pakistan higher education medium term development framework 2011-2015 (1)
6. MAJOR ISSUES Higher Education Sector in Pakistan has been transformed into a dynamic sector that is rapidly evolving and developing the capacity to serve as an engine of growth for the socioeconomic development of the country. While good progress has been made numerous challenges remain and the following have been identified as key issues to be addressed 1. Lack of national and local ownership of higher education. 2. Poor university – industry interaction 3. Poor university – community relationship. 4. Low quality and lack of employability of college and private graduates. 5. Lack of appropriately qualified high quality research faculty for universities. 6. Lack of capacity for continuous faculty and staff development. 7. Low enrollment in the tertiary education sector. 8. Poor Governance of Universities. 9. Less support of meritorious need students through student loans or other grants. 10. Low fund generation and user charge recovery by universities
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