Evaluation Form are being presented to the respective Chairman/Director.

Collection of Self Assessment ReportsSelf Assessment Reports (SAR) of 41 departments/ institutes, 02 sub-campuses and 01 college have been completed and submitted to the QEC Office. These SARs were presented to Institutional Performance Evaluation Standards (IPES) Review Panel during their review visit

th thfrom 16 to 18 February, 2011. The University was chosen as one of five universities for undertaking the pilot study for Institutional Performance Evaluation process. The updated SARs were also provided to National Agricultural Education Accreditation Council (NAEAC) for external evaluation, rating and accreditation of three agricultural degree programs of the University.

Feeding Data from all Filled in Proformae to QEC Database All types of proformae were got filled out by the students, faculty, alumni and employers as per given schedule during Winter Semester 2010-11. The QEC-UAF staff fed all the data into the existing database from all filled out proformae collected from all the Departments / Institutes / Sub-Campuses into the database. Then inferences were drawn from these filled in survey forms. These proformae along with the summaries of all the programs were presented to IPES Review Panel during their visit for Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE)

th thof the University on 16 February to 18 February, 2011.

Best University Teachers HEC Award for the Year 2010The QEC-UAF evaluated the candidates whose names were sent for the Best University Teachers HEC Award for the year 2010 by the respective Departments /Institutes/ Faculty, based on the criteria set by the HEC. The QEC-UAF submitted the nomination of two top scoring faculty members for this award in order of the merit to the Worthy Vice Chancellor.

Website of QEC-UAFMore information has been uploaded to the QEC-UAF website during the reporting year. This includes “HEC

Requirements for Self-Assessment Report” and “Checklist for SAR”. These downloads are very helpful for writing the SAR and checking that each criterion has been met by satisfying all the standards. List of Program Teams and Assessment Teams of 41 Departments / Institutes, one College and one Sub-Campus has also been uploaded on the site.

Participation in Workshop/Meeting organized by the HEC Participated in a two-day Workshop on the “Role of Quality Enhancement Cells and Assessment Teams in Self-Assessment Process” organized by the HEC for capacity building of QECs, held at HEC Regional Centre,

th thKarachi on 13 14 July, 2010.Participated in “Fifteenth Meeting of Quality Enhancement Cells “held on April 25-26, 2011 at HEC Regional Centre, Peshawar wherein all the QECs provided updates regarding the Self Assessment Process being undertaken in the universities. The Director, QEC-UAF actively participated in all activities of the meeting and shared three Self-Assessment Reports in rubric form during his presentation.Participated in a “Three-day Workshop for the Evaluators of NAEAC by a Foreign Expert” organized by Quality Assurance Agency of HEC in collaboration with National Agricultural Education Accreditation Council held at HEC

th thIslamabad from 27 to 29 June, 2011.

Ph.D. Written Comprehensive ExaminationThe QEC-UAF helped in conducting the PhD Written Comprehensive Examination of Spring Semester 2010 (held during September, 2010) and of Winter Semester 2010-2011 (held on 07 t0 11 April, 2011).

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SECTION

The Directorate of Planning & Development is responsible for all matters pertaining to Planning and Development of the University. The following is the charter of duties of the Directorate:· Formulation of project proposals for funding from

national, international and other donor agencies for university projects.

· To carry out financial and economic analysis of development projects

· Appraisal of development projects from managerial, commercial, social, environmental, technical aspects, etc.

· Monitoring and evaluation of development projects· Preparation of various development reports and

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· Periodic development review meetings· Initiating and facilitating higher studies and training

for teachers· Linkages with national/international donors,

sponsors, partners to plan and develop the resources needed for new and existing development programs

· To prepare working papers/briefs for various forums e.g. DDWP, PDWP, CDWP, ECNEC, Governor/

Chancellor Secretariat, etc.· Coordination and liaison with concerned federal

ministers/provincial govt. depts. on policy issues· Any other assignments given by the Vice Chancellor

During the year under report (2010-11), the PSDP of the following projects from Higher Education Commission and Government of the Punjab was released:

PSDP (2010-11) (in million rupees)

The progress on all the projects remained satisfactory. The momentum of work remained good because of active participation of all tiers and continuous guidance of the learned Vice Chancellor.It may be mentioned that under HRD component, 22 scholars out of 25 in a project titled “Strengthening/Up-gradation of Educational and Research Facilities at UAF” and 14 scholars out of 26 in a project titled “Establishment of Sub-Campus of UAF at Depalpur, Okara” have proceeded to various countries for pursuing their PhD students.

PLACEMENT BUREAU

The University maintains a Placement Bureau, so as to assist its graduates for seeking employment. The bureau maintains record of the academic achievements of each graduate. It helps the graduates in finding positions

corresponding to their interest and professional training. In this regard, the Bureau keeps liaison with the Government and private agencies. It arranges interviews between the employers and the graduates on the Campus, as and when required. It advises fresh graduates on the possible avenues of employment and keeps them fully informed who are already employed about further prospects of career building in their respective fields of employment. It has succeeded to a great extent for arranging suitable employment to most of the graduates who passed various degree examinations from this University in various employing agencies of the country such as:

Agriculture Graduates in the Punjab Departments of Agriculture, Forestry, Land Reclamations, Education, Pakistan Tobacco Board, Water and power Development Authority, Zarii Tarquati Bank Ltd., Pakistan Central Cotton Committee, Military Feed Laboratories, Capital Development Authority, FDA, LDA, MDA, KDA, Plant

Sr. #

Name of Project Estimated Cost

PSDP Allocation (2010-11)

Releases during (2010-11)

A HEC-FUNDED

1. Strengthening and Up-gradation of Educational and Research Facilities, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

473.839 90.000 90.000

2. Construction of New Buildings for Faculty of Veterinary Science at PARS, U. A. Faisalabad

200.000 55.000 55.000

3. Establishment of Sub-Campus of UAF at Toba Tek Singh 38.170 2.157 2.157

4. Strengthening of Institute of Food Science and Technology into National Institute of Food Science and Technology , UAF

169.856 73.856 73.856

5. Establishment of Sub-Campus of University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Depalpur, Okara

475.395 30.000 30.000

Sub Total A 1357.260 251.013 251.013

B GOVT. OF PUNJAB FUNDED

6. Construction of Three Hostels for Students, UAF 117.714 29.737 29.737

Sub Total B 117.714 29.737 29.737

Grand Total (A + B) = 1474.974 280.750 280.750



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protection Department, Institute of Chemical Technology, Social Welfare Department, Local Government and Rural Development Department, Seed Supply Corporation, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Punjab Rural Support Program (PRSP), Seed Supply Corporation, Population Planning, Common Wealth Institute of Biological Control, Universities, Colleges, Schools, Banks, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, and Industries dealing with the Agricultural products.

Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry graduates are placed in the Department of Livestock and Dairy Development, Punjab, Army Remount Veterinary Farms and Corps, Universities, Colleges, Stud Farms, Service in Foreign countries, Agri. Development Bank and Pharmaceutical and Feed Industries.

Agricultural Engineering graduates are placed in the Department of Agricultural Engineering, the Water and Power Development Authority, On-Farm Water Management project, Agricultural Mechanization Research Institute, Nespak, Pace, the Salinity Control and Reclamation projects, Food Processing Industries, Universities, Colleges and Farm Machinery and Equipment manufacturing industries.

The Placement Bureau maintains register of registered graduates, conducts elections of graduates, Senate, and Syndicate of the University. It also coordinates with the registered graduates for jobs opportunities and future planning.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Department of Public Relations and Publications (PRP) has two components: (i) Information and Pictorial Publicity Section (IPPS), and (ii) University Press. The University maintains well organized public relations and publication services for projection of the institution and to highlight the achievements of the University scientists, scholars and students in press and electronic media. A number of journals, books and bulletins including University Annual Report are regularly published by the University Press. A Newsletter launched in the light of the Higher Education Commission's prescribed criteria is being published regularly. Campus News usually appears once a week to keep the staff and students informed of the University activities and other information like quotations, vacancies, PhD thesis defences, scholarships, etc. Many of these publications are in great demand among the general public and enlightened agriculturists.

The PRP department of the University is responsible for issuing handouts, pictorial publicity regarding functions and ceremonies arranged by the various departments of the University. The PRP department is supposed to provide information about the infrastructure of University disciplines, which are being taught in the University, schedule of admissions in various degree programs and other information when it is demanded. The details of the annual activities performed/covered by the PRP department for the year 2010-11 are given below:

Media CoverageThe IPPS arranged media coverage of all the special events held at the University and other events as well. All the electronic media channels and international and national press were facilitated on these events in the context of residential facilities and other relevant support. Information and Pictorial Publicity Section of the PRP department also issued handouts to both electronic and print media and attained excellent coverage. Moreover, in the year 2010-11, more than 1100 handouts along with press photographs and numerous articles were issued to national and local newspapers and got proper coverage. The IPPS invited different TV channel teams to conduct talk shows, quiz competitions and interviews of students, researchers and renowned scientists of the University.

BrochuresThe Department of PRP used to publish brochures on every significant occasion. This work was done at the University Press, while technical assistance in the form of designing, photography and information was provided by the Information and Pictorial Publicity Section.

Campus NewsThe IPPS usually publishes “Campus News” at campus level to highlight the important news of various departments and activities taking place at the campus such as situations vacant, PhD results, PhD thesis/synopsis defence, tender notices, auctions, upcoming events and other University advertisements. It is also a source of information for the teaching community as well as the students for their areas of interest. During the year 2010-11, the University Press published Campus News in an attractive outlook. It is being published regularly once or twice a week depending upon the availability of appropriate matter.

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the ministries, federal and provincial secretariats, all departments relating to agriculture and livestock sectors and to the electronic and print media offices. It is being published/printed at the University Press. The purpose of the University Newsletter is to highlight the activities of students, researchers and different departments of the University.

Annual ReportThe Department of PRP compiles and publishes Annual Report every year. From the year 2006, the Annual Report is being published in line with the directives and guidelines of the worthy Chancellor/Governor of the Punjab. All the faculties, directorates and departments provide their annual report to the PRP department. As per pervious practice, the Vice Chancellor used to constitute a committee for collecting, editing, composing, designing and printing for publishing the Annual Report.

Audio-Visual Lab EquipmentTo meet the emerging challenges of ever-new technology and to make an effective use of the media, an audio-visual lab. has been setup at the PRP department for preparing video documentaries regarding various activities taking place at the Campus in the field of research, academic, curricular, co-curricular activities and other ongoing research projects funded by the Higher Education Commission and other government and non-government funding agencies.

Under-and-Postgraduate ProspectusesThe department has the mandate to publish the under-and post-graduate prospectuses every year. For the last so many years, the management gave a new and pleasant look to the prospectuses which inspires the students and readers.

Kisht-e-NauThe Department of PRP has been facilitating the Directorate of Students' Affairs (DSA) for the printing of the University Student's Magazine “Kisht-e-Nau” for the last many years. The department of the PRP used to extend technical assistance to the Editorial Board as well as the DSA office. In this regard, a photographer from the PRP department has been deputed for the purpose. Furthermore, the PRP department has successfully printed the last issue of Kisht-e-Nau at the university press by utilizing the indigenous resources.

Other periodicalsThe department is continuously striving hard to cope

with the enhanced work as a major slice of assignments of every significant event which is used to be pooled at press. Thus, the department has to work day and night to meet the challenges posed by the limited time factor. The University Press remains busy in compiling, page making, designing, and printing of various scientific journals and other assignments.

CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS

The Office of the Controller of Examinations plays a significant role in public image building of the University. The students demand timely declaration of result, issuing of documents like detailed marks certificate, provisional certificate, etc. and an early evaluation of theses. Final result notification process right from receipt of GS-10/ UG-1 forms to receipt of award lists is computerized. The process, which used to take months, now takes days and is almost error free. The documents are provided immediately after a student applied for the same. A software has also been provided to the faculty members to prepare all award lists. The teachers only feed the figures of different parts of the examination. The software calculates itself the total marks and indicates grading. Now, the Controller of Examinations Office is in process of online submission of results by the teachers/examiners.

Affiliated CollegesIn 1999, the university granted affiliation to a number of private colleges offering BCom and BS (CS) degrees which was not in line with the objectives of the University. The University de-affiliated all private colleges in 2008. However, the University was obliged to offer opportunity to the students already enrolled to complete the degrees. So the University conducted the examination of the students from the affiliated colleges. There are five Government Agricultural Training Institutes affiliated with the University for Diploma in Agricultural Science (DAS) and Livestock Assistant Diploma (LAD). The University conducted examination of the students of these affiliated institutes.

Economics MeasuresA PhD thesis is evaluated by two experts from the advanced countries. Very high cost used to bear private postal for mailing theses to foreign experts through a private postal service. A contract was signed with Pakistan Postal Service to post the theses to the examiners. This saved more than Rs.0.5 million of the University in a year. This mail service has been found equally efficient compared to the private mail service.



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ConvocationthThe 18 convocation of the university was held on March

29, 2010. The Governor Punjab/Chancellor of the University awarded degrees and medals to the meritorious scholars of the year, 2006.

PhD Comprehensive ExaminationComprehensive Examination for PhD students is held twice a year at the end of each regular semester. During the year 2010-11, 183 PhD students appeared in the comprehensive examination. To introduce transparency the examination is held in the video conference room. The Vice Chancellor and the Controller of Examination may view the examination by CCTV camera installed in their offices. The proceeding of the examination is also recorded.

Checking Theses against PlagiarismAll the work submitted by a student for a degree is accepted for assessment on the understanding that it is the student's own effort. There is a tendency of copying from published/unpublished articles for their theses and home assignments among students. The Higher Education Commission started providing service to the University for checking plagiarism of PhD theses from 2008. During the current year, the HEC provided facility to check plagiarism at the university level. Accounts of the faculty members as instructors were created and passwords issued to check plagiarism. The Controller of Examinations having an administrator account can monitor the plagiarism checking activity by the faculty members. The checking of plagiarism is expanded to thesis of MSc (Hons.)/MS and MPhil as well as synopses of MSc/MSc (Hons.)/MS and MPhil degrees. The objective of this exercise is to eliminate cut and paste culture among the students.

PhD thesis EvaluationThe evaluation of PhD theses has been speeded up. During the year 2010-11, 92 PhD theses were evaluated by the external examiners and declared successful for the award of PhD degree.

GRE testThe candidates seeking admission to MSc (Hons.)/ MPhil/MS studies, according to the HEC guidelines, need to qualify GRE (General). Similarly, for the admission to PhD studies, the candidates must qualify the International GRE (Subject) conducted by ETS, USA. The subject for whom the test is not conducted by ETS, the University may conduct the test. The Controller Office conducted GRE (General) for admission to MSc

(Hons.)/MPhil/MS as well as GRE (Subject) for admission to PhD programs twice in a year.

Screening Test for short listing of candidates for the posts of LecturerA written test for the posts of Lecturer in 17 different subjects was conducted on May 29, 2011. In total, 1025 candidates appeared in the test.

STUDENTS AFFAIRS UNITThe University has established Students Affairs Department headed by the Principal Officer (SA). It comprises Director Students Affairs, Hall Warden, Senior Tutor and Foreign Students Advisor. The major objective of this wing is to maintain law and order on the campus and provide conducive environment to the students for the smooth continuation of their academic and extra-curricular activities. The other activities of the above-mentioned components are as under:

DIRECTORATE OF STUDENTS AFFAIRS (DSA)

The Directorate of Students Affairs is a strategically important academic support, which works to enhance the experience of students at all stages of their stay in the University through provision of a range of professional services. The Office of the Students Affairs establishes a liaison between the University administration and the students. It facilitates the students in addressing their problems pertaining to academics, co-curricular activities, sports, library, examination, transportation, health, fees, career planning and discipline. This Unit also ensures peaceful co-existence among the students with their diverse ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. This Unit is also responsible to ensure the image of the University, portrayed in good light locally, national and internationally.

The Directorate is headed by a Director Students Affairs assisted by two Associate and three Deputy Directors. The different responsibilities of the Office include:

a. The Directorate publishes students' magazine, “Kisht-e-Nau” on yearly basis. This magazine not only depicts the literary excellence and educational academic milieu at campus but also predicts the depth of love that our students do have for languages and culture.

b. A well-equipped computerized I.D. Card Unit has been established in the Directorate to issue computerized I.D. cards to students, teachers and supporting staff of the University. During the year



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2010-11 the Directorate issued 7500 computerized I.D. cards to the students and 800 to the University Employees (teachers and administrative and supporting staff).

c. The Directorate manages Student Teacher Centre Hall meant for student functions i.e. welcome and farewell parties, class activities and tutorial group functions, etc. A number of seminars, workshops and training programs were also arranged in the said hall during the year 2010-11 besides small functions of teaching departments and administrative sections.

Besides the above activities, the Directorate manages the following components:

a. Well-renovated Cafeteria consisting of two big halls (male/female) providing quality food items at cheaper rates to the students and staff

b. Pick and drop facility to non-boarders students of the University and study/recreational tours in general, for all the students of the University

c. Managing a Shopping Centre consisting of binding, Photostat, fruit shops, canteens, general stores, bakery, barber, souvenirs, garments, shops and a PCO (Public Call Office) to facilitate the students on marginal rates

The Directorate of Students Affairs also manages following facilities for the students:

a. Arrange, fresh drinking water facility for students and staff over the Campus.

b. Installs “Information Desks” at the time of first admission near the National Bank and Habib Bank, branches of the University to facilitate the new comers seeking admission to undergraduate/ postgraduate classes in the University.

c. Information Centre of Federal Public Service Commission has been established under the supervision of the Director Students Affairs. The Centre provides information regarding CSS exams and other departmental vacancies. During the year 2010-11 about 14 advertisements appeared in newspapers which were displayed on Notice Boards, 200 CSS forms and 800 forms for other jobs were distributed amongst the intending candidates.

d. The Directorate staff participated actively in arranging the student's functions, seminars, workshops in connection with Golden Jubilee

Celebrations 2011 arranged by different Faculties/ Institutes/Departments of the University.

e. A full cooperation was extended to finalize the Higher Education Commission driven scholarship program for postgraduate, students.

f. On the decision of the Deans Committee at its meeting held on 04-08-2010 and by the approval of the worthy Vice Chancellor, the Directorate of Students Affairs arranged 16-day Flood Relief Camp near the University main gate with the cooperation of the University teachers and students. The Directorate was able to collect donations amounting to Rs.39,50,068/- which were deposited in the Bank A/C No. 8141-6/NBP (Donations and Relief Funds) maintained by the University for the purpose. Later on, the said amount was used to purchase the food items, clothes, medicines for the flood victims.

In addition to the above-mentioned achievements, the Director Students Affairs has been assigned with the following additional duties.

a. Performed the duties as Focal Person of National Internship Program launched by the Government of Pakistan. All interns placed in the University are being looked after by the Director Students Affairs administratively. The Directorate collects attendance/progress reports of the interns and pass on to the District Officer (HRM), Faisalabad. Timely payment of honorarium to all interns is ensured.

b. The Director Students Affairs is honorary secretary of Discipline Committee, an Appellate Body of Students Discipline, which is a statutory body. A number of student appeals were disposed off after hearing during the year 2010-11.



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1. Senate 19.04.2011

2. Syndicate 24.09.2010, 22.10.2010, 08.01.2011, 30.05.2011

3. Academic Council 14.07.2010, 28.02.2011, 04.06.2011

4. Selection Board 09.08.2010, 10.08.2010, 11.08.2010, 12.08.2010, 13.08.2010,

20.12.2010, 21.12.2010, 22.12.2010, 23.12.2010, 24.12.2010,

02.05.2011, 03.05.2011, 04.05.2011, 20.05.2011, 21.05.2011,

20.06.2011, 21.06.2011, 22.06.2011

5. Graduate Studies and Research Board

03.01.2011, 12.05.2011, 30.06.2011

6. Finance and Planning Committee

30.09.2010

7. Affiliation Committee

8. Meetings of Deans' Committee (An Advisory Body)

04.08.2010, 25.08.2010, 17.09.2010, 02.10.2010, 09.10.2010,

29.10.2010, 12.11.2010, 01.12.2010, 29.12.2010, 21.01.2011,

01.02.2011, 08.02.2011, 02.04.2011, 14.04.2011, 29.04.2011,

13.05.2011, 28.05.2011, 01.06.2011, 29.06.2011

DATES OF MEETINGS OF STATUTORY BODIES 2010-2011 FROM 01.07.2010 TO 30.06.2011

FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENTSFollowing are the financial achievements made by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad during the year 2010-11:

INCOME FROM OWN RESOURCESThe University has been able to enhance its own resources by adopting effective measures during last five years. The following data show an increasing trend in income of the past five years:

Volume of Receipts and ExpenditureA year-wise status of expenditure against receipts has been shown below which indicates a substantial expansion in the overall activities of the University. The total receipts have gone up from Rs. 792.474 million during the year 2006-07 to Rs. 1431.861 million during the year 2010-11 showing an expansion of 80.68%. The expenditure has also gone up in the same proportion during that period.

2006-07

215.911

2007-08

241.782

2008-09

279.381

2009-10

341.655

2010-11

380.614

(In million rupees)

Allocations/Year 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

Receipts 792.474 785.996 923.275 1097.417 1431.861

Expenditure 752.420 783.035 921.460 1096.244 1431.661

Deficit/Saving (+) 40.054 (+) 2.961 (+) 1.815 (+) 1.173 (+) 0.200

Percent Deficit/ Saving (+) 5.06% (+) 0.38% (+) 0.20% (+) 0.11% (+) 0.01 %

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AUDIT AND INSPECTION REPORTS

The audit and inspection of the University accounts was started by the Director General Audit (Civil) Punjab, Lahore in

1994-95. Since that time, thirteen (13) audits and inspections have been conducted. As a result, a number of Ordinary,

Advance, Proposed Draft Paras and Draft Paras were issued by the Audit. During the period nineteen (19) Special

Departmental Accounts Committee and seven (7) Departmental Accounts Committee meetings have been arranged to

discuss and finalize these audit paras. Moreover, seventeen (17) Public Accounts Committee meetings were also held

during this period to discuss and finalize Draft Paras. The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad made strenuous efforts to

get the Audit Paras settled at various forums as mentioned above. The current status of Audit Paras settled and

outstanding has been given in the table below:

STATUS OF AUDIT PARAS AT THE END OF JUNE, 2011

Detail Ordinary Paras Advance Paras Proposed Draft Paras Draft Paras

Previous Pendency 148 22 13 41

Addition during 2009-10 and 2010-11

Audit has been conducted -Report awaited

Audit has been conducted -Report awaited

Audit has been conducted

Report awaited

--

Addition of Draft Paras during 2006-07 to 2009-10

--- --- ---- 17*

Total Paras 148 16** 7*** 58

Settled during 2010-11

106 12 05 4

Present status of pendency

42 04 02 54

* 5 Draft Paras have been taken from the Advance and Proposed Draft Paras settled by SDACs** 06 out of 22 Advance Paras were converted into Draft Paras *** 06 out of 13 Proposed Draft Paras were converted into Draft Paras

DIRECTORATE OF FARMS

Prior to constitution of Directorate of Farms, the University farms were controlled separately by the Superintendent PARS, Land Utilization Office and different departments under Faculties of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Agricultural Engineering and Technology. The respective offices were used to manage farm labor, farm machinery and inputs by themselves. It was difficult to arrange and maintain all the requirements of farm machinery department-wise. In some cases, the machinery etc. was lying out of order or unused. It was not possible to manage resources properly in some of the departments, whereas in other departments these resources were surplus. Thus, there was a dire need to pool machinery, labour and inputs for better management of land and judicious use of farm machinery and other resources. Considering all these issues, the Directorate of Farms came into being in the year 2007. Since then the resources have been pooled. Now it is possible to attend to any farm operation problems/issues relating to farm machinery and farm labour in an efficient manner.

University of Agricultural FarmsThere are seven agricultural farms located at Campus (212/RB), PARS (221/RB), Ochkera (217/RB), Proka I (218/RB), Proka II (218/RB), G.M. Abad/Chuhar Majra (124/JB) and Sidhupura/Rajawala (123/JB). According to the revenue record, a total of 2470 acres of land is owned by the University of which 184 acres of cultivable land were lying un-commanded at



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the creation of Directorate of Farms. By pooling all farm resources, it is possible to bring this area under cultivation. This area is lying un-commanded for the past 46 years. During 2009-10 and 2010-11, 80 acres uncultivated area from Proka-I and Proka-II was brought under cultivation. It is expected that about another 25 acres of such land will be brought under cultivation during the current year.

Release of Illegally Occupied Land

Sixty five (65) acres of the University land at Ochkera (217/RB) and sixty two (62) acres at Proka I (218/RB) have been illegally occupied since long. Efforts are continuously being made for the release of the land from illegal occupants. The Revenue Department has demarcated the encroached land at Proka I. After cultivating un-commanded land around Proka I Village, it will be easy to get it released and put it under cultivation. The Ochkera case will be taken up, thereafter.

Salient Achievements of the Directorate of Farms

The staff of the Directorate of Farms works round the clock. The layout of the farms especially at the main Campus, Ochkera and Proka is being developed. Since it is a new setup, it will require some time to bring it into a final shape. Moreover, agriculture is a slow process and the results appear with time. Following are some significant achievements of the Directorate of Farms:

· Wheat production at farms was 582.33 tons during the year under report

· Income contribution of the Directorate of Farms to University of Agriculture, Faisalabad was Rs. 33.12 million

· Provision of graded wheat seed to the farmers invited at Kissan Mela

· Legal action against encroachments of land at Campus, G.M. Abad, Proka-I, Proka-II, Rajawala and Ochkera was taken

· Cultivation of 163 acres uncommanded land at Proka-I and Proka-II

· Shift from general cropping to sugarcane cultivation at Ochkera farm for increasing the University income

· Switching from manual to mechanical cutting of fodder for Livestock

· Establishment of model orchard at PARS with drip irrigation system

· Installation and demonstration of drip irrigation system at PARS

· New machinery like reaper, chopper, thresher, tractor MF-375, trolleys and many implements have been purchased through projects and added in the Agri. machinery system of the Directorate

· New date palm plantation and fruit nursery were established at PARS

· Layout of the Campus, Ochkera and Proka farms was changed and a separate research area is being developed at the Campus

· Six research projects funded by the Endowment Fund Secretariat UAF, are in progress at the Proka Farm-II to convert it into Technology Park

· Turbine at LES (Proka II) has been installed, which will help cultivate un-commanded area (about 84 acres) and meeting water requirements of crops and animals

· About 40 acres of land were laser-leveled for the students/teachers research trials at the Proka Farm II

· The research activities of a large number of post-graduate and doctoral students of various departments are being looked after properly

· Cropping schemes at the University farms are being changed. To facilitate transportation of farm produce, new farm roads are being constructed

· Despite severe shortage of water coupled with unusual seasonal changes/stresses, the situation was taken care of without substantial losses which were otherwise knocking at the doors of farms

· A large number of farmers contacted the Directorate of Farms for practical solutions of their agriculture related problems and were guided accordingly

· The integrated approach of Fisheries, Poultry, Livestock and Crops has been started at the University Farm Proka-II



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LIVESTOCK FARM MANAGEMENT

The livestock strength of LM Farm at the end of year 2010-11 was as follows:

Class Species

Sah

iwa

l C

ow

Bla

ck

Bu

ffalo

Bro

wn

B

uff

alo

Sh

eep

Go

at

Bull/Ram/Buck 02 02 01 01 01

Teaser 01 01 - - -

Cow/Bull/Sheep/Goat 80 31 10 13 13

Male Young Stock 02 01 02 - -

Female Young Stock 64 24 04 6 -

Male Suckler 03 - 03 4 3

Female Suckler 33 09 02 12 13

Total 185 68 22 36 30

Animals sold/auctioned/issued for breeding:Animals worth Rs. 2.03 million were sold during the year 2010-2011 including buffalo male calves, which were sold on breeding rates.

Milk ProductionThe total milk produced from cows and buffaloes during the year 2010-11 was 102,768 liters at the LM Farm. Out of this, 36,521 liters were of buffalo milk and 66,247 liters of cow milk. The total worth of milk was Rs. 3.85 million.

Calf Project:The Directorate of Farms completed a Sahiwal Calf Project with the collaboration of Australian Agriculture Sector Linkage program (ASLP) Dairy Project of Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, Australia, Livestock and Dairy Development Board of Pakistan and Livestock Production Research Institute, Bahadurnagar, Okara. The objective of the project was to demonstrate the effects of milk versus milk replacer on growth performance of Sahiwal cow calves given berseem hay (Egyptian clover; CP= 21% TDN= 63%) or concentrate (CP=22%, TDN= 72%) during weaning period. It was concluded that the milk in combination with concentrate feeding gave better growth rate and weaning weight, resulting in better efficiency and healthier calves.

Cattle Crossbreeding Farm· The Livestock strength of cattle crossbreeding farms at the end of year 2010 was 77.· The strain of 'Bhori' (brown) buffaloes was purchased in January-February and maintained at the farm for

exploring its potential.· The total milk produced from cows and buffaloes during the year 2010-11 was 76,209 liters. Out of these

70,885- liters were from cows and 5,324-liters from buffaloes. The total worth of milk produced from cattle crossbreeding farm was Rs. 2.69 million.

· The Cattle Cross-breeding Farm provided facilities for post-graduate and faculty research. It was also used for practical demonstration of farm management to the students of different classes.

· The Farm also issued breeding stock to various livestock breeds.



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Following new facilities have been added to the Livestock Farms due to an Endowment Fund project of technology transfer through on farm demonstration:

· Different housing facilities at the Livestock Farms were repaired and modified for the demonstration of certain innovating techniques.

· For the hygienic milking production, regular teat dipping practices at post-milking were adopted.

Farm mechanization: Following agricultural machinery required for the sustainable dairy farming was procured:1. Manure removal unit comprising Front end loader, hydraulic trolley and front blade scraper 2. Forage harvester tractor mounted and a forage trolley toe in3. Five bucket machine milking vacuum line has been installedAs a result of farm mechanization an efficient system for the fodder cutting, chopping and transportation in addition to waste handling and disposal for clean environment has been executed for demonstration and technology transfer to the inquisitive farmers.

Conclusions: The fertility and milk production was improved in addition to herd health due to the technologies and innovations adopted in the project.

Activities conducted at the Poultry Research Centre during year 2010-11· Practical demonstration of farm management to the students of diploma classes and short courses· Maintenance, up-gradation and disseminations of Laylpur Silver Black Breed· Provision of fertile and embryonated eggs to different departments of the University and NIAB, Faisalabad. · Generation of income worth Rs. about 0.5 million through the sale of eggs and birds in the year 2010-11.

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