The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Uttara University, organized a day-long orientation program titled ‘New Faculty Orientation: Fostering Teaching, Research & Academic Excellence‘ on 24 September 2026, welcoming new faculty members who joined the university in Fall 2026. The program forms part of IQAC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen teaching quality and academic standards across the university.
As the university’s central body for academic quality assurance, IQAC designed the orientation to equip incoming faculty with the pedagogical grounding, institutional knowledge and research orientation needed to succeed at Uttara University. Two of IQAC’s own senior members presented during the day’s academic sessions. Dr. Soeb Md. Shoayeb Noman, Associate Professor & Additional Director (ETL), IQAC, spoke on the pedagogy of teaching, while Mahmood Reaz Sunny, Assistant Professor & Additional Director (QA), IQAC, covered Outcome-Based Education (OBE), Bloom’s Taxonomy and question preparation.
The orientation was graced by Professor Dr. Eaysmin Ara Lekha, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Uttara University, who shared valuable insights into the university’s history and culture, encouraging new faculty to embrace its values and contribute to its growth. In her address, she underscored the spirit of unity that defines the institution: “We have to work together, support each other and help one another grow to uplift the reputation of Uttara University.”
Complementing IQAC’s sessions, Kazi Tareq Ullah, Associate Professor & Director, Office of Admission, discussed the student life cycle at the university and raised the need for dedicated transport for teachers and officers. Sharmin Akhter, Deputy Controller of Examination, presented on examination rules, types and invigilation. Prof. Dr. Md. Sultanul Islam, Director, CRT, then led a session on research and publication, including research grants and publication incentives at the university.
Professor Dr. ASM Shahabuddin, Director, IQAC, conducted the event from start to finish, guiding the day’s proceedings and tying the discussions together throughout. He also led the concluding academic session, ‘Quality Education: How?’, which brought the day’s themes into focus around the university’s continued pursuit of quality education and academic excellence.
The day also included an open discussion session, giving new faculty the chance to raise questions and share their thoughts directly with session leaders and university officials. The program concluded with the distribution of certificates to participating faculty members and a closing address by Mr. Abid Aziz, Member of the Board of Trustees, Uttara University, who commended IQAC’s role in shaping a strong foundation for new faculty and this institution.