Principal of Foreman Christian College (Charter University) Jonathan Addleton during the 75th anniversary talk of Pakistan stated that the Chief Justice who swore allegiance to Quaid-i-Azam for in first time as Governor General on August 18, 1947 was an old formanite.
“Now if we look at windows of in the past it will be known that the FCCU was there at the time of formation of Pakistan and this institution contributed in the early years of Pakistan. With all the trauma of section, our dorms became a temporary hospital, and it actually became the forerunner of the later ones, it became a UCH and a Christian hospital. Before 1947 there were Muslim students at the FCCU, but also Hindus and Sikhs and most of them left by 1947, but the graduates of that time had an impact in 50s and 60s with civil service,” he explained.
Rector talking about history of FCCU, reported that FCCU was founded in 1864 with vision for delivering quality education people of this is region Dr. Charles Foreman, Presbyterian missionary from the United States.
“The college was originally known as Lahore Missionary College, but in 1894 the name was officially changed to Foreman Christian College in honour of founder. In the early years, degrees were awarded by Calcutta University. College level education was interrupted in 1869 due to illness of key teachers. College classes have resumed in 1886 with degrees awarded by the university of Punjab. In 2004, FCCU became a registered university and has been awarding its own degrees since 2009,” he said, adding that it was founded to promote people of Academic, economic and social development. From the premises of a small college, FCCU has grown into an academically strong university that offers a wide range of range of opportunities for their students to grow and achieve their full potential. FCCU welcomes students from all walks of life and all regions. of Pakistan and abroad to the university where they live grow and learn, meet some of the greatest thinkers in their chosen disciplines and make lifelong friendships. place they really can call home,” he said.
Jonathan Addleton also said that FCCU is a HEC W recognized university because it currently It has over 7500 students in its sections of universities and colleges and over 250 full- temporary teachers in university with over 200 PhDs and over 30,000 registered alumni.
Addleton also reported that the university offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies programs and 4-year Undergraduate Honors programstarted in 2005, offers American style, world- Excellent liberal arts education. New graduate student programs began with MBA in 2007 and currently includes Ph.D., M.S., M.S. and higher education. programs in specific disciplines.
He said he was generous financial to help program and scholarships for deserving students make quality education accessible to students from various socio-economic origin and has an exceptional community which is characterized by its learning environment variety, excellence in service and commitment to our values of discipline, justice and respect.
“Our students come to FCCU for various the reasons; the most important of them is quality of the education we provide. Our values of commitment excellence and service community remained strong throughout our 158- year history, just like our academician plans have expanded to include 26 undergraduate and 23 postgraduate majors. programs who meet international standards. Our high qualified faculty and staff are dedicated to achieving excellence in training and support our students who come from all over Pakistan and from abroad to study in our university and college. Our 35+ student societies provide opportunities for personal growth while our international education programs will open the doors for transformative experience. We place special accent on building inclusive community which produces environment it is safe and friendly and makes education a joy for each. You will find people here who share passion for knowledge and for making a difference in Society. Our campus boasts beautiful buildings and grounds, but beyond that, you will find that here range of activity is underway on in FKKU. No matter what region you come from, we promise you diversity of eye-opening experiences. We welcome students to experience the amazing opportunities that the FCCU has to offer to join bright community of students, friends, researchers, teachers and scholars; and recognize their potential for creative learning, added.
According to the rector, for For many decades, the FCCU has been widely recognized for it is commendable work of cultivation and strengthening social and intellectual capital of Pakistan.
“The motto of the FCCU is: “To serve with love one different” was the guiding principle for Formanites throughout history of college. Among graduates of the college has two presidents of Pakistan Prime Minister of India, first Main judge of Pakistan, number of Governors and chief ministers of Punjab and other provinces, Attorney General of Pakistan, two foreign ministers of Pakistan, President of Security Council of UN, numerous ambassadors in other countries, chairman of Atomic Energy Commission, Chairman of Senate, multiple speakers of National Assembly, numerous generals and admirals and no less impressive list of leaders in fields of education, law, medicine, arts and entertainment,” he said.
The rector said that the academician excellence and preparation of leaders who understand the value of service was the hallmark of education in the institution since its inception and one of best colleges of in the subcontinent, FCCU has distinguished itself with its remarkable alumni and achievements of your faculty.
“It has built a reputation for providing an outstanding education with innovation and innovation work in its curriculum, admission rules, range of extracurricular activities and rigor of academic programs”, he reported.
According to the rector, in recent years of formanites made name for themselves in other industries, including IT (information technology).
“Personalities like Salim Gori of NetSol are also associated with FCCU as there are formanites. We are a country of 220 million people And we need universities. In Pakistan, obviously, those who can go to university and perhaps want graduate student, this is a privilege, because not everyone has this opportunity, but I think that the country of this size and this complexity need these kinds of of Graduates. put first in context of higher education. Obviously over years, you know in higher the education sector has grown in IN many respects in in private sector and public sector. I think in Foreman we’re like of lucky because we can long term view going back in 1864 and you know what history is 100-150+ year history know is a part of It. What is remarkable to me is that we talked a little about way what former alumni have made an impact,” he said. added.
Speaking of higher education system he said that higher education must meet these needs of change times.
“I think there are a few more aspects to Foreman. like a little of the stuff I mentioned earlier in the conversation is the liberal arts aspect of it. This is a wider view of program so someone does program in computer science will also take a class in English literature or students who mix together. I think in this concept of higher education, idea of breath of Your education. You need have some depth but breath also something is underlined. In other schools we had group from the Aga Khan University and they are going in the humanities, and wanted see how we work these things through. We have connections and good links with LUMS, and of Of course we have a university of Punjab and these schools too, but higher the education sector is very important for Pakistan and me like think what foreman does good contribution to this higher education,” he said.
Addleton added“in terms of improvementThe Higher Education Commission (HEC) gives a general framework and we’re trying live inside this framework and we’re trying to contribute to that and in in a sense we have something called the center of learn and teach in terms of quality improvement of cool instruction. I mentioned HEC because they know of a little of our programs and reach out to our own professors and ask what we need in higher education. Class experience for a bachelor’s degree is really important and it can’t just be kind of rote learning path, we should have a live discussion in class where you talk to each other. Before I came here, I had a career in the diplomatic service, where I was three years old. in class, and therefore I really sympathize challenges what about the professors in make it interesting and educational for the younger generation,” he said.
