Prof Dr Umbreen Javaid serves as Dean of the Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences of University of Punjab in Lahore and has been involved in higher education since 1992.This faculty comprises departments of Political Science and Social Work and Institute of Communication Studies and Social and Cultural Studies and all the academic and administrative matters pertaining to teachers and students in these departments and an institute are routed, supervised and dealt with by the Dean.
To complete this work, the office has to prepare many statements, notes and letters addressed to the departments and to various administrative sections of the university.
In addition, proceedings of meetings of various committees and reports concerning policy matters and other duties assigned by the vice-chancellor are also prepared for submission to the vice-chancellor as and when required.
We have a chance to have some useful talk with Prof Dr Umbreen Javaid for The Educationist’s readers.
The Educationist: Tell us about your research work.
Dr Umbreen Javaid: I am serving as Dean of the Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences since December 2018. Before accepting this position, I was chairperson and associate professor at Punjab University’s Department of Political Science.
I have published fourteen books and one hundred and thirty research articles. Among the social sciences subjects, my interest is in the international relations,
South Asian studies, political science, history, and strategic studies. I always preferred to do research along with teaching. I desired for a greater connection with people and to know that my work is making a more direct impact on lives.
