Multan:Interviewers will soon be conducted for the appointment of regular principals in around 130 public sector colleges of South Punjab where in-charge principals are working at the moment. Special Secretary Higher Education Department (HED), Sarfraz Ahmed, told reporter on Sunday that a panel would interview the candidates who had got only 10 marks while 90 marks would consist of candidates profile, experience and his overall performance.
This step would ensure transparency in selection process of the principals, he said and added that appointment of regular principals would help better performance of the colleges, the secretary informed.
Replying a question, Sarfraz stated that all those professors who meet the eligibility criteria could apply for the post including in-charge principals. To another question, he noted that Punjab government was serious in the appointment of regular Vice Chancellors in universities besides principals in colleges as it would help stabilise the institutions.
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another question, special secretary maintained that first ever Artificial Intelligence and technology conference of South Punjab would be a first step towards providing other platforms to experts and students for exhibiting their potentials in this field in days to come. Public and private sectors universities and other organizations would participate in the mega event slated for November 7, Sarfraz added.