The first ever Joint Faculty and Staff Strategy Meeting of Brac University (BU) held on 31 January, 2020 at the University’s Residential Campus in Savar. The groundbreaking program was an initiative of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor. The meeting and retreat aimed to provide an ideal opportunity for team building and encouraged active participation from all BU members. It was also a major opportunity for both the senior management and BU members to discuss shared views about the future strategy.
The meeting started with commemorating Late Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, KCMG and his work. The attendees observed a minute of silence in his memory.
BU Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Vincent Chang greeted all BU members. In his opening remark, Professor Chang elaborated several aspects and the necessity of adapting the concept ‘BU 2.0’. The concept is a very first of its kind in Bangladesh. It signifies a rapid drive towards internationalization.
Professor Chang discussed the status of higher education in Bangladesh and compared with other neighboring countries in Asia. It is high time to put BU on a global map and revamp its aspirations to become the international University in Bangladesh. BU will be pioneering the higher education of Bangladesh by becoming its first proud, global University. There will be a time when BU will lead the BRAC entity. Sir Abed’s legacy will continue through the future development of BU.
Following the enthusiastic speech by Professor Chang, Members of the senior management delivered their individual presentations. These presentations illustrated the importance of achieving International Accreditation, HR Development, Impact of Research, Student Exchange Program, General Education, Student Experience, etc. BU members were encouraged to ask questions and give feedback to the event.
The event was followed by lunch and a cultural program. Professor Chang expressed his willingness to arrange another Strategy Meeting and Retreat for next year.