![higher education commission photo file higher education commission photo file](https://i.tribune.com.pk/media/images/2188354-HEChighereduucationcommissionx-1585718953/2188354-HEChighereduucationcommissionx-1585718953.jpg)
“If a university is found lacking in capacity to deliver good quality online lectures, it will be directed to halt such lectures until the requisite conditions are met,” HEC Chairman DR Tariq Banuri said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Noting that HEC is monitoring the developing situation arising out of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Dr Banuri said that the commission is in contact with the university’s leadership to identify areas where support will be needed to minimise academic disruption.
Contingency plans have been drawn for various scenarios. If the current restrictions on movement are extended beyond May 31, all universities will have to resort to online education.
To avoid system problems from a single "big bang launch", he said that HEC has allowed digitally advanced universities to start offering online courses as soon as they are ready.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 1st, 2020.
COMMENTS
Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.
For more information, please see our Comments FAQ