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UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY- TAXILA / UNDERGRAD PROSPECTUS <strong>2011</strong><br />
80<br />
SERVICES AND COMMON FACILITIES<br />
DIRECTORATE OF STUDENTS AFFAIRS11<br />
The primary function <strong>of</strong> the directorate is to organize extracurricular<br />
activities <strong>of</strong> the students <strong>and</strong> to foster their<br />
intellectual, literary, <strong>and</strong> artistic potentialities, which remain<br />
untapped in the classroom. It functions normally through<br />
a large number <strong>of</strong> clubs <strong>and</strong> societies; each devoted to<br />
some sport or cultural <strong>and</strong> artistic activity. The students join<br />
these clubs <strong>and</strong> societies according to their inclinations <strong>and</strong><br />
aptitudes. Another function <strong>of</strong> the directorate is to maintain<br />
liaison with a wide cross-section <strong>of</strong> students <strong>and</strong> to be<br />
responsive to their needs <strong>and</strong> problems. The directorate also<br />
works to promote, amongst students, respect for the dignified<br />
<strong>and</strong> disciplined behaviors befitting a university student <strong>and</strong><br />
prospective member <strong>of</strong> the honored community <strong>of</strong> engineers<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pakistan. Following are the committees <strong>and</strong> societies<br />
functioning at UET-Taxila.<br />
Quaid-e-Azam Debating Society<br />
<strong>University</strong> Arts <strong>and</strong> Literary Society<br />
Hostels Athletics <strong>and</strong> Sports Club<br />
An-Nisa Girls Scholar Society<br />
UET Adventure Club<br />
Environmental Protection Society<br />
Student Welfare Society<br />
Disaster <strong>and</strong> Crisis Management Cell<br />
Student Counselling/Guidance Bureau<br />
Students Placement <strong>and</strong> Training Bureau<br />
Rashid Cheema Blood Donors Society<br />
Al Moh<strong>and</strong>is <strong>University</strong> Magazine, Varsity News <strong>and</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Quarter Bulletin<br />
Department Technical Societies<br />
Students Chapters<br />
Price <strong>and</strong> Quality Control Committee<br />
DIRECTORATE OF UNDERGRADUATE<br />
12<br />
STUDIES<br />
The primary function <strong>of</strong> the directorate is to plan <strong>and</strong><br />
organize <strong>undergraduate</strong> teaching <strong>and</strong> notify schedule for<br />
each academic session. The directorate coordinates academic<br />
activities <strong>of</strong> the departments <strong>and</strong> acts as liaison <strong>of</strong>fice between<br />
the academic departments for the smooth conduct <strong>of</strong> courses.<br />
It also monitors the teaching progress <strong>and</strong> ensures the timely<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> courses by the respective department.<br />
The Directorate also assists the Students Section to the<br />
following matters.<br />
a. Registration <strong>of</strong> fresh entrants<br />
b. Scholarships <strong>and</strong> Stipends<br />
c. Migration Cases<br />
d. Verification <strong>of</strong> Documents<br />
DIRECTORATE OF SPORTS<br />
13<br />
The <strong>University</strong> provides ample facilities to the students for<br />
participation in games <strong>and</strong> sports, both outdoors <strong>and</strong> indoors.<br />
A Sports Committee comprising <strong>University</strong> teachers supervises<br />
the sports activities. Facilities are provided for all the major<br />
sports including cricket, hockey, football, tennis, badminton,<br />
basketball, squash <strong>and</strong> athletics. A series <strong>of</strong> inter-faculty <strong>and</strong><br />
inter-hostel tournaments are held to provide participation to<br />
the maximum number <strong>of</strong> students. Outst<strong>and</strong>ing sportsmen are<br />
encouraged to take part in the inter-university tournaments.<br />
The outst<strong>and</strong>ing players are also participating in National<br />
level events likely hockey, volleyball <strong>and</strong> athletics. The exercise<br />
facilities are provided in the Gym in early morning <strong>and</strong> in the<br />
evening. Major types <strong>of</strong> fitness <strong>and</strong> exercise machines are<br />
available in the university.<br />
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE<br />
14<br />
The <strong>University</strong> has constituted a Students Welfare Society<br />
(SWS) to provide financial assistance to the most deserving<br />
students to defray tuition fee <strong>and</strong> hostel dues from the<br />
following financial resources:-<br />
a. Donations<br />
b. Fund raising campaign.<br />
c. Earning from Endowment Fund established for the<br />
purpose with an amount <strong>of</strong> Rs.5.000 Million.<br />
The concerned students will apply on the prescribed form<br />
obtained from the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Director Students Affairs.<br />
HALLS OF RESIDENCES<br />
15<br />
The <strong>University</strong> has limited provisions for hostel accommodation<br />
at the Campus for both male <strong>and</strong> female students. The halls<br />
<strong>of</strong> residence for male students have an accommodation for<br />
about 1350 students <strong>and</strong> are named as:<br />
Iqbal Hall<br />
Quaid-e-Azam Hall<br />
Abu Bakar Hall<br />
Umer Hall<br />
Usman Hall<br />
Ali Hall<br />
Abu Bakar hall with accommodation for 400 students is under<br />
completion. A separate hall for international students is being<br />
planned to be constructed in near future.<br />
The hall <strong>of</strong> residence for female students is named as Ayesha<br />
Hall. It has an accommodation for 200 students.<br />
The management <strong>of</strong> the halls is supervised by the Senior<br />
Warden. Each hall is looked after by Resident Tutor/s being<br />
faculty members.<br />
The students themselves manage many aspects <strong>of</strong> life in the<br />
halls. The halls are provided with common rooms, dining<br />
halls, canteens, mosques <strong>and</strong> other such places <strong>of</strong> common<br />
utility. Each hall has its own mess with adequate messing <strong>and</strong><br />
dining facilities. The mess is run on a no-pr<strong>of</strong>it no-loss basis. A<br />
Students Mess Committee under the supervision <strong>of</strong> a Resident<br />
Tutor regulates the weekly menu, finances, billing <strong>and</strong> quality<br />
<strong>of</strong> the food.