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GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Dated Lahore, the 21st June, 2019

NOTIFICATION
NO. SO(Univ.)5-lj2018-P. Government of the Punjab, in exercise of powers vested in
terms of Rule 25(1) (b) of the Punjab Government Rules of Business, 2011, has been
pleased to constitute the following Search Committee for a term of two years with
immediate effect for submitting panel recommendations of the three most suitable
candidates for appointment of the Vice Chancellor of Khwaja Fareed University of
Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan under Section 12(3) of the
Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar
Khan Act, 2014:
Dr. Khalid Aftab,
1. Former Vice Chancellor, GC University, Lahore Convener

Mian Misbah-ur- Rehaman

2. CEO, Popular Works Pvt.Ltd. Member

Prof. Dr. Anwar Khurshid,

3. Professor, SDSB,LUMS, Lahore. Member

Secretary, Higher Education Department, Ex-officio

4. Government of the Punjab, Lahore. Member / Secretary

5. Chairperson, Punjab Higher Education Commission Ex-officio Member

2. The Search Committee shall follow the procedure and criteria for selection of
panel for appointment of the Vice Chancellor issued vide Notification No. SO (Univ.)5 -
1/2018 dated 20.02.2019.

BY ORDER OF GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB

SECRETARY
HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

No. & Date Even

A copy is forwarded for information and necessary action to:-

1. Secretary to Governor, Punjab.
2. Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Punjab.
3. The Chairperson, Punjab Higher Education Commission.
4. The Additional Secretary (Staff) to Chief Secretary, Punjab.
5. All Members of the Search Committee.
6. P.S. to Minister for Higher Education.
7. P'S. to Secretary, Higher Education Department.
8. p.s. to Additional Secretary (Academics), Higher Education Department.
9. The Superintendent Government Printing Press, Lahore with the request to
publish the Notification in the Official Gazette.
10. Notification File.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Dated Lahore, the 21st June, 2019

NOTIFICATION
NO. SO (Univ.)5-1J2018-P.Government of the Punjab, in exercise of powers vested in
terms of Rule 25(1) (b) of the Punjab Government Rules of Business, 2011,has pleased to
determine the following qualifications, experience and other relevant requirements
(criteria) for the position of Vice Chancellor of Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering
and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Lahore under Section 12(2) of the
Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar
Khan Act, 2014:

The applicants should:

1. not be more than sixty-five (65) years of age on the last date fixed for the
submission of applications

2. have earned a PhD degree from an HEC recognized or UNESCO listed

institution

3. have experience in a senior academic, research or management leadership

position

4. possess distinguished research and publications record

Short-Listing Criteria:

1 Academic Qualification = (35 Points)

Max
Points
• PhD from the Top 100 QS
Ranked Universities of the
World
• PhD = 31 Points
35
• PhD from the Top 101 - 300
QS Ranked Universities of the
World
= 29 Points
 • PhD from the Top 301 - 500
QS Ranked Universities of the
World
= 27 Points

• PhD from an HEC recognized

or UNESCO listed institution
= 25 Points

Note: The most current,

publicly available QS Ranking
will be referred to while
allocating points

2 Professional & Leadership Experience = (30 Points)

Max
Points
Experience can be in anyone or in a
combination of the following two
categories:

a) Experience in a senior academic, • 3 points for every year in a

research or management leadership full-time senior leadership
position 111 teaching/ research position (eg. VC, Pro VC, Dean
institutions or equivalent position)

• 2 points for every year as

30
Chairman /HoD/ Director of
University Department/
Center, Registrar, Treasurer,
Controller of Examinations,
Principal of a constituent
college, university Professor or
equivalent position

b) Experience in senior leadership .3 points for every year in a

position in a large public or private full-time seruor leadership
 sector organization such as DG, position such as CEO, DG or
Director, CTO, CFO, COO, CEO or equivalent first tier position
equivalent.
• 2 points for every year as
Director or equivalent 2nd tier
position

3 I Publications (35 Points)

Max
Points
~ 2 points per research article /
publication / conference
proceeding in peer reviewed
journals / conference
proceedings listed in lSI Web
of Science, Scopus, or HEC
recognized foreign and local
.. journals
Research Articles, Publications, 2 . t B k Ch t d
• pom s per 00 ap er an 35
Conference Proceedings, Books / 4 pom . t s per B00 k pu bliISh ed
Book Chapters/ Patents b'y 111terna tirona I academienuc
publishers of repute, listed on
the SENSE ranking of
academic publishers and
books recognized by HEC
• 2 points per patent listed by
World International Property
0IXanization (WIPO)

Note:
1. In case of overlapping experience within 2(a) and 2(b), the highest score in any
category will be counted towards determining the merit of candidates

2. Only full-time teaching / administrative / management experience will be

considered. Additional Charge will not be considered while calculating
experience

3. Certified profile of large public or private organizations, as described in Annex-

A, will be provided by the applicants

4. "Equivalent" position will be decided by the Search Committee on a case-to-case

basis
5. The Search Committee will examine / determine the validity of Research
Articles; Books / Book Chapters OR may appoint a Technical Review Committee
from PHEC for this purpose. Candidates will provide undertaking that points
being claimed for a Research Article, Publication, Conference Proceeding are not
being additionally claimed for a book /book chapter or vice versa

6. Further clarity of the criteria is available in 'Details of Criteria' placed as Annex

A. If any question arises as to the interpretation of any of the provisions of the
short-listing criteria, it shall be referred to the Search Committee for clarification
and final decision

Interview by VC Search Committee = (100Points)

The interview will be an opportunity for the Search Committee to evaluate
the candidates in the following 03 broad categories:

i. Strategic Vision &Leadership Abilities: (35 Points)

• Vision, strategy and plans for the growth and progress of the institution
applied for keeping in view its specific needs and the challenges involved
in reaching goals / targets.
• Leadership abilities, preferably in education and academic administration
and management in as well as record of experience and skills in initiating
and managing change, strategic planning and overseeing the
implementation of plans.
• Ability to create a peaceful environment conducive for scholastic
achievements.

ii. Knowledge Pertaining to Higher Education: (35 Points)

• Knowledge of the major developments, trends and challenges in higher
education specifically with regards to R&D, financial management,
resource development and quality assurance.
• Significant international exposure and ability to create linkages &
networking worldwide.
• Understanding of the scholarly purposes of a university, and of the
economic, social and political issues faced by the higher education sector
nationally and internationally.
• Understanding of the diverse needs of and issues pertaining to different
disciplines in higher education and the ability to form and balance
priorities relevant to national socio-economic needs and growth.

ii. Personal Traits: (30Points)

• Demonstrated ability to represent the university effectively, nationally
 and internationally, especially with government, business and the wider
community.
• Entrepreneurial, negotiating, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team building and leadership attributes.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain gender sensitivity in governance and
management policies and practices across the board.
• Abilit to avoid conflict of interests and ensure trans arenc .

Qualification Points = 100 (35+30+35)

Candidates scoring 75% marks (75 points) will be short-listed for the interview.
The qualification points obtained during the short-listing process will carry 50%
weightage in the Total Points

Interview Points = 100

The points obtained during the Interview will carry 50% weightage in the Total
Points

Total Points= 100 (50% of Qualification Points + 50% of Interview Points)

BY ORDER OF GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB

SECRETARY
HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
No. & Date Even

A copy is forwarded for information and necessary action to:-

1. Secretary to Governor, Punjab.
2. Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Punjab.
3. The Chairperson, Punjab Higher Education Commission.
4. The Additional Secretary (Staff)to Chief Secretary, Punjab.
5. All Members of the Search Committee ..
6. p.s. to Minister for Higher Education.
7. p.s. to Secretary, Higher Education Department.
8. P.S. to Additional Secretary (Academics), Higher Education Department.
9. The ~uperintendent Government Printing Press, Lahore with the request to
publish the Notification in the Official Gazette.
10. Notification File.
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