Stamford University concludes six-day Faculty Development Training

The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Stamford University Bangladesh has successfully completed the Faculty Development Training Programme (FT–N8), a six-day initiative aimed at enhancing teaching excellence and promoting outcome-based education (OBE) among university faculty members.

Over the course of the programme, 24 expert-led sessions were held covering diverse areas such as effective pedagogy, assessment strategies, and curriculum alignment. The final session, held on November 8, 2025, featured faculty presentations on OBE-related topics, highlighting the role of educators in achieving sustainable development in teaching and learning.

Participants also took part in a peer evaluation segment, allowing them to exchange insights with colleagues and expert reviewers. Structured feedback was collected to guide improvements in future training programmes.

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony, hosted by M Azizul Haque, Director of IQAC, was attended by Prof. Dr Md Younus Mia, Acting Vice-Chancellor; Prof. M Feroze Ahmed, Emeritus Professor; and Muhammad Abdul Matin, Registrar of Stamford University Bangladesh.

In their remarks, the speakers underscored the importance of faculty development in maintaining academic integrity and fostering global academic competitiveness. Prof. Dr Md Younus Mia emphasised continuous self-improvement for institutional growth, Prof. M Feroze Ahmed stressed academic and research excellence, while Muhammad Abdul Matin highlighted regulatory compliance and accountability.

Certificates were awarded to all participants for successfully completing the training. The programme was coordinated by M Azizul Haque, Subrata Chowdhury, Additional Director (QA), and Dr Tamanna Zerin, Additional Director (ETL).

The annual training, organised by IQAC, remains a key requirement for newly appointed faculty members, nurturing reflective, skilled, and globally oriented educators committed to sustainable educational excellence.