Student Handbook 2018-19

The handbook provides information on academic policies, procedures, and MUET regulations. It also outlines the rights and responsibilities of students and details various services and facilities available to them. The Center's vision is to promote technological change and sustainable development through higher education, research, and outreach. The mission is to produce quality professionals who uphold and advance the integrity, honor, and dignity of their profession, while taking an active part in the development of society. The Center aims to facilitate students in expressing their hidden potential and utilizing it to avail opportunities. The handbook is divided into several sections, including academic policies, student services, and facilities. It provides detailed information on the degree programs offered by the Center, including the duration, course requirements, and scheduling of classes and research. The handbook also outlines the policies governing academic integrity and plagiarism, as well as the procedures for student internship programs and research funding support. The Center has a strong focus on research and development, with major areas of focus including curriculum reforms, high-quality applied research, training and capacity building programs, and policy formulation. The Center enjoys technical support from the University of Utah, USA, in academic and capacity building programs. The handbook also provides information on student services and facilities, including the Student-Teacher Center, Information and Communication Processing Center, residential accommodation, transport, cafeteria, photocopy facilities, medical services, sports, library, and online information center. The Center is committed to equal opportunity and gender balance, and the handbook outlines the policies and procedures for promoting these values. The handbook is subject to change from time to time, and students are encouraged to regularly visit the Center's website and check notice boards for updated information. The Center's website is http://water.muet.edu.pk. The Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) is a leading institution in the province of Sindh and among the public and private engineering universities of Pakistan, according to the latest HEC ranking of universities. The university is committed to providing quality education and promoting technological change and sustainable development. The Vice Chancellor of MUET, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Aslam Uqaili, welcomes students to the university and encourages them to make full use of the opportunities available on campus for their academic, professional, and socio-cultural growth. He emphasizes the importance of hard work and focused initiatives in achieving success. The USPCAS-W Center is established with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and enjoys technical support from the University of Utah, USA. The Center presents a unique learning environment focused on Pakistan's water-related issues and their solution for sustained economic growth. The Center's major areas of focus include curriculum reforms, high-quality applied research, training and capacity building programs, and policy formulation. The Center's mission is to produce quality professionals who can address the water-related problems of Pakistan. The Center's vision is to promote technological change and sustainable development through higher education, research, and outreach. The Center aims to facilitate students in expressing their hidden potential and utilizing it to avail opportunities. The Center's degree programs are designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to address the water-related problems of Pakistan. The programs are aligned with the market needs, and the Center has established linkages with the industry and private sector organizations dealing with water. The Center's faculty is composed of experienced professionals who are experts in their fields. The faculty is committed to providing high-quality education and promoting research and development. The Center has a strong focus on student services and facilities, including the Student-Teacher Center, Information and Communication Processing Center, residential accommodation, transport, cafeteria, photocopy facilities, medical services, sports, library, and online information center. The Center is committed to equal opportunity and gender balance, and the handbook outlines the policies and procedures for promoting these values. The Center's website is http://water.muet.edu.pk, and students are encouraged to regularly visit the website and check notice boards for updated information.