Kohat University of Science & Technology aspires to be one of the most energetic and responsive university of the province, offering unparalleled educational opportunities for the students seeking the highest quality undergraduate, graduate, and continuing personal or professional enrichment in arts and sciences and selected professions. The goal of KUST is to be a publicly supported Doctoral/Research University. KUST will be known especially for the individual commitment of each member of its diverse faculty and staff to extending educational opportunity and ensuring student learning and success, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels; its nationally and internationally recognized capacity for research and scholarship; and its willingness to join its resources in collaboration with those of other institutions to address the major educational, economic, social, and cultural needs of the region. KUST has a special responsibility to build the intellectual capital of this region.
KUST is the only University in the Kohat Division, fully engaged in the discovery, dissemination, synthesis, and application of knowledge. It provides for the educational, economic, social, and cultural advancement of the people of the region through continuous professional education opportunities, research, and collaborative relationships with internationally renowned institutions.
Vision Statement
The primary commitment of KUST is to extend educational opportunities and to ensure success for qualified students of diverse backgrounds through informed and effective teaching in arts and sciences and in selected professional programs of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Information Technology, and Health, and services designed to support students' intellectual and personal development.
With a broad institutional commitment to education as the foundation for constructive citizenship, professional practice, and lifelong learning, KUST is prepared to focus interdisciplinary resources to address seven broad areas of concern to the region: 1) Natural Sciences; 2) Social Sciences; 3) Business and Finance; 4) Information Technology; 5) Health; 6) Education; and 7) Applied Sciences and Technologies.
1. Educational
To improve educational opportunities that respond to the intellectual and professional needs of the region:
Increase number of doctoral programs in high demand fields
Maintain a broad portfolio of graduate and postgraduate programs
Increase enrollment systematically to 10,000 students by the year 2020
Use effective review and assessment as the basis for program improvement
Foster channels of communication to and from the community that facilitate the integration of the University and its programs into the life of the community
2. Research
To increase both faculty and student research that will address fundamental and regional problems:
Expand campus physical and human infrastructure supportive of research.
Secure public and private funding for faculty and student research.
Accelerate the research activity of the University that meets the needs of the region.
Communicate university research activities to the public to increase understanding, enhance support, and facilitate the application of the products of research.
3. Services
To provide a variety of services that respond to the ongoing and emerging regional needs:
Increase collaborative relationships with regional public, private and non-profit institutions
Establish web-based “one-stop enrollment” for undergraduate student services
Provide services which impact positively the many challenges facing the region, province, and nation by developing partnerships that educate and provide research opportunities and which also impact public policy, education, and ethical issues
Promote relationships through public relations to strengthen existing partnerships and develop new ones
Foster lifelong relationships with alumni through the implementation of cultural, athletic, and career-related program offerings, including creation of the new Alumni Center, connecting alumni to the University and the community
4. Physical and Financial Infrastructure
To increase the physical and financial infrastructure as needed to support the expanding educational, research, and service activities of the University:
Increase the capacity of the University for increased enrollment through an aggressive construction program
Increase the infrastructure in support of technology
Develop creative and entrepreneurial partnerships and programs which help tackle space and financial issues unmet by state appropriations
Maintain sufficient controls to ensure effective and efficient use of resources available to the University
5. Faculty and Staff Development
To provide support for faculty and staff development:
Assist faculty members in delivery of effective instruction to a diverse student body, including those with differing intellectual abilities, learning styles, personal circumstances, levels of motivation, and academic preparation
Enhance faculty effectiveness through assistance with the integration of information technology into instruction, research and creative efforts
Assist faculty and staff members to serve as more knowledgeable and effective academic advisors, especially with respect to general degree requirements and campus-wide academic policies and procedures
Assist staff members in obtaining training necessary to ensure professional competence
6. Student and Community Life
To enhance student and community life:
Implement programs that integrate new students into the academic and social structures of the campus
Create new opportunities of foreign education for students
Involve students in activities and programs that promote healthy lifestyles and physical development
Provide quality entertainment through the Athletic Program
Enhance student morale and pride in the University
Pursue joint sponsorship of events with private sector
Promote student activities and accomplishments through public relations activities
Plan for and effectively manage facilities that enhance student learning and development outside the classroom
7. Learning in a Culturally Rich Environment
To enhance opportunities for learning in a culturally rich environment:
Increase the enrollment, retention, and success of qualified students from diverse backgrounds
Increase the recruitment, retention, and success of faculty, staff, and administrators from diverse backgrounds
Foster an environment that recognizes the benefits of diversity and supports an inclusive community
8. Students
To graduate students
with the breadth and depth of knowledge and the intellectual and
professional skills those prepare them for a productive life in an
ever-changing world;
Foster a realistic understanding of their personal potentials
Promote a commitment to responsible citizenship and a capacity to lead
Encourage strong ties and commitment to the University and its mission and vision
Develop fundamental skills of inquiry in writing, mathematical and logical reasoning, information literacy and technology, and the sciences
Develop an understanding and appreciation of the themes of liberal education for private and public life in the areas of arts and society, the western tradition, global understanding, and ethical issues and cultural critique
Develop oral and written communication skills
Develop the ability to engage in reasoned debate about pressing moral concerns and to resolve them in an ethically sound and responsible manner
9. Public Knowledge
To enhance public knowledge of the educational opportunities and services provided by the University:
Create and produce visually appealing publications to communicate vital information
Conduct a comprehensive public relations program that utilizes comprehensive media relationships, special events and public speaking activities
Develop and implement an image advertising campaign to build and create awareness of the services, capabilities and contributions of the KUST that enhance business and improve quality of life in the region
Successfully complete the philanthropic campaign
Continue to educate constituents about KUST giving opportunities
Conduct outreach events involving alumni to raise awareness and interest in the opportunities and services provided by the University
Communicate the University’s crucial role in the region and province to legislative, business, and local government leaders about University needs and resources