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Prof. Dr. M Alimullah Miyan, Vice- Chancellor ,IUBAT addressing the freshmen at Orientation Program.

Speakers at the freshmen program viewed university as a fountain of knowledge where the convergence of thoughts and ideas of the old and new scholars’ results in a multidimensional force. This transformation helps to accelerate the progress and development in many fronts facilitating advancement of the civilization. Universities across the world, as Alma Meters, contribute to intellectual grooming through the dissemination of advanced knowledge and academic culture. The pivotal role of higher educational institutions, in the process, generate academic excellence in a nation which immensely acts as the panacea to its socio-economic development.

The 54^thOrientation Ceremony of freshmen for spring semester of IUBAT—International University of Business Agriculture and Technology explored the essence of contributions of the university in a person as well as in social reconstruction. Arranged at the lake view of IUBAT campus on the bank of river Turag, Uttara on Saturday, the program heralded exuberance of the fresh students admitted in the university from different areas of the country.

The event started with special prayer in the morning expressing solidarity for national mourning day as declare by the government in memory of those killed in the devastating Nimtoli fire incident and the Begunbari building collapse tragedies. The activity package proceeded with recitation from Al-Quran followed by national anthem and Welcome Address by Mr. Shahazada Mahiullah, a student, and Mr. Muzaffar Alam Chowdhury, faculty, College of Business.

Presided by Prof. Dr. M. Alimullah Miyan, Vice Chancellor, the Chairs, Coordinators, Faculty members, Alumni, students and distinguished guests attended the function. The inspired contingent of freshmen, smartly dressed following the varsity code, took part in the event integrating themselves with the mission, vision and commitment. Speakers on the occasion focused on acquiring advanced knowledge, skills, efficiency and expertise in line with global changes to face the mounting challenges in job market at home and abroad.

Mrs. Selina Nargis, Director of Administration detailed the operational activities including dress and behavior code. Dr. Monirul Islam, Dr. Shohidullah Miah, Dr. Karen Lund, Eng Abdul Wadud, Md. Abul Basher, Prof. Amanullah and Mr. Alamgir Bhuiyan portrayed the lab facilities respectively in their brief speeches. Earlier, Mrs. Monoara Sarwar introduced internal rules and regulations of the library operations.

Sharing of feelings of the foreign faculties and alumni was followed by individual introduction of freshmen and awarding of merit certificates to the students of spring semester 2010.

Prof. Dr. M Alimullah Miyan in his presidential speech said IUBAT is a live university where teaching is not only conducted within class room but the learning process is wide spread covering every aspect, in all areas of the campus. He advised the freshmen to utilize time for developing knowledge matching with global challenges. Relentless efforts for growing knowledge, grooming and practicing would help enormously in achieving potential development facilitating success in life. Conversant in English, smartness, personality building and expertise are hallmarks for all modern professionals, Dr Miyan asserted.

The policy of embedding research and publication, development of multi-culture aptitude accompanied by innovative academic delivery system maintained by local and overseas experts helped strengthen academic progression in core areas over the years. The practice of ‘Knowledge Based Area Development’ (KBAD), as an alternative financing program geared up momentum , saying this, Dr. Miyan concluded that capacity building and manpower development will continue to remain the focal point of operational activities of the university.

The enthusiastic freshmen joined in riding and commotional activities in the afternoon at Fantasy Kingdoms on the occasion.

College of Nursing, International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) has celebrated International Nurses Day recognizing the important contribution of nurses in health care services all over the world. Experts stressed on greater involvement of nursing professionals in community healthcare service to strengthen undergoing healthcare management for ensuring benefit for the common people. The nurses day coincides with birthday of Florence Nightingale, mother of modern nursing profession.

RN. Alex Berland, Senior Adviser Health Sciences at IUBAT and Adjunct Faculty, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia Canada introduced the seminar highlights of “Nurses Leading Chronic Care,” accepted global theme of nurses day for the year, 2010. Chairs, Co-coordinators, Faculty members and students of the College of Nursing and other departments attended the celebration at Conference Hall.

Number of nursing professionals from Apollo Hospitals, United Hospitals College of Nursing, ICDDRB Dhaka and CRP, Saver took part in the deliberation..They comprehensively dealt with chronic illness such as diabetes, heart disease and depression detailing long-term impacts of those diseases for patients and their families suggesting remedies. Dr S M A Masud, Coordinator College of Nursing moderated the program.

Three groups of students of College of Nursing detailed core matters of chronic diseases specifying the role of nurses in community health care for building healthy nation.

Prof. Dr. M Alimullah Miyan, VC of IUBAT summing up the discussion called for greater vision and mission in order to produce caring professionals in the healthcare arena for facing the existing challenges in health care. He claimed, with the help of foreign specialists, College of Nursing is producing quality nurses capable of serving at home and abroad with skill, efficiency and expertise acquired in line with global changes

Earlier in the week, IUBAT Nursing Society and Bachelors students of nursing celebrated International Nurses Day in a befitting manner. Prof Dr .M Alimullah Miyan, VC attended the event as chief guest. Presided by Professor Alex Berland, speakers focused on dedicated service following the inspiring example of Florence Nightingale. Dr S M A Masud, Coordinators College of Nursing spoke highlighting the effects of chronic diseases. The function attended by students and faculty members was followed by colourful cultural event.

Generations of students and scholars will enjoy the benefit from extension of physical facility of the university, says VC

International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) has inaugurated the extended building at the eastern side of the main campus which stands on the bank of the river Turag at Uttara, Dhaka.

In inauguration, the V C Prof. Dr M Alimullah Miyan said the added physical facilities and logistic support therein will further enrich the environment for learning. Generations of students and scholars in coming days will be benefiting from the added facilities saying this he thanked the engineering professionals at all levels for working diligently like a family to complete the work on schedule., Professor Amanullah, Chair, Tourism and Hospitality Management led the Munajat wishing blessings of Almighty Allah for accelerating growth and development of IUBAT.

RN. Alex Berland, Senior Adviser Health Sciences at IUBAT and Adjunct Faculty, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia Canada, Mrs Selina Nargis, Director Administration, Wing Commender (Retd) ARS Zoha, Director Admission, Dr MA Jabbar,,Chair, Department of Economics, Dr Shahidullah Miah, Director ,College of Agricultural Sciences, Dr Ataur Rahman, Coordinator,Education for Sustainability, Engr. Md. Mafizur Rahman, Chief of Construction and Engineering staff, members of faculty, students and employees were present on the occasion.

IUBAT campus comprising 5.5 acres of land stands on the bank of river Turag in Uttara,Dhaka City. The panoramic campus is surrounded by lush greenery with enchanting natural beauty making it really an environment designed for learning.

Thecampus building was designed by one famous British architect, Prof. Miles Danby, University of New Castle Upon Tyne.

The Physical Development Plan of IUBAT has the provision of raising the building gradually up to 15th floor to meet the increasing requirement of class rooms and other facilities including one mini hospital.

The 52^th Orientation program of International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) heralded with exuberance its recent successes. The occasion renewed pledge to pursue multiculturalism, prioritizing English learning for global aptitude amongst the students. The emphasized human resource development to engage students as a productive force for socio-economic development in the country.

The colorful event included discussion, seminar, student exhibits and recognition. The enthusiastic participation of national and international students and faculty, freshmen from different parts of the country, officials and staff of IUBAT, overseas collaborative organizations and community leaders of Uttara added to the occasion.

Dr. Ghulam Kibria, Professor and Fulbright Senior Specialist from Delaware State University, Dover, De, USA an illustrated representative of this overseas collaborative university of IUBAT who was scheduled to speak on the occasion in his message wished resounding success of the program.

Prof. Dr. M Alimullah Miyan, Vice- Chancellor spokeof IUBAT's history of academic excellence of IUBAT since inception. He expressed the hope that vision, team work, zeal and multicultural aptitude will help the future growth of the university. He reminded students today's will create history by their efforts.

Prof Mahmuda Khanum, Pro-vice-Chancellor IUBAT speaking on the occasion welcomed the freshmen joined in the University for higher education. Recalling the contribution of late Prof Abdul Motaleb of English Department she said, all faulty members should flow his ideals and precedence.

Important members of Uttara community assured all possible help, assistance and co-operation in strengthening the development process of the university, which they see as an asset to the area.

The function ended with a gala cultural program led by local and international students and faculty members The Foundation Day Raffle Draw offered attractive prizes was the last amusing part led by Mr DeWan The ceremonial observance of the day left a lasting impression on all.

Prof. Dr M Alimullah Miyan and Ms Dierdre Evans ( Left) and Faculty Members and Students IUBAT (Right)

International University of Business Agriculture and Technology while celebrating orientation program called upon newly entered IUBATians to develop global vision and devote thoroughly in academic pursuit to build up career by capacitating themselves to emerge as productive employable force. Speakers on the occasion laid down importance on human resource development and advised the fresh-students to adapt with changes to properly face challenges in practical life for contributing socio-economic growth and development.

Prof. M. Alimullah Miyan, Vice –Chancellor and Founder of IUBAT detailing mission, vision and

objectives of establishing non-government university in the country impressed upon the freshmen to strengthen the multi-cultural academic base developed through modern curriculum embedded with research, publication and vigorous capacity building efforts keeping English as the medium of education.

The 49^th Orientation Program was held at the University Campus, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka participated by freshmen along with their guardians, Members of the Board of Governors, elites from the Uttara community, faculty members, alumni, senior students, and personnel of the university with jubilant disposition to mark the occasion with pomp and grandeur.

Earlier, Deirdre Evans, Adjunct Professor from Vancouver Community Mental Health Services, British Columbia, and Canada speaking as Guest of Honor inspired the students by way of her intellectual dispensation. She pronounced clarion call to acquiring knowledge for changing the pattern of life and subsequently contribute in solving problems of millions around us. Earlier freshmen from different parts of the country and members of faculty introduced themselves explaining their mission in the academic life.

The function started with national anthem and welcome speech was followed by alumni speech, feeling sharing and distribution of certificate of IUBAT Merit Excellence ended with vote of thanks by Mrs.Selina Nargis, Director of administration and a flamboyant cultural events.

International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) celebrated its 47^th Orientation Program for Summer semester 2008 on May 31, 2008 at the IUBAT premise in Uttara. The program started at 4.00 pm with Sukrana Doa. In the event, among others, included program orientation, sports, recognition ceremony and cultural event. This had participation of the national and international students, members of overseas collaborative organizations, officials, staff and faculties of IUBAT.

Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Vice Chancellor and Founder of IUBAT and Chief Guest of the program spoke on orientation, mission, vision and background of IUBAT as a first non-government university in Bangladesh which is operational since 1991, before the enactment of non-government university act 1992. He narrated the successive development of IUBAT and expressed the commitments of IUBAT towards social mobility and contribution towards establishment of a knowledge based society in Bangladesh. He urged everyone to work on the human resources development mission of IUBAT. He called upon the freshmen to work hard for their own as well to supplement IUBAT mission to benefit the entire society. Later Prof. Miyan distributed the IUBAT Merit of Excellence Award among 25 bright students of different semesters belonging to different colleges.

Shehan, Nafis, Chanak, Monisha, Shahriar and Nazu sung in the cultural part of the program while Natasha, Tamanna, Lemon, Sharita, Efat Ara, Jamila and Moon performed fashion show. A short play ‘Krishan Badhu’ was staged where VC Dr Miyan, Director Administration Selina Nargis, Faculty Mozaffar Alam Chowdhury, Sumiya Minnat, Kallyani Sutradhar, Kazi Khaled Shams Chisty and Abdul Momin performed. Dual song was sung by Nafis and Monisha.

Vote of thanks was offered by Mr Nicholas Genis, Visiting Faculty to IUBAT from the UK. The program was managed a group of 10 volunteers from the student body under the leadership of Prof. Tanveer DeWan with cooperation from all members of IUBAT community. The observance was a great success and left a lasting impression on all present.

International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) on its 17^th academic retreat program expressed strong commitment to make a hallmark in academic management with IT oriented effective teaching methodology for capacity building amongst students necessitated for producing 21^st century graduates capable of facing all global challenges of the century with their resilience, expertise and skill.

Prof. Dr. M. Alimullah Miyan, Vice-Chancellor initiated the daylong program at the IUBAT seminar hall today (Saturday) to evaluate the ongoing teaching process and set modality to launch sustained effort for further enhancing academic standard through research based global learning thereby crafting successful graduates befitting to modern era.

Prof Miyan during his deliberations in two sessions flashing light on “Teaching for Excellence” and “Faculty role for academic culture” emphatically told, teaching is a holy task and persons associated with this profession must have full dedication and consistent effort to apply head, heart and humanity in grooming up the students to make them worthy educated manpower to contribute in national development. He underscored the need to participate teachers in different national, local, and regional training programmes, conference, seminar workshops and consultations for updating themselves in professional matters.

Heads of different departments and Faculty members, on the shared thoughts and experiences on the occasion in different area of teaching and learning process highlighting global challenges of the century relating to teaching, training, research, publication and overall academic dispensation.

Ms Jennifer I Carlos, Faculty Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Wg Cdr K A Matin, Faculty Department of Languages, Group Capt M S Zoha, Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences and Mr Humayun Kabir Faculty, Department of Computer Sciences and Engineering presented on the occasion covering topics (1) Achieving Proactive Learning, (2) English for Success, (3) Grooming for Profession and (4) Need of IT.

Mr Tanvir H DeWan, clarified the theme of the event and coordinated the program which was preceded by Iftar and Dinner.

Many Bangladesh universities - both government and non-government - do not concern themselves with the need for constant improvement in quality of teaching. IUBAT's faculty development program addresses this issue on a regular basis.

Professor Richards raised four aspects of quality: evaluation of student performance, student evaluation of faculty, peer evaluation of faculty, and adequacy of facilities and resources. Professor Berland's presentation asked faculty to consider quality from the perspective of the employer and the student as well as the educator.

The student and the employer are the ultimate "customer" for post-secondary institutio

International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) visiting faculty members John Richards and Alex Berland, both from Canada, gave the keynote addresses to the 17th Academic Retreat, conducted in BARD, Comilla on the 2nd February 2008. The theme of the day long Retreat was "Quality Service Delivery".

ns. IUBAT is fortunate to have excellent relations with leading employers, locally in Bangladesh and internationally. These employers seek 'job-ready' graduates. In addition they need employees with team-work and problem-solving skills, an attitude of life-long learning and a strong sense of professional accountability.

Good universities seek to measure student performance accurately. Frequent feedback informs students about their performance, and gives faculty information about student difficulties.

Not only is faculty evaluation of students important, so is the evaluation of faculty by students. Universities should provide a mechanism whereby students can comment on the teaching quality of their professors.

Good universities also require adequate physical facilities. IUBAT is fortunate to have its own campus, a modern building, in a desirable location.

The fourth aspect of quality is peer evaluation by faculty of themselves. One means to reward high quality teaching and research is use of merit pay to reward outstanding teachers.

The retreat concluded with remarks by Dr. M. Alimullah Miyan, Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT who urged upon the faculty to ensure quality service delivery to all stakeholders of the university viz students, employers, government, academia and society at large. The faculty expressed the vow to uphold quality in every aspect of the academic life in the university to realize the human resources development mission of the university.