The Office of Student Affairs at Ziauddin University is dedicated to creating a vibrant and diverse experience for every student across all campuses. It plays a crucial role in skill development, student leadership cultivation, talent nurturing, and community engagement. The Office offers numerous opportunities for students to pursue their passions, talents, and skills beyond academics through participation in curricular, co-curricular, and community-oriented activities. OSA proactively adapts to student-centric needs and evolving trends.
Developing a student’s sense of belonging during their time at the university is an essential component in enhancing diligence, persistence, and success, while increasing their campus involvement and sense of ownership. Committed to promoting a culture of mutual respect and tolerance for diversity, the Office of Student Affairs serves as a comprehensive resource for addressing all student needs and enquiries.
Department of Student Affairs cultivates and implements new strategies in order to involve all the students of different colleges under Ziauddin university umbrella. We continue to strengthen existing programs and initiate new platforms in order to have a lively student life at all our campuses and to cultivate a student community that is supportive, engaging and full of zeal and enthusiasm. The main aim for our department is to work towards a viable student life programs that manages and runs on its own and develop strategies that will guide our path towards financial sustainability. At our very centre, we are committedto our mission, vision and values and student will always be the centre of what we do.
Following are the objectives of the student affairs department:
Arranging frequent extra-curricular activities for the students whose sole purpose would be to give recreational time to students that shall foster
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It is my immense pleasure to welcome you all to Ziauddin University on behalf of the Office of Student Affairs. We are committed to providing assistance and support as you embark on your journey into higher education. We hope your time here is filled with exciting opportunities and challenges. The Office of Student Affairs offers a range of services and programmes designed to help you achieve your goals and succeed in all aspects of life.
Ziauddin University provides a wealth of opportunities, both academically and socially. The OSA strives to foster positive relationships among students and encourages active participation in co-curricular and social activities. We emphasise the importance of community, discovery, excellence, integrity, respect, and responsibility.
We wish you a successful academic year and a lifelong commitment to learning.
The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) facilitates Continuous Medical Education (CME) activities aimed at sustaining, improving, and enhancing the knowledge, skills, professional performance, and networks that medical professionals rely on to care for patients, the general public, and the medical community. OSA assists departments in conducting and executing these CME activities and plays a key role in assessing and evaluating their quality and effectiveness. The OSA ensures that these activities are devoid of commercial bias and remain independent of commercial interests.
At Ziauddin University, we offer Continuing Professional Education (CPE) under Office of Student Affairs designed to extend learning beyond traditional academic settings. Our approach involves ongoing, purposeful education aimed at expanding knowledge and skills, typically after formal education is completed. This commitment to lifelong learning helps individuals stay current in their fields, adapt to industry changes, and enhance their professional capabilities. While formal schooling may end, the process of learning never stops. Today, it’s all about continually acquiring new skills.
We provide customized CPE programs to meet the diverse needs of students and professionals, including educational leaders, managers, administrative staff, medical professionals, curriculum planners, media professionals, engineers, teachers, and other practitioners. Our vision is to guide educational institutions toward a future of innovation and growth.
All the student societies shall formulate and update their relative constitutions or by-laws that shall be in accordance with the guidelines set herein:
No member in the executive board may exercise or possess veto powers in any procedural matters or decision making processes in affairs of the society.
EVENT CALENDER:
EVENT PROPOSAL:
MARKETING:
The general guidelines to be followed by all the societies are set herein for every calendar year:
Annual Recruitment Procedures: (New member induction)
All the student societies must participate in the annual society fair at the start of the academic year whose sole purpose would be to introduce their relative societies to the student of Ziauddin University and to induct new members. The procedure shall be govern under following guidelines:
Executive Body Selection Procedures:
All societies shall develop a free and fair executive body selection process that shall be according to the objectives of the societies and student affairs objective. It shall be conducted under the following guidelines:
Student govern societies at Ziauddin University have the autonomy to recruit as many members as they want to. Depending on the number of members in the society, the society must be structured in such a way to ensure that the activities conducted by the society are more organized. This will involve delegating some key roles and responsibilities to a few of the selected members of the society. An ideal structure for society may include 5 members in the executive board which shall be:
And a fully functional general body that shall be under the executive board and ordinary members of the society. However, a society has the autonomy to formulate a structure that is most feasible according to the work a society does but it is subject to approval from Director of Student Affairs. The role of Patron in the society is absolute and is not to subject to alter or change. Based on the above structure, the structural hierarchy of a student society shall be:
JOB DESCRIPTION OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECTUIVE BOARD
Following is the job description of each every member of the executive board of a society; title of a position may differ after the approval from the Director Student affairs, however the responsibilities shall remain the same.
Patron:
The Patron of the society shall be a faculty member of Ziauddin University. He/she shall be a member of the executive body of the society and is responsible to deliver the much needed experience and expertise in matters concerning the society. Some of the responsibilities for the Patron of the society are but not limited to:
President:
The role of the President is to provide leadership to the specific society and help carry out the goals of the organization. The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the organization.The President shall directly report to the Patron of the society and is answerable to Director Student Affairs and Management of the University if need be under special circumstances. He/she shall be considered as the overall head of the society. The Job responsibilities for a President include:
Vice President:
The role of the Vice President (VP) is to ensure that general body members of the society are efficiently working and that they are carrying out the duties that have been decided mutually by the executive body of the society. The Vice-President reports to the President and Patron and shall be the officer in charge to handle queries of the general body members upon any questioning. This position is the backbone of any society and ensures that things run smoothly. The Job responsibilities for the role include:
General Secretary:
The General Secretary shall be responsible for recording the minutes and acting as official timekeeper of all society meetings. The Secretary shall maintain the permanent records of the society and he/she will assist the President in composing correspondence on behalf of the society. S/he shall preside at society meetings in the absence of the President, Vice-President, and the Treasurer. The General Secretary reports directly to the President and Patron of the society and shall be responsible to act as the liaison between the society and department of student affairs. The job responsibilities for the incumbent involves:
Treasurer:
The Treasurer will beresponsible for the society’s accounts. He/she is the financial head of the society and maintains the track record of all financial transactions of the society. The treasurer reports to all the members of the executive council of the society and shall chair the official meeting in absence of the President and Vice-President. S/he shall make sure that the financial guidelines set by the department of student affairs is met according to the Guidelines. The specific duties of the treasurer include:
DECEMBER | |||||
S. No | Name of Activity | Details of the Event | Activity Nature | Activity Status | Student Councils / Societies |
1 | Qawali Night plus Bonfire | to end the year with something light and fun | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | MT Council |
2 | Annual Dinner | A formal event to end the year | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | MBBS Council |
3 | World Aids Day | to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection | Community Service | TBC | VFAT |
4 | Concert | Fun and Light activity | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | MT Council |
NOVEMBER | |||||
S. No | Name of Activity | Details of the Event | Activity Nature | Activity Status | Student Councils / Societies |
1 | Beach Cleanup | To protray importamce of cleaness on beach and its affect on marine life | Community Service | TBC | VFAT |
2 | Jam Fest | A fun and light concert | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | ZCRS Council |
3 | Emergency Medicine Stimulation Challenge | Medical activity for students benefit | Co-curricular Activity | TBC | MBBS Council |
4 | Documentary on Polio Workers | to help understand the work and how their contribution is so important | Community Service | TBC | VFAT |
OCTOBER | |||||
S. No | Name of Activity | Details of the Event | Activity Nature | Activity Status | Student Councils / Societies |
1 | Pharma-Workshop – IX | In regards to their course, for better understanding | Co-curricular Activity | TBC | FOP Council |
2 | Infection prevention walk | To raise awareness regarding early immunization and other disease prevention | Community Service | TBC | VFAT |
3 | Annual Dinner | A formal event to end the year | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | ZCRS Council |
4 | Concert | Musical activity with some reknowed Pakistani singers | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | MBBS Council |
5 | Pharma-Workshop – X | In regards to their course, for better understanding | Co-curricular Activity | TBC | FOP Council |
6 | Beach Picnic | Fun and Light activity | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | MT Council |
7 | Old Age Home Visit | For elderly and their gastric screening | Co-curricular Activity | TBC | MBBS Council |
8 | Global Hand Washing Day at TCF | Global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap | Co-curricular Activity | TBC | VFAT |
9 | Research Exibition | Overall Exibition results of all the workshops held throughout the year | Co-curricular Activity | TBC | FOP Council |
10 | Annual Dinner | A formal event to end the year | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | FOP Council |
SEPTEMBER | |||||
S. No | Name of Activity | Details of the Event | Activity Nature | Activity Status | Student Councils / Societies |
1 | World Patient Safety Day | To raise global awareness about patient safety and calls for solidarity and united action | Co-curricular Activity | TBC | VFAT |
2 | Sports Tournamnt | For students and also as a fundraiser | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | WelfareAid |
3 | Beach | Fun and Light activity | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | ZCRS Council |
4 | Awareness camp | To underpriviliged areas, for viral and communal diseases | Community Service | TBC | WelfareAid |
5 | PLSP Training | To students of underpriviliged schools, so they also have basic life safety knowledge | Co-curricular Activity | TBC | ZCRS Council |
6 | Medical Camp | For underpriviliged areas, free of cost medical assesment | Community Service | TBC | VFAT |
7 | Pharmacist Day | to celebrate the pharmcist around the world | Co-curricular Activity | TBC | FOP Council |
8 | Beach Party | Fun and Light activity | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | BDS Council |
AUGUST | |||||
S. No | Name of Activity | Details of the Event | Activity Nature | Activity Status | Student Councils / Societies |
1 | Independence Day Celebration | To show pride and patriotism towards our country | Extra-curricular Activity | Done | FOP Council |
Done | ZCRS Council | ||||
Done | BDS Council | ||||
2 | ZU Bazar | A fundraiser activity, similar to a bakesale | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | BDS Council |
3 | Beach Party | Fun and Light Activity | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | MBBS Council |
4 | Pakistan Tour | Graduation Tour for final year students | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | FOP Council |
5 | BLS Workshop | Workshop on basic life support for students | Co-curricular Activity | TBC | MBBS Council |
6 | Scavenger Hunt | An activity similar to teasuer hunt, to get students light and have fun | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | VFAT |
7 | Movie Night | Fundraiser movie night for donation/community services | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | MT Council |
8 | Workshop and Quiz | in regards to rehabilitation | Co-curricular Activity | TBC | ZCRS Council |
9 | Charna Island Trip | For students to enjoy a little getaway trip | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | MBBS Council |
10 | Pharma-Session/Workshop VIII | In regards to their course, for better understanding | Co-curricular Activity | TBC | FOP Council |
11 | Baithak | A light fun activity with open mic | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | MBBS Council |
12 | Scavenger Hunt | An activity similar to teasuer hunt, to get students light and have fun | Extra-curricular Activity | TBC | WelfareAid |
13 | Mental Health Awareness with KDSP | To spread awareness regarding mental health and it’s importance | Co-curricular Activity | TBC | MBBS Council |
14 | Seminar/Awareness Session | To underpriviliged areas, for viral and communal diseases | Community Service | TBC | VFAT |
JULY | |||||
S. No | Name of Activity | Details of the Event | Activity Nature | Activity Status | Student Councils / Societies |
1 | Beyong BDS | Career guidence webinar | Co-curricular Activity | Done | BDS Council |
2 | Neonatal Workshop | On pediatric handling protocol | Co-curricular Activity | Done | MBBS Council |
3 | Suturing Workshop | On the basics of suturing | Co-curricular Activity | Done | IGA |
4 | Hepatitis Workshop | On the basics of diagnosing, starting early treatment and prevention | Co-curricular Activity | Done | IGAxVFAHT |
5 | Phlebotomy Workshop | On the basics of phlebotomy | Co-curricular Activity | Done | IGA |
6 | Hepatitis Screening | For underprivileged areas, to get them awared regarding the disease | Community Service | Done | VFAT |
7 | FRIP | details to be provided | Co-curricular Activity | Done | WelfareAid |
JUNE | |||||
S. No | Name of Activity | Details of the Event | Activity Nature | Activity Status | Student Councils / Societies |
1 | Workshop with Dr. Mustafa | For bds students, to clear out their minds regarding the upcoming career journey | Co-curricular Activity | Done | BDS Council |
2 | Guest Speaking | motivational speaking session by Dr. Arif | Co-curricular Activity | Done | SPEC |
3 | Medical Camp | Free of cost medical checkups for underpriviliged | Community Service | Done | MBBS Council |
4 | FRIP | Emergency protocol workshop | Co-curricular Activity | Done | MBBS Council |
5 | Farewell | LAW farewell for the graduating batch | Extra-curricular Activity | Done | LAW |
6 | Eid Extravaganza | Bakesale, money collect went to charity | Extra-curricular Activity | Done | SPEC |
7 | Hydration Camp | Heat relief camp for junior staff | Community Service | Done | BDS Council |
8 | Open mic | redbull open mic for the main concert | Extra-curricular Activity | Done | RedbullxZU |
9 | Eid Clothes Drive | For underpriviliged areas | Community Service | Done | WelfareAid |
10 | OFF The Roof Concert | Fun and Light activity | Extra-curricular Activity | Done | OSAxRedbull |
MAY | |||||
S. No | Name of Activity | Details of the Event | Activity Nature | Activity Status | Student Councils / Societies |
1 | Fundraiser Qawali | VFAT&MBBS collaborative event, to raise funs for community service | Extra-curricular Activity | Done | VFAT |
2 | Panel Talk | Panel talk with reknowed dentist in karachi to help out bds students | Co-curricular Activity | Done | BDS Council |
3 | Video Tournament | Online video game compitition | Extra-curricular Activity | Done | MBBS Council |
4 | Bakesale | Food and game stalls, money collected went to charity | Extra-curricular Activity | Done | WelfareAid |
5 | Clinical Workshop | Workshop on initial medical skills | Co-curricular Activity | Done | MBBS Council |
6 | Panel Talk | carrer counselling | Co-curricular Activity | Done | BDS Council |
7 | Movie Night | Fundraiser movie night for Muskurahat run by bds council | Extra-curricular Activity | Done | BDS Council |
APRIL | |||||
S. No | Name of Activity | Details of the Event | Activity Nature | Activity Status | Student Councils / Societies |
1 | Blood Drive | Blood Donation to Ziauddin Hospital | Community Service | Done | VFAT |
Student Affairs at Ziauddin University always encourages its students to showcase their talents while at the same time promoting them to learn and experience new things along with their studies.
We offer a variety of student societies that focus on different fields. Some of these societies assist students in obtaining relevant experience and skills through various internship programmes, while others allow students to pursue their interests and talents in addition to their academic pursuits. The current active societies on campus are listed below:
ZCPT Student Council, in assistance with Office of Student Affairs conducted Postural Awareness Programme on August 8th 2024.
Students of Physical Therapy, along with Dr. Nabeel Khuwaja, prepared and presented a session that aims to enhance understanding of preventive measures and promote health and wellness among the workforce. The session was conducted at Ocean Network Express; we appreciate their management for providing a platform to have this great interactive session and are thankful to Dr. Nabeel Khuwaja for taking the time from her busy schedule to make this session valuable and interactive.