NAEAC Accreditation Team Reviews USPCAS-W’s BS Environmental Science Program

The U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water (USPCAS-W) at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), established in 2014 with support from USAID and the University of UTAH, is a leading hub for research and education in water and environmental sustainability. In 2021, the Center initiated the BS Environmental Science program to address growing environmental challenges through interdisciplinary education, practical training, and applied research. The program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for careers in environmental protection, water management, and sustainable development.

A team from the National Agriculture Education Accreditation Council (NAEAC), comprising Prof. Dr. Inayatullah Rajpar from Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, and Mr. Abdullah from NAEAC Secretariat, visited the National Water Center (USPCAS-W). The visit aimed to conduct a Pre-/Zero Accreditation Review of the BS Environmental Science program.

The visiting team was warmly received by the Center’s Director, Prof. Dr Kamran Ansari, Prof. Dr Rizwan Ali Memon, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr Sheeraz Memon, Director of QEC, MUET, Mr. Imdad Bughio, Director P&D, MUET and the BS Program Coordinator, Dr. Tanveer Ahmed Gadhi. The team was given a detailed presentation covering all aspects of the program, including curriculum structure, admission process, academic delivery, laboratory and classroom infrastructure, student internships, scholarships, assessment methodologies, and the role of the QEC. The program’s alignment with national academic standards and responsiveness to environmental challenges through a multidisciplinary curriculum were highlighted.

During the visit, the AIC members interacted with final-year undergraduate students and held discussions with the faculty. The students shared their learning experiences, internship opportunities, and career aspirations while faculty members briefed the team on teaching practices, academic record-keeping, research engagement, and program management. The team also visited laboratories and reviewed the curriculum, course files, and assessment records. They appreciated the availability of laboratory equipment, teaching resources, and the academic commitment of the faculty.

The NAEAC team acknowledged the successful management of the BS Environmental Science program and expressed satisfaction with the efforts undertaken by USPCAS-W to maintain academic quality and institutional efficiency. The team made necessary recommendations to enhance the program’s quality in line with HEC and NAEAC accreditation standards.