Office of the Director Academics falls under the Office of the Vice Chancellor and is the first place to go if there is any question regarding anything to do with academics. Office of the Director Academics plays a central role in formulating Academic Rules and Regulations for the University. Director Academics addresses all issues relevant to quality of learning in all Faculties in collaboration with Deans and Chair Departments. This shall include matters relating to curricula, teaching methodologies and evaluation of teachers and students. This office suggests and helps implement programs that encourage critical thinking and enhances academic and research activities. Director Academics works as secretary of the Academic Council of the University, which involves preparing agenda in collaboration with the Deans & Chairs of the Departments, holding meetings, recording decisions and disseminating the same among all concerned for implementation. The office seeks approval / NOC from HEC before starting new program at GU.
Vision
To develop Academics Directorate into a dynamic academic management office designed to support a medium-size comprehensive university of international standing.
Mission
To develop, review and monitor academic curricula & policies in line with international best practices, market needs and requirements of accreditation bodies and ensure their effective implementation.
Objectives
To develop Policies and Rules for UG/PG programs and ensure their effective implementation.
To monitor implementation of the Academic Regulations and academic decisions of the statutory and regulatory bodies.
To Process recommendations and proposals submitted by the Faculty Board of Studies through Academic Council.
To Process cases of Equivalence, Exemptions and Time-Bar Extensions, in accordance with relevant GU/HEC Rules.
To scrutinize and process the cases of new PG programs for NOC from HEC.