INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC)

Activities Plan for Financial Year 2026-27

15-04-2026 Updated: 05-10-2026 12:31:36

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JATIYA KABI KAZI NAZRUL ISLAM UNIVERSITY (JKKNIU)
INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC)
Trishal, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Ref No: JKKNIU/IQAC/2026-27/TR-01                                                                           Date: August 11, 2026

ANNUAL TRAINING PROGRAM & MASTER PLANNING SCHEDULE
ACADEMIC YEAR 2026–2027 (SEPTEMBER 2026 – JUNE 2027)

1. Executive Overview

The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) presents the revised Annual Training Program and Master Planning Schedule for the academic session September 2026 – June 2027. In strict adherence to administrative requirements, all training sessions are scheduled exclusively on official university working days (Sunday through Thursday) within the 10-month academic window from September 2026 to June 2027.

Key Schedule Parameters & Highlights:
• Operational Window: September 2026 – June 2027 (10 Months).
• Working Days Only: Scheduled on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays.
• Scope: Complete coverage of Faculty Academic Training (OBE, Software, AI, Publishing, Research Methodology), Senior Leadership Seminars, Student Skill Development, and Administrative Officer Capacity Building.

2. Faculty-Wise Academic Training Schedule

Faculty of Social Sciences

Program Title

Scope & Details

Duration

Tentative Schedule

Eligible Participants

Est. Pax

1. Systematic Literature Review & Citation Management (Mendeley)

Focus on SLR methodology & Mendeley. Resource Person: Prof. M. Morshed (AIT)

1 Day

Sept 15, 2026 (Tue)

Faculty Members & Research Students*

45

2. Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Training

Mandatory OBE training for all eligible departments under the faculty.

2 Days

Sept 29–30, 2026 (Tue–Wed)

Faculty Members Only (Eligible Depts)

40

Faculty of Arts

Program Title

Scope & Details

Duration

Tentative Schedule

Eligible Participants

Est. Pax

1. AI Tools & Scopus/WoS (Q1/Q2) Publishing

Leveraging AI tools and strategies for Q1/Q2 journal publications.

1 Day

Oct 13, 2026 (Tue)

Faculty Members & Research Students*

50

2. Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Training

OBE implementation training for all eligible departments.

2 Days

Oct 27–28, 2026 (Tue–Wed)

Faculty Members Only (Eligible Depts)

45

3. সৃজনশীল লেখা: সংবাদ ফিচার ও চিত্রনাট্য বিষয়ক কর্মশালা

Specialized workshop for Film & Media, Theatre, Music, and Fine Arts.

1 Day

Nov 10, 2026 (Tue)

Faculty Members & Research Students*

35

Faculty of Business Studies

Program Title

Scope & Details

Duration

Tentative Schedule

Eligible Participants

Est. Pax

1. Primary Data Paper Writing (SmartPLS / SPSS / AMOS)

Paper writing using primary data software tools.

1 Day

Dec 08, 2026 (Tue)

Faculty Members & Research Students*

55

2. Secondary Data Paper Writing (STATA / R / RStudio)

Empirical paper writing (1 day Time Series, 1 day Panel Data).

2 Days

Dec 22–23, 2026 (Tue–Wed)

Faculty Members & Research Students*

50

3. Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Training

OBE framework training for all eligible departments.

2 Days

Jan 12–13, 2027 (Tue–Wed)

Faculty Members Only (Eligible Depts)

45

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Program Title

Scope & Details

Duration

Tentative Schedule

Eligible Participants

Est. Pax

1. Advanced Research Methodology

Quantitative, experimental research design and scientific writing.

2 Days

Feb 09–10, 2027 (Tue–Wed)

Faculty Members & Research Students*

60

2. Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Training

OBE framework implementation for all eligible departments.

2 Days

Feb 23–24, 2027 (Tue–Wed)

Faculty Members Only (Eligible Depts)

50

 

Faculty of Fine Arts

Program Title

Scope & Details

Duration

Tentative Schedule

Eligible Participants

Est. Pax

1. Fine Arts Research Methodology

Research methodologies tailored to visual, creative, and performing arts.

2 Days

Mar 09–10, 2027 (Tue–Wed)

Faculty Members & Research Students*

35

2. Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Training

OBE framework implementation for all eligible departments.

2 Days

Mar 23–24, 2027 (Tue–Wed)

Faculty Members Only (Eligible Depts)

30

Faculty of Law

Program Title

Scope & Details

Duration

Tentative Schedule

Eligible Participants

Est. Pax

1. Socio-Legal Research Methodology

Socio-legal research techniques, case analysis, and legal writing.

2 Days

Apr 13–14, 2027 (Tue–Wed)

Faculty Members & Research Students*

35

2. Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Training

OBE framework implementation for all eligible departments.

2 Days

Apr 27–28, 2027 (Tue–Wed)

Faculty Members Only (Eligible Depts)

25

*Policy Note for Post-Graduate Research Students: MSc, M.Phil., and PhD students are eligible to participate in all faculty training programs organized by their respective faculty, EXCEPT Outcome-Based Education (OBE) trainings. Student participants will receive complimentary food/refreshments during the sessions but will not be entitled to training allowances.

3. Specialized, Leadership & Institutional Training Programs

Program Title

Target Audience

Resource Persons / Facilitators

Duration

Tentative Schedule

Est. Pax

Research Proposal Writing for International Grants, Fund Hunting, Scientific Writing & Thesis Supervision

Professors & Associate Professors

Dr. Suresh Babu (IFPRI, Washington) & Representative from WB / IMF / UNDP

1 Day

Oct 06, 2026 (Tue)

40

Academia & Industry Collaboration Training

All Department Heads & Industry Representatives

Industry Leaders, Department Heads, and IQAC Facilitators

1 Day

Nov 24, 2026 (Tue)

 

 

50

 

 

Ethical Journal Reporting & Communication

PRO Section & University Journalist Organizations

Senior Journalists & Media Ethics Experts

1 Day

Jan 26, 2027 (Tue)

 

 

30

 

 

University Journal Indexing & Quality Standards

University Journal Editors & Editorial Board Members

Indexing Experts (Scopus/WoS Standards)

1 Day

Feb 16, 2027 (Tue)

25

Student Skill Development: Employability, Professional & Job Skills

Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students

Corporate Trainers & HR Professionals

2 Days

Nov 17–18, 2026 (Tue–Wed)

150

Student Guidance: Higher Education Preparation, Scholarships & Study Abroad

Graduating Students & Young Researchers

Scholarship Recipients & Foreign University Alumni

2 Days

May 11–12, 2027 (Tue–Wed)

120

Officer Training: E-Nothi (Digital Document Management)

University Officers (All Cadres)

e-Governance & ICT Specialists

1 Day

May 25, 2027 (Tue)

60

Officer Training: Office Management, Note Writing & Documentation

University Officers

Senior Administrative Experts

1 Day

Jun 08, 2027 (Tue)

50

Officer Training: Service Rules, Leave Rules, JKKNIU Law, Exam & Compensation Rules

University Officers

Legal & Administrative Experts

2 Days

Jun 22–23, 2027 (Tue–Wed)

50

Engineering Section: Infrastructure Maintenance Training

Engineering Department Technical Staff & Engineers

Senior Structural Engineers & Maintenance Experts

1 Day

Sept 22, 2026 (Tue)

25

Accounts & Finance Section: Formulating, Implementing, and Auditing Budget

Accounts & Finance Officers and Personnel

Public Financial Management & Audit Specialists

2 Days

Oct 20–21, 2026 (Tue–Wed)

30

Registrar Office: Digital (D) Nothi (Documents) Operations

Registrar Office Officers & Support Staff

Digital Governance & D-Nothi Master Trainers

1 Day

Nov 03, 2026 (Tue)

40

Planning Department: Formulating, Implementing, Monitoring & Evaluation of Projects

Planning, Development & Works Officers

Project Management & Evaluation Experts

2 Days

Jan 19–20, 2027 (Tue–Wed)

25

ICT Section: Cyber Security & Institutional Network Protection

ICT Cell System Administrators & Network Personnel

Cyber Security Experts & Network Engineers

2 Days

Mar 16–17, 2027 (Tue–Wed)

20

Exam Division: Automation of Examination Management System

Controller of Examination Division Personnel

EdTech Software Developers & Exam Automation Experts

2 Days

Apr 20–21, 2027 (Tue–Wed)

35

Transportation Pool: Road Safety, Defensive Driving & Digital Trafficking Management

Transportation Pool Drivers, Supervisors & Staff

BRTA Road Safety Experts & Traffic Control Officers

1 Day

May 18, 2027 (Tue)

45

Library Section: Modern Library Management, Automation & Cataloging Systems

Library Officers & Cataloging Staff

Library Automation & Information Science Experts

2 Days

Jun 15–16, 2027 (Tue–Wed)

30

4. Master Chronological Planning Schedule (Sept 2026 – June 2027)

Month

Date(s)

Category

Training Program Title

Target Audience

Est. Pax

Sept 2026

15 (Tue)

Social Science

Systematic Literature Review & Mendeley

Faculty & Research Students*

45

Sept 2026

22 (Tue)

Engineering

Infrastructure Maintenance Training

Engineering Technical Staff

25

Sept 2026

29–30 (Tue–Wed)

Social Science

OBE Training for All Departments

Social Science Faculty Only

40

Oct 2026

06 (Tue)

Senior Faculty

Int'l Grant Writing & Fund Hunting (Dr. Suresh Babu)

Professors & Assoc. Professors

40

Oct 2026

13 (Tue)

Arts

AI Tools & Scopus/WoS (Q1/Q2) Publishing

Faculty & Research Students*

50

Oct 2026

20–21 (Tue–Wed)

Accounts

Formulating, Implementing & Auditing Budget

Accounts & Finance Staff

 

 

30

 

Oct 2026

27–28 (Tue–Wed)

Arts

OBE Training for All Departments

Arts Faculty Only

45

Nov 2026

03 (Tue)

Registrar Office

Digital (D) Nothi Operations Training

Registrar Office Staff

40

Nov 2026

10 (Tue)

Arts

সৃজনশীল লেখা: সংবাদ ফিচার ও চিত্রনাট্য

Film, Theatre, Music, Fine Arts*

35

Nov 2026

17–18 (Tue–Wed)

Students

Employability & Job Skill Development

UG & PG Students

150

Nov 2026

24 (Tue)

Leadership

Academia & Industry Collaboration Training

Heads of Depts & Industry Experts

50

Dec 2026

08 (Tue)

Business Studies

Primary Data Analysis (SmartPLS/SPSS/AMOS)

Faculty & Research Students*

55

Dec 2026

22–23 (Tue–Wed)

Business Studies

Secondary Data Analysis (STATA/R)

Faculty & Research Students*

50

Jan 2027

12–13 (Tue–Wed)

Business Studies

OBE Training for All Departments

Business Studies Faculty Only

45

Jan 2027

19–20 (Tue–Wed)

Planning Dept

Formulating, Implementing & Monitoring Projects

Planning & Works Officers

25

Jan 2027

26 (Tue)

Specialized

Ethical Journalism & Media Ethics

PRO Section & Journalists

30

Feb 2027

09–10 (Tue–Wed)

Science & Eng.

Research Methodology Workshop

Faculty & Research Students*

60

Feb 2027

16 (Tue)

Specialized

University Journal Indexing Workshop

Journal Editors & Editorial Board

25

Feb 2027

23–24 (Tue–Wed)

Science & Eng.

OBE Training for All Departments

Science & Eng. Faculty Only

50

Mar 2027

09–10 (Tue–Wed)

Fine Arts

Research Methodology Workshop

Faculty & Research Students*

35

Mar 2027

16–17 (Tue–Wed)

ICT Section

Cyber Security & Network Protection

ICT Cell Personnel

20

Mar 2027

23–24 (Tue–Wed)

Fine Arts

OBE Training for All Departments

Fine Arts Faculty Only

30

Apr 2027

13–14 (Tue–Wed)

Law

Socio-Legal Research Methodology

Faculty & Research Students*

35

Apr 2027

20–21 (Tue–Wed)

Exam Division

Automation of Exam Management System

Exam Controller Personnel

35

Apr 2027

27–28 (Tue–Wed)

Law

OBE Training for All Departments

Law Faculty Only

25

May 2027

11–12 (Tue–Wed)

Students

Higher Education & Study Abroad Opportunities

Graduating Students

120

May 2027

18 (Tue)

Transportation

Road Safety, Defensive Driving & Digital Trafficking

Transport Drivers & Staff

45

May 2027

25 (Tue)

Officers

E-Nothi Management Training

University Officers

60

Jun 2027

08 (Tue)

Officers

Office Management & Note Writing

University Officers

50

Jun 2027

15–16 (Tue–Wed)

Library

Library Management, Automation & Cataloging

Library Personnel

30

Jun 2027

22–23 (Tue–Wed)

Officers

Service Rules, Leave Rules, JKKNIU Law & Compensation

University Officers

50

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