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|type = [[Private school|Private]] [[Educational accreditation|unaccredited]] |
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|president = Abdul Basit (Chancellor & President) |
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'''Preston University''', based in [[Karachi]], [[Kohat]], [[NWFP]], [[Pakistan]], and [[Dubai]] was established as a School of Business and Commerce in 1984 at [[Rawalpindi]] in [[Pakistan]]. |
'''Preston University''', based in [[Karachi]], [[Kohat]], [[NWFP]], [[Pakistan]], and [[Dubai]] was established as a School of Business and Commerce in 1984 at [[Rawalpindi]] in [[Pakistan]]. Preston University celebrates 25 years of dedicated service to this country and this nation. From a humble beginning as a pioneer in private sector higher education, 25 years ago. Preston has grown by leaps and bounds and has emerged as a highly respected institution of higher learning in the country. The mammoth contribution Preston has made towards building the human capital of Pakistan, by imparting top quality education, has been fully acknowledge by the Government of Pakistan. In recognition of its meritorious services, the Government of NWFP and the Government of Sindh has conferred a university charter and degree awarding status on Preston University, Kohat and Preston University, Karachi respectively. The University takes pride in the fact that it has been able to produce and provide more than 50,000 qualified and trained graduates to national, multinational and international organizations both within the country and abroad, since its inception. <ref>[http://preston.edu.pk/main.aspx?id=4&menuid=345 Preston University Introduction]</ref> |
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Preston University in Pakistan was established in 1984. Preston today has nine campuses throughout the country with total enrollment exceeding 5500 students. |
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Preston University has been chartered by the Government of NWFP – through Ordinance No. LII of 2002, is recognized by the Higher Education Commission of the Government of Pakistan, and is duly enlisted in HEC’s website of Recognized and Chartered Public and Private Universities in Pakistan. |
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Preston University has been chartered by the Government of Sindh – through Sindh Assembly Act passed in 1999, and published as Sindh ACT V of 2004. Preston University, Karachi, is also recognized and accredited by the Higher Education Commission of the Government of Pakistan. |
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<ref>[http://preston.edu.pk/main.aspx?id=4&menuid=355 Preston University Charter]</ref> |
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The various faculties of Preston University have a reputation for high quality educational programs. Courses are taught by academic staff and experienced members of the professional community who ensure students gain practical, work-ready skills as well as theoretical and professional training. The University also offers students a flexibility of choice in elective subjects, attendance patterns, and summer session to fast-track their degree programs. The University Offers bachelors and master degrees in Business Administration, Information Technology, Natural & Applied Sciences, Social Sciences and Education. <ref>[http://preston.edu.pk/main.aspx?id=4&menuid=365 Preston University Programs]</ref> |
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Preston University provides a variety of financial assistance, according to the needs of the students who are unable to meet the full cost of their education. Preston University also provides a specific scholarship (25% on admission fee and monthly tuition fee) to serving or retired military personnel belonging to Pakistan’s Armed Forces or the Police Department, and to their sons, daughters, or spouses. Scholarships are also provided to Government employees enrolling in our programs. All scholarships are provided after an assessment based on the needs and merit of the applicant. No candidate can claim automatic award of scholarship on any basis. Scholarship once awarded to a student may be cancelled if the student is unable to maintain satisfactory academic performance. <ref>[http://preston.edu.pk/main.aspx?id=4&menuid=387 Preston University Scholarships]</ref> |
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Each campus location of Preston University in Pakistan, has extensive academic facilities including classrooms, computer laboratories, libraries, and abundant space for administrative and teaching staff, common areas for students, canteen etc. All classrooms and major facilities are fully air-conditioned. Modern audiovisual aids, including video equipment, multimedia projectors, slide projectors and overhead projectors are available for the faculty to use in the classrooms. These facilities are also used by the students for making presentations of their research projects and term papers. <ref>[http://preston.edu.pk/main.aspx?id=4&menuid=357 Preston University Facilities]</ref> |
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<b> <u> Preston Management </b></u> |
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Dr. Abdul Basit |
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Chancellor & President |
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Brig (Retd) Tariq Masood |
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Principal Staff Officer to Chancellor |
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Mr. Abdul Hamid |
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Pro-Chancellor & Executive Vice President |
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Dr. Muhammad Anwar Hassan |
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Vice Chancellor |
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Dr. Allah Wadhayo Baloch |
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Registrar |
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Prof. Shahid Afzal |
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Dean, Information Technology |
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Dr. Feroza Ahmed |
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Dean, Social Sciences & Director General Human Resources Development |
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Mr. Mohammad Bashir Ghumman |
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Chief Controller of Examinations |
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Mr. Makhmoor-e-Ahmad Goheer |
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Director General (Operations & Planning) |
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Mr. Mansoor Faisal |
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Director General (Marketing & Business Development) |
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Mr. Najam-ul-Hassan |
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Director Finance |
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Mr. M. Fazal Elahi |
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Director Marketing & Public Relations |
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Mr. Iqbal Anjum |
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Assistant Registrar |
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<ref>[http://preston.edu.pk/main.aspx?id=4&menuid=364 Preston University Management]</ref> |
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It has charters from the Pakistan provinces of [[Sindh]] and NWFP.<ref>[http://app.hec.gov.pk/universityfinal2/RegionUniversity.aspx Our Institutes], Higher Education Commission, Pakistan; website accessed November 4, 2009</ref> In 2003 it was reported that Preston University continued to operate nine campuses in the [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] province even without government recognition.<ref>[http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_28-6-2003_pg7_19 Govt doesn’t recognise Preston, Alkhair varsities], by Waqar Gillani, ''[[Daily Times (Pakistan)]]'', June 28, 2003</ref> It was reported in September 2008 by ''[[The Straits Times]]'' that two provinces had given charters to Preston campuses. "But Punjab province has refused to grant it a charter and wants its 'illegal' campuses out from the province."<ref>[http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_277257.html Stop these degree courses], By Sandra Davie, [[The Straits Times]], September 11, 2008</ref> The Dawn reports that the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad said that Preston University amongst others were "seriously deficient and put them in category 'D'".<ref>[http://www.dawn.com/2004/12/24/local19.htm PESHAWAR: Private varsities seek more time to meet HEC criteria], By Sadia Qasim Shah, Dawn, December 24, 2004</ref> In 2004 the NWFP Governor Lieutenant General (r) Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah said that the private sector needed to help supply higher education. "He thanked Preston University Chancellor Dr Abdul Basit for fulfilling the commitment he had made to the NWFP government and the people of Kohat, at the time the charter was granted to build the university’s campus in the city."<ref>[http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_20-3-2004_pg10_4 Govt needs private sector help], ''[[Daily Times (Pakistan)]]'', March 20, 2004</ref> |
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Preston University Pakistan is not accredited by any organization recognized by the [[Council for Higher Education Accreditation]] or the [[United States Department of Education]].<ref name="oda"/><ref name=korea/><ref name=mich/><ref name=maine/> The use of unaccredited degree titles may be legally restricted or illegal in some jurisdictions.<ref>[http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/diplomamills/accreditation.html Diploma Mills and Accreditation], U.S. Department of Education</ref> Jurisdictions that have restricted or made illegal the use of credentials from unaccredited schools include [[Oregon]],<ref name="oda">[http://www.osac.state.or.us/oda/unaccredited.aspx Unaccredited Colleges], [[Oregon Office of Degree Authorization]]</ref> <ref name="gazette">[http://www.billingsgazette.com/newdex.php?display=rednews/2005/01/30/build/wyoming/40-online-learning.inc State mulls online learning] by the [[Associated Press]], ''[[Billings Gazette]]'', January 30, 2005</ref> [[Michigan]],<ref name=mich>[http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Non-accreditedSchools_78090_7.pdf Colleges and Universities not accredited by CHEA], Michigan Education and Children's Services</ref> [[Maine]],<ref name=maine>[http://www.maine.gov/education/highered/Non-Accredited/non-accredited.htm Accredited and Non-Accredited Colleges and Universities], Maine’s List of Non-Accredited Post-Secondary Schools</ref> [[North Dakota]],<ref name="gazette"/> [[New Jersey]],<ref name="gazette"/><ref>[http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/jersey/index.ssf?/base/news-11/1220502921246120.xml&coll=1 Disputed degrees spur state changes], '''The New Jersey Star-Ledger''', September 4, 2008</ref> [[Washington]],<ref name="oda"/> <ref>[http://www.hecb.wa.gov/autheval/daa/ConsumerInformation.asp Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board], ''Washington Consumer Information''</ref> [[Nevada]],<ref name="oda"/><ref name="nevlaw">[http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-394.html#NRS394Sec700 Use of False or Misleading Degrees]Nevada statute NRS 394.700</ref> [[Illinois]],<ref name="oda"/> [[Indiana]],<ref name="oda"/> [[Texas]]<ref>[http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/AAR/PrivateInstitutions/NoTX.cfm Institutions Whose Degrees are Illegal to Use in Texas], Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board</ref><ref>[http://www.herald-coaster.com/articles/2007/09/28/news/top_story/topstory.txt Two less doctors in the house - Hebert, Wilson back away from Ph.D.'s issued by ‘diploma mills'],by Stephen Palkot, ''Fort Bend Herald'', September 28, 2007</ref> and [[Korea]].<ref name=korea>[http://www.koreapot.com/bbs.php?inc=view&num=10&ctg=6&page=1&keyfield=&key=&andor= Guide to teaching English in Korea] Koreapot.com</ref> Many other states are also considering restrictions on the use of degrees from unaccredited institutions. <ref>[http://www.osac.state.or.us/oda/faq.html Is Oregon the only state that disallows use of unaccredited degrees?], Oregon Office of Degree Authorization</ref> |
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==See also== |
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Revision as of 23:58, 21 January 2010
| Established | 1984 |
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| President | Abdul Basit (Chancellor & President) |
| Location | , , |
| Website | www.preston.edu.pk |
Preston University, based in Karachi, Kohat, NWFP, Pakistan, and Dubai was established as a School of Business and Commerce in 1984 at Rawalpindi in Pakistan. Preston University celebrates 25 years of dedicated service to this country and this nation. From a humble beginning as a pioneer in private sector higher education, 25 years ago. Preston has grown by leaps and bounds and has emerged as a highly respected institution of higher learning in the country. The mammoth contribution Preston has made towards building the human capital of Pakistan, by imparting top quality education, has been fully acknowledge by the Government of Pakistan. In recognition of its meritorious services, the Government of NWFP and the Government of Sindh has conferred a university charter and degree awarding status on Preston University, Kohat and Preston University, Karachi respectively. The University takes pride in the fact that it has been able to produce and provide more than 50,000 qualified and trained graduates to national, multinational and international organizations both within the country and abroad, since its inception. [1]
Preston University has been chartered by the Government of NWFP – through Ordinance No. LII of 2002, is recognized by the Higher Education Commission of the Government of Pakistan, and is duly enlisted in HEC’s website of Recognized and Chartered Public and Private Universities in Pakistan.
Preston University has been chartered by the Government of Sindh – through Sindh Assembly Act passed in 1999, and published as Sindh ACT V of 2004. Preston University, Karachi, is also recognized and accredited by the Higher Education Commission of the Government of Pakistan.
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The various faculties of Preston University have a reputation for high quality educational programs. Courses are taught by academic staff and experienced members of the professional community who ensure students gain practical, work-ready skills as well as theoretical and professional training. The University also offers students a flexibility of choice in elective subjects, attendance patterns, and summer session to fast-track their degree programs. The University Offers bachelors and master degrees in Business Administration, Information Technology, Natural & Applied Sciences, Social Sciences and Education. [3]
Preston University provides a variety of financial assistance, according to the needs of the students who are unable to meet the full cost of their education. Preston University also provides a specific scholarship (25% on admission fee and monthly tuition fee) to serving or retired military personnel belonging to Pakistan’s Armed Forces or the Police Department, and to their sons, daughters, or spouses. Scholarships are also provided to Government employees enrolling in our programs. All scholarships are provided after an assessment based on the needs and merit of the applicant. No candidate can claim automatic award of scholarship on any basis. Scholarship once awarded to a student may be cancelled if the student is unable to maintain satisfactory academic performance. [4]
Each campus location of Preston University in Pakistan, has extensive academic facilities including classrooms, computer laboratories, libraries, and abundant space for administrative and teaching staff, common areas for students, canteen etc. All classrooms and major facilities are fully air-conditioned. Modern audiovisual aids, including video equipment, multimedia projectors, slide projectors and overhead projectors are available for the faculty to use in the classrooms. These facilities are also used by the students for making presentations of their research projects and term papers. [5]
Preston Management
Dr. Abdul Basit Chancellor & President
Brig (Retd) Tariq Masood Principal Staff Officer to Chancellor
Mr. Abdul Hamid Pro-Chancellor & Executive Vice President
Dr. Muhammad Anwar Hassan Vice Chancellor
Dr. Allah Wadhayo Baloch Registrar
Prof. Shahid Afzal Dean, Information Technology
Dr. Feroza Ahmed Dean, Social Sciences & Director General Human Resources Development
Mr. Mohammad Bashir Ghumman Chief Controller of Examinations
Mr. Makhmoor-e-Ahmad Goheer Director General (Operations & Planning)
Mr. Mansoor Faisal Director General (Marketing & Business Development)
Mr. Najam-ul-Hassan Director Finance
Mr. M. Fazal Elahi Director Marketing & Public Relations
Mr. Iqbal Anjum Assistant Registrar [6]
See also
- Preston University, (Kohat) Pakistan is awarded category 'W' and ranked 25 under Private Recognized University/Institute Section.
http://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Pages/Default.aspx
References
- HEC Quality Assurance and Learning Innovation - Ranking of Universities
http://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/Others/RankingofUniversities/Pages/Default.aspx
External links
- Preston University (Pakistan)
- Preston University (China)
- Preston University (United States)
- Preston University (UAE)