Introduction to Academic Vice-Chancellery

Introduction to Academic Vice-Chancellery

The Academic Vice-Chancellery is considered one of the most significant administrative divisions of Kabul Polytechnic University. Established concurrently with the founding of the university, this vice-chancellery bears the primary responsibility for regulating, coordinating, advancing, and expanding the university’s academic activities. Its importance for the university can be articulated as follows:

 

1. 1. It serves as the fundamental and strategic authority for teaching, quality enhancement, and the professional development of faculty members.
   2. The Academic Vice-Chancellery is the principal organizing body for the professional growth of instructors and for the academic development and expansion of departments.
   3. It functions as a key decision-making authority for the university’s long-term development and alignment with international standards.
   4. The vice-chancellery plays a crucial role in improving the quality of teaching and ensuring harmonization with national and international academic criteria.
   5. It is responsible for the professional capacity building of faculty members, including designing and implementing continuous development programs.
   6. It strengthens a research-oriented culture among academic staff and supports innovation, invention, and the creation of productive knowledge.
   7. It administers the recruitment process of academic staff with transparency and in accordance with established standards.
   8. The Academic Vice-Chancellery is the sole authority leading internal quality enhancement within the university.
   9. It oversees the organization, development, and quality assurance of the university’s postgraduate programs.

 

Core Functions and Responsibilities:

 

The Academic Vice-Chancellery carries out its responsibilities in the following key areas:

 

1. Faculties Recruitment
   1. Announcing vacant academic positions.
   2. Conducting competitive examinations.
   3. Organizing professional workshops for newly recruited faculty.
   4. Completing and maintaining faculty records.

 

2. Faculties Capacity Building and Professional Development
   1. Conducting workshops on contemporary and modern teaching methodologies.
   2. Organizing internal and international conferences.
   3. Initiating efforts to enhance the quality of teaching.

 

3. Advancing University Quality Enhancement
   1. Leading and supporting internal quality assurance processes.
   2. Conducting annual quality evaluations of academic departments.
   3. Reviewing curricula and introducing necessary reforms to ensure compliance with international standards.
   4. Pursuing accreditation initiatives for the university.

 

4. Management and Development of Postgraduate Programs
   1. Monitoring and reviewing the university’s postgraduate programs.
   2. Ensuring the provision of essential resources and equipment for these programs.
   3. Expanding and strengthening postgraduate programs.

 

Additional Responsibilities

 

1. Organizing meetings of the Academic Council and disseminating its decisions.
2. Coordinating with faculty members regarding their research activities.
3. Facilitating the implementation of university partnership and twinning programs.