AC P 000 BU Pship 3rd Progress Report Final Kate

Strengthening Higher Education Program (SHEP) Ministry of Higher Education, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Project Funded by World Bank
(BU-UPP-02)
AIT-BU Partnership Project
DEVELOPMENT OF ENGINEERING FACULTY AT BALKH UNIVERSITY, AFGHANISTAN
Progress Report III

October 2010
Submitted by
Project Coordinator
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Thailand
Abbreviations and Acronyms

AIT ANGeL ARDS AWP BU CEIM FDP DNA EEM EO ETABS GGE FOS HEI IACD ICT IDA IELTS IT MOHE NATO NSTDA R&D SA SE SERD SET SHEP SISCO SOM STE SU TOR TSP V1 V2 WEM WB Asian Institute of Technology Afghans Next Generation e Learning Afghanistan Reconstruction and Development Services Academic Writing Placement Balkh University Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management Faculty Development Plan Development Needs Assessment Environmental Engineering Management Expression of Interest Integrated Building Analysis and Design Software Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Field of Study Higher Education Institution Institute of Asia Culture and Development Information & Communication Technology International Development Association International English Language Testing System Information Technology Ministry of Higher Education North Atlantic Treaty Organization National Science and Technology Development Research and Development Student Assistant Structural Engineering School of Environment, Resources & Development School of Engineering & Technology Strengthening Higher Education Program Systems Integration Specialists Company, Inc. School of Management Structural Engineering Student Union Term of Reference Thailand Science Park English Language Test Version 1 English Language Test Version 2 Water Engineering and Management World Bank
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Table of Contents
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Cover Page Abbreviations and Acronyms Table of Contents Preface Executive Summary 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Introduction Overall Goal & Expected Results Planned Activities Project Management Project Implementation Faculty Development Plan English Language Evaluation And Training Development of Language Programs at BU Development of Language Program of BU Students at AIT Information & Technology Evaluation & Training Upgrading Laboratories Management Training Program : Seminar and Visit Study Program Progress of BU Faculty Members at AIT Curriculum Review Curriculum Development and Implementation Training Proposed New Activities ANNEX 1: Planned Activities Based on Agreement ANNEX 2: AIT-BU Partnership Project - Organizational Chart ANNEX 3: First Trip to BU March 2008 Report ANNEX 4: Second Trip to BU June 2008 Report ANNEX 5: List of AIT Experts involved in the AIT-BU Project ANNEX 6: Faculty Development Plan version 1- April 2008 ANNEX 7: Faculty Development Plan version 2 - May 2008 ANNEX 8: Faculty Development Plan version 3 - May 2008 ANNEX 9: Faculty Development Plan version 4 - June 2008 ANNEX 10: Faculty Development Plan version 5 August 2008 ANNEX 11: English Language Evaluation and Training Written Test (Sample) ANNEX 12: IT Evaluation and Training- Written Test (Sample )
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ANNEX 13: IT Infrastructure Assessment ANNEX 14: Establishment of Laboratory for Construction Department ANNEX 15: Progress Monitoring Report ANNEX 16: Activities CarriedOut at BU Office Project ANNEX 17: Management Training: Workshop, Seminar and Study Visit Program ANNEX 18: Materials for the Inauguration of the AIT-BU Office at AIT ANNEX 19: Third trip to BU March 2009 Mission Report ANNEX 20: Progress Status of BU Faculty Members ANNEX 21: Fourth Visit Trip to BU April 2010 ANNEX 22: Project Proposal Extension ANNEX 23: Faculty Development Plan V.6 May 2010 ANNEX 24: English Evaluation Report ANNEX 25: Upgrading Laboratories ANNEX 26: AIT-BU Project Chart
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Preface
The AIT-BU cooperation is a pioneer partnership between AIT and Balkh University (BU), an institution of higher learning in Afghanistan. We are very fortunate for the support and interest shown in our institute by the Ministry of Higher Education, Afghanistan and the World Bank, who have included us as a partner in the development of higher education in Afghanistan. We are very grateful to the Strengthening Higher Education Program for believing in us and giving us this opportunity to extend our services. With the AIT-BU cooperation, AIT forges ahead with confidence to provide all the services necessary to develop the Faculty of Engineering at BU according to the needs of Afghanistan. This cooperation is a milestone for AIT in achieving the objectives of a regional institute with a global strategic direction by applying AITs expertise where it is needed most. There is much to be done in Afghanistan and AIT is committed to contribute. We are proud to position ourselves strategically as a partner of BU and an agent for development by delivering knowledge and technical expertise. We have only begun our tasks and the tasks ahead of us are demanding but we are excited to continue our long-term presence in Afghanistan. We are determined to make a difference in the lives of the people of Afghanistan as a partner and agent for change.
Prof. Said Irandoust President Asian Institute of Technology
Executive Summary
The AIT-BU Partnership Project Third Progress Report presents a project overview and summarizes the activities undertaken since the contract was signed for Academic Partnership Project between Balkh University and Asian Institute of Technology. This report expands upon the Interim Report, First Progress Report and Second Progress Report submitted by AIT to BU. On 25th December 2007, BU and AIT, signed a contract for an Academic Partnership Project under the Strengthening Higher Education Program (SHEP) for which AIT would provide consulting services to BU. The overall goal of the project is to improve the quality of teaching by the Faculty of Engineering and management by the administration at BU, through curriculum development, institutional development, human resources development, and partnership development. The project covers a period of 30 months and has been sub-divided into three overlapping phases: Phase I, Phase II and Phase III according to the development activities identified by AIT. The activities under each phase are targeted to achieve a set of expected results for each of the three engineering departments at BU: Chemical and Environmental Technology Geology and Mining and Natural Resources Technology Construction, Building, Civil Engineering, Urban and Rural Infrastructure The AIT-BU Partnership Project is headed by Prof. Said Irandoust, President of AIT and Dr. Naveed Anwar, Project Coordinator of the AIT School of Engineering and Technology (SET). The project also includes experts from various areas of specialization at AIT. The AIT-BU Partnership Project has two offices: one at BU in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan and the other at AIT in Bangkok, Thailand. Both of these offices are supervised by the Project Coordinator. The site office at BU is also managed by a full time Project Manager, Engr. Mohammad Qaasim who acts as the local liaison between AIT, BU and SHEP. The AIT BU Office at AIT was officially inaugurated on the 10th of October 2008. The event was attended by Acting Chairperson of the AIT Board of Trustees, the Ambassador of Norway to Thailand, Prof. Said Irandoust, and Dr. Naveed Anwar, the AIT-BU experts, the BU Chancellor and several guests from various embassies and international organizations as well. The newly inaugurated office serves as the official area for meetings, reception and project activity management. The Project office at BU was inaugurated on March 09, 2008 during the first visit of the AIT team. Since the project was launched, AIT experts have visited BU on four occasions. The first visit to BU took place during 8th 11th March 2008 and included six experts, headed by Prof. Irandoust. The purpose of the visit was for AIT to assess the needs of the BU Faculty of Engineering. The second visit took place during 17th 23rd June 2008 and primarily focused on evaluating and assessing the English language proficiency and IT skills of the BU Faculty of Engineering, as well as the infrastructure of the department facilities. During 24th 30th March 2009, AIT made their third visit to BU. The AIT experts, including Dr.Oleg Shipin, visited BU to collaborate with the Department of Chemical Engineering. The team conducted interviews as part of the evaluation process of prospective students who were expected to join AIT under the Environmental Engineering and Management field of study in 2009. They also assessed the existing departments at BU to explore the possibility of offering a new program, such as Environmental Studies. Another purpose of the visit was to identify relevant research areas for future BU Doctoral students at AIT. In addition, related information was collected to finalize the modified BU curriculum.
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The fourth visit and final visit was conducted by six AIT experts lead by Prof. Irandoust, during 1st 8th April 2010. The focused on project implementation and assessed the need for a possible time extension. They conducted technical seminars for faculty, as well as IT and English training that included subsequent evaluations. Furthermore, they met with the SHEP / MOHE Officials and Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Water and Energy and explored the possibility of collaboration with other government and private universities in Afghanistan. During the course of the visits, AIT created a Faculty Development Plan (FDP) which provides the main training and development activities to be carried out for the members of the BU Faculty of Engineering. The initial plan was based primarily on the Needs Assessment Survey conducted by the AIT Team during their first visit and also the feedback received from BU. This plan has been revised several times based on subsequent evaluations and assessments. The final FDP is comprised of various activities and programs involving 38 faculty and staff members of BU. In addition to professional development, AIT identified areas of improvement for the infrastructure of department facilities. Laboratories are a crucial part of teaching for the faculty and learning for the students at the School of Engineering. Both AIT and the Faculty of Engineering at BU believe that there is much room for improvement regarding the set-up of the current laboratories and that the continual upgrade of the facilities and acquisition of new equipment is essential. Moreover, in addition to implementing and executing the activities within the phases outlined in the AIT BU Partnership Project, BU has requested that AIT assist with establishing the Department of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) at BU. AIT has prepared a curriculum for this new department which is now with BU for review. The completed curriculum will then be submitted to MOHE for approval. As part of the program for professional development, AIT conducted a comprehensive workshop and training trip focused on the University Management and Administration. Nine members of BU Management, including the Chancellor, attended this two week program, which familiarized them with the education systems and practices being used by other universities in Thailand. They were given presentations by guest lecturers and taken on university visits to observe the systems that they learned about. They also went to the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) to learn about the importance of research and development. Currently several faculty members of BU have completed their Special Long Term Training (Hands-On Laboratory Training) in various fields of study within Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Structural Engineering and Environmental Engineering and Management. At present, a total of eight BU faculty members are enrolled in the Doctoral, Masters and Certificate Programs at AIT. In addition, two BU faculty members came to AIT for their Special Long Term Laboratory Training this current August 2010 semester. One is from Chemical and Environmental Technology and the other is from Geology and Mining Engineering This training was essential to facilitate the installation of new equipment upon completion of BUs laboratory. After rigorous reviews, evaluation surveys and analysis, AIT suggested modifications to amend and improve the current BU Curriculum for the three engineering departments. The aim was to create and implement a comprehensive, effective and modernized curriculum that meets the requirements of modern engineering and is comparable to engineering programs across the world. AIT submitted the Modified Curriculum to BU on July 2009 and BU reviewed it and sent their input and suggestions back to AIT.
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The AIT experts further revised the Modified Curriculum based on the comments and recommendations made by BU. AIT completed the revisions for Chemical Technology, Geology and Mining, as well as for the Construction Engineering and sent them back to BU for further review. When the Modified Curriculum was accepted by both BU and AIT, BU submitted it to the academic senate of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) for their review, endorsement and approval.. After all the curriculums were completed and ready for execution, AIT conducted a special training for the Department Heads of BU in order to effectively and efficiently implement them. The training was held on September 06th 17th, 2010. To further strengthen the human resource staff of BU, AIT will provide training on Database Development and Administration. The workshop is tentatively scheduled for December 2010. Eight BU registry staff will join the workshop at AIT for two weeks. In the meantime, two BU Doctoral students at AIT, Mr. Sabirullah Muradi and Mr. Habibullah Habib, have presented their topic proposals and are currently working on their data collection analysis. Mr. Muradis proposal topic is Engineering Geology for Sustainable Development of Mazar-I-Sharif City of Afghanistan. Mr. Habibs proposal topic is Cumulative Effects Assessment: An Approach to Multi-Functional Water Environments in South Central Asia. Moreover, other BU Masters students are working on their thesis proposals and some are on study leave to gather data. Three masters students are expected to graduate in May 2011. The Water Engineering and Management (WEM) Department in BU was established in the first week of October 2010 and was recognized by the MOHE in Afghanistan. AIT expects another masters degree candidate for WEM this coming January 2011 semester. The combined contributions of pioneer graduates from the AIT-BU Partnership Project, the continuous improvement of degree and certificate programs and the special short and long term training for the faculty and staff of BU will strengthen BU and increase the efficiency of the project. Professors involved in the project feel that the project should emphasize more Doctoral student studies for more effective capacity building at the university. Furthermore, a broad plan should be strategically executed to develop related fields of study at BU. This would minimize expenditures for both operations and management, while creating a comprehensive education for students, who benefit by receiving more from their tuition.
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Introduction
The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Islamic Republic of Afghanistan received a grant1 from the International Development Association (IDA), an associate institution of the World Bank, for the program entitled Strengthening Higher Education Program (SHEP). The aim of this program is to support strategic planning and implementation of development and reform programs at key higher education institutions like Balkh University (BU). The MOHE intended to allocate part of the grant proceeds to e Academic Partnerships to a collaboration between the Faculty of Engineering of Balkh University (BU), Afghanistan and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand. AIT has requisite professional skills, educated personnel and technical resources to meet the objectives of the program, and has agreed to provide their services to BU, as outlined in the contract. AIT has committed to provide consulting services to the Academic Partnership Program for the BU Faculty of Engineering in the areas of curriculum development, institutional development, human resources development, and partnership development. On 25th December 2007, BU and AIT, signed a contract for an Academic Partnership Project under which AIT would provide consulting services to BU. The AIT-BU Partnership Project submitted an Inception Report in January 2008, one month after signing the contract which contained the start-up description of the academic partnership activities. Following the Inception Report was as Interim Progress Report that was submitted in June 2008 marking the six months existence of the project, and presenting an overview of the activities undertaken since the contract was signed. Following Interim Progress Report was the First Progress Report that was submitted in October 2008. The AIT-BU Partnership Project Second Progress Report submitted in October 2009 explained in detail all of the activities accomplished since the beginning of the project, and expanded and updated the activities undertaken within the 21 months period (one year and nine months), following the Inception Report and including Interim Report and 1st Progress Report. The report is comprised of 15 Sections providing brief summary and outline of the various activities with detailed information is provided in 20 Annexure.
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Grant No. H162-AF and Project No. P08904, RFP No. SHEP/UPP/BU/03

1.6 The AIT-BU Partnership Project Third Progress Report for July 2010, a detailed and continuous presentation of the activities that have been accomplished since the project started last December 2007 and scheduled to end this past June 2010. The official duration of the project was for 30 months (two years and six months), however, there are still several areas that need to be completed. The capacity to further develop and improve the Engineering Department faculty and staff through degree and certificate programs, and continuous English and IT related trainings, still exists. AIT can provide continual curriculum modification and laboratory improvements, as well as develop library management and the new Information and Communication Technologies and Water Engineering and Management fields of study. Therefore extending the duration of the project is necessary to accomplish the overall goal in accordance with the needs of BU, and to achieve proper and effective implementation of the newly developed curriculums and systems. The report is comprised of 16 sections and 26 Annexure.
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2. Overall Goal & Expected Results

2.1 The overall goal of the Academic Partnership Project between BU and AIT is to upgrade the quality of teaching of the BU Faculty of Engineering to an internationally competitive level as per the needs of Afghanistan. The project covers a period of 30 months and has been sub-divided into three overlapping phases: Phase I, Phase II and Phase III according to the development activities identified by AIT. The activities under each phase are targeted to achieve a set of expected results each activity has a corresponding time line. The primary areas of focus initially identified for the project initially identified are presented below. These are based on the needs of the BU Faculty of Engineering and according to AITs strengths, expertise and experiences. Experts in each of these areas identified are from the various Schools of AIT and also included is the AIT Extension which offers expertise in training programs: a) b) c) d) e) Chemical and Environmental Technology Geology, Mining, and Natural Resources Technology Construction, Building, Civil Engineering, Urban and Rural Infrastructure Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Water Engineering Management
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Out of these areas, a, b and c are already existing departments under the BU Faculty of Engineering, where as areas d and e need to be developed. 2.3 The overall expected results of the project that are included in the original proposal and contract are listed as follows. a) b) c) d) Enhanced English language skills of Faculty of Engineering, BU faculty and staff. Improved physical infrastructure related to IT and internet. Enhanced IT skills including internet communications and information search. Improved physical infrastructure including library, laboratories, etc. in view of improved curriculum. e) Improved engineering curriculum of international quality reflecting the needs of Afghanistan. f) Enhanced skills and knowledge of the engineering faculty and staff with respect to the improved curriculum. g) Improved teaching and evaluation methods with respect to the revised curriculum. h) Improved networking and partnership with domestic and foreign universities for academic and research work. i) Improved administration and management in the Faculty of Engineering 2.4 The expected results listed in Section 2.3 above have been and will be further modified based on the Need Assessments, various evaluations and by mutual agreement between AIT and BU. One of the major changes made is to offer a doctoral degree program to selected BU faculty members by converting some of the masters degree provision to fulfill doctorate program requirements. This has been accomplished by taking into consideration the requests of BU made during the Need Assessment visit.
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3. Planned Activities
3.1 Based on the results expected from BU, the planned activities are presented below in brief and the details are provided in Annex 1. Please note that the activities under the three phases overlap each other. Timelines for the phases are also indicated. PHASE I The duration of the activities under this phase is 12 months from the start of the project. Proposed activities under this phase are: Organize intensive English training for all staff. Increase capacity for the faculty and students to access Information and Communication Technologies, use electronic library resources and to conduct teaching, information retrieval and administration by means of using the internet as a tool. Assess and assist Balkh University faculty members to update the current state of facilities (including library, laboratory, IT etc.), and outline facility development plan(s). Provide short-term training program for BU faculty members at AIT on administration and management
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PHASE II Phase II will build on the assessment of the aptitude level of the staff that was conducted during Phase I. The duration of these programs last from 6months up to 24 months depending on the staffs previous knowledge and competence. Activities under this phase include: Provide short-term courses at BU or in AIT on various subjects. Assess the quality and relevance of the current curriculum from the Department of Engineering and determine the extent of revision required for modernization of the curriculum in order to enhance its relevance Provide mentorship to Balkh University faculty with focus on improving teaching Review the current evaluation and examination system of the Faculty, assess its adequacy and modify the approach in view of the potential revised/modernized curriculum and expected academic outputs Revise the curriculum to reflect the needs of Afghanistan as well as to meet the requirements of a modern engineering department with content comparable to other engineering programs across the world Develop methods to be adopted for curriculum revision and educational quality enhancement
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PHASE III The duration of the activities in Phase III is from 6 months up to 30 months. Proposed activities under this phase are as follows: Provide academic degree programs for Afghan faculty members to study at AIT. Develop a mechanism for operation, coordination and management of the partnership between BU and AIT. Identify areas for visiting professorships in Afghanistan.
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The ultimate result achieved after the third phase would be the development of the Faculty of Engineering at BU through improved curriculum and the enhancement of faculty members degrees, skills, research capacity and knowledge base.
4. Project Management
4.1 The AIT-BU Partnership Project is headed by Prof. Said Irandoust, President of AIT and Dr. Naveed Anwar of the School of Engineering and Technology (SET) is the Project Coordinator. Other members of the project include experts from various areas of specialization at AIT, particularly from SET, School of Environment, Resources & Development (SERD), School of Management (SOM) as well as AIT Extension. Annex 2 illustrates the organizational chart of the AIT-BU Project. The Project Coordinator supervises and manages the overall project in close consultation with the President of AIT and the AIT project experts. The AIT-BU Partnership Project has two offices: one on site at BU in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan and the other at AIT .in Bangkok, Thailand. Both these offices are supervised by Dr. Naveed Anwar. On 25th February 2008, the AIT-BU Partnership Project Office was officially inaugurated at BU, Mazar-i-Sharif. The AIT-BU Partnership Office is managed by Engr. Mohammad Qaasim who is the Project Manager. The Project Manager is assisted by two staff, one Project Officer and one Messenger. Locally hired experts are managed and coordinated through the Project Manager. Aside from its primary role as liaison between AIT experts and the BU faculty and staff, the office in BU is responsible for the following activities related to the operations of the project. Assess the present situation at BU in terms of the quality of the current Bachelors program curriculum and course materials of the Faculty of Engineering. Observe and evaluate BU faculty members teaching hours, their skills and teaching style with regard to delivering and conducting lectures, their ability to manage their teaching workload and their competency in the subject matter Facilitate the process of identifying and selecting BU faculty members who will be qualified to pursue higher education in AIT as well as facilitate the recruitment process for new BU faculty. Review the improved skills of the faculty who will attend and completed their short-term training programs at AIT in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the training on the delivery of courses in the classroom. Help set up the library facilities and new laboratories for Computer Science and IT assist in the acquisition of new equipment and materials and perform technical experiments in various areas.
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Along with the above activities, the Project Manager is required to submit a monthly progress and financial reports to ensure that the project activities are undertaken both timely and effectively and that each phase is addressing the project goals and providing the expected results. The AIT-BU Partnership Project Office at AIT is managed by the Project Coordinator who serves as the focal point of coordination for the overall project. The Project Coordinator is assisted by 3 staff members one full time Project Associate and two part-time secretaries.
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The office in AIT helps to coordinate and monitor project implementation schedules to ensure that the activities under the three phases are carried out in a timely and efficient manner. The office also helps with and facilitates all travel arrangements for AIT experts and BU faculty and staff members for visits to BU and AIT. Inauguration of AIT-BU Partnership Project Office at AIT: On 10th of October 2008 the AIT-BU Partnership Project Office at AIT was officially inaugurated. This office is designated for the Project Coordinator to use as an official area for meeting , receiving, and accommodating people involved in the project and all the coordination being made for the project. Invitations for this event went to Heads / Consulate officials of selected Embassies in Thailand, the officials from MOHE-WB, SHEP-WB and Minister of Higher Education of Afghanistan, as well as the representatives from various international organizations. Full details are in Annex18.
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5. Project Implementation
5.1 First Visit to BU: During 8th 11th March 2008, a team of AIT experts, headed by the AIT President Prof. Said Irandoust visited BU, Mazar-i-Sharif as part of the planned activities under the project to conduct the needs assessment of the Faculty of Engineering of BU. The AIT experts were selected from the pool of professionals among various engineering schools at AIT including the AIT Extension professional with the expertise in training programs. The objective of the first visit was to develop direct and closer contact between the counterparts of both BU and AIT and to carry-out a need assessment for curriculum development, faculty development and the development of new laboratories and facilities. The visit was very productive and important discussions took place that helped the AIT experts to understand the existing conditions of the Faculty of Engineering and to identify areas for development. The AIT team held meetings the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors of BU to discuss their concerns. Specific meetings were also held with faculty members of the Engineering Departments of Constructions, Geology & Mining, Chemical & Technology, as well as the Mathematics & Physics Departments. Based on the initial meetings, discussions and tours with the Faculty of Engineering, specific recommendations and conclusions were also drawn for each of the Engineering Departments. A comprehensive report on the observations and conclusions of the initial visit is provided in Annex 3. Second Visit to BU: During 17th 23rd June 2008, AIT conducted a second visit to determine what further steps were required to achieve the results expected from the project. The AIT team met with the Chancellor of BU and the Dean of Faculty of Engineering to discuss further details. The two experts from AIT focused on the skills of the faculty members in English Language and Information Technology (IT). The report on the second visit is presented in Annex 4. Third Visit to BU: During 24th 30th March 2009, AIT made their third visit to BU Dr. Oleg Shipin one of the AIT-BU experts, visited BU to collaborate with the Department of Chemical Engineering. The team conducted interviews as part of the evaluation process of prospective students who are expected to join AIT under EEM Field of Study. They also assessed the existing departments in BU for the possibility of offering a new program such as Environmental Studies. Another purpose of the visit was to identify the relevant research areas for Doctoral research any BU faculty members at AIT. In addition, related information was collected to finalize the BU Curriculum development. Details of Report on Annex 19. Modified Curriculum: AIT submitted the proposed modified BU Curriculum last July 2009 for the Engineering Department: Chemical and Environmental Technology, Construction, and Geology and Mining Engineering. The submitted curriculum has been reviewed by BU and they sent their inputs and suggestions back to AIT. The AIT experts revised the modified curriculum based on the comments and recommendations given by BU. AIT already sent the revised curriculum to BU for further review and they will then submit it to MOHE in Afghanistan for approval. Fourth Visit to BU: Last April 1st 8th 2010 AIT-President Prof. Said Irandoust led the fourth visit to BU along with the AIT Team Experts Dr. Jonathan Leslie Shaw, Dr. Noppadol Phien-wej, Dr. Vilas Nitivattananon, Dr. Sangam Shrestha, Dr. Oleg Shipin and Mr. Olivier Christian Nicole. This visit aimed to assess the need for a time
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extension and explored the possible collaboration between other faculties of Balkh University (Details in Annex 22). They conducted technical workshops for the faculty, staff and students of BU and conducted IT trainings and English proficiency evaluations. They also met with the SHEP / MOHE Officials and Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Water and Energy. Finally they explored future collaboration with other Government and Private Universities in Afghanistan. Full details in Annex 21. 5.9 Degree Programs: One of the major changes made was to offer a doctoral degree program to selected BU faculty members by converting some of the masters degree provisions to fulfill doctorate program requirements. This has been accomplished by taking into the requested of BU made during the Needs Assessment visit.
5.10 Six of BU faculty members are now currently enrolled in AIT, four in the Masters Degree Program and two in the Doctoral Degree Program. Along with this, the BU faculty members are also attending the required advanced English program course provided by AIT based on the result of the Academic Writing Placement (AWP) test. The advanced English program offers English Language (EL) writing courses designed to help the faculty attain significant improvement in their writing skills. All of the necessary arrangements for their accommodation and logistics have been made through the Project. A full list of all candidates for various degree and training programs is given in Section 6. 5.11 English and IT Evaluation Training: Trainings for English Language development and IT related skills are currently under way at both in BU and in AIT. The details are discussed in Sections 7 and 10. 5.12 Development of Language Programs at BU. From the assessment of AIT experts on their second visit to BU, a decision was made to apply a more robust language program for BU faculty members. To implement this program English language materials and books were sent to BU by the AIT-BU office at AIT. In addition, AIT has recruited and appointed a full time English language instructor who will be stationed at BU to sustain the initiative. Full details are in Section 8. 5.13 Development of Language Program at AIT. All BU faculty members who are in AIT are attending courses at AIT are also in an AIT English course based on their academic writing placement (AWP) test results. All new AIT students are required to take the AWP to assess their writing skills. If their AWP test score is less than 6.0 they are required to attend one of the EL writing courses relative to their score. BU faculty members are attending courses EL 13, EL 15 and EL 19 in order to become competent research writers. Additional tutoring is provided to faculty members based on their needs. Full details are in Section 9. 5.14 Management Training Programs: An extensive management training program for senior BU faculty members and administrators was conducted during 6-19 August 2008. Twelve participants from BU faculty members attended the seminar and study visit program. The training workshop was conducted through the AIT Extension with the objectives of the workshop was to familiarize the BU administrators and faculty members to the educational management and administration systems and practices currently used in numerous universities in Thailand where educational reforms have led to the granting of increased autonomy to higher education institutions (HEIs). More details in Section 12.
5.15 Laboratory Supervisor Training: As of May 2009, four BU faculty members completed their special long-term training (Hands-On Laboratory Training) in the Structural Engineering Laboratory, Geotech Laboratory, Geology and Mining Laboratory and Environmental Engineering Management at the AIT School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Environmental, Resources and Development (SERD). This special long-term laboratory training is designed to enhance their skills, familiarize them with different laboratory equipments and deliver a hands-on training in their particular area of specialization. A study visit with partner universities in Thailand has also been arranged to expand their familiarity and to further examine the set-up and observe the facilities and maintenance techniques of other laboratories. The faculty members also attended relevant courses from the Masters Degree Program at AIT. 5.16 Two BU faculty members arrived at AIT for their Special long term laboratory training for the August - December 2010 semester. One is from Chemical and Environmental Technology and the other is from Geology and Mining Engineering Department. The training is essential to facilitate the installation of the equipment upon completion of BUs laboratory. Details in Section 13. 5.17 Special Certificate Program: Two BU faculty members are now currently enrolled for the special certificate program. This special program allows students who intend to pursue a Diploma or Masters Degree program to register for courses for credit. This program is requires students to be in attendance for a minimum of one semester and up to maximum of two semesters (1 year). The required credit to be taken is not less than nine (9) course credits. Certificate Program receives Certificate of Attendance. 5.18 Progress of BU Faculty Members at AIT: A total of eight faculty members are now enrolled at AIT as students in different fields of study. Details are in Section 13. 5.19 Achieved Academic Outputs: The 113th AIT Graduation was held last 26th of May 2010 and the pioneer graduate from AIT-BU Partnership Project was Mr. Mohammad Sharif. He earned his Master Degree from School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and his field of study was Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CEIM). Mr. Sharifs degree fulfillment will continuously support the projects development and effective implementation. 5.20 AIT provided a training workshop for the BU Department Heads to implement the modified curriculum. The AIT BU office requested that AIT Extension facilitate the training which was conducted for two weeks last 06th 17th of September 2010. The training topics included:
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Curriculum Development and Implementation Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Higher Education Evaluating and Designing the Curriculum Student Information System Thesis Development and Implementation Process
Proposed Activities: To further strengthen the human resource faculty and staff of BU, AIT will provide training on Database Development and Administration. The workshop is tentatively scheduled for December 2010. Eight BU registry officers will join the workshop at AIT for two weeks.

5.22 The AIT-BU Project Chart of Activities is presented at Annex 26.
6. Faculty Development Plan

6.1 The Faculty Development Plan (FDP) contains the core activity of the overall AITBU Partnership Project. The FDP provides the main activities to be carried out for the members of the BU Faculty of Engineering. The plan is based primarily on the Needs Assessment Survey conducted by the AIT Team of experts who visited BU in March 2008. Annex 5 provides the list of AIT experts who are involved in the development of the FDP. The plan also incorporates information provided by the Project Manager along with the recommendations put forth by the Rector of BU. In general the FDP provides a detailed plan for the type of capacity building program that each of the members of the Faculty of Engineering would have to undergo based on the recommendation of the AIT experts and BU administration. The capacity building program includes doctoral and masters degree programs, certificate courses in various focus areas and specified short-term and long-term training programs conducted either in AIT or BU. In April 2008, AIT submitted the first version of the FDP (Annex 6) which was revised based on the recommendations received from the BU administration. The change requested by the BU administration was mainly regarding the number of faculty members allowed per degree programs and certificate programs based on the needs Faculty of Engineering. Based on further review of the FDP, a modified version (Annex 7) included changes to the number of faculty members required to upgrade their skills in English Language and IT. Upon mutual agreement and consent, a third version of the FDP was forwarded to BU in late May 2008 (Annex 8). After the second visit to BU, AIT reconsidered the FDP and suggested a change in the number of the doctoral and masters degree available to the faculty members and gave a detailed recommendation for the proposed candidates. Several evaluations again have been considered to come up with a new FDP in June 2008 (Annex 9). Several subsequent assessments have been conducted by BU and the fifth revision of the FDP involves 38 faculty and staff members of BU. Each program contains the numbers of participants and was summarized on Annex 10. As required by AIT before attending development programs, the BU faculty and staff members have undertaken English Language and IT skills evaluation. The Project Manager conducted a preliminary evaluation in the site office in BU by using the evaluation forms prepared by AIT experts in June 2010. This was followed by formal interviews and assessments. The latest development in FDP was based on the evaluations performed on the faculty and staff, as well as the recommendations made by the BU administration, consideration. Below is a list of the faculty members involved in each programs consisting of 55 faculty and staff members of BU: (Detailed information in Annex 23)
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7. English Language Evaluation and Training

7.1 The AIT Language Center has collaborated with the AIT Extension to evaluate the English Language skills of the Faculty of Engineering and to plan, coordinate and conduct the training programs accordingly. Based on the results received, faculty members are being recommended to attend various types and levels of language training, as described in Section 7.6. AIT prepared the English Language evaluation tests (Test Version 1, V1 and V2) conducted to determine the English level capacity for all faculty members were prepared by AIT and conducted at BU along with follow up interviews. A total of 25 candidates took the tests out of which 15 were for V1 and 10 were for V2. According to the results of the tests, 6 people were found to be admissible to AIT degree and certificate programs and 2 of them have already joined AIT in the Bridging Program since June 2008. Although 8 may not be ready to join the Bridging Program right away at AIT, they have scores that would allow them to join within 6 months to a year. About 5 candidates require more English Language skill development and will require at least one more year of further training. 5 others seem to require significantly more help and different modules will be further discussed to help them meet the required English Language skill levels. Samples of written English language tests are given in Annex 11. The interview part of the English Language skill assessment is comprised of individual language assessments of the members of the Faculty of Engineering and is used for further development of language programs at BU. Emphasis was also given to the English language resources on campus and help develop the skills of the faculty members. Interviews with 27 members of the Faculty of Engineering were conducted and most of those interviewed were teaching staff. The interviews aimed to assess, spoken language competence. Questions asked were standardized and covered educational background, work responsibilities, family background, travel experience, languages spoken, and readiness for study overseas. The IELTS speaking band descriptors were used for grading. The interview results indicated that only 5 out of the 27 persons interviewed have sufficient competency in spoken English for admission to AIT. In general, there was a high correlation between aggregate scores for reading, writing and grammar, and spoken English. The Project Manger in BU has organized English language classes for faculty members. Two classes have been provided for post-beginner and lower intermediate. The classes have been taken by members of the Faculty of Engineering. Methods of teaching included both communicative approaches, and grammar translation. Faculty members attending both classes are satisfied and work hard. However, attendance in both was less than 50% of the faculty members enrolled. The results of the written English language test, as well as interview of individual faculty member are not included in the official report. These are intended to be used for internal evaluation of candidates as well as for planning training activities. The results of English evaluation have been used to develop and implement English language enhancement programs for BU faculty members.
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According to the evaluation report conducted by AIT learning English language for the beginners needs to be made with a clear-cut time frame in mind. This evaluation clearly shows that if the members of Engineering Faculty are making an extra effort at home to improve their English speaking abilities, they could considerably better. Considering the evaluation results, the English instructor must emphasized more written exercises, dialogues, important common expressions, applied grammar and colloquial English. The students must always be motivated and asked to converse only in English, without concern for grammatical errors, pronunciation errors, etc. Finally, the instructor of the program must focus more on interpersonal dialogue and there should be more emphasis on quizzes. See Annex 24 for the full evaluation report.
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Development of Language Programs at BU

Based on the recommendation made by AIT after their second visit to BU to provide a robust language program, the AIT-BU project sent several English language materials and books to aid the advancement of the programs. A selection of Basic English books was sent to BU to help develop and improve the English language skills of BU faculty members. The titles of books were as follows: Effective Academic Writing (the series) Nitty Gritty Step up to IELTS Oxford English for Information and Technology Oxford English for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Basic English for Science.
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These books include complete and comprehensive specified definition and instructions for effective use. Along with these books are CDs and tapes to enhance their listening and speaking skills. 8.3 Furthermore to ensure the development of the English language skills of the BU faculty members, the AIT-BU project appointed a full time English language instructor stationed at BU to sustain the learning standard and to conduct a more intensive training in English language. The AIT-BU project announced and posted the position for English instructor at the AIT website and received several applications. Reviews and interviews were conducted on the 8th 19th September 2008. The interview panel were headed by Dr. Naveed Anwar (AIT-BU Coordinator), Dr. Jonathan Shaw and Mr. Mathew Laszewski. A candidate was selected and appointed for the position. The appointed English language instructor, Mr. Nasser, joined his post at BU on October 2008 to help develop and monitor the skills of faculty members in English language especially those who were candidates for further study at AIT. The instructors major responsibilities were to supervise the BU faculty members and to develop their English competency for academic purposes. Curriculum at three levels of proficiency (beginner, intermediate and advance) was developed. During his appointment he designed special lesson plans for the faculty members most of whom are 40 years of age or older. The training focused on developing the four language skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing. Every month an evaluation was conducted to assess their language skills and the effectiveness of the training. The evaluation results were sent to AIT for further consideration and development of the training program. In addition to the appointed English instructor from AIT-BU Project, a second teacher Mr. Robert Saint - Denis was also appointed to provide additional help in teaching English language to the BU faculty members. Mr. Saint-Denis was hired from Kansas State University by the SHEP.
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After the unfortunate termination of Mr. Naseer, Mr. Robert temporarily handled all the improvement monitoring of BU faculty members. Later, AIT-BU project appointed another English language instructor, through interviews of candidates at the AIT-BU Office at Mazar-i-Sharif. The appointed new instructor Mr. Jamshid Fardi to help and continue to enhance the skills and knowledge of the engineering faculty and staff. Presently he is the official language instructor for the BU faculty members. Basic and Intermediate English training courses for BU faculties are being given by the English instructor; a set of time-table has been utilized, followed by various evaluations. Recently upon review of the course outline for English classes a Mr. Jamshid Fardi requested to revise the course outline based on the needs of faculty members, who could further strengthen their English language ability. An arrangement for an advance English training program for six months, aims to enhance their English language skills at a higher level. The Silk Road English Center proposed that they would provide a special class for BU faculty and staff.
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9. Development of Language Program of BU Students at AIT

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All BU faculty members have attended several English Language Program courses at Balk University before coming to AIT as student under AIT-BU Project. Students at AIT are required to take the academic writing placement (AWP) test to assess their skills and assign them to appropriate class levels so they can become more competent research writers. The required minimum test result is 6.0. Students who got less than the minimum required test scores are required to take one EL writing course. At the end of the course students are again required to take the exam to pass the minimum required score EL courses are categorized into three classes: (1) EL 13: English Composition I (test score: 4.5 to 4.9) needs to improve the use of English structure (grammar) and vocabulary. EL 13 introduces the fundamentals of sentence and paragraph structure. Student should work on writing sentences and arranging them in paragraphs. Class time is divided into discussing (speaking and listening) and writing. (2) EL 15: English Composition II (test score: 5.0 to 5.4) needs to improve constructing paragraphs and building arguments to support the ideas. Students in this level need to acquire more academic and technical vocabulary. In this course, student will have the opportunity to discuss and analyze good research writing and then apply what he/she learns in his/her own writing. The link between good reading and good writing is examined. Student learn to analyze paragraphs, skim articles for main ideas, and scan them for specific information in order to help him/her build well-written paragraphs that describe and interpret facts, figures, trends and processes. In this course, student will also develop his/her editing skills to improve his/her own writing. In the second half of the course, students begins the process of writing essays. (3) EL19: Academic Technical Writing Courses (test score: 5.5 to 5.9) this course is designed to give the student feedback on his/her writing. Student will learn to analyze their own writing and to identify and correct errors. They will work to improve the quality of their arguments so that they can produce well-organized essays that are clear from start to finish. Students will practice writing different types of essays and in this process they will develop a concise academic/technical style for expressing their ideas. Student will also learn about referencing and citations as well as to adopting strategies to avoid plagiarism.
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From August 2008 a total of 12 AIT-BU students who have undergone their study at AIT have shown good progress in their English language skills. One successful student was Mr. Mohammad Sharif. From his first AWP test scores of 5.3 after attending several EL courses, he finally obtained the minimum requirement of AWP scores of 6.0, Mr. Sabirullah Muradi has improved significantly from scores of 4.0 to 5.0 after taking English courses in the language center. Six BU students were exempted from taking the AIT English exam since they are registered for a short-term certificate programs only, but they are requested to attend one EL course. The rest have shown progress in their English skills for being exposed to an international environment at AIT as well as from carrying out class activities such as assignments and group discussions etc.
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To ensure that AIT-BU students can understand well the English language well and make it easy for them, the project has chosen to hire a student assistant (SA) who can speak their native language (Farsi) to assist the students to fully understand their lectures and assignments especially when using technical terms that are difficult for them to understand . Every week BU students and the SA meet two or three time. From this activity the project ensures that they are given enough help and support especially where English language is concerned. This gets a positive response from the students. Last 16 April 2010 a meeting was called to evaluate the progress of the AIT-BU students as well as the student assistants who are their guide. AIT-BU students were glad that theyve gained good grades in their respective fields of study through the help of the student assistants. Three of the master students are now preparing for their thesis writing and agreed that student assistants are not necessary, while they are working on their thesis. The link below was sent to the students and will serve as their writing guide. http://www.ait.ac.th/education/LanguageCenter/about-us/english/guidebook/index.htm/?searchterm=Guide%20for%20thesis%20writing As part of the AIT Academic Writing Test and AIT- BU Project students had an ongoing English Writing Courses last January 2010 term, and it is noted that the students are really works in progress. Mr. Habibullah Habib and Ms. Mehria Meranzai already fulfilled the courses with a score of 6. Mr. Sabirullah Muradi and Mr. Shir Mohammad Rasa got an excellent mark of 5.5, while for Mr. Farin Sabety and Mr. Aminullah Sadeed got a rate of 5 all are required to achieve a grade of 6, minimum requirement to graduate. Two laboratory training participants arrived last August 13, 2010 and took an English Language Exam. Mr. Abdul Rahim Qamary got a score of 6 and already fulfilled the English course, while Mr. Amhad Khalid Oriakhil got a 5 and has an ongoing class for EL15: English Composition II course.
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10. Information Technology Evaluation and Training

10.1 The assessment and evaluation of the IT and computer related skills were conducted in a manner similar to the English Language skill evaluation. Written tests were developed at AIT administered at BU through the Project Manager. This was followed by extensive interviews conducted by AIT experts at BU. 10.2 Based on the IT knowledge test, the members of the Faculty of Engineering were broadly divided into 4 groups according to their knowledge and exposure to IT. About 50% members had between none and very little exposure to IT, while 40% had moderate knowledge on the subject and 10% had advanced knowledge of it. IT trainings are required and could be organized by level as follows: Beginner: Basic IT, MS Office, Internet Intermediate: Specialized software Advanced: Training for IT staff
10.3 The first IT training for BU was conducted by the Institute of Asia Culture and Development (IACD), entitled The Computer Literacy Skills for Engineering Instructor. The training had 18 BU faculty members as participants and it started on 01 July to 31 August 2008. Another phase of IT training was held 13 September 2008 to 30 November 2008. 10.4 In addition to IT skills, an extensive survey and evaluation of the existing infrastructure related to IT facilities and services were carried out by AIT exerts during their second visit to BU. The infrastructure is organized around several independent computer laboratories. Most of the laboratories are fitted with carpet, providing a dusty environment, and somewhat insufficient air-conditioning. It is to be noted that the faculty of engineering has no computer laboratory, and that the faculty must share the facilities provided for the students. Out of the listed laboratories, the World Bank laboratory is the only resource that is accessible by the Faculty of Engineering professors. In the province of Mazar-i-Sharif, only Internet connection by satellite is available, and the connectivity is quite expensive, so a fiber optic connection is being installed. Some faculty around the university (Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor office, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and AIT-BU Project Manager) has Internet access at their desk, via the World Bank laboratory, but it is only an ad-hoc connectivity. Daily power failure (up to one hour duration), without appropriate back up makes the use of computers issue. Full details of this evaluation are listed in Annex13. 10.5 The results of the written IT evaluation test, as well as the interview of individual faculty member are not included in the official report. These are intended to be used for internal evaluation of candidates as well as for planning training activities. The sample of the IT evaluation written test is included in Annex 12. 10.6 After one year, improvement in IT skills among faculty members and staff is now noticeable with regard to the use of the computer and several basic programs. Several trainings have been conducted to enhance their computer technical skills. MS Office, Mathematica and AutoCAD are among the trainings conducted at BU.
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10.7 With regard to the IT infrastructure development, which is not directly part of this Project, BU has not achieved much development, but academic improvements are noticeable. Currently, ANgeL, SISCO has some IT programs for students and sometimes they also provide facilities to BU faculty members. 10.8 Today, aside from SISCO, BU is also collaborating with NATO to provide more IT facilities and IT training at BU. 10.9 The fourth visit for IT training was handled by the AIT Lab Research Manager from Computer Science and Information Management. Program. He completed Installation of Visio on the computers in the laboratory and demonstrated how to use the program for faculty members and students. He taught the Basic and Advance Excel, Power Point Equations, Word and Internet browsing to intensify their knowledge and work toward obtaining new and vital programs for the department. The plan to develop the Information Technology physical infrastructure of BU was also discussed during the meeting with the Computer Science Department. 10.10 After the IT training from the 4th visit of AIT experts, BU faculty members integrate the programs with their teaching methodology; Power Point and Visio were especially well utilized.
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11. Upgrading of Laboratories

11.1 The laboratories are a crucial part of the teaching and learning experience for the faculty and students of the Department of Engineering. However there is considerable room for improvement in the setup of the laboratory and a need for new equipment at BU. The BU does not have a full civil engineering program. Instead there is a Construction Department that teaches some of the courses in civil engineering and some in architectural engineering. Currently there is no significant laboratory setup. BU has prepared a list of equipment to be purchased for the lab facilities and housed in the new campus. As part of the AIT-BU Partnership Project agreement, AIT team is required to review and revise the list to ensure that it is with the courses being taught at BU as well as general practice of international programs of similar nature. AIT prepared a list of equipment that need to be purchased and installed for the laboratories. The list classified the equipment into three groups, namely; multipurposed testing frame & accessories, single-function test unit for teaching purpose; and single/multi function test equipment for teaching & research purpose. A comprehensive report on the establishment of the laboratories for the Construction Department and proposed laboratory equipment is provided in Annex 14. The report provides a description of general labs, an analysis of the list was provided to BU and finally a list of recommended laboratory equipment for construction related subjects. An approximate cost of the equipment is included for the purpose of budgeting. The actual price will depend on brand selection as well as the suppliers quotations. It must be emphasized that in case the budget limit is exceeded, the number of sets of different equipment may be reduced, but the items should not be excluded. The detailed specifications of the equipment are not included in this list but may be provided if required after acceptance and finalization of the equipment list. The lab equipment list suggested by AIT was generally accepted by the BU Engineering Faculty. BU requested that AIT to provide the detailed specifications for the equipments. The entire list of detailed specifications for the equipment that BU needed was submitted. Upon the submission of the list of detailed equipment specifications to BU, it was reviewed by the Faculty of Engineering and forwarded to MOHE/SHEP/ARDS. Then these three agencies then announced through their website an Invitation to Bid for the needed equipment. Several international and local companies submitted their bid documents. All the bidding documents were evaluated and the list was narrowed to three companies. The three selected companies that passed the first evaluation process were: Mediworld Ltd, ECL Group and Rizvi & Company. The documents of these three companies were sent to AIT for further technical evaluation. AIT evaluated the bid documents of the three companies. Evaluation results showed that the quantity of some of the equipments did not match up to the BU requirements; specifically the maximum capacity of UTM, not the sufficient for what BU is needed. Some failed to submit their specification details but the quality and specification was confirmed by such testing standard as was mentioned in their bidding documents. Another bidder mentioned that their catalogues were included, but the evaluator/s did not receive relevant information about some equipment and hence could not evaluate
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them. The evaluators team was headed by Dr. Sun Sayamipuk, Laboratory Director/ Affiliate Faculty of the School of Engineering and Technology at AIT. 11.9 After the technical evaluation at AIT, bid documents and evaluation results were sent back to BU in February 2009. BU again forwarded the evaluation results that were submitted by AIT to Afghanistan Reconstruction and Development Services (ARDS). The MOHE/SHEP/ARDS has decided to offer the invitation to bid again because the three companies could not meet the terms and capacity standards that BU needed.
11.10 In addition to the laboratory for Construction Department, it was also suggested that separate budget should be provided for a Computer Aided Analysis and Design Center in the Construction Department, and a separate laboratory in Geology and Mining and for the Chemical Department. 11.11 AIT prepared and reviewed a list of equipment that needs to be purchased and installed for the laboratories. The SHEP/ MOHE have started the process to find qualified supplier. The initial training of several lab-technicians has already been completed. When they install the equipment there, may be a need for additional technical training for these laboratory technicians by an AIT expert. Two more laboratory technician candidates are taking a semester of laboratory training at AIT which starts last August 2010 semester. 11.12 BU continuously facilitates the construction of its laboratory and AIT monitors the layout. Currently eighty percent (80%) of the plan has already been achieved for upgrading BU laboratory and library and expected completion of the facilities as well as the new laboratory equipment at BU is expected by the end of the year to BU. Photos are shown in Annexure 25.
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12. Management Training Program: Workshop, Seminar and Study Visit Program
12.1 The AIT Extension conducted a management training program for senior BU faculty members and administrators on 6th - 19th August 2008. Twelve BU faculty members attended this training at the AIT Conference Center entitled Seminar and Study Visit Program. The objectives of the seminar was to familiarize the BU administrators and faculty members with the educational management and administration systems and practices of the universities in Thailand, where educational reforms have led to the granting of increased autonomy to higher education institutions (HEIs). The program content was grouped into three modules: Module 1:

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Strategic Management and University Organizational Change Leadership development University strategic management issues Managing change in university organizational culture Best Practices in University Management and Administration University quality assurance system Performance-based management and responsibility centered management Effective academic-management-administrative linkage Best practices in managing university resources Effective management and facilitation of research Technology Application in University Management University e-governance Application of technology in teaching and learning University knowledge management
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The two-week seminar/workshop activities have been very productive for the BU participants. Invited lecturers/speakers have given them interactive presentations during their classroom sessions to help participants fully understand the system management of universities. They have given and shared current knowledge and information about management and administration systems being practiced by various universities and HEIs. Aside from the classroom lectures BU faculties visited several well-known universities in Thailand and had the opportunity to observe the engineering facilities and laboratories, the university library system and how the university was being managed, from both the academic and the administration perspective.
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BU participants also visited the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) to see the various research centers inside the Thailand Science Park (TSP), so they could see the importance of research and development (R&D) and how Thailand encourage young scientists to do research projects. They also learned about the incentives given to industries that do their research within the research centers of TSP. During part of the training the BU faculty members met the AIT officials to discuss, work practices related to their specific interests. Separate meeting with the representatives of AIT schools laboratory facilities, registrar, human resource office, finance department, library and maintenance unit of AIT physical plant were arranged to enable the participants to have focused of discussion with their counterparts at AIT. The full report is presented in Annex 17.
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From August 2008 to current, a total of 41 BU faculty members have been trained and have attended several programs conducted by the AIT-BU Project (see Annex 20). At AIT 19 BU faculty members have undergone degree and certificate programs (master and doctoral), special long term trainings, management training programs and special certificate programs in the School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Environment Resources and Development (SERD). While, in BU a total of 22 faculty members have attended various training programs such as English language, IT skill development, computer programming and use of Mathematica. Doctoral Degree Program. Currently two of the BU faculty members are enrolled under the Doctoral Degree Programs under the following Fields of Study (FoS): Environmental Engineering Management (EEM) and Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (GTE). They are now on their 3rd semester and are preparing for their dissertation proposal. Mr. Sabirullah Muradi (st107225), the first candidate for a doctoral degree at AIT, has already finished his GTE course work in two semesters. He took seven courses, including a special study, totaling 24 credits. His course work includes Engineering Geology (CE71.31), Geoenvironmental Engineering I (CE71.21), Rock Mechanics (CE71.12), Mechanics of Soils and Laboratory/Field Testing (CE71.11), Exploration Geophysics (CE71.65), Underground Excavation and Tunneling (CE71.53) and Special Study (CE60.995A). Presently, he is working on his dissertation proposal and advancement candidacy, while attending his EL15 class. Mr. Habibulah Habib (st108223) is an EEM doctoral student who started his degree this year in the January 2010 term and is now on his second semester. Even for his busy schedule as Chancellor of BU, he was able to complete 9 course credits. The courses he took include Environmental Impact Assessment (ED78.19) and Special Study (ED60.993A). Now, he was attending the course on Management of Urban Housing, Infrastructure and Service (ED79.12) while working on his second Special Study (ED60.993B). Master Degree Program. A total of four BU faculty members are currently enrolled in the School of Engineering and Technology (SET) under the following Fields of Study: Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CEIM), Structural Engineering (STE), Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (GTE) and Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (RS-GIS). Mr. Mohammad Sharif (st107226), the pioneering master student of BU in the field of CEIM under SET, successfully finished all his course work in two semesters. He took a total of 12 courses totaling 26 credits and including 2 audit courses. He has now fulfilled the EL course requirements just before finishing his thesis research proposal. He was an excellent student based on his study performance. He took credit courses in Integrated Project Planning and Control (CE70.21), Research Methodology in the Built Environment (CE70.13), Organizational Management Construction (CE70.12), Project Cost and Financial Management (CE70.11), Project Financing (CE70.43), Occupational Safety and Health Management in Construction Projects (CE70.33), Project Performance Management (CE70.23), Legal and Contractual Risk Management (CE70.22) and Special Study (CE60.992A). He also took audit courses in Applied Project Management in Commercial Projects (CE70.901) and Applied Project Management in Housing and Real Estate Projects (CE70.900). During his semester break he attended an InterSem course and short technical training on ETABS and AutoCAD. Right now he is away from the campus to collect data for his
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research study. The title of his study was Implementation Problems Causing the World Bank Supported Project Cost Overrun Afghanistan. 13.7 As for the other three BU faculty members who are on their first semester at AIT, Ms. Mehria Tokhy (st109873) is taking 12 credits course under the Structural Engineering field of study. The subjects she has taken include Advance Concrete Structures (CE72. 52), Experimental Methods in Structural Engineering (CE72.42), Advance Concrete Technology (CE72.41) and Structural Dynamics (CE72.21). Mr. Shir Mohammad Rasa (st109350) is doing his field of study in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. Right now he enrolled a total of 9 course credits. His course subjects include Rock Mechanics (CE71.12), Geoenvironmental Engineering I (CE71.21) and Engineering Geology (CE71.31). Mr. Ahmad Farin Sabety (st109394) is in the RS-GIS field of study. He is taking a total of 14 course credits. His courses subjects include Geographic Information Systems (AT76.01), Mapping Technology (AT76.02), Remote Sensing (AT76.03), Special Study (AT60.993A) and Workshop on Image Analysis Study (AT76.9015).
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13.10 Special Programs. Two BU faculty members are now enrolled in Water Engineering and Management (WEM) and Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (GTE). Mr. Farooq a WEM student is currently taking a total 12 course credits. His course subjects include: Watershed Hydrology (CE74.11), Irrigation and Drainage Engineering (CE74.21), Water Supply and Sanitation (CE74.41) and Integrated Water Resources Management (CE74.54). Mr. Abubaker is also taking three course credits on Engineering Geology (CE71.31) and two audit courses on Rock Mechanics (CE71.12) and Geoenvironmental Engineering I (CE71.21). 13.11 Special long Term Training Four BU faculty members successfully completed their Lab Supervisory Training (Hands-On Laboratory Training) at AIT. One person trained for Structural Engineering, two trained for Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering and one trained for Environmental Engineering and Management. 13.12 In December 2008, the first two BU faculty members who completed their hands-on laboratory training were Mr. Sajad Yunus (st108420) and Mr. Farhad Hafizi (st108451). They started their study in August 2008 and were enrolled under the School of Engineering and Technology. Mr. Yunus took three audit courses in Mechanics of Soils and Laboratory (CE71.11) and was working full time in the laboratory. He was under the supervision of Dr. Noppadol and his field of study was Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. Mr. Hafizis field of study was Structural Engineering. He took three audit courses on Experimental Methods in Structural Engineering (CE72.42). Like Mr. Yunus, he worked in his own laboratory, he was under the supervision of Dr. Sun Sayamipuk. 13.13 The second batch consisted of Mr. Abdul Khalil Khalil and Mr. Assad Ehsan Rashidi. They were enrolled at AIT in January 2009 and completed their special training in May 2009. Mr. Khalil studies at SET under the same FoS and Adviser of Mr. Yunus. Mr. Khail took six audit courses in GGE: Underground Excavation and Tunneling (CE71.53) and Exploration Geophysics (CE71.65). He was also provided his own place to do his laboratory work. Mr. Rashidi was enrolled at the School of Environment, Resources & Development under the field of study of Environmental Engineering and Management. His adviser was Dr. Oleg Shipin. He took a total of 12 audit courses namely: Waste Reduction and Recycling (ED78.05), Environmental Quality Mgt. (ED78.08), Applied Microbiology and Laboratory (ED78.16) and Environmental Impact Assessment (ED78.19).
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13.14 During their study at AIT they were able to visit the different schools to see the set-up of their laboratories and how they are run and handled. They also attended trainings and seminars both in and outside AIT. 13.15 In addition to their academic activities, the BU faculty members at AIT also participated in different extracurricular activities organized by the Student Union (SU). These activities included: (1) AIT Welcome Show. The welcome show introduces the new students to the community. This was held during the month of September before the mid-term exams. (2) AIT Mini-Olympics. This involves the students and staff of AIT to participate and play various sports. (3) Organized leisure trip. The SU arranged a field trip for the students to visit and stay to one place. From this, they developed a kinship with people of other nationalities and found friends who will become their comrades. (4) Cultural show. This cultural show involved students and the community itself. Each nationality or formed group of students presented something based on the theme given by the Student Organization (SU). The students enhanced their skills, imagination and creativity as well as resourcefulness and cooperation. These extracurricular activities were designed to develop proper interaction with people who have other points of view. 13.16 The recent group enrolled at AIT for January 2010 semester included Mr. Aminullah Sadeed (st110592). His field of study is Environmental Engineering Management (EEM) under the School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) with 12 course credits, including Environmental Quality Management (ED78.08), Applied Microbiology and Laboratory (ED78.16), Environmental Impact System (ED78.19), and Industrial Waste Abatement and Management (ED78.20). 13.17 Development of Language Program at AIT All BU faculty members who are in AIT are also attending an AIT English course based on their academic writing placement (AWP) test results. All new students at AIT are required to take the AWP to assess their skills and assign them to appropriate class levels so they can become competent research writers. If their placement test score is less than 6.0 they are required to attend one of the EL writing courses on the AWP. BU faculty members are attending EL 13 and some are in EL 15 and EL 19. Full details are in Section 15. 13.18 Other Activity Development Programs at AIT. Aside from the study program from AIT the Project Coordinator prepared several activities that will enhance their skills while at AIT. Short technical training on AutoCAD and some Software users as Integrated Building Analysis and Design Software (ETABS) was organized to make sure that they are updated in the software technology. 13.19 Student Assistants (SA) were hired to help the BU students cope with areas that they find difficult to understand and to help them develop working relationships with others. 13.20 As for their accommodation, BU faculty members are residing in the student dormitories. Dormitories come in a wide range of sizes and floor plans, and they are equipped with furniture, telephones, some with air conditioning and hook-up to the Internet via the AIT LAN. 13.21 AIT held its 113th graduation on 26th of May 2010. The first student that was sent by BU to pursue a Master Degree in Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CEIM) was Eng. Mohammad Sharif, who received his graduate degree from the School of Engineering and Technology (SET). His final thesis defense was held last May 12, 2010 and the title of his thesis was Implementation Problems
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Causing Cost Overrun of World Bank - Supported Construction Projects: A Case Study in Afghanistan. The continuous support and degree accomplishment of Mr.Sharif was the first step of the project toward achieving its goals. 13.22 Two doctoral students of the project have presented their topic proposals and they are currently working on their data collection analysis. Mr. Sabirullah Muradis proposal topic is Engineering Geology for Sustainable Development of Mazar-I-Sharif City of Afghanistan. Mr. Habibullah Habibs proposal topic is Cumulative Effects Assessment: An Approach to Multi-Functional Water Environments in South Central Asia. Moreover other master students are also working on their thesis proposals and some are on study leave to gather data. Three masters students are expected to graduate in May 2011. 13.23 Mr. Muradis doctoral progress report will be submitted on November 23, 2010. His defense proposal and advance candidacy exam was held last January 25, 2010. He conducted data collection from February June 2010, and then he submitted his data collection report to his advisor last July 2010. Mr. Muradis data analysis, which started this past August 2010 semester, is still ongoing. He began writing the first chapter of his research work paper and is preparing to write his journal publication paper.
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14. Curriculum Review

14.1 As part of the project plan AIT completed the proposed modified BU Curriculum and was submitted it to BU in July 2009. 14.2 The BU Curriculum was reviewed in three stages. In Stage 1 the existing curriculum structures as well as the content outline of the courses were collected from BU faculty members and department heads. The information received was in their local language and was translated to English by the AIT-BU Project Manager at BU. This information was then reviewed by the AIT experts and some faculty members at AIT. The existing curriculum was reviewed for its structure and course content. 14.3 In Stage 2 a comprehensive survey was conducted after the curriculum was implemented among the department heads, the faculty members and senior students at BU. The objective of this survey was to obtain feedback on the implementation as well as the effectiveness of the curriculum being delivered in the classrooms. Results of the survey were compared with the curriculum information obtained in Stage 1. 14.4 In Stage 3 the information gathered in Stage 1 and 2 were analyzed and a comprehensive revised curriculum with a detailed course outline and the appropriate references and textbooks to be used for delivering the courses were suggested. The recommended curriculum will be integrated with the new laboratories and the library systems. 14.5 Chemical and Environmental Technology Department: AIT submitted to BU the modified curriculum for Chemical and Environmental Technology Department last July 2009. Upon receipt of the modified curriculum, the BU Chemical Technology Department discussed and released their assessment which included some revisions of the course outline and new include subjects such as Environmental Quality and Management, Fat Refinement Technology and Technology of Non-Organic Substance. 14.6 Geology and Mining Department: The BU Geology and Mining Department discussed and decided to adopt and implement the Mining Engineering curriculum. The decision was based on the evaluation and needs of the Engineering faculty. They also requested from AITs assistance to add and prepare several references for the newly introduced courses. 14.7 Construction Department: The BU Structural / Construction Department deliberate their comments and suggestions for the given modified curriculum. AIT gave them two curriculum options and they have chosen the second option which focuses on the coding system that will be changed in accordance with the difficulty level in each subject and also group the same subject that will be completed in the same semester. BU mentioned some clarification on the subject name for Structural Mechanics and Construction Mechanics. The department requested for the Laboratory work titles and references, and would also like to add subjects on Road Engineering.
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14.8 AIT experts amended and improved the three modified engineering curriculums, based on the given comments and recommendations of the BU Engineering Department. The revised modified curriculum for Chemical and Environmental Technology, Geology and Mining, as well as the Construction Engineering were sent to BU for further review. This curriculum would be translated to their native language in Dari and BU would submit them to MOHE in Afghanistan for review and approval. 14.9 The result is a comprehensive, effective and modernized curriculum that meets the requirements of modern engineering comparable to engineering programs across the world.
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15. Curriculum Development and Implementation Training Program

15.1 AIT conducted a special training at AIT for the five BU Department Heads to effectively and efficiently implement the modified curriculum, after all curriculums were furnished and ready for execution. The training date was September 06 17, 2010. 15.2 The overall aim of the program was to teach the participants the content of the new curriculum and demonstrate how to apply Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to educational management systems. Participants also observed commonly used practices in other universities of Thailand, where educational reforms have led to the increased autonomy of higher education institutions (HEIs). The program content is grouped into four main learning modules: Module 1: Curriculum Development and Implementation Integration of ICT in Higher Education Module 2: Essential steps in the process of and support required for the application of ICT in curriculum development Challenges of applying ICT in curriculum development and implementation
Evaluating and Designing the Curriculum Models of curriculum evaluation Curriculum assessment, evaluation and redesign
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Student Information System Online student registration system Students personal and academic records
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Thesis Development and Implementation Process Possible application of ICT in Thesis development and implementation Thesis planning, development, implementation and evaluation How to develop a guideline and provide essential information on writing a thesis
15.3 The two-week training activities were very productive for the BU Department Head participants. They were able to observe and learn from guest speakers, including resource persons and senior administrators from both public and private universities in Thailand who have extensive experience in university management.
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15.4 The program included discussions through which the participants could take part in the lecture. The instructors combined short presentations and lectures with experience sharing, question and answer sessions, workshops and other practical sessions. They also organized a study visit to public and private universities and other HEIs in Thailand, where participants observed other faculty and management systems, and shared their ideas during the briefings and discussions. 15.5 During integration workshops, participants were provided with opportunities to interact further, exchanging views and ideas, insights and experiences relevant to the program. Resource materials for all program sessions and activities were provided to the participants.
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16. Proposed New Activities

16.1 Establishment of ICT Department: Aside from the on-going activities under the phases outlined in the activities of the BU-AIT Partnership Project, BU has requested that AIT assist in the establishment of the Department of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) at BU. AIT has been urgently requested to draft a curriculum for the new department while waiting for formal approval from the Ministry of Higher Education, Afghanistan. A special task force has been set up to prepare the proposal for this purpose. The task force includes faculty members from AIT particularly in Computer Science and ICT Fields of Study, AIT-BU Project Coordinator and AIT-BU Project Manager. A separate team of experts prepared A Comprehensive Proposal and sent it to BU for their input and further submission to the authorities. New Curriculum Development: The AIT experts have also been approached by the Mining and Geology Department to assist in formulating a new curriculum on Hydrogeology discipline. Progress Monitoring: The overall progress of the project is being monitored through regular monthly reports sent to SHEP and BU. The most recent progress monitoring report is included in Annex 15. The summary of some of the recent activities carried-out at the AIT-BU Office are listed in Annex 16. A BU staff person will be selected and sent to attend a Library management training workshop for 3 4 months at AIT. Preferably BU would recommend a good English conversant and computer literate staff. A tentative date is scheduled during January 2011. BU proposes an advanced English training program for faculty members at Silk Road English Center for maximum of six months, where a more complex English course would be offered based on the result of their English courses evaluation. BU discussed with the Head of the Silk Road English Center to teach advance English courses for the BU faculty members. A tentative schedule would be during October 2010. Whereas some of the BU senior faculty members still have difficulty with English language skills, translation of the curriculum would still be necessary. The curriculums will need to be translated from English to Dari, after they are approved by MOHE. BU would like to implement them next semester. The Project plans to conduct a two week training in Afghanistan in December 2010 for the Laboratory Technicians to acquaint themselves with the newly delivered equipment. The Project will offer short term training for BU faculty and staff at AIT on Database Development and Administration, as well as other technical subjects. BU is now in the selection process for 10 qualified faculty and staff participants for this training. A proposed date would be in December 2010.
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16.10 BU is proposing one more Masters Degree candidate for the Water Engineering and Management field of study for the next January 2011 term. A qualified participant was selected, but he had a concern on his transcript of records. Currently they are looking for another competent participant. 16.11 A development program is proposed to improve the physical infrastructure of Information Technology at Balkh University. This program would be implemented at the end of 2010 or beginning of 2011.
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ANNEX 1
PLANNED ACTIVITIES BASED ON AGREEMENT2

Introduction
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) received an Expression of Interest (EOI) from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Ministry of Higher Education on 4th September 2007 to improve the Engineering Faculty of Balkh University (BU). AIT is proud to have received a request from the Ministry of Higher Education of the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to fulfil the EOI and submit a proposal with concrete activities in a close collaboration between the two universities. The present proposal is based on secondary data/information. It will be revised based on comments received from the Ministry of Higher Education and Faculty of Engineering at BU. The revised proposal will be further modified based on the findings of the AIT mission at the start of the Project, if the Project is awarded to AIT. This proposal is based on the needs for strengthening the capacity of the Faculty of Engineering at BU. Overall Goal & Expected Results
Overall Goal The overall goal is to upgrade the quality of teaching at the Faculty of Engineering, BU to an international quality as per the needs of Afghanistan. Expected Results The overall goal will be achieved through a number of phases within the proposed project. Follow up activities will be required after the completion of the proposed project and should also be undertaken during the process in order to enhance effectiveness. Work Plan to Achieve Expected Results Based on the expected results, the work plan has been presented in three overlapping phases. A timeline for the phases is also indicated. The activities in the work plan are in the same area as the original 13 items given in the Scope of Services in the TOR included in the RFP from the Ministry of Higher Education, Afghanistan. The order and the numbers have however been changed and they are now presented in phases relevant to their urgency. The overall content is however the same and the methodology are integrated with technical descriptions. Proposed Activities under Phase I: 1. Organize intensive English training for all staff. There is an urgent need for the staff to be ready to use new and modern literature written in English. Assessment of their knowledge and performance will be necessary to determine their individual levels. The training would be best done in an English speaking environment. Thus, it is
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proposed that a 4-month training program for the development of English language skills will be conducted for 10 persons. Simultaneously, the bridging program which is also geared toward upgrading English skills will be conducted at AIT for the same period of time for another set of 10 persons who will be continuing their studies at AIT in the masters degree programs. 2. Increase access for faculty and students to Information and Communication Technologies to use electronic library resources and to conduct teaching, information retrieval and administration by means of internet as a tool. Knowledge of English and using Information Technology go hand in hand. Internet access through Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) needs to be updated with the highest urgency, before any broader development training can take place. ICT technology is used for teaching, information retrieval, communication between BU staff and staff at AIT and other universities, between staff and students and finally between students and other students in their study program. Administrative staff is also part of this IT development and Communication. Information Technology (IT) has become a powerful tool for information gathering, modeling and problem solving. It is therefore necessary for students, while they are studying and later in their professional lives, to be familiar with IT. AIT will propose and design lecture rooms and offices equipped with computers and internet connections, and a system to give each student a computing account to use during their studies at BU. Furthermore, information technology programming and software engineering will be taught in all programs to facilitate the students learning and communication with their teachers. Finally, IT and software engineering will be taught at BU as a bachelors program and at AIT as a Masters program. The teacher training will be done in the Masters courses at AIT. IT training programs for 10 identified staff members of the BU Faculty of Engineering will be trained at AIT for 2 months. Information technology should also be widely used in the administration and management of higher education. Upgrading the equipment is the first step to establish the ICT systems and computer rooms for the students. Each member of the staff needs a computer as a working tool and for communication. The laboratories and lecture rooms need upgraded teaching facilities with appropriate infrastructure. The needs assessment conducted will recommend the necessary equipment to be purchased. The costs of the equipment are not included in the proposal. 3. Assess and assist Balkh University faculty members to update the current state of facilities (including library, laboratory, IT etc.), and outline facility development plan(s). There should be a needs assessment of the facilities at BU to determine what needs to be added to become a modern university for engineering. This assessment should be done during the first visit. The facilities of BU should be built for multipurpose use and for different forms of teaching. When they are ready, the laboratories should be equipped to make basic measurements, analysis and synthesis for chemical, physical and geological courses. It should also be possible to use the laboratories for group sessions and seminars, for training in problem-solving and modeling scientific and technical problems. There should be eight lecture rooms, of which one or two should have 30 seats. Only one lecture hall for a group of 120 students is needed. There is a need for 1 geological and 2 chemistry labs with 8-16 working places in each. There must also be well ventilated boxes in the chemistry laboratories. One laboratory for electrical and physical measurements is also needed. In some cases the lecture rooms could also be used for dry measurements. The libraries and lecture rooms need upgraded teaching facilities with appropriate infrastructure. The lecture rooms should be equipped with over-head projectors and beam projectors to be used
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with computers and boards for writing and drawing. The lecture rooms can also be used for longdistance teaching with teachers from AIT. The needs assessment conducted will recommend the necessary equipment to be purchased. The costs of the equipment are not included in the proposal. Finally, there is also a need for training the management staff for the libraries and laboratories in order to maintain the quality and standard of the investment. Intensive 1 week training programs for 5 staff each will be conducted on the use of electronic library resources and laboratory management. Both these training programs will be held at AIT. 4. Provide short-term training program at AIT on administration and management. A 1-week training program is also scheduled for 10 senior faculty of the Faculty of Engineering as a refresher course in management and administration at AIT. The AIT Extension will organize this program. The above mentioned activities are necessary to be implemented immediately following the first assessment. Half way through the first phase, the other two phases will start to provide the BU Engineering Faculty with a deeper knowledge of and increased competence in modern engineering subjects. Proposed Activities under Phase II: 1. Provide short-term courses at BU on various subjects The training courses delivered at AIT will also be repeated at BU for a different set of BU faculty/staff, as mentioned above. This will include training on administration and management of higher education. Management will be trained in a course for modern university administration. Emphasis will be made especially on financial management with budgeting and follow up, and on student registration and results. Management of examinations will also be introduced as a tool for both teachers and administrative staff. Training will be provided for the software programs that will be used for future operations. By using real cases and real material and establishing electronic facilities, the IT management systems should be up and running by the time the courses are finished. Some of the training should also be spent on leading, governing and monitoring the university. The introduction will enhance the process of good governance of the university in order to create a flexible system which can be adapted to solving critical issues without unnecessary bureaucratic delay and to select focus areas which may vary with time, the need/s and the number of students. The training for management and administration should have different goals for teaching staff and administrative staff. Teachers need to report and file students exercises, reports, laboratory reports etc. and thereafter report to the central management. The central management should follow up on the results and relate this to the plans and the budgets and to the follow up of the budgets. The training of administrators could also be done simultaneously with the English and ICT trainings. 2. Assess the quality and relevance of the current curriculum for Engineering and determine the extent of revision required for modernization of the curriculum in order to enhance its relevance. The assessment of the staff with regard to their knowledge of English, IT and basic natural sciences has already been mentioned under Phase I Items 1 and 2. However when it comes to engineering subjects, there has to be a broader and deeper assessment. The present curriculum will be analyzed inquiry form to the faculty at BU followed by a visit from AIT to the relevant schools of each task force group. The teachers hours of education in different subjects and teaching forms such as lecturing, group work and exercises, experiments and laboratory work,
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thesis work, homework and examinations, will be investigated to assess the work load and competence of the teachers. The level of education and the quality of learning related to the present curriculum will be assessed. The thesis work and the examination will be main sources of information. Based on this information it will also be assessed whether the students receive an education that is in accordance with the present curriculum, and whether they obtain theoretical degree with mainly theoretical knowledge, or if they gain knowledge, skills and competence that can be applied to real life. Finally, the employability of the students will be assessed. Based on this investigation, a comparison will be done starting with the level of knowledge the students have when entering the university. Then the curriculum will be compared with other universities. The process with the staff filling an inquiry form and collecting all the course material in the different programs investigated is called a self evaluation. This will take 4 weeks of work. A panel of 6 AIT experts (the task force group) will visit Balkh University and examine the material and interview the teachers, the students and the leadership of the university for 6 days. Feedback will then be given to the university regarding the outcome of the investigation and a proposal for changes and development programs will be outlined. The time frame for doing the deeper assessment is short and the results have to be in place early in order to select those members of staff that will go to AIT for training. These members also have to prepare for spending time abroad. 3. Provide mentorship to Balkh University faculty with a focus on improving teaching A task force group will be formed at AIT with one senior teacher/lecturer from each subject area. The task force group should visit Balkh University twice during the first 6 months to assess and appraise the level of teaching and to follow up on the goals that have been set. This group should consist of teachers who have good teaching records. This group should also be used to assess the level of competence of the staff in the various scientific and teaching areas. The group should be accompanied by one high level manager and administrator who are familiar with the management problems in higher education. If necessary, an educational expert on teaching could also be part of this group which, when the programs have started, should be named Mentor Group. The mentorship needed comes partly from the taskforce/mentor group but there is also a need for mentorship on all levels. The senior staff members of BU will play the most important roll as changing agents, leading the changes. 4. Review the current evaluation and examination system, assess its adequacy and modify the approach with respect to the modernized curriculum and expected academic outputs. These items are truly integrated with basic principles for teaching and learning and could thus be looked upon as part of the educational and pedagogical development. However, as part of the curriculum development, the pedagogical principles and methodology will be compulsory for master theses and included in the master course. Written examinations are necessary in areas like mathematics where the students have to acquire necessary knowledge and skills from the courses. Group work should be used mainly for exercises and to acquire experience and understanding from typical problem-solving. Homework has to be an essential part of all the study programs and it is necessary to have problem-solving in the classes together with a teacher. The laboratory work should be studied in advance by the students and an oral examination with the teacher should be held to make sure the students know what is expected of them and also that they know what the expected outcome of the experiments should be. A written report with the theory and a description of the experiment and a discussion should be part of every experiment.
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Revise the Engineering curriculum to reflect the needs of Afghanistan as well as to meet the requirements of a modern Engineering faculty with content comparable to Engineering programs across the world. The national needs of Afghanistan are extensive in several areas including infrastructure and information and communication technologies. The country needs competent project leaders for building up the infrastructure of the country including roads and buildings, safe and clean water supply, waste water treatment and irrigation systems. The country also needs entrepreneurial skills to start product development and production and get established in the international marketplace. It is important for the domestic market to become independent and self-sufficient first. It is also important to make use of the domestic natural resources such as minerals, and to develop agriculture to become more efficient and self-sufficient. Sustainability has to be an overall goal and all of the proposals and activities will lead to an undergraduate program in which the programs are run in a cost effective way. The revision of the curriculum will be done as a project by the staff participating in the training program. Thus two things are obtained at the same time. The teachers are exposed to the new and modern subjects and they can themselves be part of the revision of the undergraduate or bachelors programs. The advantage of that is that they themselves understand the reasons for including certain subjects and at the same time they get familiar with the new subjects and methods on a deeper level in the master programs.
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Develop methods to be adopted for curriculum revision and educational quality enhancement. Methods for curriculum development will mainly be related to two fundamental pedagogical principles. The first one is to give the students an understanding of the holistic issues that they are going to work with in their future employment as practitioners, with theoretical models and problem solving. The second is to give students the knowledge and skills needed to solve these problems. The methods to develop effective and efficient teaching are aimed at motivating the students and also at teachers understanding that an academic degree has to provide practical understanding and experience in order to quickly adapt to real time activities and work. The revisions should result in employability for the bachelor degree graduates in private industry, as well as governmental and public sectors and most importantly, academia as researchers and instructors. A typical curriculum for a full time bachelors degree of 120 weeks distributed over 3 years should contain about 50 weeks of fundamental mathematics and mathematical sciences, natural sciences, information and communication technologies and written and spoken English. 60 weeks will be used for the basic theoretical and applied engineering subjects and finally 10 weeks will be devoted to diploma work. The goal of the curriculum development is that the students would be employable after three years of bachelor level education. The employment could be within academia, private industry, governmental or community administration or the public sector.
Proposed Activities under Phase III: 1. Provide academic degree programs for BU faculty members to study at AIT. Apart from the training programs in this proposal for English Language and Information and Communication Technologies, Masters level courses will be offered in Engineering for BU faculty members. The master level course at AIT will give an opportunity for the faculty to get experience from doing research, research planning and research reporting. This gives useful understanding and experience for the members of staff in a new developing society. It is important that these faculties have knowledge and are competent enough to understand and take back their experiences to BU. That is also why there should be at least two faculty members for each area in
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Engineering in order for them to provide each other with mutual support and strength to develop there own departments when they get back. There would be 10 masters students chosen among the present faculty who are not yet on the master level, to take a full masters program at AIT. They should be carefully selected to make sure they have the requisite capacity and that they are interested in studying abroad. AIT will help identify faculty members for doctoral degree programs and post-doctoral research to be sent to AIT. AIT will also help identify faculty members for faculty exchange or for research fellowships at AIT or in a partner institute of AIT. However, due to lack of time and insufficient funds, these items are not included in the Technical Proposal nor the Financial Proposal. 2. Develop a mechanism for operation, coordination and management of the partnership. The operation of the different training programs should accomplish the overall goals of the project. The most important element is tight and frequent contact between the stakeholders of both BU and AIT. An on-site office for AIT will be established at BU and headed by the Project Manager. The scope of work of the Project Manager is to develop a mechanism for operation, coordination and management of the partnership. The Project Manager will be assisted by an Officer, Clerical Assistant and Messenger/Helper who are from the existing staff of BU. The Project Manager will be appointed by AIT, as an AIT staff member based in Mazar-i-Sharif. When English speaking proficiency is established and when ICT works on both ends, there should be weekly contact and follow up on the progress of the project. The monitoring will be done through the AIT Office on site at BU. The AIT Office will be responsible for the day-to-day tasks involved with running the partnership operation at BU. AIT will organize and plan how to operate the courses. The AIT experts, together with the AIT Office, will be responsible for the planning and management of all the activities but at all times the intension should be that there is a mutual responsibility which makes it natural for BU to gradually take over all activities including the management activities. Thus the main working principle is for AIT to give support to BU to become self sufficient. Under these principles, BU staff will be teaching the undergraduate programs at all times. 3. Identify areas for visiting professorships in Afghanistan. Visiting professors are necessary in each main subject area for the following reasons: To demonstrate the educational sequence of lecturing, group exercises and laboratory work. Future visiting professors should contribute to the computerized modeling in problem-solving. The visiting teacher should also introduce a modern educational method where a coaching attitude with support and encouragement gives the students motivation and interest in learning. There should be at least one and if possible two visiting professors in each main program. The visitor should also look for opportunities to involve academic staff in research and development projects. These projects could be within the industry or within the faculty. The area of highest importance is Information Technology, which has to be emphasized together with software applications in all engineering areas.
The ultimate result achieved after the third phase would be the development of the Engineering faculty of BU through improved curriculum and upgrades of faculty members degrees, skills, research capacity and knowledge base.
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ANNEX 2 AIT-BU PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

PROJECT HEAD Prof. Said Irandoust AIT President
AIT EXPERTS
Dr. Bonaventura H.W. Hadikusumo
PROJECT COORDINATOR Dr. Naveed Anwar
EXTERNAL RESOURCES Resource Person/s
Assistant Professor & Field Coordinator CEIM

Dr. Jonathan Shaw
Director and Senior Training Specialist, AIT Extension CEIM

Mr. Matthew Laszewski
Director of the Language Center

Dr. Noppadol Phien-wej
Associate Professor & Field Coordinator GCE

Dr. Naveed Anwar
AIT OFFICE
Project Associates Program Officer I
PROJECT MANAGER Engr. Mohammad Qaasim
LOCALLY HIRED RESOURCES

English Resource Person/s IT Resource Person/s
Associate Professor, Structure and Associate Director ACECOMS

Mr. Olivier Nicole
Engr. Dolores Mae N. Gicana

Program Officer 2
Research Specialist CSIM Dr. Oleg Shipin Associate Professor EEM

Dr. Sumatha Guha
Ms. Amalia Canullas (Part Time)

Project Secretary
Ms. Suthathip Thannakom (Part
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AIT OFFICE AT BU
Project Support
Ms. Abeda Asady

Helper
Associate Professor CSIM

Dr. Sun Sayamipuk
Senior Laboratory Supervisor, Structure
Mr. Mohammad Nasir
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ANNEX 3
FIRST TRIP TO BU MARCH 2008 - REPORT

A3.1 Introduction The AIT-BU project is a big leap in the development and academic reforms of Balkh University (BU) as an institute of higher learning in Afghanistan. It is geared towards improving the capacity of BU by delivering better academic programs of international standards for Afghan students who are expected to assist in the sustainable development of the region. This academic cooperation between AIT and BU was conceived through an Expression of Interest (EIO) sent by the Ministry of Higher Education, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to AIT in August 2007, under the Strengthening Higher Education Project (SHEP) program supported by the World Bank. The project focuses on 10 areas of development which are grouped into four broad categories, namely: curriculum development; institutional development; human resource development and partnership development. For project implementation, AIT was identified for its academic strengths and expertise as an international institute of excellence in higher education that would be able to provide for the needs of BU. These needs exist in academic areas as follows: Water Engineering Management Chemical and Environmental Technology Geology, Mining, and Natural Resources Technology Construction, Building, Civil Engineering, Urban and Rural Infrastructure Information and Communication Technologies
In March 2008, six AIT experts in various academic areas, headed by the AIT President, visited BU. These experts were selected from the professional pool of the various schools of AIT including the AIT extension, which has expertise in conducting training programs. The prime objectives of the visit were to develop direct and closer contact between the counterparts on both sides and to carry-out a Needs Assessment for curriculum development, faculty development and infrastructure development of laboratories and facilities. A3.2 Visit Plan The AIT delegated team of experts, or AIT Consulting Team, visited Balkh University last 8th-11th March 2008. The team is comprised of six AIT experts who met the BU faculties in order to understand the existing conditions of the faculty of engineering and to identify the areas for development. The six experts from different fields of study, headed by the AIT President Prof. Said Irandoust are presented below. The original visit of the AIT team members was carried out very well as it was planned (see the itinerary below). AIT Team Members AIT Experts Dr. Naveed Anwar Associate Director, ACECOMS AIT-BU Project Coordinator Dr. Sumanta Guha Associate Professor, Computer Science and Information Management Dr. Noppadol Phien-wej Associate Professor, Geotechnical and Expertise /Area Structural Engineering Information & Communication Technologies Geology and Mining
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Geoenvironmental Engineering Dr. Bonaventura Harimurti Widyadharma Hadikusumo Assistant Professor, Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Mgt. Dr. Jonathan Leslie Shaw Director and Senior Training Specialist, AIT Extension Dr. Oleg Viktorovich Shipin Associate Professor, Environmental Engineering Management Itinerary of the AIT members going to BU Place
Tehran -Dubai BKK-Dubai BKK-Delhi BKK-Delhi Dubai-Kabul Dubai-Kabul Delhi-Kabul Kabul-Mazar Kabul-Mazar Mazar-Kabul Mazar-Kabul Kabul-Delhi Kabul-Dubai Kabul-Dubai Kabul-Dubai Kabul-ISD ISD-LHE DEL-HB LHE-BKK Dubai-BKK Dubai-BKK Delhi-BKK HDB-BKK
Construction and Building Training Course Chemical and Environment Technology
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Mar 09 (19:00-21:30) Mar 08 (17:30-21:40) Mar 08 (18:05-21:05) Mar 08 (19:45-22:40) Mar 10 (06:30-09:40) Mar 09 (06:30-09:40) Mar 09 (07:50-08:50) Mar 09, (12:00-19:00) Mar 09 Mar 12 (05:30-12:30) Mar 14 (05:30-12:30) Mar 14 (09:50-12:40) Mar 13 (15:30-17:30) Mar 13 (15:30-17:30) Mar 14 (15:30-17:30) Mar 13 (14:30-16:10) Mar 17 (20:00-20:55) Mar 16 (17:05-19:15) Mar 23 (23:55-06:20+1) Mar 12 (22:50-08:15) Mar 13 (22:50-08:15) Mar 16 (00:45-06:40) Mar 16 (11:55-04:55+1)
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AIT Team Members

AIT President Naveed, Noppadol Guha, Had Jon President Naveed, Noppadol Guha, Hadi, Jon, Shipin Naveed, Noppadol, Guha, Hadi, Jon, Shipin AIT President AIT President, Jon, Noppadol Naveed, Guha, Hadi, Shipin Guha, Hadi, Shipin Noppadol AIT President Naveed Jon Jon Shipin Jon Noppadol Naveed Guha, Hadi Shipin
A3.3 Activities at BU A3.3.1 Introductory Meeting On 10 March 2008, the AIT President led the AIT team members to meet the faculty of Balkh University. The AIT team spent the whole day meeting with the BU officials and faculty members. An introductory meeting was held in the office of the BU Chancellor and was attended by all members of the AIT Team and about 25 senior members of the BU engineering faculties, as well as the three Vice Chancellors. This was followed by separate detailed meetings and discussions with faculty members and the heads of various departments. Dr. Shippin met with the Chemical Technology Department, Dr. Hadikusumo and Dr. Naveed met with the Building Construction/Design Department, Dr. Guha met with the Mathematics and Physics Department, Dr. Noppadol met with the Geology and Mining Department, and Dr. Shaw met with various members of administration.
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The meetings were held in a very cordial and collegial environment with significant enthusiasm from BU and AIT. They received strong support from the BU Chancellor, the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), and the World Bank (WB) for this initiative. A great sense of optimism existed at BU and the conditions were optimal for AIT undertaking this project. The timing was optimal considering a new, much larger and well equipped building was under construction to house the BU engineering faculty by the following year. A3.3.2 Detailed Needs Assessment Meetings A detailed meeting for each department was conducted to fully assess and evaluate its present condition, particularly the faculty members, the curriculum and the equipments needed for each particular department.
Meeting with the Construction Department

The following people were present in the meeting: AIT Expert Dr. Bonaventura Hadikusumo BU Experts Mr. Mohammad Sharif Dr. Said Homayon Shah Mr. Said Shahabudin Sadat Dr. Hedayatullah Yazdani Mr. Said Yunus Ms. Najeya Shokori Mr. Said Motjaba Ms. Manaja Paktin Faculty Members The Department of Construction was comprised of eight faculty members. And out of these 8 faculties one holds a doctoral degree, one is a candidate for PhD degree, three hold masters degrees, and three hold bachelors degrees. Curriculum At present there are two systems which are used in Balkh University: Semester (Old) and Credit (New) system. The medium of instruction is in Farci. However, some formulas (the variable) are in Russian. Most of the books are in Persian and Russian. Only a few books are in English. Equipment All of the equipment was destroyed during the war. At present, the department does not have any equipment. Therefore, at present the students only learn theoretical knowledge without any lab exercise. (Deputy Rector) (Deputy Rector) (Deputy Dean) (Faculty Member) (Faculty Member) (Faculty Member) (Faculty Member) (Faculty Member) (Associate Professor CEIM)
Meeting with Geology and Mining Department
The following people were present in the meeting: AIT Expert Dr. Noppadol Phien- wej (Associate Professor, GGE)
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BU Expert Mr. Mohammad Nasir Mr. Gulam Faroq Khpalwak Mr. Abdul Ghani Adil Mr. Sabirullah Muradi Mr. Gulam Abobaker Sharifi Mr. Abdul Khaili Mr. Azalullah Hamid Mr. Mir Hidar (Dean) (Head of Department) (Faculty Member) (Faculty Member) (Faculty Member) (Faculty Member) (Faculty Member) (Faculty Member)
Faculty Members There are 6 faculty members and one Lab technician for 115 students in the 2nd to 5th year (about 16 per year). The work load of each faculty is 3-5 subjects per semester. There are complaints that the faculty is overloaded with classes in each semester. Curriculum The curriculum contains 43 Courses and a thesis in 5 years, covering general subjects in geology and mining (enclosed). The thesis is done in the 10th semester. Geology and mining courses are taught by the faculty in the department. Students have to follow all courses listed in the curriculum for each semester. There are no elective courses. There is no flexibility allowed in selection of courses. With that, it seems that the difference between the new credit system and the old semester system that BU has practiced is the duration of lecture, which was reduced from 90 minutes to 50 minutes on each chapter. (1st and 3rd year students are on the Credit System while 4th -5th year students are on the old semester system). There are two semesters per year (1st semester from 4th week of March to 4th week of July, a 3 week exam period, 2 weeks of field work, and 2nd semester from first week of September to end of December, a 3 week exam period, and a two month break in February and March). The present curriculum Geology and Mining- is essentially Geology for Mining Application. The number of courses is rather extensive but the subjects are limited to mining of mineral ores only. No subjects exist on new development and current trends of technology and interest (e.g. Geohazards, Earthquake, RS-GIS, etc.). The present curriculum follows the Russian way and course contents have not been updated to the new development for more than 30 years. Existing faculty members have had no opportunity to learn about the new development and technology in the discipline, nor the curriculum following international practice. They are only familiar with the Russian one. Some classes pertinent to geology and mining are also taught by the faculty in other departments (e.g. rock mechanics). Students cannot take courses offered in other departments except for general subjects. There seems to be lack of multidisciplinary activity between departments to optimize resources. In the first floor of the BU Engineering building, there is an Oil and Gas Institute which is a prevocational school offering training and diploma in Oil and Gas. It appears that there must be common areas in geology subjects and drilling between BU and the Institute available for collaboration. However, it appears that there have been no interactions between them. Finally, there are problems with reference materials. Text books in the library have not been updated since 1970. There are no books besides Russian and Persian.
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Equipment There are problems with facility spaces and classrooms. There is only one lab room (size 8m by 5m) for the entire department (4 classes). The labs have only rock samples, some very old Russian lab sheets, and very old land survey instruments (total station and leveling). The setting is not well organized due to lack of furniture.
Meeting with Chemical and Technology Department
The following people were present in the meeting: AIT Expert Dr. Oleg V. Shipin BU Experts Mr. Habibullah Habib Mr Said Shahabudin Sadat Mr. Asad Ahsan Rashidi Mr. Abdul Mobin Azizi Mrs. Masoda Ahmad Abadi Ms. Marziya Khalil Ms. Shahla Sharifi (BU Rector) (Deputy Dean) (Head of Department) (Faculty Member) (Faculty Member) (Faculty Member) (Faculty Member) (Associate Professor, EEM)
Faculty Members Nine (9) faculty members (of which one is on a long term sick leave) and 1 lab assistant teach 97 students of which 38 are at the 5th class, 22 at 4th class, 24 at 3rd class, 13 at 2nd class. These 8 working faculty members teach up to 4 subjects each per semester. Members complained that the load is excessive. English skills are fairly poor but promising. Russian is spoken by majority. Curriculum The title of the graduate specialist produced by the Department is Chemical Technologist. Graduates work in the following industries and factories: Fertilizer factory Fat and oil food processing factory Bread factory Cement factory Sugar processing factory However the range of jobs in the chemical technology sphere is presently limited and many graduates leave for the currently booming construction business. Nevertheless the understanding is there that this will be gradually changing in the future, for which the department should be prepared. Equipment No operational laboratory, critical for such a department, exists. There is no library on related topics as well, apart from old Russian textbooks, which, though not completely useless, should be substituted with new literature in English. It is well understood at the Department that English plays a critically important role in the countrys development.
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Meeting with Mathematics and Physics Department
The following people were present in the meeting: AIT Expert Dr. Sumantha Guha BU Experts Mr. Abdul Hafiz Latif Mr. Said Yosof Rahmani Mr. Mir Rahmatullah Rahmati Mr. Abdul Razaq Mr. Fatee Mohammad Noori Faculty Members The department of mathematics and physics has five faculty members four specializing in Mathematics and one in Physics. Curriculum This is a service department that does not grant degrees. Faculty members teach in multiple other departments, e.g., Engineering, Economics, Agriculture, etc., according to Math/Physics requirements. Faculties are overloaded with classes to teach. Demoralization: This was a recurring message and seems a serious problem. As a nondegree granting department without its own students and operating as hired hands to service others, Mathematics and Physics Dept. faculty perceive themselves as second-class citizens of the Engineering school. Equipment There is no Physics laboratory (students study Physics without performing experiments). A3.3.3 Launch Ceremony On 11 March 2008, before the launching ceremony, the official inauguration of the AIT Project Office at BU took place. It was attended by senior members of the administration at BU, city and provincial officials, BU faculty members, and AIT team members. A representative from Kansas State University (KSU) who is also engaged in a similar partnership with BU in the field of language and social sciences, was also present and other higher official officers of the Balkh Province. Prof. Habibullah Habib and the Prof. Said Irandoust formally opened the office. Members of the media were also present to cover the event. A lunch following the opening ceremony was hosted by Balkh University. In the afternoon, the AIT team visited the Governor of Balkh Province, General Akhtar Mohammad Noor. The Governor was briefed about the project, and he expressed his happiness and has declared his full support and commitment to this development project. A3.3.4 Other Matters /Events Language Issue (Head of Department) (Faculty Member) (Faculty Member) (Faculty Member) (Faculty Member) (Associate Professor, CSI)
The following are general observations not related only to the Math/Physics Dept., but seemingly applicable to the entire Engineering school:
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Faculty are particularly resistant to a change in medium of instruction from Farsi to English, probably because (a) they are already heavily invested in teaching material in Farsi and (b) the perceived difficulty of learning English. Students, on the other hand, are mostly eager to learn English and many are already fairly proficient from exposure to the internet, TV programs, books, etc. (e.g., some students we met spoke excellent English). AIT should promote the usage of English as the medium of instruction in BU Engineering as far as is practicable. This is extremely important not only for the future of BU and its ability to reach and maintain international standards, but also for the AIT-BU relationship and the ability of AIT to continue consulting/collaborating with BU. It should be noted that Kansas State University is preparing to offer English training particularly for the engineering faculty, and that the new library has a large budget (which should be used to stock books in English, rather than Farsi). Meeting with Chancellor, VCs
Dr. Shaw met the Chancellor, Habibullah Habib, accompanied by Mr. Haroon, the Strengthening Higher Education Project (SHEP) Financial Manager, and Mr. M. Azim Hashimi, Vice Chancellor. The goal of the discussion was to elucidate the role of short course training and non-degree program interventions. In the proposal submitted to and accepted by the World Bank, short courses are proposed not only for administrators of the Faculty of Engineering, but also for the senior management of the university. In general, the Chancellor confirmed that short courses both for faculty and for administrators are essential. This is principally because of the relative seniority of the faculty, most of whom have spent more than 15 years as members of the Faculty of Engineering, with few if any opportunities to upgrade their skills and knowledge during that time. As relatively few faculties will be able to receive higher degrees with project funded scholarships, the Chancellor believes that non-degree program mechanisms are important for those faculty members not selected or not eligible for a scholarship. Such interventions might include attendance at conferences, sabbaticals or internships working in AIT with AIT faculty on research projects, and study visit programs. A further area to be considered is training of laboratory staff. As training needs will differ from department to department, attachments for individual technicians to laboratories in AIT might be the most effective mechanism. It is also appropriate to arrange interventions for senior engineering faculty and management of Balkh University, to ensure that they are also on board from the beginning of the project. A useful precedent is the recent program for Deans and Administrators of the University of Baluchistan. AIT has also approached Abdul Hai Sofizada, Policy Advisor for SHEP, with a suggestion that cross-university study visits for, for example, Registrars of all Afghan universities may be beneficial. The suggestion was greeted favorably. Balkh University is very keen on receiving visiting faculty members from other countries as a mechanism for both supplementing teaching needs and for enabling faculty members to learn from experience in other countries, and hence to raise the academic standard. The Chancellor has approached universities in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, but even for Central Asian countries, Afghanistans image abroad is a big problem. Dr. Shaw mentioned that President Irandoust has reported that faculty in Iranian Universities might be willing to come and teach. The university is now implementing a ten-year strategic plan; a copy of the document was made available to Dr. Shaw. The Chancellor inquired whether the budgets allocated for twelve masters program scholarships might not be redistributed. Based on his assessment of needs in the Faculty of Engineering, it would be more beneficial to offer eight masters degree scholarships and two doctoral scholarships. Dr. Shaw has raised this issue already with the President. Balkh University had a bad experience with a European university that offered scholarships, but required students to enroll in a bachelors degree program, and only after completing the undergraduate degree, could enroll in the masters program. To complete a master's degree would
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therefore take five years. After discussion with the Chancellor, the students who had enrolled withdrew. The consensus was that standards might be superb in Europe, but Afghanistan does not need a world class education for its faculty; it requires that they receive an appropriate education, and a timely one. The Chancellor is very interested in the summer program concept, with Balkh University faculty members enrolling in a two-month program at AIT, taking courses offered in a slightly condensed form, and accumulating credits towards a certificate or a diploma. Coursework can be combined with English language improvement, and seminars and workshops on teaching and learning in higher education. AITs collaboration with ASAIHL (the Association of Southeast Asian Institutes of Higher Learning) will provide a useful resource for this3. Ms. Diane Harley, In-Country Director of the English Department, Office of International Programs, Kansas State University-Balkh University Partnership, has been at the university for three weeks, and is responsible for implementation of Kansas State Universitys English language program at Balkh University. With the assistance of the World Bank-funded SHEP, Balkh University has decided to shift from instruction in Dari to instruction in English within five years. The challenge is that very few present faculty members speak English with any fluency, and the library presently contains very few English language books in any discipline. The latter issue is being addressed (a contract for the construction of a new library building at the new campus was signed in the morning. Under SHEP, USD $100,000 has already been committed for books; the building will cost USD $5 million). The former is the primary responsibility of Ms Harley and her team, who will initially work primarily with the faculty members themselves. KSU has recently started hiring English language instructors for both Kabul University and for Balkh University, the two universities with which KSU is working (in Delhi, Dr. Shaw met KSU Associate Provost Ken Holland and his KSU colleague Ms Jenny, who had set up a recruitment center in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, specifically targeting Indian recruits). Ms Harleys aim is to have a team of six instructors, one for each of the six faculties at BU that will be teaching in English. She is delighted that the teachers recruited have technical backgrounds in science and engineering fields, in addition to professional language teaching qualifications, and will therefore be able to develop English for Specific Purposes (ESP) curricula materials. Ms Harley was keen to learn about AITs Language Center and the support offered to students, both through the Bridging Program and in-course. The discussion focused on how Ms Harley and the English Department at Balkh University will support BU faculty selected for study at AIT, given that it will not be possible for students to arrive at AIT in time for the beginning of the Bridging Program on April 1. The working assumption is that students will aim to arrive at AIT as soon as possible, and that as soon as identified, Ms Harley will assess their needs, and start an intensive, individualized program for each of the students selected. She will also communicate with Matthew Laszewski, Director of the AIT Language Center, on the students preparation for study at AIT. A.3.4 Summary and Conclusion A.3.4.1 General Construction Department The Development Needs Assessment (DNA) was complied by discussion with the faculty members. Six faculty members were present during data collection of this DNA study: Mr. Said Homayon Shah, Mr. Said Yunus, Ms. Najeya Shokori, Mr. Mohammad Sharif, Ms. Manaja Paktin and Mr. Said Mujtaba. Chemical and Technology Department
Interest in this concept has been expressed by faculty and administrators at the University of Balochistan, NWFP University of Engineering and Technology, and Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology, all in Pakistan.
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It was generally felt that the Chemical and Technology Department should become more attractive to students and offer professional training which is in high demand in practical life and is in the limelight of the on-going reconstruction. It was noted that faculties requested the curriculum compendium to be broadened to include such disciplines as water, wastewater engineering, environmental impact assessment, food processing. This would address educational needs for specialists required by the gradually growing economy which is and will progressively be in dire need of addressing environmental problems including current water shortages, low drinking water quality, insufficient water supply and ever-growing untreated wastewater discharge and nature degradation. Long term absence of the development of chemistry-related subjects led to a neglect of the development of practical skills by the students. A substantial range of equipment was already purchased by the Department through a separate WB project. The list needs to be extended since vital items were not addressed. These include: standard laboratory tables and stands, fume hoods, ovens, incubators, equipment and instruments for the measurement of water and environmental parameters (particulars will be elaborated). In light of the above-mentioned list, a jointly discussed title was proposed for the upgraded department: Department of Chemical and Environmental Technology in lieu of the present Department of Chemical technology. Short term courses, meetings, attendance of routine lecturers, and field trips organized by AIT in Thailand are seen by the faculties as an important way to fill the gaps in their expertise, at least partially. A.3.4.2 Faculty Members Construction Department The faculty capacity can be developed by using two methods: short course training and master degree study. Some of the faculty members already have their master degree and therefore these faculty members are interested in studying short courses (up to 1 semester in AIT Thailand). AIT identified three faculty members who are interested to study master degree in Thailand. They would like to request that AIT provide airfare for them to return to Afghanistan every semester break. AIT has to provide 3 months English training in AIT prior to the completion of Master degree education. Faculty Development Identification Qualificati No Name on
1 Mr. Said Yunus Master
Area
Soil Mechanics and Construction Site Safety
Interested in
Short course 1 semester in Soil Mechanics and Safety
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Dr. Hedayatulah Yazdani Dr. Said Homayon Shah Ms. Najeya Shokori Mr. Said Shahabudin Sadat Mr. Mohammad Sharif Ms. Manaja Paktin Mr. Said Mujtaba
PhD PhD Candidate Master Bachelor Steel Structure Short course 1 week to 1 month in the area of construction management, and technology Training in Balkh University Master in Structural Engineering (not sure about this to be verified by the Project Mngr. Engr. Qaasim) Master degree in Structural Engineering Master Degree in Construction Management Short course
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Bachelor Bachelor Master
RCC, Earthquake Construction management Hydraulic
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Geology and Mining Department AIT will provide a refreshment program for existing faculty members in curriculum, teaching methodology, and new developments in the discipline. Faculty members will vsit AIT to attend short term trainings and a study tour to Geology Departments at Thai universities. This senior group of faculty has lacked exposure to new development in education and technology for more than 30 years. BU expects to send 1-2 students to do a Master degree in Hydrogeology at AIT, and there is already one BS faculty member at the moment (Abdul Khalil). They also inquired about converting some of the funds for master degrees to doctoral degrees, so that some of their group who already have Masters degrees might have a chance to further their studies. Chemical and Technology Department Virtually all active department staff (8 faculties and 1 lab manager) is enthusiastically interested in the short courses at AIT. It appeared from the discussions all female faculties will need to get permission to travel abroad from their families, and it, unfortunately, transpired that the permission is unlikely to be forth-coming, at least this year. The recommendation is to work with the families, trying to convince them that the career development of a family member in the long run will benefit the family financially and in other respects, not only for the participant herself but for the whole family. Potential MSc to be converted to DEng at AIT Name, qualifications Mr Habibullah HABIB MSc (Chem Tech, KPU) BU Rector Mr Asad Ahsan RASHIDI MSc (Chem Tech) Department Head Mr Abdul Mobin AZIZI MSc (Chem Tech) Potential MSc at AIT Name, qualifications Mr Said Shahabudin SADAT Food Technology BSc (Chem Tech, BU) Mr Mohammad Naeem NASIN BSc (Chem Tech, KU) Area of preferred study Deputy Engineering Department Environmental Engineering and Management Area of preferred study Environmental Engineering and Management Environmental Engineering and Management Environmental Engineering and Management
Female faculties, unlikely to participate now, but, potentially, to participate in studies and short courses in 2009-2010 Name, qualifications Mrs Masoda AHMAD ABADI MSc (Chem Tech, KPU) Ms Marziya KHALIL BSc (Chem Tech, BU) Ms Shahla SHARIFI BSc (Chem Tech, BU) Area of preferred study Environmental Engineering and Management Water, Environment Energy Water, Environment Food Technologies
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Mathematics and Physics Development Additional Faculty: The Math/Physics Department is undermanned. Additional faculty is particularly needed for Physics where there is currently only one faculty member. Immediate Needs: Lecturer to deliver short-term (2 weeks to 1 month) training in MATLAB and applications in Math/Physics. The President suggested he can help find a consultant from an Iranian institution with required expertise who could lecture in Farsi. This needs to be followed up.
A.3.4.3 Infrastructure and Facilities Construction Department
The department submitted a list of equipment and AIT will provide comments on this equipment. They also plan to change the department of construction into a civil engineering department and identified some important equipment and laboratory testing tools that are needed: Surveying Material test Soil test Concrete test and equipment (i.e. concrete mixer etc) Microsoft Project Sample such as tile, roof, rebar, etc. AIT commented that this sample can be easily supplied by local suppliers. Note: They requested AIT to provide training for the lab assistants. The equipment must support the US standard and code Geology and Mining Department
There is a serious need for improvement of the laboratory facilities. Courses have been taught only on theoretical part because they have no access to any laboratory equipment. Equipment and space both have to be improved. Mathematics and Physics Department
The immediate need of this department is to list equipment for an undergrad Physics laboratory. The President suggested to seek the help of a physicist colleague of his from Sweden who visited AIT recently. A.3.4.4 Curriculum Construction Department The Dept. of Construction will send to AIT the course outline of all subjects taught. They want to develop the curriculum using US standard such as building code etc. They will further discuss with AIT after they come to Thailand. They want to see other universities curriculums. They requested that in developing the curriculum, AIT should recommend some books.
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Geology and Mining Department
This project will require the development of a curriculum on Hydrogeology with the help of AIT. The BU Geology and Mining Department has made a plan to offer degree programs in this specialization for a number of years because they believe its important in exploration and exploitation of groundwater for usage in the northern region of Afghanistan where the availability of surface water resources is scare. Hydrogeology is to be opened up as a separate area of study from the existing Geology and Mine. AIT suggested that the department name be changed to Geology with Geology and Mine and Hydrogeology as areas of emphasis. The BU Faculty do not see the need to change the existing curriculum of Geology and Mine at present. However, they welcome the suggestion for AIT to evaluate this curriculum and course content and then recommend modification and improvement to international practice. The main goal expected by BU faculty is to develop the new curriculum on Hydrogeology. Engineering geology is another area of emphasis that the Head of the department expressed interest in having the curriculum modified to enhance its relevance regarding the current and future infrastructure development of the country. Chemical and Technology Department
Development of the new areas of specialization (fertilizer factory, fat and oil food processing factory, bread factory, cement factory, sugar processing factory) will provide an additional motivation for prospective students to enroll at the Department. The present component of the tuition plan concerning Chemical technology does not require major changes and may undergo only insubstantial restructuring. However, the tuition plan should be expanded to include new disciplines in line with the new proposed title of the department. Mathematics and Physics Department
Structured Curriculum: The proposed new undergrad curricula for the Engineering programs should have clearly specified Math/Physics requirements. Based upon these requirements which should be made as uniform as possible between the various new engineering curricula to be proposed by AIT the Math/Physics Department can then settle upon a fixed set of courses that they shall offer, rather than having to react on an ad-hoc basis to outside needs. Having a fixed set of courses to teach will lead to improvement in quality and faculty, with the help of AIT, can focus on developing the required teaching material, acquiring books, etc. Integration into a University-level Degree-granting Department: It seems that owing to reasons of space and some circumstances particular to BU, the Math/Physics Dept. in the Engineering school has remained a purely service Department. Engineering schools, e.g., ITs in India, often have large Math and Physics faculties, that not only service the Engineering programs, but also grant their own degrees, often all the way to a Ph.D. BU should implement such a scheme so that Math/Physics faculty are brought on par with their colleagues in the purely Engineering disciplines, and share a similar sense of belonging. Specifically, the Math/Physics Dept. should not belong to the Engineering school but be a Department of the Science that services the Engineering programs in addition to training and granting degrees to its own students. Physics Laboratory: A Physics laboratory equipped to teach an undergraduate curriculum is essential. AIT is not consulting in the design of the new Engineering building but a Physics lab accessible to Engineering students must be included in the planning.
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Computer Science. There is no CS or related department (e.g., IM/ICT/CE) in the Engineering school. As part of BU Engineering modernization, this situation must be rectified. Historically, in schools in the West, CS teaching often began in the Math Department because of the relations between the two fields, and later assimilated into the Engineering school. Such can be replicated at BU. Either, the Math/Physics Department should be expanded to Math/Physics/CS or a separate CS Dept. should be created. In either case, the existing Math/Physics faculty and selected students strong in Math should be at the core of the endeavor. A proposal that was strongly supported by the Math/Physics faculty is to train some faculty and students of BU at AIT so that they can return to form the nucleus of a new CS faculty. This training ideally will consist of an MS (or Ph.D.) in the CSIM FOS at AIT, but can also be of shorter duration, e.g., certificate courses ranging in duration from 1 month to 1 year. In the Appendix is a list of 5 persons (BU faculty/students) who have shown eagerness to do their MS in CS or IM at AIT, seem qualified, and have indicated commitment to return to BU upon completion of their studies at AIT.
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ANNEX 4
SECOND TRIP TO BU JUNE 2008 REPORT

A4.1 Introduction Last June 18 and 22, 2008 Mr. Olivier Nicole and Dr. Jonathan Shaw from AIT interviewed 25 members of the BU Faculty of Engineering. Additional discussions were held with Mr. Mohammad Nasir, the Dean of the Faculty, and with the Chancellor, Mr. Habibullah Habib, as well as with the Project Manager, Engr. Mohammad Qaasim. The assessment of faculty was based on these discussions. The team also met English language teachers presently or previously engaged by Engr. Qaasim to teach English, observed English language classes by John Woo and Waleed Obaidi, visited the English Language Department of Balkh University, and spoke to Suraya Dost, who teaches English for the Faculty of Medicine. The team visited one private English language training center in Mazar-iSharif. The team also spoke to teachers hired for Kansas State University by the Strengthening Higher Education Project (SHEP), including Robert Saint-Denis, who is teaching students of the Faculty of Engineering. Other teachers have been assigned to other faculties (Law, Economics, Journalism, and Medicine). The meeting with the Chancellor was held on the afternoon of 22 June, following his return from Seluk University in Turkey. Mr. Haroon was also in attendance at that meeting, as was Asadullah Harees, Vice Chancellor for Administration. In the evening, the team was invited for dinner by the Governor of Balkh Province, H.E. Atta Mohammad. Also in attendance was a delegation from a state research institute in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, and senior officers of Arya University, a new private university in Mazar-i-Sharif. A4.2 Individual Language Assessment of Faculty and Staff Members Prior to the visit to Mazar-i-Sharif, the standard diagnostic assessment test instrument (V1) was sent to Engr. Mohammad Qaasim. Engr. Qaasim administered the test to all faculty members. Because a number of the faculty members were unable to understand the questions, a second instrument, used for placement of AIT students, was sent (V2) (Samples of the assessment are provided in Annex 11 & 12). A4. 2.1 General Observations Age: The average age of faculty members in the Faculty of Engineering is probably close to 50, with most candidates for admission to masters and doctoral program being over 45 years old. The three doctoral candidates are aged between 46 and 54; the four male candidates proposed for masters degrees are all well over 40 years of age. Only the two women candidates are under 36, and therefore fit the profile of AIT students. Several other candidates who would like to be admitted to masters and doctoral programs, but are also significantly older than AITs normal age range. Although AIT does not have the right to discriminate against candidates because they are over 40 year old, the return on investment in older students is much lower than for candidates 20 years younger. Given the borderline language competencies and relatively poor IT skills, older candidates will struggle when working with peers 25 years or younger than themselves. It is doubtful that such candidates, should they succeed in graduating, will be able to lead the curriculum change process once they return to Balkh University. SHEP staff has indicated that Balkh University should wherever possible give preference to younger candidates. It is clear that there is a dearth of younger candidates presently working for the Faculty of Engineering who are qualified, able and willing to go overseas for postgraduate degree studies.
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It is strongly recommended that, in order for this project to be successful, Balkh University is enabled to recruit younger faculty members from among the top graduates of its own programs. Family concerns. Many of the faculty members at Balkh University have large families. Many of the candidates to whom the team spoke are unaware of the real cost of bringing family members to AIT. It is essential that they be fully apprised of the cost of different types of schooling in Thailand, and the difficulty of finding work for spouses (many of whom are working in professional positions in Mazar-i-Sharif.)
A4.2.2 English Language Classes Ongoing language classes Engr. Qaasim has organized English language classes for faculty members. Two classes have been provided: for post-beginner and lower intermediate. During the week that the team was at Balkh University, this was being taught by Mr. Waleed Obaidi, a student in the Faculty of Engineering. Mr. Waleeds methods included both communicative approaches, and grammar translation. Faculty members attending both classes appeared satisfied, and worked hard. However, attendance in both was less than 50% of faculty members enrolled. For post-beginners, an elementary conversation class was organized. This was taught by John Woo, an American who happened to be living in Mazar-i-Sharif. In the class it was observed that, John was teaching rules related to prepositional usage. Students clearly enjoyed Johns classes, his enthusiasm and energy. Neither John Woo nor Waleed Obaidi is a professional teacher. Both teach intuitively, on a dayto-day basis, and without the aid of a formal curriculum. Robert Saint-Denis will work with the AIT Language Center in July and August to develop curricula that can be used by teachers like Waleed. Although this is a good start, it will not suffice, given the low level of most present members of the Faculty of Engineering. Availability of language teachers SHEP/Kansas State University: Robert Saint-Denis has been hired by Kansas State University to work with the Faculty of Engineering. Although he was expecting to be able to teach the faculty members, especially those faculty members going to AIT for postgraduate degrees, he has been asked to prioritize teaching students, and has little time for the faculty members (with whom he would prefer to be working). Locally hired English teachers: The availability of John Woo was exceptional, and it seems that there are not many options for hiring other expatriate, native English speakers in Mazar-iSharif. Although, there are possibly some freelancing English teachers in Kabul. English teachers at Balkh University: Engr. Qaasim had previously hired Sayed Mustafa Zewary, a young English teacher working with the Department of English. Mustafa is a bright young man who speaks excellent English, and has an excellent knowledge of language teaching theory. However, his classes were not successful, with faculty members complaining about his teaching style. Engr. Qaasim did not renew his contract after the first month. Engr. Qaasim also introduced Dr. Shaw to Ms Suraya Dost, a much more experienced teacher who is employed by the Faculty of Medicine at Balkh University to work with medical students. Ms. Suraya is interested in working with the Faculty of Engineering. Dr. Shaw was impressed by her demeanor, her experience, and her knowledge of English language teaching. Dr. Shaw recommends that AIT give her a trial contract. This will be taken into consideration. Private English schools: a further possibility is to hire a private language school to develop and deliver a curriculum. The team visited one such center, the best known in Mazar-i-Sharif, and spoke to its director and several of the teachers. Materials observed by Dr. Shaw were adequate, and in some ways better than commercial textbooks. But they were poorly produced, and lacked evidence of a clear systematic curriculum.
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Further development of language programs at Balkh University A need is strongly felt to provide more robust language support at BU. Average scores for the Balkh University Faculty of Engineering are 3.3 for spoken English, 2.8 in writing, and 2.3 in grammar. If the team removes candidates for degree programs at AIT, these averages fall. There are few resources in the working and social environment of Mazar-i-Sharif. Without systematic and structured English language programs, with clearly defined goals, faculty and staff who are not attending AIT will not acquire significant competence. Ms Harley was with the Chancellor (plus Mr. Haroon, and Mr. Abdul Hai Sofizada) in Turkey, therefore the team was not able to discuss these matters with her. Dr. Shaw did meet and had useful discussions with Robert Saint-Denis, who is working for KSU with the Faculty of Engineering. Mr. Saint-Denis has indicated that he will have time in December to work with candidates entering degree programs in January. He will spend time in July and August with Matthew Laszewski and their colleagues, and the team hopes that together they can design curricula for ongoing language support. The estimates for improving IELTS scores range from 50-70 hours per half point (0.5 on IELTS) to 200 hours per half point. In other words, if someone has a score of 3, they will require a minimum of 150 hours full time language instruction to reach 4.5, but more likely 210 hours, and if they have limited or no prior European languages, most likely more. Presently, faculty has the opportunity to study for up to two hours a day. It makes sense to bring people on the Bridging Program at AIT, but building the capacity of the faculty requires full-time intensive language study in Balkh University. English language resources on campus The English Language Department is full of published standard international textbooks provided by the British Council, as well as several computers. Resources are useful, but the standard commercial textbook series, such as Headway, are inappropriate for adult Afghan learners (for example, content deals with racism in the USA and HIV/AIDS). No materials were found that were appropriate for English for Specific Purposes. Multiple copies of an intermediate English language textbook for Afghanistan were unused. There is no evident system of self access learning, and little use of multimedia materials. A4.3 Individual IT Assessment of Faculty and Staff Members The faculty members of the engineering department can be divided into 4 groups according to their knowledge and exposure to IT: Faculty with zero to little knowledge of IT 11 faculty are in this group with none to very little exposure to IT. They have learned how to use a computer and MS Office Word at the university, but they only have access to a computer in the university laboratories. They have theoretical knowledge about using Internet and email, but they use it neither on a common basis nor for regular communication. They need basic training to use a computer, basic and advance training on MS Office as well as other specific software. Faculty with moderate knowledge of IT 9 faculty are in this group; they have access to a private computer at home and use MS Office Word to prepare lecture notes. They have basic knowledge of Excel and some other software like AutoCAD. They have little access to Internet, usually through the university laboratories. They need advanced training on MS Office and other software. Faculty with advanced knowledge of IT 3 faculty are in this group; they have been using computer for extensive work, like writing a book on MS Office World. They need training on specific software depending on their field of knowledge.
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IT staff Various staff in charge of the university laboratories need extensive update on their skills to manage the laboratories.
A4.3.1 IT Training From the evaluation above, the training could be organized as follows: Basic IT, MS Office The university has resources to organize the basic IT and MS Office training: the AngeL laboratory is a good place to have such training. Some staffs are already conducting such trainings for the students, though there may be a conflict between their current position (paid on a project) and teaching the professors of the faculty of engineering. The curriculum may need to be reviewed, and the training must come in the form of heavy handson courses, where the trainees are experimenting with everything they are being taught. Having the course modularized will allow every faculty to join at the level he/she already knows. These trainings should cover: Basic IT: turn on and off the computer, log on, understand the icons on the desktop, understand Windows Explorer Basic Word: load/save a document, print, use existing style Basic Excel Basic PowerPoint Basic Access Internet/Mail: understand the web browser, send/receive/save mail, send attachments. Advanced IT: exchange a file between computers, install a software, some basic networking Advanced Word: design new style Advanced Excel Advanced PowerPoint Advanced Access Operating system: installation/configuration of MS Windows All these training will be effective only when the faculty of engineering can provide unrestricted access to computers for its faculty; this should occur when the 4 desktops and 4 laptops from SHEP/WB project are available. Availability of LCD projectors will be a key factor when faculty start using PowerPoint presentation for their teaching. Specialized software There is a need for specialized software, depending on the department where the faculty is teaching. Such softwares are: AutoCAD, Mathlab/Mathematica/Mapple, Advanced networking, Programming, SAP/ETABS Some of the dedicated software are yet to be identified for electrical engineering, geology, chemical engineering, soil mechanics, GIS/RS, topology, GPS. Among these, only AutoCAD is currently being taught at the University, we will have to find a source for the software and provide resource for the trainers. Training for IT staff Specific training will be needed for the staff in charge of the university infrastructure, training that will include networking, system administration, etc.
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A4.4 Establishment of a Department of ICT The Chancellor reminded the AIT delegation that Balkh University is waiting for the concept note to establish the Department of ICT and draft curriculum. This is a matter of some urgency, as Balkh University would like to start admitting students in March 2009. Several steps therefore need to be carried out very soon, including the approval from MHE, and recruitment of teachers from Heart University. AIT needs to expedite the concept note for the establishment of the department of ICT. A4.5 Discussions with Governor of Balkh Province H.E. Atta assured the AIT delegation that AIT had his full support in our project with Balkh University. He also mentioned two areas of critical concern for Balkh Province, namely energy and water security. A4.6 Conclusion The vision of Balkh University, as laid out in its strategic plan, is to establish a high quality academic, non-political university, free from any kind of partisanship, based on world-class scientific and academic standards, equipped with modern technology, internationally recognized and affiliated with other scientific and academic institutions around the world. If this vision is to be taken seriously, AIT should make the above recommendations, and Balkh University must acquire the managerial strength to make hard decisions.
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ANNEX 5
LIST OF AIT EXPERTS INVOLVED IN THE AIT-BU PROJECT

Name of Experts
Prof. Said Irandoust
Position
AIT President AIT-BU Project Head Vice President for Academic Affairs, AIT AIT-BU Project Coordinator Assoc. Director, ACECOMS Project Manager Structural Engineer Assistant Professor Field Coordinator CEIM Computer Specialist I Unit AIT Extension Office Head Unit/School AIT Extension Director and Senior Training Specialist, AIT Extension
Area of Input/ Expertise

Overall Guidance/ Advice Special Recommendations on PhD and Master Degree Programs Overall Coordination, Plan Preparation and Management Detailed planning and coordination in all aspects Review of applicants to CSIM and curriculum review
Management
Prof. Peter Haddawy
Dr. Naveed Anwar
Mr. Mohammad Qaasim Dr. Bonaventura H. W. Hadikusumo
Dr. Fazle Karim
Review IT applicants and programs
Dr. Jonathan Shaw
Training Courses, English and IT Evaluation
Director of the Language Center
English Language Bridging, English Review
Dr. Nitin Afzulpurkar
Experts
Associate Professor Mechatronics and Microelectronics Associate Professor Field Coordinator GGE Research Specialist Computer Science and Information Management Program Associate Professor EEM (Environment Engineering and Management ) AIT-SET Field Coordinator Associate Professor CSI Computer Science Information AIT-SET Senior Lab. Supervisor (Structure)
Review of applicants in Industrial Eng'g and related areas
Review of applicants to GTE, curriculum review, Lab review, etc.
Mr. Olivier Nicole
IT related evaluation and training Review of Applicants to Environmental Engineering and Curriculum Review Review of Structural Engineering applicants and labs and curriculum Review of applicants to ICT, IT curriculum review and IT training Lab Facilities and Equipment
Dr. Oleg Shipin
Dr. Pennung Warnitchai
Dr. Sumatha Guha
Dr. Sun Sayamipuk
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ANNEX 6
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN VERSION 1- APRIL 2008

Faculty Development Plan
April 08, 2008 Doctoral Degree
No 1 2 3 4 5 Name Sabirullah Muradi Habibullah Habib Asad Ahsan Rashidi Said Yunus Gulam Sakhi Saleh Current Department Geology and Mine Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Construction Technical Subjects Proposed Start Date Aug-2008 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2010 Applied For Subject Geotechnical Engineering Environmental Eng. And Management. Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech. Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Approx. Duration 48 Months 48 Months 48 Months 48 Months 48 Months Location AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
Master Degree
No 1 2 3 4 5 6 Name Mohammad Sharif Mohammad Naeem Manazha Paktin Abdul Razaq Marziya Khalil Said Shahabudin Sadat Current Department Construction Chemical Technology Construction Math & Physics Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Proposed Start Date Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Applied For Subject Construction and Infra Str. Management Environmental Eng. And Management Construction and Infra Str. Management Computer Science Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Approx. Duration 25 Months 25 Months 25 Months 25 Months 25 Months 25 Months Location AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
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Short Course Administration and Management

No 1 2 3 4 5 Name Asadllah Hares Mohammad Azim Hashimi Mohammad Nasir Said Homayon Shah Zamina Safi Current Department Unknown Technical Subjects Geology and Mine Construction Unknown Proposed Start Date Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Applied For Subject Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Approx. Duration 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks Location AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
Certificate Course in Computer Science

No 1 2 3 4 Name Abdul Hafiz Latifi Fatee Mohammad Noori Mir Rahmatullah Rahmati Said Yosof Rahmani Current Department Math & Physics Math & Physics Math & Physics Math & Physics Proposed Start Date Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Applied For Subject Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science Approx. Duration 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months Location BU+AIT BU+AIT BU+AIT BU+AIT
Certificate Course in English Language

No 1 2 3 4 Name Aziza Khaliqi Masoda Ahmad Abadi Shahla Sharifi Zarmina Azimi Noor Current Department Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Technical Subjects Proposed Start Date June-2008 June-2008 June-2008 June-2008 Applied For Subject English Course English Course English Course English Course Approx. Duration Continue Continue Continue Continue Location BU BU BU BU
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Certificate Courses in Technical Subjects

No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Name Abdul Mobin Azizi Mohammad Yosof Parsa Abdul Ghani Adil Abdul Khalil Gulam Abobaker Sharifi Mohammad Mirza Paiman Najeya Shokori Said Mujtaba Current Department Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Geology and Mine Geology and Mine Geology and Mine Technical Subjects Construction Construction Proposed Start Date Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Applied For Subject Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Structural Engineering Structural Engineering Approx. Duration 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months Location AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
Special Long term Trainings

No Name Current Department Proposed Start Date Applied For Subject Approx. Duration Location
1 2 3
Mir Hidar Jamaludin Jan Mohammad
Geology and Mine Construction Others
Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009
Lab Training Geogolgy/ Geotech. Lab Training - Structural Library training
3-4 Months 3-4 Months 3-4 Months
AIT AIT AIT
Unspecified Training/ Courses

No 1 2 Name Hedayatullah Yazdani Gulam Faroq Khpalwak Current Department Construction Geology and Mine Proposed Start Date Unknown Unknown Applied For Subject Unknown Unknown Approx. Duration Unknown Unknown Location AIT Unknown
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General Comments:
1. The PhD duration of 48 months is an estimated time and includes the bridging programs. 2. The Master duration of 25 months includes the bridging program. 3. The proposed dates and duration are tentative and may be revised by mutual consultation between corresponding programs in AIT and candidates. 4. All candidates for every degree and course join a preliminary English Language Training in BU to be carried in collaboration with the Kansas State University. This training may range from 2 weeks to 4 weeks depending on the evaluation of KSU. The objectives and contents of this training will be developed jointly by KSU and AIT. 5. All candidates will also have the option to join a basic IT related training in BU to be carried in collaboration with the SHEP office in Balkh. The content and duration of this training will be developed jointly by SHEP and AIT. 6. The candidates for PhD, Master and Certificate Programs will also join a Bridging English language program at AIT for 1 to 3 months depending on the requirements and level of candidates. Naveed Anwar, PhD
Coordinator, AIT-BU Partnership Project April 8, 2008
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ANNEX 7
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN VERSION 2 - MAY 2008

Faculty Development Plan
April 08, 2008 Doctoral Degree
No 1 2 3 4 5 Name Sabirullah Muradi Habibullah Habib Asad Ahsan Rashidi Said Yunus Gulam Sakhi Saleh Current Department Geology and Mine Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Construction Technical Subjects Proposed Start Date Aug-2008 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Applied For Subject Geotechnical Engineering Environmental Eng. And Management. Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech. Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Approx. Duration 48 Months 48 Months 48 Months 48 Months 48 Months Location AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT Status Code A B B C C
Master Degree
No 1 2 3 4 5 6 Name Mohammad Sharif Mohammad Naeem Manazha Paktin Abdul Razaq Marziya Khalil Said Shahabudin Sadat Current Department Construction Chemical Technology Construction Math & Physics Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Proposed Start Date Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Applied For Subject Construction and Infra Str. Management Environmental Eng. And Management Construction and Infra Str. Management Computer Science Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Approx. Duration 25 Months 25 Months 25 Months 25 Months 25 Months 25 Months Location AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT Status Code A A B C C B
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Short Course Administration and Management

No 1 2 3 4 5 Name Asadllah Hares M. Azim Hashimi Mohammad Nasir Said Homayon Shah Zamina Safi Current Department Chemical Technology Technical Subjects Geology and Mine Construction Admin Officer Proposed Start Date Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Applied For Subject Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Approx. Duration 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks Location AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT Status Code D D D D D
Certificate Course in Computer Science

No 1 2 3 4 Name Abdul Hafiz Latifi Fatee Mohammad Noori Mir Rahmatullah Rahmati Said Yosof Rahmani Current Department Math & Physics Math & Physics Math & Physics Math & Physics Proposed Start Date Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Applied For Subject Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science Approx. Duration 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months Location BU+AIT BU+AIT BU+AIT BU+AIT E E E E
Certificate Course in English Language

No 1 2 3 4 Name Aziza Khaliqi Masoda Ahmad Abadi Shahla Sharifi Zarmina Azimi Noor Current Department Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Technical Subjects Proposed Start Date June-2008 June-2008 June-2008 June-2008 Applied For Subject English Course English Course English Course English Course Approx. Duration Continue Continue Continue Continue Location BU BU BU BU F F F F
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Certificate Courses in Technical Subjects

No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Name Abdul Mobin Azizi Mohammad Yosof Parsa Abdul Ghani Adil Abdul Khalil Gulam Abobaker Sharifi M. Mirza Paiman Najeya Shokori Said Mujtaba Current Department Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Geology and Mine Geology and Mine Geology and Mine Technical Subjects Construction Construction Proposed Start Date Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Applied For Subject Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Structural Engineering Structural Engineering Approx. Duration 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months Location AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT Status Code G G G G G G G G
Special Long term Trainings

No 1 2 3 Name Mir Hidar Jamaludin Jan Mohammad Current Department Geology and Mine Construction Others Proposed Start Date Sept-2008 Sept-2008 Sept-2008 Applied For Subject Lab Training Geology/ Geotech. Lab Training - Structural Library training Approx. Duration 3-4 Months 3-4 Months 3-4 Months Location AIT AIT AIT Status Code H H H
Unspecified Training/ Courses

No 1 2 Name Hedayatullah Yazdani Gulam Faroq Khpalwak Current Department Construction Geology and Mine Proposed Start Date Unknown Unknown Applied For Subject Unknown Unknown Approx. Duration Unknown Unknown Location AIT Unknown Status Code J J
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Status Codes
A - Admission documents under process in AIT B Admission documents to be processed by June 2008. C Needs some special review/ recommendations. To be finalized by June 2008 D Program schedule finalized. Processing of travel to begin in June 2008 E Course Outline and program being finalized. Basic training to be started in BU F Already in Progress in BU through the help of KSU G This will be based on choice of each faculty member and corresponding AIT Team member H Planning under process J To be finalized
General Comments:
1. The PhD duration of 48 months is an estimated time and includes the bridging programs. 2. The Master duration of 25 months includes the bridging program 3. The proposed dates and duration are tentative and may be revised by mutual consultation between corresponding programs in AIT and candidates 4. All candidates for every degree and course join a preliminary English Language Training in BU to be carried in collaboration with the Kansas State University. This training may range from 2 weeks to 4 weeks depending on the evaluation of KSU. The objectives and contents of this training will be developed jointly by KSU and AIT. 5. All candidates will also have the option to join a basic IT related training in BU to be carried in collaboration with the SHEP office in Balkh. The content and duration of this training will be developed jointly by SHEP and AIT. 6. The candidates for PhD, Master and Certificate Programs will also join a Bridging English language program at AIT for 1 to 3 months depending on the requirements and level of candidates.
Naveed Anwar, PhD

Coordinator, AIT-BU Partnership Project May 5, 2008
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ANNEX 8
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN VERSION 3 - MAY 2008
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Table of Contents
No Title Page
1 2 3
Introduction Overall Plan General Recommendation and Comments on Table-1 and Table-2
38 38 43
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List of Tables
No Table Name Page
Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4
Overall Faculty Development Plan Overall Faculty Development Plan Status Comments and Recommendation on PhD and Master Candidates AIT Team Involved in AIT-BU Faculty Development Plan
39 41 45 47
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Introduction
The Faculty Development Plan is an important part of the overall AIT-BU Partnership Project. It lays down the main activities/ programs to be carried out for the members of the BU Faculty of Engineering. This plan is based primarily upon the Need Assessment Survey conducted by the AIT Team during their visit at the Balkh University in March 2008. In addition, information provided by the Project Manager at BU and recommendations from the BU Rector have been incorporated in this plan. In parallel with this Faculty Development Plan, work is also under progress on the finalization of AIT experts recommendations for laboratory facilities and engineering equipments and infrastructure developments as well as curriculum review.
Overall Plan
The overall plan comprises of the following activities and programs involving 37 faculty and staff members of the Balkh University:
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H.
Doctoral Degree, 5 candidates have been proposed (Section 3.1) Master Program, 6 candidates Short Course in Administration and Management, 5 participants Certificate Course in Computer Science, 4 participants Certificate Course in English Language, 4 participants Certificate Course in various Technical Subjects, 8 participants Special training in Library and Laboratory Management, 3 participants Other training and course, 2 participants
Before coming to AIT, the applicants will undergo English Language and Information Technology evaluation and training in Balkh University. Relatively, a preliminary evaluation will be carried out by the Project Manager based in AIT office at the Balkh University, using the evaluation forms prepared by relevant AIT experts, to be followed by an AIT Team visit to BU in mid-June for formal interviews and evaluation. The plan is presented in two tables. Table 1 show the basic details of development plan for each faculty member, with their background, current position and duration of course/program. Table-2 describes the current status of the plan and activities for each faculty and staff member. Detailed recommendation and comments provided in these two tables are intended to be an integral part of the overall plan. These comments are based on various meetings of AIT Team of experts, and conducted meetings with senior AIT administration and several members of AIT faculty, as listed in Table 4. The plan is subject to review and recommendations and feedback from the BU Administration.
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Table 1: Overall Faculty Development Plan

No. Name Current Department Proposed Start Date Aug-2008 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Applied For Subject Approx. Duration 48 Months 48 Months 48 Months 48 Months 48 Months 25 Months 25 Months 25 Months 25 Months 25 Months 25 Months Location
A. Doctoral Degree A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 B.1 B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5 B.6 Sabirullah Muradi Habibullah Habib Asad Ahsan Rashidi Said Yunus Gulam Sakhi Saleh Mohammad Sharif Mohammad Naeem Manazha Paktin Abdul Razaq Marziya Khalil Said Shahabudin Sadat Geology and Mine Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Construction Technical Subjects Construction Chemical Technology Construction Math & Physics Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Geotechnical Engineering Environmental Eng. And Management. Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech. Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Construction and Infra Str. Management Environmental Eng. And Management Construction and Infra Str. Management Computer Science Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
B. Master Degree
Short term Courses: C. Administration and Management C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 Asadllah Hares M. Azim Hashimi Mohammad Nasir Said Homayon Shah Zamina Safi Chemical Technology Technical Subjects Geology and Mine Construction Admin Officer Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
D. Certificate Course in Computer Science D.1 D.2 Abdul Hafiz Latifi Fatee Mohammad Noori Math & Physics Math & Physics Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Computer Science Computer Science 2-3 Months 2-3 Months BU+AIT BU+AIT
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No. D.3 D.4
Name Mir Rahmatullah Rahmati Said Yosof Rahmani
Current Department Math & Physics Math & Physics
Proposed Start Date Aug-2009 Aug-2009
Applied For Subject Computer Science Computer Science
Approx. Duration 2-3 Months 2-3 Months
Location BU+AIT BU+AIT
E. Certificate Course in English Language E.1 E.2 E.3 E.4 Aziza Khaliqi Masoda Ahmad Abadi Shahla Sharifi Zarmina Azimi Noor Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Technical Subjects June-2008 June-2008 June-2008 June-2008 English Course English Course English Course English Course Continue Continue Continue Continue BU BU BU BU
F. Certificate Courses in Technical Subjects F.1 F.2 F.3 F.4 F.5 F.6 F.7 F.8 Abdul Mobin Azizi Mohammad Yosof Parsa Abdul Ghani Adil Abdul Khalil Gulam Abobaker Sharifi M. Mirza Paiman Najeya Shokori Said Mujtaba Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Geology and Mine Geology and Mine Geology and Mine Technical Subjects Construction Construction Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Structural Engineering Structural Engineering 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
G. Special Long term Trainings G.1 G.2 G.3 Mir Hidar Jamaludin Jan Mohammad Geology and Mine Construction Others Sept-2008 Sept-2008 Sept-2008 Lab Training Geology/ Geotech. Lab Training - Structural Library training 3-4 Months 3-4 Months 3-4 Months AIT AIT AIT
H. Unspecified Training/ Courses H.1 H.2 Hedayatullah Yazdani Gulam Faroq Khpalwak Construction Geology and Mine Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown AIT Unknown
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Table 2: Overall Faculty Development Plan Status

No Name Proposed Start Date Applied For Subject Remarks/Comments
A. Doctoral Degree A. 1 Sabirullah Muradi Aug-2008 Geotechnical Engineering a. Admission documents are under process in AIT. b. Offer letter were issued, waiting for Visa letter from MOFAT a. Admission documents will be processed by June 2008. b. Special evaluation maybe needed and admission of some faculty members to AIT may be moved to Aug. 2009 depending on the special evaluation results. a. Special arrangement needed. VPA approved in principle. b. FOS was approved in principle. c. Need confirmation from the rector of BU a. Documents submitted to FC of Geotech, AIT and waiting for approval of Dr. Nappodol. a. Documents submitted to Dr. Nitin and waiting for the confirmation on the applicants side.
A.2
Habibullah Habib
Jan-2009
Environmental Eng. And Management.
A.3
Asad Ahsan Rashidi
Jan-2009
Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech. Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering
A.4 A.5
Said Yunus Gulam Sakhi Saleh
Jan-2009 Jan-2009
B. Master Degree B. 1 B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5 B.6 Abdul Razaq Marziya Khalil Said Shahabudin Sadat Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Mohammad Sharif Mohammad Naeem Manazha Paktin Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2009 Construction and Infra Str. Management Environmental Eng. And Management Construction and Infra Str. Management Computer Science Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech a. Admission documents under process in AIT. b. Offer letter issued, waiting for Visa letter from MOFAT. a. Documents are being processed in Afghan. And will be sending to AIT. a. Admission documents to be processed by June 2008. b. Will be in batch Aug 2009 a. Needs some special review/ recommendations from Dr. Guha. b. Not submitted application form a. Needs special recommendation from Dr. Shippin a. Admission documents to be processed by June 2008.
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No
Name
Proposed Start Date
Applied For Subject
Remarks/Comments b. Needs to re-confirm the applicant.
Short Term Courses: C. Administration and Management C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 Asadllah Hares M. Azim Hashimi Mohammad Nasir Said Homayon Shah Zamina Safi Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Program schedule has been finalized. Processing of travel to AIT will start in June 2008
D. Certificate Course in Computer Science D.1 D.2 D.3 D.4 Abdul Hafiz Latifi Fatee Mohammad Noori Mir Rahmatullah Rahmati Said Yosof Rahmani Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science Program schedule finalized. Training on IT will be conducted in BU and long term courses will be conducted in AIT in Aug. 2009.
E. Certificate Course in English Language E.1 E.2 E.3 E.4 Aziza Khaliqi Masoda Ahmad Abadi Shahla Sharifi Zarmina Azimi Noor June-2008 June-2008 June-2008 June-2008 English Course English Course English Course English Course Already in Progress in BU through the help of KSU
F. Certificate Courses in Technical Subjects F.1 F.2 F.3 Abdul Mobin Azizi Mohammad Yosof Parsa Abdul Ghani Adil Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Geotechnical Engineering a. Subject to Recommendation of BU rector a. Subject to Recommendation of BU rector Scheduled for a long training on Aug. 2009. Papers will be
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No
Name
Proposed Start Date Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009
Applied For Subject
Remarks/Comments processed at the end of CY 2008.
F.4 F.5 F.6 F.7 F.8
Abdul Khalil Gulam Abobaker Sharifi M. Mirza Paiman Najeya Shokori Said Mujtaba
Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Structural Engineering Structural Engineering Scheduled for a long training on August 2009. Papers will be processed at the end of CY 2008
G. Special Long term Trainings G.1 G.2 G.3 Mir Hidar Jamaludin Jan Mohammad Sept-2008 Sept-2008 Sept-2008 Lab Training Geology/ Geotech. Lab Training Structural Library training a. Not in good shape for travelling Not a BU employee, need further recommendation from BU side To further their paper in AIT.
H. Unspecified Training/ Courses H.1 H.2 Hedayatullah Yazdani Gulam Faroq Khpalwak Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Need recommendation from BU Not faculty of BU anymore
General Recommendations and Comments to the Faculty Development Plan in Tables 1 and 2
1.1 There are 5 applicants for Ph.D. program. However, the current Project Budget can only support 6 Master Degree and 2 (or 3 at most) Ph.D. candidates. This important aspect needs to be discussed with the BU Administration. 1.2 The Ph.D. duration of 48 months is an estimated timeline which includes the bridging programs. 1.3 The Master Degree duration of 25 months includes the bridging program. 1.4 The proposed dates and durations are tentative, and may be revised after mutual consultation between corresponding programs in AIT and candidates.
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1.5 All candidates for every degree and course will undergo a preliminary English Language Training in BU. The extent dates and duration of their training will be decided after the evaluation by AIT Team has been made. 1.6 All candidates will also have the option to join a basic IT related training in BU to be carried out by AIT-BU project in collaboration with the SHEP office in Balkh, Afghanistan. 1.7 The candidates for Ph.D., Master Degree and Certificate Programs will be advised to join a bridging program at AIT within 1 to 3 months depending on the backgrounds and level of candidates. 1.8 Detailed recommendation and comments by AIT Experts and Faculty members on specific applicants/ candidates are given in Table 3.
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Table 3: Comments and Recommendation on PhD and Master Degree Candidates ID. No. Name Recommendation/ Comments Recommended By
As Mentioned in the Comments
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A.4
The AIT-BU Coordinator, Dr. Naveed Anwar, together with Dr. Oleg Shipin and AIT BU Project Manager, Mr. Mohammad Qaasim, met Vice President for Academic Affairs, Prof. Peter Haddawy, to discuss various aspects of this project with special focus on doctoral program for BU Rector, Engr. Habibullah Habib. It was agreed in principle that a special arrangement can be made for the BU Rector that will Habibullah Habib enable him to complete the requirements for the coursework as well as in research with minimum stay on AIT campus. However, he will be required to appear in the exams and important presentations. This was also agreed in principle by the Environmental Engineering and Management (EEM) Field of Study. The detailed plan will be prepared by BU Project Manager in consultation with the BU Rector and to be coordinated through Dr. Oleg Shipin. Candidate Mr. Yunus can be accepted for the doctoral degree program at GTE on the condition that he will enroll all basic courses in soil mechanics and foundation engineering at AIT. Said Mohammad His course work and period of program study will Yunus be more than what are normally required to regular doctoral students in order for him to gain adequate backgrounds so essential for his future teaching and dissertation research. The candidate applied for Structural Engineering, but this application was not considered appropriate based on his educational background in bachelor degree and master degree. Based on the candidate's qualifications, he can apply to two (2) possible programs 1. Industrial Manufacturing Engineering (IME) with specialization in design and manufacturing; and 2. Mechatronics. Request the candidate to send his application indicating his first and second choice based on the above two possible programs. He will be offered CAS to start his study which can be later converted to doctoral program after first semester provided that he earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and above The relevance of this degree should be considered by the applicant and BU administration for future developments of BU
Dr. Nappadol
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Gulam Sakhi Saleh
B.5
Marziya Khalil
It appears from the proposed MSc student list of designation in accordance with the AIT Fields of Study (Specialization) that in the development of
Comments from Dr. Oleg Shipin
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the BU departmental capacity an accent is made on food processing technology: 2 out of 3 students.
ID. No.
Name
Recommendation/ Comments
Only one student would pursue studies in environmental engineering and management. I would like to bring your attention to the point that environmental issues in the current context of the development of Afghanistan are critically important as for the countries today and for its tomorrow. The importance of the Environmental issues in Afghanistan was confirmed in my discussions with the BU faculties in March 2008 and by the later knowledge which I have acquired on the environmental situation and on the scarcity of related educational activities in the country. Putting this notion in other terms, one can state that: if Afghanistan manages to maintain an appropriate Environment, it will generate enough food resources to process. On the other hand, neglect of the Environmental issues and their mis-management would lead to food (and water) shortages and as a result to no food to process. At present (and in the foreseeable future) in Afghanistan the Environment is primary, while the Food, albeit extremely important, is an issue derivative from the Environment. This premise was taken into account when the discussions of the future development of the Department of Chemical Technology took place in BU in March and, as a result, appropriate actions were envisaged from the point of view of this very importance of the environmental issues. I note from the prominent recent news that these days prices of food are sharply going up in Afghanistan (as everywhere else). This, of course, in the minds of majority of people creates an impression of the supremacy of food issues over environmental issues. Food is understood literally, as the food available in shops, and it is not taken into account that the shops are fed by the Environment, not by food processing factories, which are also, in their turn, fed by the Environment. The solution of the global as well as Afghani food problems is in the solution of environmental and business management problems. In this light I would strongly suggest to re-designate Ms Marziya Khalil from the Food and Bio-process technology back to Environmental Engineering and Management as was discussed with her originally and which is in line with the overall development strategy for the Department of Chemical technology proposed by AIT.
Recommended By
Comments from Dr. Oleg Shipin
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Table 4: AIT Team Involved in AIT-BU Faculty Development Plan

Name of Experts
Prof. Said Irandoust
Position
AIT President AIT-BU Project Head Vice President for Academic Affairs, AIT AIT-BU Project Coordinator Assoc. Director, ACECOMS Project Manager Structural Engineer Assistant Professor Field Coordinator CEIM Computer Specialist I Unit AIT Extension Office Head Unit/School AIT Extension Director and Senior Training Specialist, AIT Extension
Area of Input/ Expertise

Overall Guidance/ Advise Special Recommendations on PhD and Master Degree Programs Overall Coordination, Plan Preparation and Management Detailed planning and coordination in all aspects Review of applicants to CSIM and curriculum review Review IT applicants and programs Training Courses, English and IT Evaluation English Language Bridging, English Review Review of applicants in Industrial Engg and related areas Review of applicants to GTE, curriculum review, Lab review etc, IT related evaluation and training Review of Applicants to Environmental Engineering and Curriculum Review Review of Structural Engineering applicants and Labs and curriculum Review of applicants to ICT, IT curriculum review and IT training Lab Facilities and Equipment
Prof. Peter Haddawy
Dr. Naveed Anwar Mr. Mohammad Qaasim Dr. Bonaventura H. W. Hadikusumo
Dr. Fazle Karim
Dr. Jonathan Shaw
Director of the Language Center Associate Professor Mechatronics and Microelectronics Associate Professor Field Coordinator GGE Research Specialist Computer Science and Information Management Program Associate Professor EEM (Environment Engineering and Management ) AIT-SET Field Coordinator Associate Professor CSI Computer Science Information AIT-SET Senior Lab. Supervisor (Structure)
Mr. Olivier Nicole
Dr. Oleg Shipin
Dr. Sumatha Guha
Dr. Sun Sayamipuk
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ANNEX 9
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN VERSION 4 - JUNE 2008

The following revised recommendations regarding the faculty members earlier identified for Doctoral and Master Programs:
A. Doctoral Degree No A.1 A.2 A.3 Name Sabirullah Muradi Habibullah Habib Asad Ahsan Rashidi Current Department Geology and Mine Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Proposed Start Date Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Jan-2009 Applied for Subject Geotechnical Engineering Environmental Eng. And Management. Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech. Remarks Accepted. Already Joined Accepted. Request to Reconsider the nomination. May find it difficult to complete the Doctoral Program. Recommend to join AIT for certificate courses in August 2009 Location AIT AIT
AIT
B. Master Degree B.1 Mohammad Sharif Construction Aug-2008 Construction and Infra Str. Mgt. Accepted. Already Joined Admission letter issued but strongly recommend to defer/ postpone the admission to August 2009. Needs significant improvement in Language and IT skills. Accepted Not recommended for Master program but for certificate courses in August 2009 Accepted Not enough information available AIT
B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5 B.6
Mohammad Nahim Manazha Paktin Abdul Razaq Marziya Khalil Said Shahabudin Sadat
Chemical Technology Construction Math & Physics Chemical Technology Chemical Technology
Aug-2008 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009 Jan-2009
Environmental Eng. And Management Construction and Infra Str. Mgt. Computer Science Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech
AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
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In addition to the above list, Eng. Ahmad Fayaz Faizi is recommended to be recruited in the Faculty of Engineering and sent to AIT for Master degree in appropriate discipline
Short term Courses: C. Administration and Management

No Name Current Department Proposed Start Date Applied for Subject Approx. Duration Location
C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8
Asadllah Hares M. Azim Hashimi Mohammad Nasir Said Homayon Shah Zamina Safi Mr. Said H.S. Akbari Ms. Marziya Mrs. Viana Waziri
Chemical Technology Technical Subjects Geology and Mine Construction Admin Officer Construction Administrator of Law General Manager Library
Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008
Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management
1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks
AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
D. Certificate Course in Computer Science D.1 D.2 D.3 D.4 Abdul Hafiz Latifi Fatee Mohammad Noori Mir Rahmatullah Rahmati Said Yosof Rahmani Math & Physics Math & Physics Math & Physics Math & Physics Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months BU+AIT BU+AIT BU+AIT BU+AIT
E. Certificate Course in English Language E.1 E.2 E.3 E.4 Aziza Khaliqi Masoda Ahmad Abadi Shahla Sharifi Zarmina Azimi Noor Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Technical Subjects June-2008 June-2008 June-2008 June-2008 English Course English Course English Course English Course Continue Continue Continue Continue BU BU BU BU
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No
Name
Current Department
Proposed Start Date
Applied for Subject
Remarks
Location
F. Certificate Courses in Technical Subjects F.1 F.2 F.3 F.4 F.5 F.6 F.7 F.8 Abdul Mobin Azizi Mohammad Yosof Parsa Abdul Ghani Adil Abdul Khalil Gulam Abobaker Sharifi M. Mirza Paiman Najeya Shokori Said Mujtaba Chemical Technology Chemical Technology Geology and Mine Geology and Mine Geology and Mine Technical Subjects Construction Construction Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Structural Engineering Structural Engineering 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months 2-3 Months AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
G. Special Long term Trainings G.1 G.2 G.3 Mir Hidar Jamaludin Jan Mohammad Geology and Mine Construction Others Sept-2008 Sept-2008 Sept-2008 Lab Training Geology/ Geotech. Lab Training - Structural Library training 3-4 Months 3-4 Months 3-4 Months AIT AIT AIT
H. Unspecified Training/ Courses H.1 H.2 Hedayatullah Yazdani Gulam Faroq Khpalwak Construction Geology and Mine Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown AIT Unknown
In addition to the above list, Mr. Said H. S. Akbari, Ms. Marziya and Mrs. Vianna Waziri are added under Short Term Course in Administration and Management.
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FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN VERSION 5- AUGUST 2008

The following revised recommendations regarding the faculty members earlier identified for Doctoral and Master Programs:
NO. Course ID Name Proposed date Start Applied for Subject Remarks Location
A. Doctoral Degree A.1 A.2 GTE-1 EEM-1 Mr. Sabirullah Muradi Mr. Habibullah Habib Aug-2008 Geotechnical Engineering Environmental Eng. And Management. Registered and Enrolled August 2008 intake Bridging program finished Registered and Enrolled August 2008 intake Bridging program finished AIT AIT
Aug-2008
B. Master Degree B.1 CEIM-1 Mohammad Sharif Aug-2008 Construction and Infra Str. Management Registered and Enrolled August 2008 intake Bridging program finished Already Joined Admission letter issued but strongly recommend deferring / postponing the admission to August 2009. Needs significant improvement in Language and IT skills. Accepted and will join on August 09 Not recommended for Master program but recommended for AIT Certificate Courses in August 2009 Accepted Person is still undecided AIT
B.2
EEM-2
Mohammad Nahim
Aug-2009
Environmental Eng. And Management Construction and Infra Str. Management Computer Science Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech
AIT
B.3 B.4 B.5 B.6
CEIM-2 CSIM-1 FEBT-2 FEBT-3
Manazha Paktin Abdul Razaq Marziya Khalil Said Shahabudin Sadat
Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009
AIT AIT AIT AIT
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Short Term Courses: C. Administration and Management (duration Aug 2-17, 2008) Course Proposed date NO. Name Start ID C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 AdMgt-1 AdMgt-2 AdMgt-3 AdMgt-4 AdMgt-5 AdMgt-6 AdMgt-7 AdMgt-8 AdMgt-9 Mr. Habibullah Habib Mr. Asadullah Hares Mr. Md. Azim Hashimi Mr. Mohammad Sharif Mr. Mohammad Nasir Mr. Abdul Latif Ms. Zarmina Safi Ms. Marzia Qazizadah Mrs. Vianna Waziri Mr. Said H. S. Akbari Mr. Sabirullah Muradi Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008
Applied for Subject Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management
Remarks
Location AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
Program Training finished : Aug 6-19, 2008 Group arrived last Aug. 5, 2008
AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
AdMgtC.10 10 AdMgtC.11 11
Admin. Management
D. Certificate Course in Computer Science (duration 2-3 mos.) D.1 CSIM-2 Abdul Hafiz Latifi Aug-2009 Computer Science He will join on August 09 AIT
E. Certificate Course in English Language E.1 E.2 E.3 E.4 EL-1 EC-2 EC-3 EC-4 Aziza Khaliqi Masoda Ahmad Abadi Shahla Sharifi Zarmina Azimi Noor June-2008 June-2008 June-2008 June-2008 English Course English Course English Course English Course English Course in BU still on-going. (Arranged by AIT-BU Project Office ) BU BU BU BU
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F. Certificate Courses in Technical Subjects (2-3 mos.) NO. F.1 F.2 Course ID FEBT-4 FEBT-5 Name Abdul Mobin Azizi Mr. Mohammad Yosof Parsa Proposed date Start Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Applied for Subject Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech Remarks Subject to Recommendation of BU Rector Subject to Recommendation of BU Rector Scheduled for a long training on Aug. 2009. Papers will be processed at the end of CY 2008. Scheduled for a long training on Aug. 2009. Papers will be processed at the end of CY 2008. Scheduled for a long training on Aug. 2009. Papers will be processed at the end of CY 2008. Scheduled for a long training on Aug. 2009. Papers will be processed at the end of CY 2008. Person is still undecided Will not join to any program Location AIT AIT AIT
F.3
GTE-2
Mr. Abdul Ghani Adil
Aug-2009
Geotechnical Engineering
AIT
F.4
GTE-3
Mr. Gulam Abobaker Sharifi
Aug-2009
Geotechnical Engineering
AIT
F.5
IE-1
Mr. Gulam Sakhi Saleh
Aug-2009
Industrial Engineering
AIT AIT AIT
F.6 F.7 F.8
CEIM-3 CEIM-4 CEIM-5
M. Mirza Paiman Mrs. Najeya Shokori Mr. Said Mujtaba
Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Aug-2009
Structural Engineering Structural Engineering Structural Engineering
G. Special Long term laboratory and library Trainings (duration 2-3 mos.) G.1 GTE-5 Mir Hidar Adrak Sept-2008 Lab Training Geology/ Geotech. Not in good shape for travelling, will be trained at BU Registered and Enrolled for the training program on Geotechnical lab training. Program Training started last September 8-Decemebr 20, 2008 BU
G.2
CEIM-6
Farhad Hafizi
Sept-2008
Lab Training Structural Engineering
AIT
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NO.
Course ID
Name
Proposed date Start
Applied for Subject Lab Training Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
Remarks Registered and Enrolled for the training program on Geotechnical lab training. Program Training started last September 8-Decemebr 20, 2008 He is not staff of BU waiting for BU recommendation Invitation received, official passport on the process and Will join on January 09 Waiting for his passport copy information Letter of invitation was send (30 July 2008), he will join on January 09
Location
G.3
GTE-6
Said Mohammad Yunus
Sept-2008
AIT
G.4 G.5 G.6

1
AdMgt-12
Mr. Jan Mohammad Asad Ahsan Rashidi1 Abdul Khalil Khalil2
Sept-2008 Jan-2009
Library training Lab Training Chemical Technology Laboratory Lab Training Geology and Mining Laboratory
AIT AIT
FEBT-1
GTE-4
Jan-2009
2
AIT
former BU faculty candidate for Doctoral Degree
former BU faculty candidate for Doctoral Degree
In addition to the above list, Eng. Ahmad Fayaz Faizi is recommended to be recruited in the Faculty of Engineering and sent to AIT for Master degree in appropriate discipline
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ANNEX 11
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EVALUATION AND TRAINING WRITTEN TEST (SAMPLE TEST)
Language Center May, 2008
AIT English Test Pre-Interview Assessment
NAME
School are you applying to? Field of Degree?
SERD
Nationality (country) Native Language(s)
SET
SOM
study?
Masters Doctoral Certificate
Total years of prior English study

If you have taken one or more of these tests, please indicate your score and the year taken TOEFL TOEIC IELTS
Read this before you begin!

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Clear your desk or table.
Do not turn the page or start the test until you are told to do so.
This test lasts 90 minutes.
Only this test paper, eraser, pen or pencil are allowed in your workspace. Put all bags, books, other papers, etc. on the floor. No dictionaries! No cell phones! Please turn your mobile or cell phone off now. There are two parts to the test: READING (2 TASKS) AND WRITING (2 TASKS). Complete all tasks; answer all questions. If you have a problem or need help, raise your hand and the attendant will come to you. When you have completed the exam, take your test paper to the attendant and leave. All your answers to the questions must be in your own words. Do not copy sentences from any source. Your answer will be checked for originality. Copying sentences from others and presenting them as your own is plagiarism. Plagiarism is not permitted at AIT.
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-Use this page for your own notes.
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Reading
Task 1. Fill in the blanks. Write only one word in each blank. (20 minutes)
Dealing with Disasters

In the 10 months between late December 2004 and October 2005, the world community responded to major disasters including a tsunami and an earthquake in Asia and several hurricanes in the Americas. It was a period in which the quality of leadership had a dramatic correlation with quality of life and to survival.
Definition of Disaster Management

1 2 3 4
"Disaster management" can be ____________ as the range of activities designed to maintain control over disaster and emergency situations and to provide a framework _______ helping at-risk persons to avoid or recover from the impact of the ____________. Disaster management deals __________ situations that occur prior to, during, and after a disaster.
The Scope of Disaster Management
related activities. Though traditionally people tend to think of disaster management only
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
The term "disaster management" encompasses the complete range of disaster-
______ terms of the post-disaster actions taken by relief and reconstruction officials, ______ fact, disaster management covers a much broader scope. Many modern disaster __________ find themselves far more involved in pre-disaster activities than in post-
disaster response. _______ is because many persons who work in the development field,
or _______ plan routine economic, urban, regional or agricultural development projects, low-income housing project in ______ disaster-prone area have the opportunity to
have disaster __________ responsibilities. For example, housing specialists planning a reduce the impact of a ________ disaster if the houses incorporate disaster-resistant construction technologies. In the same __________, agricultural development projects must be planned so that __________ help stop or slow down environmental degradation and therefore lower the farmer's losses from droughts, floods, storms, etc. In fact, in dealing with natural hazards, the vast majority of disaster management activities ________ related to development projects; only a small portion ________ related to emergency response.
15 16
17
Of course, disaster management also encompasses the field of emergency assistance and long-term maintenance for refugees and displaced persons. The refugee field of disaster management is highly specialized and requires not only many development skills but also a __________ awareness of political, legal, and humanitarian issues. A disaster manager must deal with six distinct sets of activities in order to affect successfully the course of events related to disasters. Known as the elements of disaster management, these __________ risk management, loss management, control of events, equity of assistance, resource management, and impact reduction.
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Reading
Task 2. Short answers. Write short answers to the following questions based on the test above Dealing with Disaster. (10 minutes)
1. What is the main idea of this passage?
2.
According to the author, why are disaster managers becoming more involved in pre-disaster activities?
3.
Briefly, what is the scope of disaster management?
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Writing
Task 1. Give brief answers based on the information in the chart below to the questions which follow.
Red tape
Red tape is a term for the many regulations, formal rules and procedures that people must go through government offices, banks, etc. A lot of red tape means people have to fill out a lot of forms and paperwork, obtain the approval of several officials or committees, and take a lot of steps because various rules. Red tape makes doing business slower and more difficult. This chart is based on the World Banks report entitled Doing Business 2008, which was published on Wednesday September 26th, 2007. The bank ranked 178 countries using measures including the number of days it takes for someone to start a new business, the flexibility of the labour-market, the complexity of trading across borders and access to credit. The rankings for ease of doing business in the countries listed are presented in the column on the far right of the chart.
Questions to answer about the chart.

1. Does Venezuela rank second best or second worst among the 178 countries? Venezuela ranks ______________________________________
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2.
In which country does it generally take the fewest number of days to start a business? ____________________________________________________
3. 4. 5.
Which country has the most red tape? _________________________________ Which country has the least red tape? __________________________________ Compare China and Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, it takes _____ days than in China to start a business.
a. more b. less c. fewer
How many more days does it take to start a business in China than in Hong Kong? (Best estimate.) In China, it takes ______________ than in Hong Kong to start a business. For ease of doing business, China ranks _______ Hong Kong.
a. higher than b. lower than c. the same as
6.
Compare Japan and Germany. Write one sentence in which you present the number of days it takes to start a business. Then try to write a sentence comparing their general rankings. Try to combine the two sentences into one. Write about the amount of ease or difficulty involved in opening a business in Japan compared to opening a business in Germany.
_______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ ____________________________________.
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Writing
Task 2. Write an essay. (50 minutes) Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on one of the following two topics. (200 300 words) NOTE: Use only the paper provided. 1) Currently, the world is facing many problems including wars, climate change, increasing population, etc. What is the most serious problem for your country today? In other words, what problem should the government work hardest to try to solve for the people who live in your homeland? Give clear reasons for your answer.
OR
(2) The worlds population has been growing very rapidly, but the available land for people and for wildlife is limited. Because of its huge population, China has implemented a policy that limits the number of children a couple can have. To stop the worlds population growth, some people suggest that every country should adopt policies that limit the number of children per family. Do you agree or disagree that all countries should restrict the number of children per family? Give clear reasons for your answer.
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NAME: BEGIN__________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _____________________________END
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ANNEX 12
INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION & TRAINING-WRITTEN TEST (SAMPLE PAPER)
Information and Technology
IT Evaluation
BU-IT-01
NAME
School are you applying to? Field of study? Degree?
SERD
Native Language(s) E-mail
SET
SOM
Masters Doctoral Certificate
A. General Computer Use

1. On a scale of 1-3, rate your computer skill level. (Select only one.)
Never used a computer (Skip to Q. 74) Beginner Intermediate Advanced

2. If you do currently use a computer, what kind do you use? (Select only one.) Windows based PC Apple Macintosh Linux based PC I don't know 3. What types of software programs do you use?
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4. Have you attended any computer training courses? Yes No (Skip to Q. 6) 5. If yes to question # 5, please list the courses you have attended.
B. World Wide Web

6. On a scale of 1-4, rate your use of the Web. (Select only one) Never used before (Skip to Q. 13) Beginner Intermediate Advanced 7. What do you use the Internet for?
8. Have you ever used a search engine? (Select only one) Yes No I don't know 9. Do you know how to bookmark favorite websites? (Select only one) Yes No 10. Have you ever taken an online training course? (Select only one) Yes No (Skip to Q. 12) 11. If yes to question #10, please list the titles of courses taken.
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Email
12. On a scale of 1-4, rate your use of email? (Select only one) Never used email (Skip to Q. 19) Beginner Intermediate Advanced 13. What email program/service are you using?
14. Can you successfully send, receive and forward email? (Select only one) Yes No 15. Can you successfully send an attached document with an e-mail? (Select only one) Yes No 16. Can you usefully receive and open an attached document? (Select only one) Yes No 17. Do you know how to add names and e-mail addresses to your address book? (Select only one) Yes No 18. Do you know how to organize your saved e-mails into file folders? (Select only one) Yes No
Word Processing
19. On a scale of 1-4, rate your keyboarding skills? (Select only one) Never used a keyboard or typewriter Beginner Intermediate Advanced
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20. On a scale of 1-4, rate your use of a Word Processing software. (Select only one) Never used a word processor (Skip to Q. 23) Beginner Intermediate Advanced 21. Give examples of what you have used a word processor for?
22. Have you ever attended a word processor hands-on training course? (Select only one) Yes No
Spreadsheet
23. On a scale 1-4, rate your use of a Spreadsheet program (like Excel). (Select only one.) 1 - Never used a spreadsheet (Skip to Q. 26) 2 - Beginner 3 - Intermediate 4 - Advanced 24. Give examples of what you have used a spreadsheet for?
25. Have you ever attended a spreadsheet hands-on training course? (Select only one.) Yes No
Presentation software
26. On a scale 1-4, rate your use of a presentation program (like Power Point) (Select only one.) 1- Never used a presentation software (Skip to Q. 28) 2- Beginner 3- Intermediate 4- Advanced
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27. Have you ever attended a presentation software hands-on training course? (Select only one.) Yes No
Database
28. On a scale 1-4, rate your use of a database program. (Select only one.) Never used a presentation software (Skip to Q 37) Beginner Intermediate Advanced 29. Give examples of what you have used a database for.
30. Do you know how to access the records in a database? (Select only one) Yes No 31. Do you know how to add/remove records in a database? (Select only one) Yes No 32. Do you know how to create a new table in a database? (Select only one.) Yes No 33. Do you know how to create a new database? (Select only one) Yes No 34. Do you know how to combine records from different tables in a database? (Select only one.) Yes No 35. What database software have you used?
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36. Have you ever attended a database hands-on training course? (Select only one.) Yes No
Computer Access
37. Do you have access to a computer? (Select one or more answers.) at home on your desk at work in public access room (libraries, computer laboratory, Internet cafe) 38. The computer you use is: (Select one or more answers.) a desktop a laptop/notebook a PDA/Mobile phone with Internet access
Hardware (for desktop computers only)

39. Have you ever connected the elements of a computer (CPU, screen key board, mouse) by yourself? (Select only one) Yes No 40. Have you ever opened the case of a computer? (Select only one) Yes No (Skip to Q. 42) 41. Have you ever installed/replaces any hardware inside your computer? (Select one or more answers).
Never installed any hardware Motherboard Hard disk Memory (RAM) Floppy disk
CD-rom drive Power supply Video card Sound card Network card
42. Have you ever connected a printer to your computer? (Select only one.) Yes No 43. Have you ever connected a scanner to your computer? (Select only one.) Yes No
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44 Have you ever connected an external/backup hard disk to your computer? (Select only one.) Yes No 45. Have you ever attended a computer hardware hands-on training course? (Select only one) Yes No
Operating System
46. Have you ever installed an operating system on your computer? (Select only one). Yes No (Skip to Q. 50) 47. What operating system have you installed on your computer? (Select one or more answers). Windows (98, 2000, XP, Vista) Linux Mac OS Other 48. How to you update the operating system?
49. Have you ever attended a computer operating system hands-on training course? (Select only one). Yes No
Software Installation
50. Have you ever installed software on your computer? (Select only one.) Yes No (Skip to Q. 52) 51. Have you installed an antivirus on your computer? (Select only one.) Yes No (Skip to Q. 51) 52. How do you perform antivirus update?
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53. Give examples of software you have installed on your computer?
54. Have you ever burned a writable CD? (Select only one.) Yes No
Scientific Software (like Mathlab)

55. Have you ever used scientific software? (Select only one.) Yes No (Skip to Q. 59) 56. Please list the scientific softwares you have used.
57. Please give example of what you have used scientific software for.
58 Have you ever attended a scientific software hands-on training course? (Select only one) Yes No
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Programming
59. Have you ever written a computer program? (Select only one.) Yes No (Skip to Q. 63) 60. Please list the programming languages you have used.
61. Please give example of what you have written a program for.
62. Have you ever attended a programming hands-on training course? (Select only one.) Yes No
Network
63. Have you ever connected your computer to a network by yourself? (Select only one.) Yes No (skip to Q. 69) 64. How do you connect to the network? (Select or more answers.) Phone and modem Hi-speed Internet (like ADSL) Local network (LAN) I don't know 65 Have you configured the network parameters of the computer by yourself? (Select only one.) Yes No
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66. Have you ever connected a network Hub/Switch? (Select only one.) Yes No 67. Do you know what is: (Select all the answers that you know.) an IP address the default gateway a subnet mask a DNS server a router 68 Have you ever attended a network hands-on training course (Select only one.) Yes No
Servers
69. Have you ever installed a server? (Select only one.) Yes No (Skip to Q. 74) 70. What operating system have you used for the server? (Select one or more answer)
Windows Linux Mac OS X Other
71. Please list the services and the software that you have installed on the server.
72. You installed the server for: (Select only one.) Public access (Internet) Private access (Intranet) Both public and private accesses 73. Have you ever attended a server hands-on training course? (Select only one.) Yes No
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Ng Training needs
74. What kind of training would you like to attend for improving your computer skill?
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ANNEX 13 IT INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT

A12. 1 Introduction The BU IT infrastructure is organized around several independent computer laboratories. Most of the laboratories are fitted with carpet, providing a dusty environment, and insufficient airconditioning. It is to be noted that the faculty of engineering has no computer laboratory, and that the faculty must share the facilities provided for the students. Out of the listed laboratories, the World Bank laboratory is the only resource that is accessible by the faculty of engineering professors. In the province of Mazar-i-Sharif, only Internet connection by satellite is available and the connectivity is quite expensive (at UNICAD guesthouse, the 128/64 connection cost is $420/month); a fiber optic connection is being installed. Some faculty around the university, including Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and AIT-BU coordinator have Internet access at their desks, via the World Bank laboratory, but it is only an ad-hoc connectivity. Daily power failure (up to one hour duration), without appropriate back up makes the use of computers a issue. Korea laboratory 15 pcs, installed in 2003, interconnected with a local network. This laboratory is used for training about Microsoft Office and AutoCAD for the students. The machines are arranged along the walls of the room, with the central space used for a classroom type of teaching, with chairs facing a white board. Literature laboratory 12 pcs, installed in 2004, no local network. English department 5 pcs, mostly idled, no network. Cisco laboratory 10 pcs, installed in 2005, with a 128/64 access to Internet by satellite ($500/month). A sever provides DHCP/DNS/web proxy and anti virus functions. This laboratory is also fitted with Cisco routers and switches. The laboratory is used for IT training and basic network training, for the students. The machines are organized on several rows, with none of them facing the teacher nor the white board. World Bank laboratory Funded by the World Bank, 14 pcs, installed in 2006, with a 128/64 access to Internet by satellite ($900/month). This laboratory provides Internet access for the students (and the faculty) at the rate of 10 afghani/30 minutes (compared to 60 afghani/hour in an Internet caf). ANGeL laboratory Funded by US AID and an NGO called ANGeL (Afghanistan New Generation e-Learning), 30 PC, installed in June 2008, with 512/256 Internet access by satellite ($2,000/month). A server will provide some services but was still being configured at the time of the visit. The computers run Windows and Linux Ubuntu, they are connected by a wireless network.
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This laboratory will be used for various types of teaching, but not specifically for IT training. It is organized in a classroom-type fashion and has an LCD projector. A12.2 Proposed improvement The proposed solution would be temporary, as a new network should be implemented when the university moves to the new campus by beginning of 2010. The connection to the Internet could be derived from the ANGeL laboratory and should be provided to at least the workrooms used by the professors of the various faculties. The connection could mix cable and wireless, using USB WiFi adapters ($20) in desktop machines when needed.
Fac. Dean Korea Cisco Eng. Eng. WiFi Access point AIT -BU ANGeL
KSU 3rd floor
Chanc.Vice Chanc. Other Faculties Fac. English Lite.
WB
2nd floor
Three access points are to be installed: 2 on second floor and one on third floor, the access points being directly connected to the switch in the ANGeL laboratory. A12.3 IT Infrastructure of the New Campus There is no IT infrastructure planned yet for the new campus. Designing such infrastructure is beyond the scope of this project, but a few directions follow: Campus network Campus network is part of the university infrastructure and it should be considered and implemented the same way as electricity. It cannot be the result of small, independent, disconnected projects, but must be considered globally. Every building on the campus should interconnect with the IT Center of the university, and redundancy in fiber must be provided. Inside the building, every room should have network connections; a minimum of three connections per faculty desk should be provided. Cabling of the building will be easier at the construction phase than when the building is already in use. Cat 6 cabling, may be preferred. Approximate cost: $1 million, 10 years depreciation. Internet access Internet access should be provided through the IT Center of the university. It is also part of the infrastructure. Only a centralized Internet connection will allow access to worldwide education and research networks. Centralized network equipment like a router, core switch, and firewall will be installed at the IT center. Approximate cost: $1 million, 5 years depreciation. A 4 mbps connection should be used for the university. At current fare, it would cost 16,000$/month. IT center IT center provides IT services for the students, faculty and staff of the university, such as email, web site, and student information system. A rough estimate of 10 servers may be implemented for a cost of $1 million, 3 years depreciation. Sufficient staff should run this center.
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Proper physical environment (power generator, UPS, air-conditioning, security, etc.) must be provided at the IT center. Computer laboratories Each faculty or department can be responsible for installing their own computer laboratories or computer facilities for their professors.
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ANNEX 14 ESTABLISHMENT OF LABORATORY FOR CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
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AIT-BU Partnership Project Engineering Faculty, Balkh University
Establishment of Laboratories for Construction Department

June 2008
AIT-BU Project Office
Asian Institute of Technology

Thailand
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Contents
Establishment of Laboratories for Construction Department Introduction Function of General Laboratories 78 80 80
A) Basic Material Testing Laboratory ..........................................................................80 B) Geo-technical Engineering Laboratory ...................................................................80 C) Environmental Engineering Laboratory ..................................................................80 D) Cement, Concrete and Highway Materials Testing Laboratory .............................81 E) Fluid Mechanics Laboratory ....................................................................................81 F) Survey Laboratory ...................................................................................................81 G) Computer Aided Design Center ..............................................................................81 Conceptual Design for Laboratory Equipment Review of Proposed Equipment List from BU Proposed Laboratory Equipment 81 81 82
Table 1 - List of Equipment Proposed by BU and Relevant Courses Table 2 - Proposed List of Laboratory Equipment, Relevant Courses and Estimated Budget Table 3 - List of Equipment which can be fabricated locally or by BUs Staff
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Introduction
The laboratories are a crucial part of the teaching and learning experience for the students. Normally, the civil engineering should be provided with several types laboratories to cover the core courses in the syllabus. The main laboratories include a material testing laboratory, geo-technical engineering laboratory, environmental engineering laboratory, cement-concrete and highway material laboratory, fluid mechanics laboratory, survey laboratory and computer aid design center. The priority given to establish the labs is quite unique and depends on the needs and course syllabus of university. Each laboratory has its own functions and different characteristics; however, some basic equipment can be used and shared among laboratories to optimize the facilities and for efficient use of the budget. In such cases the laboratory management and schedule of use of the laboratory facilities should be carefully considered. The engineering faculty in Balkh University (BU) does not have a full civil engineering program. Instead there is a Construction Department that teaches some of the courses from civil engineering and some from architectural engineering. Currently there is no significant laboratory setup. BU has prepared a list of equipment to be purchased for the lab facilities and housed in the new campus. As part of the AIT-BU Partnership Project, the AIT team is required to review/ revise a list in line with the courses being taught at BU, as well as general practice in international programs of similar nature. The report provides a description of general labs, an analysis of the list provided to BU and finally a list of recommended equipment for laboratories of construction related subjects. An approximate cost of the equipment is included for the purpose of budgeting. The actual price will depend on brand selection as well as the supplier. It must be emphasized that in case the budget limit is exceeded, the number of sets of different equipment may be reduced, but no items should be excluded. The detailed specifications of the equipment are not included in this list and may be provided if required after the acceptance/ finalization of the equipment list.
Function of General Laboratories

Basic laboratories should cover the subjects which are in the syllabus. Generally, the civil engineering labs are classified in seven areas. The function of each laboratory is briefly described here for reference: A) Basic Material Testing Laboratory The laboratory should be provided with main equipment for testing engineering materials. The main equipment is a 100 ton universal testing machine for torque measurement tests, pendulum impact tests and hardness tests.. The lab is extensively used for materials testing for ongoing projects in the country, in addition to supporting classroom teaching. This lab is required at BU and is included in the proposed list. B) Geo-technical Engineering Laboratory This laboratory houses the equipment for rock and soil testing. The laboratory is used to test basic properties of rock and soil samples. Advanced equipment may be provided to extend services and research in the future. This lab is required at BU and is included in the proposed list. C) Environmental Engineering Laboratory This lab is equipped with facilities to train students in water quality studies and management. Some of the facilities needed include Gas Chromatograph, Ion Selective Electrode Meter, and
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Microbiological investigation facilities. The laboratory is extensively used in several water quality monitoring projects. In BU, this lab is not included in the construction department but may be provided or merged with the chemical laboratory in the chemical department. D) Cement, Concrete and Highway Materials Testing Laboratory This laboratory has facilities for testing cement, aggregates and asphalt. It should have a 100 T loading frame with digital devices for measuring strains and deformations. Concrete mix design, Material testing and Non-destructive testing of concrete can be utilized by students who expect to work in the construction industry, in addition to those expecting to work in teaching and research. Most of the equipment needed for this lab is included in the proposed list. E) Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Fluids are a key element of study for many engineering disciplines. The equipment should be designed to provide a clear visual appreciation of hydraulic principles. The laboratory should be equipped with modern instruments and used for training students and research project work. This lab is not currently included at BU because not many courses related to fluid and hydraulics are taught in the Construction Department. F) Survey Laboratory This laboratory must be provided with modern equipment for land and geographical survey, highway alignment, etc, which are extensively used for training. Modern equipment for a GPS based survey may also be provided. This lab is not currently included at BU because not many courses related to surveying are taught in the Construction Department. G) Computer Aided Design Center This center supports modern computers and related software for engineering applications. It is used for research work in computer-aided analysis and structure design, as well as for developing a basic understanding of relevant concepts. Computer software and simulation can be used to supplement and augment some of the work carried out in traditional labs. The present list does not include the computer hardware and software, but it is strongly recommended that such a center be established at BU. A separate proposal will be submitted for this purpose.
Conceptual Design for Laboratory Equipment

Considering the course outline, the first stage of laboratory establishment should include the material testing engineering laboratory, geo-technical engineering laboratory, cement concrete and material laboratory, fluid mechanics laboratory and computer aided design center. The amount of equipment should provide for one hundred students per course. However, the students should be separated into two sections considering the equipment constraint. If one group contains 10-students, then basic equipment can be reduced to five or six sets per section. In this report, generally the proposed equipment is based on 5 sets per section (around 50 students). The number of units of expensive equipment is further reduced and is proposed to be used according to an appropriate time schedule.
Review of Proposed Equipment List from BU

A detailed list of equipment for the construction lab was proposed by BU. This list can be classified into three groups as: Multi-purposed testing frame and accessories
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Single-function test unit for teaching purposes Single/multi function test equipment for teaching and research purpose
This list includes 53 items of equipment which would serve various courses in the construction department. The equipment list and the courses it supports/serves are shown in Table-1. It can be seen that almost all of the major investment is given to two courses: steel structure and strength of material. Equipments in group a and b are very useful particularly for teaching purposes. These can expose the students to and facilitate them to learn and understand the theories well. Most of this equipment can be assembled or manufactured locally in the labs as needed. Also, this equipment cannot be used for general purposes, research or projects. Some of these needs can be fulfilled with the use of computer simulation and software, with much less investment. It may also be difficult to conduct all the experiments and test the use of all of this equipment within a single course. The equipment in category c has greater and wider usage.
Proposed Laboratory Equipment

An alternate list of equipment is proposed which can be used for supporting both the lecture course, such as construction material, strength of material, steel structure, RCC structure and technology of RCC products, and future research work. The function and estimate budget for items in this list are described in Table 2. The cost is only a rough estimate and is subject to prices quoted by suppliers. Some equipment, such as the testing frame and single unit test for demonstration can be fabricated locally or by the BUs staff as tabulated in Table 3. The listed items are essential apparatus to support teaching different principles. The recommendation for use and management of laboratory facilities is summarized as follows: The proposed items are mostly appropriate for teaching at bachelor level. If the equipment is needed to serve the master or post graduate study and research level, then some additional advanced equipment may be needed. The listed equipment does not cover all fields of civil engineering laboratory. If the construction department is expanded to full civil engineering program, additional lab equipment will be needed to cover other subjects as mentioned above. The number of equipment can be adjusted according to the number of students expected to be enrolled and budget constraints. The location and installation of main equipments and other facilities should be considered. The main facilities such as water supply, electricity and access to the laboratory should be designed and provided at the proper location. It seems that the proposed lab space in the new campus was not designed specifically to house lab equipment for construction/ structural department. The height of the ceiling is rather low; there is no direct access to install large equipment. The laboratory management system such as preventive maintenance, financial management, and operations, etc. should be set up and implemented. The budget for maintenance and accruing the new equipment should provide for a range of 510% of initial investment costs per year. The lab supervisor should to be trained to use the newly purchased equipment. At least two persons should be trained. The basic training to operate the equipment should be provided by the supplier of the equipment, whereas technical training for conducting the experiments will be provide by the AIT-BU Project.
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Table 1 - List of Equipment Proposed by BU and Relevant Courses

Courses in Construction Department Group
(a) Main Equipment and Multifunction Equipment
Item No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
List of Equipment
Universal Testing Frame (300KN) with include Standard MAGNUS Hydraulic Ram System 200KN Dual Hydraulic Ram System 200KN Crack Control in a Reinforced Concrete Beam Stress Grading of Timber Joints Plane Frames Plane Frames Fitted with Strain Gauges 2 Channel Digital Strain Meter 16 way Switch Interface Braced Arches Fitted with Strain Gauges Flood Lighting Set Protective Guard with Demountable Shield Dial Gauge Stand with Large Magnetic Base for Hi-Plan MAGNUS Instruction Manuals and Text Books Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (Includes set of plastic specimens) Equilibrium of Forces (Including set of weights) Equilibrium of Parallel Forces Equilibrium of a Beam Forces in a Truss (Resolution) Simple Suspension Bridge Shear Force Bending Moment Deflections of Beam Three Dimensional Equilibrium Torsion of Rods and Tubes Deflection of Beams and Cantilevers
Construction Material
Soil Mechanics
Stone Structure
Steel Structure
Strength Material
RCC Structure
Technology of RCC Products
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
(b) Single Unit Test
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Table 1 - List of Equipment Proposed by BU and Relevant Courses (Contd)

Courses in Construction Department Group Item No.
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
List of Equipment
Shear Centre Unsymmetrical Bending Column Buckling Failure (Including set of weights) Euller Strut Theory Deflection of Beams Deflection of Trusses Deflection of Frames Shear Force Influence Lines Suspension Bridge Plastic Bending Two Dimensional Bending Computer Aided Learning Programm Maxwell Betti Theorem Stability of Structures Apparatus Free Vibration of Horizontal Cantilivers Free Vibration of Vertical Cantilivers Forced Vibration of a Cantilivers 2 Channel Digital Strain Meter for use with various Experimental Kits 16 way Switch Interface for use with various Experimental Kits Twist and Bend Testing Machine with Strain Gauge Bridge Hand operated universal extruder Soil lathe/trimmers and extruder for soil samples from 35-100 mm. Pocket penetrometers Hand vane tester set Specific gravity, pyknometer method Vacuum desiccator 250 mm. dia complete with desiccator plate Large pyknometer Liquid limit: Cassagrade method with accessories
Soil Mechanics
Stone Structure
Steel Structure
Strength Material
RCC Structure
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
(b) Single Unit Test
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Table 1 - List of Equipment Proposed by BU and Relevant Courses (Contd)

55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 (C) Single/Multi Purpose Test Equipment 76 77 78 79 80 81
List of Equipment
Shinkage limit set Plastic limit set Particle size analysis of soils, complete set Front loading odometers Consolidatation cells/fixed ring and permeability Digital shear testing machine with accessories Triaxial compression test Point Load Tester CBR Test and accessories Mohs hardness scale set Laboratory core trimmer and cut-off machine, complete with water inlet Rock sample verification apparatus Laboratory coring machine, 2-speed complete with water inlet Sieving set and shaking machine for fine aggregate Sieving set and shaking machine for coarse aggregate Abrasion test for aggregate Organic test for aggregate Riffle Boxes Elongation index test Flexkiness index test Hardness Tester for following Test (Rockwell, Brinell & Vickers) Micro Hardness Tester with Knoob Indenter (AC100 - 240V, 50Hz) Impact Testing Machine Polariscope with Accessories UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE Measurement Control Unit of Universal Testing Machine Fatigue Testing Machine
Soil Mechanics
Stone Structure
Steel Structure
Strength Material
RCC Structure
x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x x x
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Table 2 Proposed List of Laboratory Equipment, Relevant Courses and Estimated Budget
Courses in Construction Department Estimated Budget
Technology of RCC Products Unit Cost per unit (US$) Total Amount
Group
(It
Item No.
SM-1
List of Equipment
Universal Testing Frame (300KN) with include Standard MAGNUS Hydraulic Ram System 200KN Dual Hydraulic Ram System 200KN Crack Control in a Reinforced Concrete Beam Stress Grading of Timber Joints Plane Frames Plane Frames Fitted with Strain Gauges 2 Channel Digital Strain Meter 16 way Switch Interface Braced Arches Fitted with Strain Gauges Flood Lighting Set Protective Guard with Demountable Shield Dial Gauge Stand with Large Magnetic Base for HiPlan MAGNUS Instruction Manuals and Text Books Hardness Tester for following Test (Rockwell, Brinell & Vickers) Micro Hardness Tester with Knoob Indenter (AC100 240V, 50Hz) Impact Testing Machine Polariscope with Accessories Universal Testing Machine (1000 KN) Measurement Control Unit of Universal Testing Machine Fatigue Testing Machine Torque Measurement Test Stand
Steel Structure
Strength Material
RCC Structure
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x X X X x x x x x x x x 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 15,000 10,000 23,000 10,000 400,000 200,000 29,000 200,000 29,000 15,000 10,000 23,000 10,000 400,000 LS 50,000 50,000
Main Equipment and Multifunction Equipment can be used for research work)
SM-2 SM-3 SM-4 SM-5 SM-6 SM-7 SM-8 SM-9 SM-10 SM-11 SM-12 SM-13 SM-14 SM-15 SM-16 SM-17 SM-18 SM-19 SM-20 SM-21 SM-22
Single/Multi Purpose Test Equipment(It can serve the research work)
Investment for fundamental equipment
737,000
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Table 2 Proposed Lists of Laboratory Equipment, Relevant Courses and Estimated Budget (Contd)
Courses in Construction Department Estimated Budget
Technology of RCC Products Unit Cost per unit (US$) Total Amount
Group
Item No.
CM-1 CM-2 CM-3 CM-4 CM-5 CM-6 CM-7 CM-8 CM-9 CM-10 CM-11 CM-12 CM-13 CM-14 CM-15 CM-16 CM-17 CM-18 CM-19 CM-20 CM-21 CM-22 CM-23 CM-24
List of Equipment
Flow table, laboratory method: Hand operated concrete flow table Concrete pocket penetrometer Le chatelier flask Shrinkage mould for 40x40x460 mm. mortar prisms High pressure cement autoclave with accessories Length Change comparator with reference bar Blaine fineness apparatus Heat of Hydration Calorimeters Automatic Recording Vicat Apparatus Hand Operated Flow Table of Mortar, complete with flow mould Mortar Mixers, cap 5 litres 50 mm. three gage cube mould, light alloy Cement curing cabinets, capacity 550 litres Flexural strength/tension machine 5000 N capacity Universal electronic extensometers, 20 mm. travel Digital top loading pan balance 5 kg. x 0.010 g. Digital top loading pan balance 16 kg. x 0.10 g. Digital top loading pan balance 30 kg. x 0.10 g. Vernier Callipers 0-160 mm x 0.05 mm. Vernier Callipers 0-300 mm. x 0.05 mm. Digital thermometer range -50 to 950 C with resolution 1 C Glass Thermometers for general laboratory use (-10 to 110 C) Humidity and temperature measurement Apparatus for shrinkage measurement
Steel Structure
Strength Material
RCC Structure
New equipment/apparatus for supporting the construction material course
X X X X X X X X x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
2 2 5 3 1 3 3 1 5 3 3 24 1 1 2 2 2 2 6 3 3 6 1 1
1,800 1,200 142 1,000 18,000 2,160 1,150 3,300 8,250 1,800 13,000 360 13,000 10,600 6,500 2,000 1,800 2,000 60 440 1,200 25 1,350 960
3,600 2,400 710 3,000 18,000 6,480 3,450 3,300 41,250 5,400 39,000 8,640 13,000 10,600 13,000 4,000 3,600 4,000 360 1,320 3,600 150 1,350 960
Additional investment for construction material course
191,170
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RC-1 RC-2 RC-3 RC-4 RC-5 RC-6 RC-7 RC-8 RC-9 RC-10 RC-11 RC-12 RC-13 RC-14 RC-15 RC-16 RC-17 RC-18 RC-19 RC-20 RC-21 RC-22 RC-23 RC-24 RC-25 RC-26 RC-27 RC-28
Estimated Budget (USD)

Unit Cost per unit (US$) Total Amount
List of Equipment
Splitting tensile test device for standard cylindrical specimens Flexural testing set for centre and third point test on concrete beam Slump test set Flow table test Vebe test Unit weight measure 10 litres capacity Air entrainment meter water column type 50 litres pan type concrete mixer: 380 V, 50 Hz, 3ph Electric poker vibrator: 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph Melting pot for capping compound Cylinder carriers which used in standard sample preparation Specific gravity frame Universal specimen cutting machine with Diamond blade 450 mm. dia Concrete cylinder compressometer-extensometer Concrete water penetration apparatus Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Tester Concrete Test Hammer Mechanical Strain Gauge digital model with gage length 100 mm. Mechanical Strain Gauge digital model with gage length 200 mm. Datum Discs. Pack of 50 pieces. Cylinder copper Concrete testing mould: Cube 150x150x150 mm Concrete testing mould: Cylinder Dia 150 mm. x 300 mm in height Concrete testing mould: Prism 100x100x450 mm Vibrating table having a dimension of 1250x625 mm. Hydraulic shrinkage determination: Shrinkage Mould Steel inserts for shrinkage specimen (pack of 10) Three gang mould for concrete 50x50x250 mm.
Steel Structure
Strength Material
RCC Structure
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 12 6 30 30 24 1 6 10 12
2,200 2,450 350 1,120 4,000 680 2,550 4,500 1,200 1,040 105 2,500 5,600 2,850 10,400 4,000 1,700 2,150 2,200 85 450 235 190 430 3,240 725 120 450
2,200 2,450 700 2,240 4,000 1,360 2,550 4,500 1,200 1,040 315 2,500 5,600 2,850 10,400 4,000 5,100 6,450 6,600 1,020 2,700 7,050 5,700 10,320 3,240 4,350 1,200 5,400
New equipment/apparatus for supporting the technology of RCC products
Additional investment for construction material and reinforced concrete product course
107,035
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Courses in Construction Department Group
Main Equipment and Multifunction Equipment for Soil Test
Estimated Budget
Unit Cost per unit (US$) Total Amount
Item No.
SO-1 SO-2 SO-3 SO-4 SO-5 SO-6 SO-7 SO-8 SO-9 SO-10 SO-11 SO-12 SO-13 SO-14 SO-15 SO-16 SO-17 RO-1 RO-2 RO-3 RO-4 RO-5 RO-6 RO-7 RO-8 RO-9 RO-10 RO-11
List of Equipment
Hand operated universal extruder Soil lathe/thrimmers and extruder for soil samples from 35-100 mm. Pocket penetrometers Hand vane tester set Specific gravity, pyknometer method Vacuum desiccator 250 mm. dia complete with desiccator plate Large pyknometer Liquid limit: Cassagrade method with accessories Shinkage limit set Plastic limit set Particle size analysis of soils, complete set Front loading oedometers Consolidatation cells/fixed ring and permeability Digital shear testing machine with accessories Triaxial compression test Point Load Tester CBR Test and accessories Mohs hardness scale set Laboratory core trimmer and cut-off machine, complete with water inlet Rock sample verification apparatus Laboratory coring machine, 2-speed complete with water inlet Sieving set and shaking machine for fine aggregate Sieving set and shaking machine for coarse aggregate Abrasion test for aggregate Organic test for aggregate Riffle Boxes Elongation index test Flexkiness index test
Soil Mechanics
Stone Structure
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x X X X X X X X X X X X
1 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
2,750 2,230 420 1,250 50 1,250 2,000 900 300 350 2,500 33,000 1,950 19,400 26,000 10,000 15,000 400 25,000 2,450 12,000 3,800 16,000 12,000 1,000 1,000 18,000 6,000
2,750 4,460 840 2,500 100 2,500 4,000 3,600 1,200 1,400 10,000 66,000 3,900 38,800 26,000 10,000 15,000 400 25,000 2,450 12,000 3,800 16,000 12,000 2,000 1,000 18,000 6,000
Main Equipment and Multifunction Equipment for Rock Mechanic Test
Additional investment for construction material, soil mechanics and stone structures course Total Amount
291,700 1,326,905
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Table 3 - List of Equipment which can be fabricated locally or by BUs Staff

Group Item No.
SS-1 SS-2 SS-3 SS-4 SS-5 SS-6 SS-7 SS-8 SS-9 SS-10 SS-11 SS-12 SS-13 SS-14 SS-15 SS-16 SS-17 SS-18 SS-19 SS-20 SS-21 SS-22 SS-23 SS-24 SS-25 SS-26 SS-27 SS-28 SS-29 SS-30 SS-31 SS-32 Courses in Construction Department Estimated Budget
Technology of RCC Products Unit
List of Equipment
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (Includes set of plastic specimens) Equilibrium of Forces (Including set of weights) Equilibrium of Parallel Forces Equilibrium of a Beam Forces in a Truss (Resolution) Simple Suspension Bridge Shear Force Bending Moment Deflections of Beam Three Dimensional Equilibrium Torsion of Rods and Tubes Deflection of Beams and Cantilevers Shear Centre Unsymmetrical Bending Column Buckling Failure (Including set of weights) Euller Strut Theory Deflection of Beams Deflection of Trusses Deflection of Frames Shear Force Influence Lines Suspention Bridge Plastic Bending Two Dimensional Bending Computer Aided Learning Programm Maxwell Betti Theorem Stability of Structures Apparatus Free Vibration of Horizontal Cantilivers Free Vibration of Vertical Cantilivers Forced Vibration of a Cantilivers 2 Channel Digital Strain Meter for use with various Experimental Kits 16 way Switch Interface for use with various Experimental Kits Twist and Bend Testing Machine with Strain Gauge Bridge
Steel Structure
Strength Material
RCC Structure
Cost per unit (US$)
Total Amount
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Single Unit Test (Serve for Learning Only)
Single Unit Test (Serve for Learning Only)
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ANNEX 15 Progress Monitoring Report

Serial No 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 1 1.1 1.8 1.9 Contract WB NOL to draft contract SPC Approval date Contract signature date Date for commencement of services under the contract Duration of contract Work Schedule- for Phase I Jan to Sept 2008 Visit of AIT experts to BU (Visit-1) Identify & recommend faculty who can pursue masters degrees at AIT to begin in month 8 (August 2008) Identify & recommend faculty/staff for doctoral degree program and research fellowships at AIT* Jan 2008 Mar 2008 Mar 2008 March 2009 (Completed) April-Aug 2008 (Completed) April-Aug 2008 (Completed) 10 to 16 Mar 2008 Included in First Report Included in First Report Not useful so soon after the first visit in March. Project Manager visited AIT for coordination and preparatory work. Second visit by a team of 2 experts in IT and English Language completed in June 2008. Done in February 2008 The faculties and staffs have been identified. Courses Program Designed for English and IT are ready. Training date was re-schedule on Feb. 2010 Several international universities and sources have been contacted. Applicants are from Iran, Pakistan Dec. 25, 2007 Jan. 10, 2008 30months Completed Completed Completed Completed 19 Dec 07 28 Dec 07 14 Jan 08 1 Mar 08, as payment was made on 19 Feb 08 Stage Wise Activity Planned Completion Date/duration Proposed Revised Planned Date/ Duration Actual Completion/Progress
1.10
Visit of AIT experts to BU (Visit-2)
April 2008
June 2008 (Completed)
1.11 1.12 1.13
Establishment of an AIT Office in Mazar-i-Sharif Identify & recommend faculty/staff who require training in English skills & IT Assist in the recruitment process of new faculty members in the Departments of Faculty of Engineering
April, May 2008 April, 2008 April 2008
April 2008 (Completed) In progress In Progress
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Stage Wise Activity
Planned Completion Date/duration
Proposed Revised Planned Date/ Duration
Actual Completion/Progress and BU as well. Interviews has been conducted and waiting for the Deans approval.
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Bridging course for masters and doctoral degree program faculty at AIT and BU Intensive English training for staffs of Faculty of Engineering at AIT and BU Intensive IT training for staffs of Faculty of Engineering at AIT and BU Intensive training to use electronic library resources and to conduct teaching, information retrieval and administration at AIT Administration Management for staff of BU Faculty of Engineering at AIT.
April-July 2008
In Progress
Four faculty members finished Bridging Program. Two more in masteral program are expected to join on Jan. 2010. Basic English Training Program at BU is still ongoing. BU faculty members will continue their English program when they reach to AIT. Basic IT Program at BU is still on-going. Advance IT program/s will continue when they reach to AIT. Candidates from BU have been identified. Program will be finalized once library is established. 12 BU faculty members participated in the Admin and Management Training conducted by the AIT Extension at AIT on August 2008. Another two BU Faculty members completed the hands-on laboratory training program on May 2009 in the field of Geology and Mining and Environmental Engineering and Management. Two more are expected on 2010 Two BU Faculty members completed the hands-on laboratory training program in the field of Structural Engineering and Soil Mechanics on December 2008. The 3rd visit was made possible, Dr. Oleg Shipin visits BU to undertake the following activities: Conduct interviews with prospective students joining AIT EEM in Aug. 2009. Reviews the state of Environmental studies in BU and additional work on the curriculum development for the Department in relation to environmental impact assessment of the project. ---
1.15 1.16 1.17
April-July 2008 April, May 2008 April 2008
In Progress In Progress In Progress
1.18
Aug. 2008
Completed
1.19
Intensive training for laboratory staffs at AIT
April 2008
In Progress
1.20
Visit of AIT experts to BU (Visit-3)
Sep 2008
March 24 to 30, 2009 (completed)
1.21
Monitor & Assess activities Phase I
Sep 2008
In-progress
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Progress Report I Stage Wise Activity Work Schedule for Phase II- mid 2008 to 2009 Modify Phase II activities based on recommendation received on Progress Report of Phase I Assess quality & relevance of current curriculum & determine revision required for modernization of curriculum
Sep 2008 Planned Completion Date/duration
Completed Proposed Revised Planned Date/ Duration
Submitted on October 10, 2008. Actual Completion/Progress
July, Aug 2008
In progress March 2009 (Completed)
Evaluation being conducted. Survey form has been made for faculty and student to evaluate the current system. Most of the curriculum details obtained translated to English. Information has been collected and analyzed. A comprehensive revised curriculum with detailed course outline and appropriate references and text books to be used for delivering the course will be suggested, along with this recommendation Modified BU Curriculum was being reviewed by the BU faculty. And will be sent to the academic senate of Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) for their review and endorsement. 4th visit was re-scheduled on February or March 2010 The basic and intermediate classes are on-going and handled by a National Instructor. To further improve their technical writing an international Instructor has been assigned to supervise the activity. An English instructor has been hired by AIT on November 2008 to January 2009. Various basic IT training has been conducted and some are still on-going at BU level and being supervised by an international instructor.
2.2
Sep, Oct 2008
2.3
Review current evaluation, examination system & assess its adequacy
Sept, Oct 2008
April 2009 (Completed)
2.4
Revise curriculum to meet requirements of modern Engineering faculty Visit of AIT experts to BU (Visit-4)
Sep, Oct 2008
July 2009 (Completed) April 2010 (Completed)
2.5
Mar 2009
2.6
English training for staff of Faculty of Engineering in Mazar-i-Sharif
Mar 2009
In-progress
2.7
IT training for staff of Faculty of Engineering in Mazar-iSharif Training to use electronic library resources and to conduct teaching, information retrieval and administration in Mazar-i-Sharif Training for laboratory staff in Mazar-i-Sharif
Mar 2009
In Progress
2.8 2.9
Mar 2009 Mar 2009
In- Progress In Progress After installation of laboratory equipment at BU
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2.10 Serial No 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 3 3.1
Training course for faculty members to develop methods to be adopted for curriculum revision & educational quality enhancement Stage Wise Activity Refresher training courses to Management of BU & Administration of Higher Education in Mazar-i-Sharif Visit of AIT experts to BU (Visit-5) Access and provide where necessary mentorship to BU faculty Monitor & Assess activities Phase II Progress report II Work Schedule for Phase III-mid 2008 to mid 2010 Modify Phase III activities based on recommendation received on Progress Report of Phase II Faculty to begin masters degree and doctoral program at AIT Access and address the needs for enhanced skills & technical knowledge updating of the faculty members, particularly in view of the revised/updated curriculum, & develop strategies for skills and technical knowledge upgrading Access and provide where necessary mentorship to BU faculty Develop mechanism for operation, coordination and management of the partnership Develop mechanism for BU to partner with AIT network of academic & research institution Identify areas for visiting professorships in Mazar-i-Sharif from AIT network of academic & research institution Identify areas in research fellowship, exchange of
Mar 2009 Planned Completion Date/duration Mar 2009 Oct 2009 Oct 2009 Oct 2009 Oct 2009
In Progress Proposed Revised Planned Date/ Duration In Progress In Progress In Progress In Progress Completed Submitted Nov. 2009 Re-Schedule to March- April 2010 Actual Completion/Progress
July 2008
In-Progress August 2008 to May 2012- (On-going)
Modify Phase III activities based on recommendation received on Progress Report of Phase II Six faculty members are now currently enrolled for master (4) and doctoral degree (2). Access and address the needs for enhanced skills & technical knowledge updating of the faculty members, particularly in view of the revised/ updated curriculum, & develop strategies for skills and technical knowledge upgrading.
3.2
Aug 2008 to May 2010
3.3
Oct 2009
In-progress
3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8
Oct 2009 Oct 2009 Oct 2009 Oct 2009 Oct 2009
In-progress In-progress In-progress Will be done after the AIT set the visit/s
In-progress In-progress
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faculty/students between BU & AIT 3.9 Visit of AIT experts to BU (Visit-6) April 2010
Serial No 3.10 3.11 3.12 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8
Stage Wise Activity Monitor & Assess activities Phase III Progress report III Submission of Final Report Payment Schedule 10% of contract value on signing contract and submission of letter of guarantee 25% on submission of inception report and the detailed plan of the Partnership implementation program. 20% of the contract value on completion of Phase I activities and submission of Progress Report I 20% of the contract value on completion of Phase II activities and submission of Progress Report II 20% of the contract value on completion of Phase III activities and submission of Progress Report III 5% of the contract value on completion and submission of completion report. Reporting Requirements Inception report within a month of signing contract First interim progress report Annual progress report I Second interim progress report Annual progress report II Third interim progress report Annual progress report III Completion report
Planned Completion Date/duration April 2010 May, June 2010 May, June 2010
Proposed Revised Planned Date/ Duration
Actual Completion/Progress
Dec.26, 2007
Completed Completed
Received on 19 Feb 08 Received on 10 Mar 08 Invoice to be submitted. Invoice will be given after the report. Invoice will be given after the report. Invoice will be given after the report.
Oct 2008 Nov 2009 July 2010 July 2010
Completed In- progress
25th Jan 2008 30th June 2008 30th Sep 2008 30th Mar 2009 30th Oct 2009 28th Feb 2010 31st Oct 2010
Completed Completed Completed Completed
Received on 20 Feb 08 Submitted on 07 July 2008 Submitted October 2008 Included in Annual progress report II Submitted November 2009
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ANNEX 16 ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT AT BU OFFICE PROJECT

The following are some of the activities being carried out in the head office in BU, extracted from the monthly plan and progress report of the Project Manager.
Activities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Arranged trips and documents of BU faculties from Mazar-i-Sharif to AIT, Bangkok. Finalizing the faculty development plan with BU Rector. Assist in managing the English language classes for BU faculty members both level (one and two).Also assist in conducting English language evaluations for all faculty members and staffs. Proposal development of new ICT department under Engineering Faculty. Finding replacement for 2 faculties from construction and Geology and Mine departments at the period of absence (till they complete their degree). Meeting with the Royal Thai Embassy, Islamabad to inform and introduce the AIT-BU Partnership Project .Also discussed the issue in getting visa for the BU faculty members who will be studying in AIT and those who will take a special training program to AIT. Finding and hiring a part-time International English instructor to help in improving and further develop the English language skills of the BU faculty members. (June 2-23, 2008). Arranged the trip for faculty members and staffs attending the Management and Administration course at AIT, Bangkok from August 6 to 19, 2008. Coordinated meetings in Mazar and Kabul with different organizations and arranged of trip for AIT experts to Afghanistan from June 17th to 26th 2008. Submitted the first draft/concept of creating BU- ICT department to AIT. Requested AIT-BU Project at AIT to find temporary replacement for BU faculty members who are in graduate degree program. Coordinated with IACD project to start the computer training from 23rd of June to August 31, 2008 for all faculty members and staffs. The course cover basic computer programs (Ms Word. Ms Excel, Auto CAD) .The training is one hour per day and 6 days a week. IT evaluation for faculty and staff of faculty of engineering. Evaluate Basic and Intermediate English class conducted by Mr. Walid. Work to complete the document for candidate going to AIT as lab supervisors and library management. Design a standard curriculum for English class and provide teaching materials with AITs consultation. Proposal development of new ICT department under Engineering Faculty of Balkh University. Coordinate with USAID computer center to find a suitable time for faculty members and staff of the BU Faculty of Engineering for internet training and method of research using internet facilities. Assist the SHEP staff for procurement of lab equipments Prepare and submit monthly activities report and financial report to AIT-BU Office at AIT. Prepare and collect materials for designing the Mathimatica course. Meeting and discussed with IACD for their further support. Sending the missing course outline of some subject o AIT-BU Project Office at AIT for further curriculum review. Submit the final list of laboratory equipment to SHEP/BU.
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MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM: WORKSHOP, SEMINAR AND STUDY VISIT PROGRAM
AIT Extension Asian Institute of Technology Seminar and Study Visit Program on University Management and Administration 6 19 August 2008 PROGRAM COMPLETION AND EVALUATION REPORT Introduction Higher education has given ample proof of its viability over the centuries and of its ability to change and to induce change and progress in society. However, higher education itself is confronted with formidable challenges and must proceed to the most radical change and renewal it has ever been required to undertake. There are three major, intertwined new challenges which bear heavily on the role and functions of higher education: i) economic globalization; ii) the increasing importance of knowledge as a driver of growth, and iii) the information and communication revolution. Globalization is giving pressure to higher education institutions to produce graduates who are needed in both local and international workplaces. The nations economic development is increasingly linked to the ability of its human resource to acquire and apply appropriate technical and socio-economic knowledge. Technological innovations are revolutionizing again the capacity to store, transmit, access and use information and rapid progress has resulted in the quasi abolition of physical distance. In response to these challenges, many countries have witnessed significant transformations and reforms in their higher education systems, including the emergence of new types of institutions, changes in patterns of financing and governance, and the establishment of evaluation and accreditation mechanisms, curriculum reforms, and technological innovations. Afghanistan, after years of war, requires serious and extensive reconstruction in all areas. Balkh University believes that a quality higher education will provide a foundation on which a modern wellfunctioning society can be established. Balkh Universitys strategic plan for 2006-2016 reflects its vision and goals for the future. Its constituents envisioned the University as a world-class scientific and academic institution, equipped with modern technology, internationally recognized and affiliated with other scientific and academic institutions around the world. The Universitys major priorities for the plan period are to focus on capacity building. This two-week seminar and study visit program on university management and administration is one of the capacity building programs planned under the collaborative project between the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and Balkh University. Facilitated by AIT Extension, this program was attended by twelve academic and administrative officials from the Balkh University. The list of participants is shown in B-1. Program Objectives and Expected Outcomes The overall aim of the Seminar and Study Visit Program was to familiarize the participants with educational management and administration systems and practices in universities in Thailand where educational reforms have led to increased autonomy of higher education institutions (HEIs). Specifically, participants were expected to:
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gain up-to-date knowledge about management and administration systems practiced by various universities and HEIs review strategic management concepts and discuss the significance of strategic planning and operational management practices identify the similarities and differences of the management/administration system of universities in Afghanistan with the universities and HEIs in Thailand understand, identify and compare the management and administration system of universities in Afghanistan with universities and HEIs in Thailand gain awareness on strategies and techniques for effective and efficient utilization of limited physical, human and financial resources within the university system gain an understanding of the skills and attitudes needed for managing change in university organizational culture Program Contents
The program contents were grouped into three main learning modules listed below. The broad contents outlined in each module were delivered through classroom sessions and study visits with varying length of discussions between the resource persons and the participants. The discussions were not only limited t the outlined contents but also covered other issues based on participants interests.
Module 1: Strategic Management and University Organizational Change Module 2: Leadership development University strategic management issues Managing change in university organizational culture
Best Practices in University Management and Administration University quality assurance system Performance-based management and responsibility centered management Effective academic-management-administrative linkage Best practices in managing university resources Effective management and facilitation of research
Module 3:
Technology Application in University Management University e-governance Application of technology in teaching and learning University knowledge management
Program Methodology The program was discussion-oriented and fully participative. Short presentations and interactive lectures were coupled with experience sharing and question and answer sessions. Study visits to public and private universities in Thailand were organized. During the study visits to Thai universities, participants engaged in observing facilities and sharing ideas during briefings and discussions with their counterparts in the host institutions. The participants were also given opportunities to have discussions with faculty members and staff of various schools and offices at AIT according to the participants own work-related interests.
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During the integration session, participants were provided opportunities to further interact, exchanging views and ideas, insights and experiences relevant to the program. Resource materials that accompanied the program sessions and activities were provided to the participants. Program Resource Persons AIT faculty/staff and other external resource persons were selected according to their relevant expertise and their experience in university academic and administrative management. The list of resource persons and organizing staff is shown in B-2. Program Schedule The program was conducted from Monday to Friday with the classroom sessions conducted at the AIT Conference Center. Social and cultural activities were done during Saturday and Sunday to provide participants with opportunities to explore the Thai environment and culture. The detailed program schedule is shown in B-3. Program Highlights Opening Ceremony and Awarding of Certificates During the opening ceremony on 6 August 2008, the participants were welcomed by Dr. Naveed Anwar (Project Coordinator, AIT-BU Partnership Project and Associate Director, Asian Center for Engineering Computations and Software). An opening message was delivered by Dr. Jonathan Shaw (Director, AIT Extension). The participants were awarded with certificates of achievement during the last day of the course. After awarding certificates, Dr. Jonathan Shaw delivered his closing message and Mr. Habibullah Habib (Chancellor of Balkh University) gave a brief response on behalf of the participants. Classroom Sessions Resource persons from AIT and other invited speakers delivered interactive presentations during the classroom sessions. Prof. Peter Haddawy (AIT Vice President, Academic) presented and discussed with participants regarding the topics on Faculty Performance-Based Management and Responsibility-Centered Management. The Coordinator of AIT IT Services provided an overview on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and demonstrated on the application of ERP system at AIT. The brief overview about the AIT administrative structure and system was presented by AITs Institute Secretary and the AIT InterLab briefed the participants about the V-Class e-learning tool applied by AIT. Two external resource persons presented and discussed with the participants regarding Leadership Development and Knowledge Management. University Study Visits The participants visited the following leading public and private universities in Thailand: Public Private King Mongkuts University of Technology - Thonburi Kasetsart University Mahidol University Chulalongkorn University Assumption University Bangkok University
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The host University officials discussed with the participants regarding best practices on university academic and administrative management including the topics of university autonomy, faculty evaluation, university quality assurance, application of ICT in university management, facilitation of university research and partnerships with the industries. A resource person from the Assumption University made a very comprehensive presentation about University Quality Assurance System. In most of the university visits, the participants observed the engineering facilities, some laboratories and the university library. Visit to the NSTDA The participants were also given opportunity to visit the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and observed the various research centers inside the Thailand Science Park. During the visit, the participants got ideas about various research and development initiatives in the areas of science and technology and how Thailand encourages young scientists to do research. They also learned about the incentives given to industries who do research within the research centers of Thailand Science Park. Meeting/Interaction with AIT Officials and Observation of AIT Facilities The participants were also given opportunities to meet with AIT officials to discuss about work practices related to their specific interests. Separate meetings with representatives of AITs laboratory facilities, registrar, human resource office, finance department, library and physical plant maintenance unit were arranged to enable the participants to have focused discussions with their counterparts at AIT. Integration Session Two integration or de-briefing sessions were conducted within the duration of the program. These sessions which were conducted towards the end of the first week and second week aimed at soliciting feedback from the participants regarding the completed activities in each week. Based on participants inputs during the first week, minor adjustments on the program were made to cater to participants learning needs. Social and Cultural Activities For the social and cultural activities, the participants visited some of the important and beautiful places in Thailand such as the Grand Palace in Bangkok City, Nong Nooch Botanical Garden in Chonburi and Pattaya City. They also enjoyed their first boat trip to Hou Chang Island and spent some time on the beach. Shopping was also one of the highlights during the tour in Bangkok City plus a taste of delicious meals at famous Middle Eastern restaurants. Program Evaluation Participants Evaluation of the Program The summative evaluation was conducted during the last day of the program using a structured questionnaire to gather participants reactions to the general aspects of the program such as: program design and contents, delivery methods, materials, study visits, services and facilities. There was also a brief discussion on immediate reactions towards the program in relation to what the participants had written in the evaluation forms. The details of summative evaluation responses and comments from the participants are found in B-4. With the highest rating of 5.0 in the scale, the evaluation respondents gave average ratings of 4.6 for achievement of program objectives. Similarly, they indicated that the program contents met their expectations (4.5) and useful for their own personal and professional needs (4.9). The pace of program delivery was also rated very high (4.9).
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The respondents gave average ratings of 4.6 to 4.9 for the classroom sessions and the study visits from 4.7 to 4.9 which indicated their general satisfaction about the selected topics, resource persons delivery and the selection of places for study visits. The participants believed that with appropriate contextualization, some of the best practices they have observed are applicable to their own work places in terms of improving their own performance. The coordination and logistics arrangements made by the organizers were highly rated and wellappreciated as indicated in their ratings of 4.9 to 5.0. Comments on Participants Level of Engagement in the Program The program participants have shown their keen interest through their participation in all the program activities. Learning on both sides were evident in the sharing of information about the host universities and Balkh University. However, due to the constraint in English language communication skills, only a few of the participants frequently raised questions during the discussions. In some classroom sessions and study visits, translation was done to facilitate the learning process. The separate meetings with AIT officials also encouraged the participants to ask questions according to their own individual interests. The participants were grouped according to their workplace responsibilities and were assigned to meet and discuss with their AIT counterparts. Most importantly, the success of the entire two-week program was reinforced by the participants active and cooperative attitude which made the facilitative role of the AIT staff and coordinators easier. Conclusion and Recommendation According to participants evaluation, it is believed that the overall program objectives were achieved. The classroom sessions and exposure visits had broadened their perspectives in relation to university academic and administrative management. Their participation in the program activities had made them think critically and made comparison on the best practices they have observed in the host universities and their own workplace contexts. Some of the participants have expressed interest in joining other short-term professional development programs specifically targeted on their own fields of expertise. If similar programs will be conducted for another group of officials from Balkh University, full translation of the sessions and discussion should be done for more effective learning. It would also be better if the next program will be specifically designed for a more homogeneous group, in terms of work responsibilities, to have more focused discussions. If a heterogeneous group cannot be avoided, the participants should come up with their group learning objectives as well as specific individual learning needs that they want to have addressed during the program. These set of objectives should be submitted in advance so that the program design will be customized accordingly.
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AIT Extension Asian Institute of Technology Seminar and Study Visit Program on University Management and Administration 6 19 August 2008 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
1. Mr. Habibullah M. Habib Chancellor Balkh University, Afghanistan
2. Prof. Mohammad Azim Hashimi Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Faculty of Engineering Balkh University, Afghanistan Tel: 0502003547
3. Mr. Asadullah Haris Deputy Chancellor for Administration Balkh University Afghanistan
4. Dr. Mohammad Nasir Dean, Faculty of Engineering Balkh University Afghanistan Tel:93700503844 5. Mr. Said Homayun Shah Akbari Construction Department Faculty of Engineering Balkh University
6. Ms. Zarmina Safi Administrative Officer Faculty of Engineering Balkh University, Afghanistan
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Mr. Abdul Latif Head of Maintenance Department Administration Balkh University, Mazar-i-Sharif
Tel: 0777507089
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Ms. Marziya Qazizadah

Administrator Faculty of Sharia and Law Balkh University, Mazar-i-Sharif
Tel: 93700373334
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Mrs. Vianna Waziri General Manager Library Balkh University, Mazar-i-Sharif
10. Mr. Mohammad Qaasim Project Manager AIT-Balkh University Project
11. Mr. Mohammad Sharif Deputy Rector Faculty of Engineering Balkh University Afghanistan
12. Mr. Sabirullah Muradi Faculty Member Balkh University Afghanistan
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AIT Extension Asian Institute of Technology Seminar and Study Visit Program on University Management and Administration 6 19 August 2008
RESOURCE PERSONS AND ORGANIZING STAFF

Resource Persons Prof. Peter Haddawy Vice President (Academic) Asian Institute of Technology PO Box 4, Klong Luang Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand Mr. Karma Rana Institute Secretary Asian Institute of Technology PO Box 4, Klong Luang Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand Dr. Agus Harianto Coordinator IT Services Asian Institute of Technology PO Box 4, Klong Luang Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teay Shawyun Deputy Director Center for Excellence Assumption University, Hua Mak Campus 592 Ramkhamhaeng 24, Hua Mak Bangkok 10240, Thailand Phone: (66-2) 300-4553~62 ext. 1137 Mobile: (66-81) 841-5109 Mr. Apirux Wanasathop Managing Director of APCO 79 Aree Samphan 1 Phaholyothin Road Bangkok 10400, Thailand Phone: (66-2) 619-6120 Mobile: (66-89) 666-6006 E-mail: apirux.w@gmail.com
Mr. Philippe Kopcsan Business Director Prasena (Thailand) Ltd. 117/11 Soi Samahan, Sukumvit Soi 4 Klongtoey, Prakanong Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: (66-2) 254-1300 Fax: (66-2) 254-1304 Mobile: (66-81) 257-1192 E-mail: pkopcsan@prasena.com
Organizing Staff Mr. Reynaldo A. Calabdan (Program Director) Mrs. Warindhorn Srina (Program Coordinator) Head, Education Development Program Assistant Program Officer AIT Extension, Asian Institute of Technology Education Development Program PO Box 4, Klong Luang AIT Extension, Asian Institute of Technology Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand PO Box 4, Klong Luang Phone: (66-2) 524-5225 (office) Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand Fax: (66-2) 524-6332 Phone: (66-2) 524-5269 (office); (66-083) 784Email: rey@ait.ac.th 6924 (mobile) Fax: (66-2) 524-6332 Email: warindhorn@ait.ac.th Ms. Chalaporn Yunchanondh (Program Asst.) Administrative Secretary AIT Extension Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) PO Box 4, Klong Luang Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand Phone: (66-2) 524-5281 (office) Fax: (66-2) 524-6332 Email: chalap@ait.ac.th
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Date Time 08:30 to 10:00 Tuesday 5 Aug 2008

Wednesday 6 Aug 2008 Registration Opening ceremony Group photograph Coffee break Program orientation AIT campus tour
Thursday 7 Aug 2008 Sessions 2-3: Study visit to Assumption University (Bangkok)
Friday 8 Aug 2008 Sessions 4-5: 09:00-10:30: Session on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Dr. Harianto 10:30-11:30: Session/Discussion with School of Engineering and Technology (SET) of AIT Session 6: Study visit to Kasetsart University (Bangkok)
Saturday-Sunday 9-10 Aug 2008
Monday 11 Aug 2008 Session 7: Study visit to Mahidol University (Nakhon Pathom)
Tuesday 12 Aug 2008 Session 8: Session on Leadership Development
10:30 to 12:00
Participants
Discussion: University quality assurance system Best practices in university management and administration
Discussion: Social and Cultural Activities Mr. Philippe Effective management and facilitation of university research projects Session 9: Integration workshop, action plans
13:30 to 15:00
arrival Transfer to accommodation
Session 1: Study visit to King Mongkuts University of Technology (Thonburi) Discussion: Best practices in university management and administration Welcome Reception
15:30 to 16:30
Discussion: Best practices in university management and administration Optional Optional
19:30
Note: Daily coffee breaks during sessions conducted at AIT will be from 10:00-10:30 and 15:00-15:30.
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Schedule of Daily Activities Second Week

Date Time 08:30 to 10:00 Wednesday 13 Aug 2008 Session 10: Session/Discussion on Faculty Performance-Based Management and ResponsibilityCentered Management Thursday 14 Aug 2008 Session 12: Study visit Bangkok University, (Bangkok) Friday 15 Aug 2008 Session 14: Session on Knowledge Management Saturday-Sunday 16-17 Aug 2008 Monday 18 Aug 2008 Session 16: Study visit National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), (Pathumthani) Discussion: Discussion: ICT application in university management and administration Prof. Haddawy 13:30 to 15:00 Session 11: Preparation of action plans Session 13: Session/Discussion on Administrative System and Structure of AIT Mr. Apirux Session 15: Study visit to Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok) Discussion: Best practices in university management and administration Optional Social and Cultural Activities Session 17: Visit to AIT InterLab Session 19: Program evaluation and closing ceremony Scientific and technological research and development Tuesday 19 Aug 2008 Session 18: Presentation of action plans Wednesday 20 Aug 2008
10:30 to 12:00
Departure
15:30 to 16:30 Mr. Karma 19:30 Optional
Note:
Daily coffee breaks during sessions conducted at AIT will be from 10:00-10:30 and 15:00-15:30.
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PROGRAM EVALUATION RESPONSE SUMMARY Title: Seminar and Study Visit Program on University Management and Administration Dates: 619 August 2008 Instruction: Please tick ( ) the appropriate box, with 5 the highest rating and 1 the lowest rating.
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A. Program Design and Contents 1. The program objectives were achieved. 2. The content of this program met my expectations. 3. The scheduling of sessions and activities was appropriate. 4. This program is very useful for me and my workplace. 5. The pace of program delivery was appropriate.
B. Classroom Sessions and Study Visits Please rate the usefulness and appropriateness of the classroom sessions and study visits:
B.1 Classroom Sessions 1. Enterprise Resource Planning (by Dr. Harianto) 8 August 2008 2. Leadership Development (by Mr. Philippe) 12 August 2008 3. Faculty Performance-Based Management and Responsibility-Centered Management (by Prof. Haddawy) 13 August 2008 4. Administrative System and Structure of AIT (by Mr. Karma) 14 August 2008 5. Session on Knowledge Management (by Mr. Apirux) 15 August 2008 6. E-learning, V-Class (by Staff of Interlab of AIT) 18 August 2008 B.2 Study Visits 1. King Mongkuts University of Technology Thonburi (6 August 2008) 2. Assumption University (7 August 2008) 3. Kasetsart University (8 August 2008) 4. Mahidol University (11 August 2008) 5. Bangkok University (14 August 2008) 6. National Science and Technology Development Agency (18 August 2008) 7. Schools and Units at AIT: School of Engineering and Technology (SET), Registrar, Maintenance Office, Library, etc. C. Services and Facilities 1. I felt comfortable with the training room arrangement. 2. I was satisfied with my accommodation at AIT Conference Center Hotel and Asia Airport Hotel. 3. I was satisfied with the transport facilities. 4. The social and cultural activities were appropriate. D. Low 1 2 3
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AV E 4.7 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.8 4.6 4.9 4.8 4.9 4.9 4.7 4.7 4.9 High AVE 5.0 5.0 4.9 5.0
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Which part (sessions, activities, methods, approaches) of the program did you like very much? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Activities and methods Separate sessions/visits in School of Engineering and Technology (SET), registrar maintenance office, library Cultural activities (2 persons commented) Visit to King Mongkuts University of Technology (Thonburi) All activities were very interesting and useful for me. Academic presentations Classroom sessions and study visits
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Which part (sessions, activities, methods, approaches) of the program you did not like? 1. All program activities were interesting. I like them all.
F.
Other comments and suggestions for improvement of future similar program: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. It will be similar to this (3 persons commented) Continue this kind of program because it is very useful for us. Continue this kind of program It would be good if there are translations in some important parts of the sessions. Short-time training course (10-15 days), classroom and study visit.
G.
What other training courses would you like to participate in the next two years? 1. 2. 3. 4. Short term training (6 persons commented) I like to participate in training courses in academic field in the next two years. More training courses Specific training on engineering
H.
With 10 as highest mark, please rate the coordination/facilitation of AIT Extension staff who worked in the program. High 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 10 9 AVE 9.9
Low
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Given the highest mark of 10, what is your overall rating for this program? Please tick the appropriate box. Low 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 9 1 High 10 8 AVE 9.7
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback.
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MATERIALS FOR THE INAUGURATION OF THE AIT-BU PROJECT OFFICE AT AIT
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List of AIT Guests for the BU-AIT Project Office Inauguration 10th October 2008
Invited Guest
1. Engr. Habibullah Habib, Chancellor, Balkh University 2. H. E. Mrs. Merete Fjeld Brattested, Ambassador, The Royal Norwegian Embassy, Thailand will not join LUNCH 3. H.E. Mr. Abdalla Ibrahim Abdulrahman Al-Hamar, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Thailand will be represented by Ailada Chotechuang, Political Analyst 4. H.E. Mr. Mehmet Cinar Aldemir, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey to Thailand will be represented by OZAKAN BARAN (Attache) 5. H.E. Mr. Han Tae-Kyu, Embassy of the Republic of Korea will be represented by MR. LEE YONG-IL 6. H.E. Mr. David Sproule, Ambassador of Canada to Thailand (NOTE: THE AMBASSADOR WILL NOT MAKE PUBLIC REMARKS AT THIS TIME ) 7. Mr. Hossein Alvandi Behineh, Charge dAffaires, The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Thailand will represented by Mr. Akbar Khodaei and 8. Mr. Homayoun Roustaei dAffaires, The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Thailand 9. H.E. Professor J.B. Disanayaka, Ambassador of the Embassy of Sri Lanka to Thailand 10. H.E. Mr. Nguyen Duy Hung, Ambassador of Vietnam to Thailand will be represented by TAN XUAN VU 11. H.E. Ms. Vijaya Latha Reddy, Ambassador of India to Thailand 12. H.E. Mr. Hideaki Kobayashi, Ambassador of Japan to Thailand will be represented by Mr. Kyoji Komachi 13. H.E. Mr. Ung Sean, Ambassador of Cambodia to Thailand will be represented by So Bunna -2nd Sec. of the Royal Embassy of Cambodia 14. H.E. Mr. Mustafa Kamal, Ambassador-Designate of the Embassy of Bangladesh to Thailand 15. H.E. Mr. Mohammad Hatta, Ambassador of Indonesia to Thailand 16. Mr. Ameer Khurramo Rathore, Charge dAffaires, Embassy of Pakistan, Bangkok 17. Mr. Harron Qadri, SHEP Coordinator, SHEP,BU, Mazar-i-Sharif 18. Mr. Sukumar Karthik, International Procurement Specialist, SHEP,MOHE, World Bank 19. H. E Mr. Mohammad Yunos Farman, Ambassador, Embassy of Afghanistan, Malaysia 20. Mr. Peter Keulers, Counsellor, Development Cooperation, The Royal Netherlands Embassy, Thailand 21. H. E. Mr. Laurent Bill, Ambassador of France to Thailand 22. Mr. Maurice Siveton, Regional Counsellor for Cooperation, The French Embassy, Thailand 23. H.E. Mr. Quinton Mark Quayle, Ambassador of The British Embassy to Thailand 24. Dr. Thanat Khoman, Chairman Emeritus 25. Mr. Liu Baoli, Deputy Director-General, Dept. of Intl Cooperation and Exchanges, China 26. Professor Hubert Gijzen, Director and Representative, Regional Science Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, UNESCO, Jakarta 27. H.E. Mr. Ouan Phommachack, Ambassador of Lao to Thailand 28. Mr. Norachit Sinhaseni, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Education 29. Professor Yongyuth Yuthavong, Senior Researcher, National Center for Genetic, NSTDA 30. H.E. Dr. Friedrich Hamburger, EC Head of delegation-Ambassador Klauspeter Schmallenbach, Head of the EC Delegation in Thailand. 31. Associate Professor Dr. Sakarindr Bhumiratana, President, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) 32. Professor Dr. Surapon Nitikraipot, Rector of Thammasat University, Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus
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Invited guest from AIT

1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Prof. Said Irandoust, President Prof. Peter Haddawy, VP-AA Prof. S. Rakshit, VP-R Dr. Khin Ni Ni Thein, VP-DR Prof. S. Kumar, Dean-SERD will attend the program only (LUNCH APOLOGY) Dr. Jonathan Shaw, Director-AIT Extension will attend the program only (LUNCH APOLOGY) Dr. M. S. Babel, WEM, SET INDIAN VEGETARIAN Dr. S.L. Ranamukhaarachchi, ASE, SERD will attend the Inauguration Ceremony only (LUNCH APOLOGY) Dr. Naveed Anwar, AIT-BU Project Coordinator Ms. Dolores Mae Gicana, Project Associate Ms. Amy Canullas, Secretary (Part time) -AIT-BU Staff Ms. Suthathip Meaw (Part time)- AIT-BU Staff Hafsa Hamid- AIT-BU Staff Dr. Pritam K. Shrestha, Head-ERCO -ERCO STAFF Mr. Shawn Kelly, News & Media Specialist- ERCO STAFF Ms. Naina Shakya, Coordinator, Partner Relations & Development- ERCO STAFF Ms. Wannapa Pliansri. Coordinator, RTG & GRU Supervisor- ERCO STAFF Ms. Tiamkare Thitithamtada, Program Officer- ERCO STAFF Ms. Uma Sittichai, Administrative Officer- ERCO STAF Ms. Lucena Talaid, Program Assistant- ERCO STAFF Ms. Chadarat Nissaippan, Admin Assist to the President Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, Dean-SET Dr. Sumanta Guha, CSIM, SET Dr. Bonaventura H.W. Hadikusumo, CEIM, SET Dr. Vilas Nitivattananon, UEM, SERD Dr. Edsel E. Sajor, UEM FoS Coordinator, SERD Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh, EEM FoS Coordinator, SERD Dr. Kunnawee Kanitpong, TRE, SET Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul, Energy, SERD Dr. Oleg Shipin, EEM, SERD Mr. Habibullah Habib- Afghan Student Mr. Nessar Ahmad- Afghan Student Mr. Mohammad Tamim Hamim- Afghan Student Mr. Abdul Tawab Balakarzai- Afghan Student Mr. Abdul Habib Ghafoorzai- Afghan Student Mr. Sabirullah Muradi- Afghan Student Mr. Mohammad Sharif- Afghan Student Mr. Said M. Yunus Sajad- Afghan Student Mr. Farhad Hafizi- Afghan Student Mr. Muhammad Ajmal Rahimy- Afghan Student Mr. Abdul Qadeer Jawad- Afghan Student Mr. Sabawoon Ahmadzai- Afghan Student
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
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ANNEX 19
THIRD TRIP TO BU MARCH 2009 MISSION REPORT

The following was undertaken during the third mission to Balkh University: Interviews with prospective students to join AIT Environmental Engineering Management in 2009. Work undertaken in collaboration with the faculty of the Department of Chemical Engineering (Mr. Habibullah Habib and Mr. Assad ehsan Rashidi). Discussions with Dr. R. St. Denis (Environmental Engineer by background) on his potential involvement in the project, particularly in relation to the studies of the AIT students (Mr. Habibullah Habib and Mr. Assad ehsan Rashidi). Review of the state of Environmental Studies in the University and additional work on the curriculum development for the department in relation to an environmental impact assessment of the projects being performed.
The AIT team scoped environment-related projects concerning drinking water supply, irrigation, agricultural over-exploitation and erosion, deforestation and forest restoration. The field data collected indicated that further joint AIT-BU work directly related to the curriculum development of the Department of Chemical Engineering will be conducive to an effective restructuring of the department, as well as the further collaboration. Three field trips were organized by the BU Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Habibullah Habib. 27 March: Scoping of the environmental problems in Balkh Province 28 March: Agricultural impacts and potential mitigation 29 March: Review of the forestry restoration project
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ANNEX 20
PROGRESS OF BU FACULTY MEMBERS

Program at BU Name
Math and Physics Department 1. Abdul Hafiz Latifi 2. Said Yosof Rahmani 3. Mir Rahmatullah Rahmati 4. Abdul Razaq 5. Fatee Mohammad Noori Technical Subject 6. Mohammad Mirza Paiman 7. Mohammad Azim Hashimi (deceased) 8. Zarmina Azimi Noor 9. Gulam Sakhi Saleh 10. Shahnaz Construction Department 11. Said Homayun Shah Akbari 12. Hedayatullah Yazdani 13. Said Yunus 14. Mohammad Sharif 15. Manazha Paktin 16. Said Mujtaba 17. Fayaz Fayez 18. Najeya Shokori 19. Mehria Tohky 20. Farhad Hafizi Geology and Mine 21. Azatullah Hamid 22.Ghollam Farooq Khpalwak 23. Sabirullah Muradi 24. Abdul Ghani Adil 25. Mohammad Nasir English Basic Intermediate Computer Program July 1 to Aug 08 Mathematica Basic Intermedi ate English Conversation Class English Bridging Program Master
Program at AIT
Doctoral Admin. Mgt Training 6-19 Aug08 Certificate Course in Technical Subjects Special Long Term training
6-19 Aug08
6-19 Aug08 EL13 EL15 &19 CSIM May 2010 6-19 Aug08 GGE
SE EL15 SE
EL15 EL13 &15
WEM GGE 6-19 Aug08
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Program at BU Name
26. Sharifi Ghulam Abubaker 27. Abdul Khalil Khalil 28. Mir Hidar 29. Shir Mohammad Rasa 30. Ahmad Farin Sabety 31. Ahmad Khalid Oriakhil
English Basic Intermedi ate Computer Program July 1 to Aug 08 Mathematica Basic Intermedi ate English Conversation Class English Bridging Program EL13 EL13 EL15 GGE RS-GIS Master
Program at AIT
Doctoral Admin. Mgt Training Certificate Course in Technical Subjects GGE Special Long Term training
GGE
GGE EEM 6-19 Aug08
Chemical Technology Department

32. Habibullah Habib 33. Mohammad Yosof Parsa 34. Mohammad Nahim Nasin 35. Marziya Khalil 36. Aziza Khaliqi 37. Shahla Sharifi 38. Abdul Mobin Azizi 39. Masoda Ahmad Abadi 40. Said Shahabudin Sadat 41. Assad ehsan Rashidi 42. Aminullah Sadeed 43. Abdul Rahim Qamary
EL13 EEM
EEM EEM 6-19 Aug08 6-19 Aug08 6-19 Aug08 6-19 Aug08
Administration 43. Zarmina Safi 44. Asadulah Haris 45.Marziya Qazizadah 46. Viana Waziri
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ANNEX 21
FOURTH TRIP TO BALKH UNIVERSITY APRIL 2010-MISSION REPORT

The AIT-President Said Irandoust, along with the AIT-Team Experts: Dr. Nitivattananon, Dr. Phien-wej, Dr. Shaw, Dr. Shrestha and Mr. Nicole, visited Balkh University in Afghanistan on 01-08 April 2010. Dr. Oleg Shipin followed separately having previously attended a conference in Herat. This was the fourth team of AIT experts to visit Balkh University, providing a series of seminars to the faculty, staff and students of the university. Project results showed much progress made by the Faculty of Engineering, under the leadership of Chancellor Habibullah Habib, who is also a doctoral student with SERD, and enthusiasm for the partnership shared both by Balkh University and officers of the Strengthening Higher Education Project (SHEP). 05 April 2010. While the experts are conducting a series of seminars/ workshops at Balkh University, the AIT President, together with Dr. Shaw and Mr. Mohhamad Qaasim, travelled to Kabul to meet Dr. Sayed Askar Mousavi, Chief Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education (MOHE) and acting SHEP coordinator. According to the Prof. Irandoust, they had several productive and very promising meetings with the Ministry of Higher Education and with other Ministries and agencies in Kabul. Dr Mousavi proposed that AIT focus on establishing a Center for Development Studies, which he surmised was AITs strength and for which there was a clear need in Afghanistan. The Center might be established at Herat University. They also discussed other collaborations with Kabul Polytechnic University in Environmental Engineering and Management with Balkh University in Water Resources Management. He also provided copies of the National Higher Education http://www.mohe.gov.af/?lang=en&p=plan Strategic Plan 2010-2014 and invited AIT to study this carefully, and make proposals within this framework.
Trainings conducted by the AIT Experts: 1. Landslide Risk Assessment and Stabilization Methods for Highways 2. Assessment of Vulnerability of Existing Buildings to damages from Earthquake 3. Sustainable Infrastructure Development a. Concepts and role in Infrastructure development b. Framework and priority issues of sustainable infrastructure c. Specific applications of sustainable infrastructure development d. Policy and Management tools and role of stakeholders 4. Establishment of water resources development 5. Basic and Advance Power Point
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06 April 2010: The AIT President and the AIT Team Experts had many productive meetings in one day: 1. They met the Acting Minister of Higher Education, H.E. Sarwar Danesh with Dr. Mousavi, who expressed that AIT should focus on a single Center of Development Studies with a high level of autonomy, based at one university, possibly Kabul University. Its major focus would be water resource management. 2. Meeting with the Deputy Minister for Academic Affairs, M. Osman Babury and Professor Qadir Aminyar, Senior Advisor for Higher Education: The AIT team proposed to have a meeting with private sector partners interested in working with AIT. It was agreed that AIT would draft a concept note for a one-day workshop, to be held in the next three months, and attended by leading representatives of the private sector in Afghanistan, private universities, the Ministry of Higher Education and AIT. 3. Meeting at Kabul Polytechnics University: Discussion with Chancellor, Professor Ezatullah Amed concerning the establishment of other departments and a Department of Water and Environmental Engineering. They also reiterated the importance of both areas to Afghanistan . 4. Meeting with Luc Vandebons, Minister Counselor, and Micha Ramakers, Head of Operations: The EU delegation in Afghanistan discussion focused on governance, rural development and agriculture, transboundary issues and health. They were also invited to bid for projects. 5. Meeting at the Ministry of Water Resources: The Team meet with Deputy Minister Engr. Shojauddin Ziaie to emphasize the needs both for infrastructure development, including hydropower development, and education on water. Short course training is also very important. 6. Meeting with Dawit Hagos, Chief Design and Supervising Engineer with the FAO-funded Emergency Irrigation Rehabilitation Project: They discussed the considerable funds available under the project for short-course training, and interest in courses both in Afghanistan and in Thailand. 7. Meeting at Ministry of Rural Development with Mr. Sediq Barmak, Deputy Minister. They discussed concerns regarding MRRDs research capacity, and conceptualized that AIT can help build the capacity through internships at AIT and joint research proposals.
Trainings conducted by the AIT Experts 1. Environmental Management in Development Projects a. Development and environment concepts b. Key environmental issues of development projects c. Environmental assessment and management d. Waste management with focus on Reduce, reuse and Recycle. 2. Presentation on Challenges and Opportunities of water resources management in Asia
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3. AIT Afghanistan students research at Water Engineering and Management (WEM) 4. Presentation on Climate change impacts and adaptation in water sector
Conclusion and Recommendation: 1. The value placed by the government of Afghanistan on partners like AIT who have experience in the country and wish to continue that engagement, AIT will therefore convene a taskforce on Afghanistan to develop proposals and concept notes for working closely with Ministry of Higher Education. 2. They had a discussion about establishing a department of Water Engineering and Management at Balkh University with the possible assistance of AIT. They also discussed the various constraints such as human resource capacity, teaching materials and other materials needed to start a new department. They mentioned the possibility that AIT could assist and start work on the new department at BU. Capacity Development Masters and Doctoral Development of courses and curricula Trainings Assistance on teaching methodologies a. Group work b. Case studies c. Field works d. Tutorials e. Projects Developing library and information technologies Visit of senior level people to AIT
3. Plans to send at least two persons from the Geology and Mining Department at AIT for their capacity building, in either MS or Professional courses at WEM / AIT. 4. Dialogue regarding development of Information Technology infrastructure as well as the existing computer programs of the University and a regular handson experience for the newly introduced computer programs to further augment their computer competence. 5. A positive progress was being shown by the BU faculty members on English proficiency evaluation result. Continuous usage of the English language during conversation, vocabulary building and subsequent assessment were still encouraged to further enhance their English language skills. 6. Implementation of new modified curriculum by AIT. 7. Library management training for librarians at AIT.
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SCHEDULE OF SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP OUTLINE TOPICS OF AIT EXPERTS

Lecturer
1. Dr. Noppadol Phien-wej
Time
AM Session PM Session
5-Apr
Landslide Risk Assessment and Stabilization Methods for Highways Assessment of Vulnerability of Existing Buildings to Damages from Earthquake Sustainable Infrastructure Development Concepts and role of in infrastructure development Framework and priority issues of sustainable infrastructure Specific applications of sustainable infrastructure development Policy and management tools and role of stakeholders Meeting with the Department Head and Mr. Farooq re: Establishment of water resources development
6 Apr
Q and A: Technical discussion Meeting and discussion with Mr. Muradi Environmental Management in Development Projects Development and environment concepts Key environmental issues of development projects Environmental assessment and management Waste management with focus on Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Presentation on Challenges and opportunities for water resources management in Asia AIT-Afghanistan students research at Water Engineering and Management (WEM) Presentation on Climate change impacts and adaptation in water sector Visio : Get to Know Vision: Shape Basics and Expertly position, stack and group Shapes Excel Basic Create your first work book Five great Features: Enter Formulate
7 Apr
8 Apr
9 Apr
10 Apr
2. Dr. Vilas Nitivattananon
AM Session
PM Session
3. Dr. Sangam Shrestha
AM Session
PM Session 4. Mr. Olivier Christian Nicole AM Session Power Point Basic: Create your First Presentation Pre-set and custom animation
Visio Advance: How to create a chart The pivot table reports Statistical Functions
Word Advance: Create your document outline Create footnotes and endnotes Add graphics and keep them where you want Internet Browsing: Searching on internet Sending, receiving, sorting electronic mails
Rest Day
Evaluation
PM Session
Power point Advance: - Enter Formulae - Create your own template
Word Basic: Word great features Create Table of contents Revise documents and keep track of changes
Q and A: Technical discussion with IT Staff of BU
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ITINERARY OF THE EXPERTS
Date
To Mazar-E-Sharif April 02
Places
Time
Transport Mode
UZ AW (532)
Group
BKK - Tashkent Overnight at Tashkent Tashkent -Samarkand Overnight at Samarkand Still at Tashkent Tashkent Termez Termez -Mazar
9:15 13:45
All AIT Experts All AIT-Experts except Mr. Nicole Mr. Nicole Mr. Nicole AIT Pres. and Dr. Shaw Dr. Noppadol, Dr. Sangam & Dr. Vilas Dr. Noppadol, Dr. Sangam & Dr. Vilas AIT Pres and Dr. Shaw AIT Pres and Dr. Shaw Mr. Nicole Mr. Nicole Dr. Noppadol, Dr. Sangam & Dr. Vilas Mr. Nicole AIT Pres and Dr. Shaw AIT Pres and Dr. Shaw
April 03
9:45 11:45
Car Car
April 04
Tashkent - Termez Termez to Mazar Samarkand - Termez Termez - Mazar
10:00 11:00 11:30 13:00
Plane Car Car Car
April 5 - 6 April 5 - 11 April 5 -6
Seminar/workshop and site Visit at Balkh University IT Seminar/workshop Mazar - Kabul 9:30-10:20 Plane Plane (direct to Hayratan border then Termez by Car Car 1 Car 2 Plane UZ AW (HY531)
April 7
Kabul - Mazar
7:00 10:30
From Mazar-e-Sharif April 7 Mazar - Termez Mazar - Termez Termez Tashkent Overnight at Tashkent April 8 Tashkent - BKK 22:40 -06:55 7:00 10:30 10:30 -12:25 12:25 14:10 Dr. Noppadol, Dr. Sangam & Dr. Vilas AIT Pres and Dr. Shaw All AIT Experts All AIT Experts All AIT Experts
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PLAN ACTIVITIES OF ALL EXPERTS
Time
13:30onwards
Program
Meeting with Bu Chancellor Overview of AIT- Roles in capacity development of BU faculty Update of AIT-BU Partnership project Activities Speech form Bu Chancellor Forum in AIT- BU Partnership Project
- The Effectiveness of BU Project - AIT-BU Partnership project from the views of AIT-BU Experts
Department
Chancellors Office
Group
All AIT-Experts To be delivered by AIT President To be delivered by Engr. M. Qaasim Engr. Habib Chief Guest: AIT President Opinions from the Head Departments AIT-BU Experts
April 4 (Monday)
Meeting with Balk Governor
Governors Office
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2ND TRIP OF AIT PRESIDENT TO BU AND KABUL PROF. SAID IRANDOUST

Time
10:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 13:00 PM 13:30
Program
Department
Group
President and Dr. Shaw President and Dr. Shaw All AIT-Experts To be delivered by AIT President To be delivered by Engr. M. Qaasim Engr. Habib Chief Guest: AIT President Opinions from the Head Departments AIT-BU Experts
April 4 (Monday) Departure from Taskhkent By Plane Arrival to Temez Departure form Termez Car Arrival to Mazar Chancellors Meeting with Bu Chancellor Office Overview of AIT- Roles in capacity development of BU faculty Update of AIT-BU Partnership project Activities Speech form Bu Chancellor Forum in AIT- BU Partnership Project - The Effectiveness of BU Project - AIT-BU Partnership project from the views of AIT-BU Experts Governors Office April 5 (Monday) Departure from Mazar e-Sharif Plane: Pamir Air Arrival to Kabul Option 1 (based on schedule Meeting with Minster of MOHE and from Minister Deputy Minister office) Meeting with SHEP Coordinator Stay in Kabul April 6 (Tuesday) Option 2 (based Meeting with Minster of MOHE and on schedule Deputy Minister from Minister office) Meeting with SHEP Coordinator Meeting with KPU chancellor April 7 (Wednesday) Meeting with Balk Governor Departure Kabul Plane: Pamir Air Direct to Hayratan border then Termiz by Car Uzbekistan Hotel
9:30 AM 10:20 AM
President and Dr. Shaw
Pres., Dr. Shaw and Qaasim
Pres. , Dr. Shaw & Qaasim
7:00 AM
Pres. , Dr. Shaw & Qaasim
8:00 AM 12:25 PM 13:25 PM
Arrival to Mazar-e-Sharif Departure Termez Arrival to Tashkent Stay at Tashkent
22:40 PM 06:55 AM
April 8 (Thursday) Departure from Tashkent UZ AW (HY531) Arrival to BKK
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AIT BU PROJECT EXPERTS
Name/Position in AIT/Contacts
Prof. Said Irandoust President
Area of Expertise
Project Head
irandoust@ait.ac.th
Office: +66 2 524 6001 Dr. Jonathan Leslie Shaw Director AIT Extension Training Courses
jshaw@ait.ac.th
Office +66 2 524 5890 Dr. Noppadol Phien-wej Associate Professor, Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering School of Engineering and Technology Geology and Mining
noppadol@ait.ac.th
Office +66 2 524-5507 Dr. Vilas Nitivattananon Assistant Professor Urban Environmental Mgt. School of Environment, Resources and Development Economic Analysis Management of Infrastructure and Services Systems Analysis Urban Environmental Management Water Engineering Project Management Environmental and Integrated Assessment
vilasn@ait.ac.th
Office: +66 2 524 5601 Dr. Sangam Shrestha Assistant Professor Water Engineering and Mgt. School of Engineering and Technology
sangam@ait.ac.th
Office: +662 524 6055 Mr. Olivier Christian Nicole Lab Research Manager Computer Science and Information Mgt. Program School of Engineering and Technology Information Technology
on@cs.ait.ac.th
Office: +66 2 524 5708 Dr. Oleg Shipin Associate Professor Environmental Engineering & Mgt. School of Environment, Resources and Development
oshipin@ait..ac.th
Office: +66 2 524 5632
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PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR EXTENSION
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Strengthening Higher Education Program (SHEP) Ministry of Higher Education, Islamic republic of Afghanistan Project Funded by World Bank (BU-UPP-02)
Proposal for Extension AIT-BU Partnership Project
BETWEEN
BALKH UNIVERSITY
AND
ASIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
February 2010
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Contents
Contents
Cover Page Contents Introduction Objectives Project Implementation and Continuation Degree Programs Certificate Programs English Training Programs IT Related Training Programs Curriculum Development Faculty Development Plan Laboratory Development Library Management New Water Engineering and Management Field of Study Conclusion and recommendation
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ANNEX 1: AIT-BU Project Chart of Activities: Completed and to be Completed
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Introduction
The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Islamic Republic of Afghanistan received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA), an associate institution of the World Bank, for a program entitled Strengthening Higher Education Program (SHEP). The aim of this program is to support strategic planning and implementation of the development and reform programs at the key higher education institutions like Balkh University (BU). The MOHE intended to apply part of the proceeds of the grant to payments under the Academic Partnerships for the Faculty of Engineering of BU, Mazar-e-Sarif with the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand (AIT) for carrying out the services. AIT has required professional skills, and personnel and technical resources for meeting the objectives of the program, and has agreed to provide to BU the services, as outline in the Contract. AIT has committed to provide consulting services to the Academic Partnership Program for BU Faculty of Engineering in the areas of curriculum development, institutional development, human resources development, and partnership development. On 25th December 2007, BU and AIT, signed a contract for an Academic Partnership Project where AIT would provide consulting services to BU. The project is scheduled to end on June 2010, based on contract document. However, there are many items that need to be completed, that required considering the needs from BU. In the original proposal and the Contract, ten (10) scholarships were allocated for the Master Degree Programs. However, after the first visit to Balkh University (BU) and upon the recommendation of the BU Chancellor these were converted to two doctoral degree programs and six masters degree program and some other short and long term training at AIT and BU. The doctoral programs generally take three to four years to complete. Therefore it required to extend the duration of the project to complete the entire target according to needs of BU.
Objectives:
To extend the duration of the project To adjust the budget based on project duration and modified program
Project Implementation and Continuation

AIT-BU partnership project is a capacity building project initiated to develop the capacity of Balkh University faculty and staff. Considering the project objective it is not possible to predict all enhancements at the beginning. Therefore there are many changes that occurred during project implementation based on need from BU and Ministry of Higher Education in Afghanistan. The details of each program are summarized below:
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Degree Programs
At present, two doctoral degree students are enrolled at AIT and continuing their studies together with five master degree students. According the contract one more master student will be joining by coming August 2010. The details of the program for each faculty is shown in following table: A. Doctoral Degree
No 1 2 Name Mr. Sabirullah Muradi Mr. Habibullah Habib Field of study Geotechnical Engineering Environmental Eng. And Management. Construction and Infra Str. Management GIS-RS Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Environmental Eng. And Management. Structural Engineering Program start 20 August 08 20 August 08 Program end Dec. 2012 May 2012 Degree PhD PhD
B. Master Degree 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mohammad Sharif Ahmad Farin Sabety Shir Mohamad Rasa Mehria Tokhi Mehranzai Aminullah Sadeed Expected Student 20 August 08 17 August 09 17 August 09 17 August 09 13 Jan 2010 August 2010 May 2010 May 2011 May 2011 May 2011 Dec 2011 May 2012 Master Master Master Master Master Master
Certificate Program
Beside the degree programs AIT has conducted short course training for University Management and Administration for 12 high level management staff of BU. This program will repeat for another group for next semester for the remaining management staff. The project also arranged long term training for faculty of engineering for one semester to develop their academic capacity and the need to extend for some more faculty members.
English Training Programs

Trainings for English Language development are under way, both in BU and in AIT. From the assessment of experts on their second visit to BU, a decision for a more robust language support for the BU faculty members was made. To achieve such goal, English language materials and books were sent to BU by the AIT-BU office at AIT. The faculty members who enrolled for degree and certificate courses are following the English course at AIT and the remaining faculty members and staff are attending the English classes organized by AIT-BU site office at Balkh University. The programs are very fruitful for BU and needs to be continued for more time for full effectiveness.
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IT Related Training Programs

The IT related training has been conducted at BU for almost all faculties and staff. The training includes MS Windows, MS office, Internet related programs, Mathematics software, research method using academic websites and etc. since the faculty of engineering will move to the new campus probably by the end of 2010. Therefore there is need of IT physical infrastructure development which can be possible when they move to the new campus.
Curriculum Development
As part of the overall expected results, AIT completed a proposed modified BU Curriculum for each engineering department and submitted it to BU in July 2009. The submitted curriculum is under review by BU and BU will submit it for approval to MOHE-Afghanistan. When it is approved by Ministry, AIT will provide special training for faculty member for implementation of the modified curriculum. This would be possible by the end of 2010, based on the expected approval of MOHE.
Laboratory Development
The laboratories are a crucial part of the teaching and learning experience for the students of the Faulty of Engineering. At the Department of Engineering in BU, there is considerable room for improvement in the setup of the laboratory and a need for new equipment. A list of equipment for the laboratories was prepared and reviewed by AIT that needs to be purchased and installed. The SHEP/MOHE has started the process to find a qualified supplier. Initial training of several lab-technicians has already been completed. When they install the equipment there will be a need for in country technical training for laboratory technicians by AIT experts. These programs are planned for when the faculty of engineering moves to new campus and new lab equipment has been installed.
Library Management
As mentioned earlier, the faculty of engineering would move to the new campus as soon as the construction work is completed. The development of physical IT infrastructure would be possible while they settle in to the new campus. Furthermore, there would need to be training on the library management system which brings more facilities to the students and staff.
New Water Engineering and Management Field of Study

Currently, AIT has received the draft curriculum for Water Engineering and Management, written by the faculty of Engineering Balkh University. The faculty of engineering has started to obtain the final approval for the new department from MOHE through BU. BU has also requested that AIT cooperate and provide academic and professional support for establishing the new department in the faculty of engineering. Further they are seeking financial support from World Bank to send at least two faculty members for a Masters degree in the Water Engineering and Management field of study. This new development can be integrated with the extension of the current project
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Conclusion and Recommendation:

AIT would like to request the MOHE and SHEP approve the extension of the current AIT-BU Project. The project duration should be extended until all activities and programs underway are completed, so that proper support can be provided to the faculty members and the project objectives can be met effectively. AIT would also request fro extension of the budget to cover the activity costs, operational as well as supports costs. Request for Time Extension: Until May 2012 Request for Budget Extension: 0.5 M U$D
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ANNEX 23 FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN VERSION 6 SEPTEMBER 2010

A. Doctoral Degree
NO. A.1 Course ID GTE-1 Name Mr. Sabirullah Muradi Proposed date Start Aug-2008 Applied for Subject Geotechnical Engineering Remarks Finished course work Presented his proposal Registered and Enrolled for August 2008 term Bridging program finished Out of campus doing doctoral thesis proposal Finished 18 credits Registered and Enrolled for August 2008 term
Location
AIT
A.2
EEM-1
Mr. Habibullah Habib
Aug-2008
Environmental Eng. And Management.
AIT
B. Master Degree
NO. B.1 B.2 Course ID CEIM-1 CEIM-2 Name Mohammad Sharif Mehria Tohky Proposed date Start Aug-2008 Aug-2009 Applied for Subject Construction and Infra Str. Management Construction and Infra Str. Management Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Remarks Completed his Master Degree: May 26, 2010 Registered and Enrolled for August 2008 term Bridging program finished Finished her 2nd semester Working on her proposal Enrolled on August 2009 Finished his 2nd Semester Working on his proposal Enrolled on Aug 2009
Location
AIT AIT
B.3
GTE-2
Mr. Shir Mohammad Rasa
Aug 2009
AIT
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NO . B.4 B.5
Course ID RS-GIS-1 EEM-2
Name Mr. Farin Sabety Mr. Aminullah Sadeed
Proposed date Start Aug 2009 Jan 2010
Applied for Subject Remote Sensing- Geographical Information System Environmental Engineering and Management Applied for Subject Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management Admin. Management
Remarks Finished his 2nd semester Enrolled on Aug 2009 Working on his proposal Finished his 1st semester
Location AIT AIT
C. Short Term Courses: Administration and Management (duration Aug 6-19, 2008)
NO. C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11 Course ID AdMgt-1 AdMgt-2 AdMgt-3 AdMgt-4 AdMgt-5 AdMgt-6 AdMgt-7 AdMgt-8
AdMgt-9 AdMgt-10 AdMgt-11
Name Mr. Habibullah Habib Mr. Asadullah Hares Mr. Md. Azim Hashimi Mr. Mohammad Sharif Mr. Mohammad Nasir Mr. Abdul Latif Ms. Zarmina Safi Ms. Marzia Qazizadah Mrs. Vianna Waziri Mr. Said H. S. Akbari Mr. Sabirullah Muradi
Proposed date Start Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008 Aug-2008
Remarks Training Finished
Location AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
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C1. Short Term Courses: Database Administration and Management Training (duration: 2 weeks)
NO. C1-1 C1-2 C1-3 C1-4 C1-5 C1-6 C1-7 C1-8 C1-9
C1-10
Course ID
Name Mohammad Amin Mr. Najebullah Mr. Shaker Mr. Jabar Ms. Marzia Ms. Zainab Ms. Feraba Ms. Zarmina Mrs. Muzhda Ms. Abeda Asady
Proposed date Start Aug-2010 Aug-2010 Aug-2010 Aug-2010 Aug-2010 Aug-2010 Aug-2010 Aug-2010 Aug-2010 Aug-2010
Applied for Subject Data base related training Data base related training Data base related training Data base related training Data base related training Data base related training Data base related training Data base related training Data base related training Data base related training
Remarks Scheduled to join on October 2010 Term
Location
AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
D. Certificate Course in Computer Science (duration 2-3 mos.)

Course ID CSIM-2 Name Abdul Hafiz Latifi Proposed date Start Aug-2009 Applied for Subject Computer Science Remarks He is not interested to attend the course
Location
AIT
NO . E.1 E.2 E.3 E.4
Course ID
Name
Proposed date Start June-2008 June-2008 June-2008 June-2008
Applied for Subject
Remarks
Location
E. Certificate Course in English Language

EL-1 EC-2 EC-3 EC-4 Aziza Khaliqi Masoda Ahmad Abadi Shahla Sharifi Zarmina Azimi Noor English Course English Course English Course English Course English Course in BU still on-going. (Arranged by AIT-BU Project Office ) BU BU BU BU
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NO .
Course ID
Name
Proposed date Start
Applied for Subject
Remarks
Location
F. Certificate Courses in Technical Subjects (2-3 mos.)

F.1 F.2 F.3 F.4 F.5 F.6 F.7 F.8 F.9 FEBT-4 FEBT-5 GTE-2 GTE-3 IE-1 CEIM-3 CEIM-4 CEIM-5 EEM-3 Abdul Mobin Azizi
Mr. Mohammad Yosof Parsa
Jan - 2011 Aug-2011 Aug-2011 Aug-2009 Aug-2010 Aug-2009 Aug-2009 Jan-2011 Aug-2009
Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech

Food Engineering and Bioprocess Tech
Subject to Recommendation of BU Chancellor Subject to Recommendation of BU Chancellor Subject to Recommendation of BU Chancellor Finished on Dec. 2009. Enrolled and registered on Aug. 2009 term Scheduled for a long training on Aug. 2010 Resigned from Special Program on Feb 2009 Enrolled in January 2009. Person is still undecided Did not accept one semester certificate course Resigned from Special Program on Feb 2009 Enrolled in January 2009. Papers and visa are now on process Former candidate for Master Degree Finished on Dec. 2009. Enrolled and registered on Aug. 2009 term.
AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
Mr. Abdul Ghani Adel Mr. Gulam Abobaker Sharifi Mr. Gulam Sakhi Saleh M. Mirza Paiman Mrs. Najeya Shokori Mr. Said Mujtaba Mohammad Nahim 3
Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Industrial Engineering Structural Engineering Structural Engineering Structural Engineering Environmental Eng. And Management
F.10
WEM-1
Mr. Farooq1
Aug. 2008
Water Engineering Management
AIT
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NO .
Course ID
Name
Proposed date Start
Applied for Subject
Remarks
Location
G. Special Long Term Laboratory and Library Trainings (duration 2-3 mos.)
G.1 G.2 G.3 GTE-5 CEIM-6 GTE-6 Mir Hidar Adrak Farhad Hafizi Said Mohammad Yunus Sept-2008 Sept-2008 Sept-2008 Lab Training Geology/ Geotech. Lab Training Structural Engineering Lab Training Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory Library training Lab Training Chemical Technology Laboratory Lab Training Geology and Mining Laboratory Lab Training: Chemical Technology and Environmental Engineering field Lab Training: Mining Engineering, Water Engineering and Management field Wasnt able to pass the English requirement and waiting for his improvement. Finished Hands-On Training on Structural Engineering last December 1, 2008. Finished Hands-On Training on Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering last December 1, 2008. waiting to transfer to New Compass Finished on May 2009 Enrolled in January 2009 Former candidate for doctoral degree Finished on May 2009 Enrolled in January 2009 Former candidate for doctoral degree Joined August 2010 Semester BU AIT AIT
G.4 G.5
AdMgt-12
FEBT-1
Asad Ahsan Rashidi 1
Jan-2011 Jan-2009
AIT AIT
G.6
GTE-4
Abdul Khalil Khalil 2
Jan-2009
AIT
G.7
CH-T-7
Abdul Rahim Qamary
August-2010
AIT
G.8
WEM-7
Ahmad Khalid Oriakhil
August-2010
Joined August 2010 Semester
AIT
1 &2
Former BU Falulty for Doctoral Degree. 3 Formery candidate for BU Faculty for Master Degree
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NO . H.1 H.2 H.3 H.4 H.5
Course ID
Name
Proposed date Start Sept - 2010 Sept - 2010 Sept - 2010 Sept - 2010 Sept - 2010
Applied for Subject
Remarks
Location
H. Curriculum Development and Implementation Training (September 06 17, 2010)

CDI-8 CDI-8 CDI-8 CDI-8 CDI-8 Mohammad Nasir Ghulam Farooq Khpalwak Abdul Ghani Adel Asad Ehsn Rashidi Said Mujtaba Curriculum Development and Implementation Training Curriculum Development and Implementation Training Curriculum Development and Implementation Training Curriculum Development and Implementation Training Curriculum Development and Implementation Training Completed September 17, 2010 AIT AIT AIT AIT AIT
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ANNEX 24
ENGLISH EVALUATION REPORT
English Evaluation Report

Teaching English to beginners needs to be done with a clear-cut time frame in mind. This evaluation clearly shows that the members of the BU Engineering Faculty are getting better in their English speaking abilities and with a little bit of extra practice at home, they would fare admiringly well. It has been generally noticed that beginners are shy in speaking English. They need to be continuously encouraged to speak small sentences, sometimes utterances, to express their thoughts. While doing so, care must be taken to help their vocabulary with small, easily retainable words such as come, go, sit, sleep, eat, play, laugh, etc. Generally, they can be introduced to some bigger and complicated words such as going to, coming from, laughing at, smiling at or some simple root words, without any prefix and suffix. At this level, students generally suffer from wrong usage of words, as well as inability to pronounce the word phonetically and correctly. They also make many grammatical mistakes. The mistakes can best be reduced by proper monitoring of their progress on a regular basis. Someone who specializes in language teaching must always be there to assist and guide them both in spoken and written forms. The beginning is the stage of maximum vocabulary building. The quantum of new words learnt per day must gradually rise to about 20-25 words per day, out of which 20 words must be learnt and retained for permanent usage. Considering the evaluation results, more written exercises, dialogues, important common expressions, applied grammar and use of colloquial English must be emphasized. The students must always be motivated and asked to converse only in English, without caring much for grammatical errors, pronunciation errors, etc. Finally, the instructor of the program must focus more on interpersonal dialogues and there should be more emphases on quizzes.
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ENGLISH EVALUATION RESULTS OF ENGINEERING FACULTY
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Name A. Farhad Hajiz Masoda Gh. Sakhi Salih Gh. Abu Bakr Sharifi Ab. Khalil Ab. Raziq Mir Haidar Freba
Reading 20 20 20 10 20 20 10 10
Writing 12 8 10 10 8 2 10 6
Grammar 40 24 20 24 16 20 20 20
Points out of One Hundred 72 52 50 44 44 42 40 36
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ANNEX 25
UPGRADING LABORATORIES
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ANNEX 26 AIT BU PROJECT CHART OF ACTIVITIES
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Strengthening Higher Education Program (SHEP) Ministry of Higher Education, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Project Funded by World Bank

AIT-BU Partnership Project

DEVELOPMENT OF ENGINEERING FACULTY AT BALKH UNIVERSITY, AFGHANISTAN

Progress Report III

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Thailand

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AIT-BU Partnership Project

Prof. Said Irandoust President Asian Institute of Technology

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

2. Overall Goal & Expected Results

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

6. Faculty Development Plan

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

7. English Language Evaluation and Training

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

Development of Language Programs at BU

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

9. Development of Language Program of BU Students at AIT

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

10. Information Technology Evaluation and Training

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

11. Upgrading of Laboratories

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

Progress of BU Faculty Members at AIT

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

14. Curriculum Review

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

15. Curriculum Development and Implementation Training Program

AIT-BU Partnership Project

AIT-BU Partnership Project

16. Proposed New Activities

AIT-BU Partnership Project

PLANNED ACTIVITIES BASED ON AGREEMENT2

ANNEX 2 AIT-BU PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

PROJECT COORDINATOR Dr. Naveed Anwar

EXTERNAL RESOURCES Resource Person/s

Assistant Professor & Field Coordinator CEIM

Director and Senior Training Specialist, AIT Extension CEIM

Director of the Language Center

Associate Professor & Field Coordinator GCE