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| 1. Background |
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The University Requirement Courses (URC) constitute the main and most important characteristics of International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) as they are playing a vital role in distinguishing IIUC from a traditional university. These courses are equally compulsory for all students of the university regardless of discipline, faculty, race and religion. The students are required to take 12 to 16 credit hours in URC in total to graduate from the University. Language, Islamic Studies and History form the basis of these courses.
From the very beginning of IIUC, the University Requirement Courses were considered as an integral part of graduation requirements for all, but these were conducted under the supervision of the Pro Vice-Chancellor of IIUC. Later on, it proved to be difficult on his part to supervise these courses owing to his multidimensional responsibilities.
Under such circumstances, a proposal, initiated by Professor Dr. Abu Bakr Rafique, The Pro Vice-Chancellor of IIUC, was sent to the Academic Council of IIUC to establish a Center for University Requirement Courses (CENURC). The 14th Academic Council held on 10th November 2003 had adopted this proposal and recommended to the Syndicate. The 62nd meeting of the Syndicate (held on 15th November 2003) finally took the decision for establishment of a Center for University Requirement Courses (CENURC). |
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| 2. Aims and Objectives |
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| The aims and objectives of the Center are as follows: |
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To develop the courses and curricula of the University Requirement Courses (URC) and syllabi thereof keeping pace with needs of the day from time to time. |
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To ensure quality education of the University Requirement Courses through continuous supervision of the performance of the teachers of CENURC. |
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To promote and provide facilities for Islamization of Knowledge and ensure conducive environment at IIUC. |
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To undertake research projects in co-operation with public or private organizations as and when necessary under mutual agreement. |
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To popularize the Program of Islamization of Knowledge in and outside the University through Seminars, Conferences and Publication; and |
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To conduct such other activities as may facilitate attainment of the objectives of the CENURC. |
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| 3. Jurisdiction of the Center |
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All the URC related activities of all departments and faculties of all campuses (i, e, City Campus, Female Campus, Permanent Campus, Dhaka Campus and other Campuses) are under the central administration of the Center for University Requirement Courses (CENURC). |
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| 4. Academic Committee |
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There shall be an Academic Committee of the CENURC consisting of- |
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The Director of the Center |
- Chairman |
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All teachers of the Center |
- Members |
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Dean of the Faculty of Shari‘ah |
- Members |
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Two expert members recommended by the Center from other Universities to be nominated by the Academic Council / Vice Chancellor. |
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The Academic Committee shall prepare courses of study and syllabi, prepare proposals for Islamization of knowledge to be considered in the Academic Council and shall recommend the rules and regulations for the examination. |
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The Director of the CENURC shall convene a meeting of the Committee al least once a month during the period of each semester. |
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| 5. Examination Committee |
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There shall be an Academic Committee of the CENURC consisting of- |
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The Director of the Center |
- Chairman |
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All teachers of the Center |
- Members |
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Dean of the Faculty of Shari‘ah |
- Members |
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Two expert members recommended by the Center from other Universities to be nominated by the Academic Council / Vice Chancellor. |
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The Academic Committee shall prepare courses of study and syllabi, prepare proposals for Islamization of knowledge to be considered in the Academic Council and shall recommend the rules and regulations for the examination. |
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The Director of the CENURC shall convene a meeting of the Committee al least once a month during the period of each semester. |
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| 6. Planning and Development Committee |
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There shall be one Planning and Development Committee consisting of- |
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The Director of the Center |
- Chairman |
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The senior most teacher of Arabic |
- Members |
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The senior most teacher of English |
- Members |
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The senior most teacher of Islamic Studies |
- Members |
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Senior teacher of History Courses |
- Members |
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The Academic Committee shall prepare courses of study and syllabi, prepare proposals for Islamization of knowledge to be considered in the Academic Council and shall recommend the rules and regulations for the examination. |
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The Director of the CENURC shall convene a meeting of the Committee al least once a month during the period of each semester. |
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| 7. Director/ Chairman |
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The CENURC shall have a full time Director/Chairman with the status of a Professor or Associate Professor. He is the chief executive of the Center responsible for all academic and administrative activities of the Center.
In the absence of a Professor or Associate Professor the senior most member of the Center may act as Director-in-Charge. The rank and the status of the Director of the Center is equal to the status of the Head of the Departments of IIUC and he will enjoy the similar financial and other benefits. |
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8. Teachers |
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The Center shall have an adequate number of teachers of all categories for all courses. All teachers will be appointed by the Syndicate through a Selection Committee duly approved by the Syndicate.
All teachers of the Center will be guided by the IIUC’s Service and Efficiency Rules made by the competent authority from time to time.
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