Directorate Information Techology

Introdcution

In order to support and strengthen high quality higher education and research, GCU recognizes and emphasizes the role of information technology in higher education and research. GCU IT infrastructure includes campus network connectivity (via fiber, UTP and Smart University Wi-Fi), computer labs that allow faculty / students to easily access the Internet, and a digital library (e-books, e-journals, etc.).

In the history of GC University, Vice Chancellor has taken a decision to set up an IT directorate (DIT) in 2020. The main objective of the directorate is to provide all the technical support to the university and its staff departments. It is working to provide, maintain and manage the IT infrastructure of the entire university.

Directorate IT works quickly and efficiently to meet all technological requirements and facilitate the innovative use of technology to support learning and creative endeavor.

Mission and Goal



One of the main goals is to make it easier for all departments to have both their computer and information technology related education and training activities. It has become an imperative for the university to create an environment in which faculty and students can communicate and collaborate using modern technologies.


DIT focuses on deep technology knowledge, technical problem solving, interpersonal skills, leadership, communication, personal health and well-being to create a transformative technology environment for students, faculty and staff.

Future Activities

DIT intends to undertake the following future activities:
  • Acquire high speed global connectivity to facilitate the research, e-Learning and student support services.
  • Establishment of in-house software development arrangement to cater the software needs of the university as well as provide hands on learning opportunities to our students.
  • Establishment of Management Information System to provide better support services to university staff as well as students.
  • Optimize the use of existing and planned investments in systems and technologies.
  • Providing a highly reliable infrastructure and a range of computerized administrative, training, educational and research tools to meet the ever-growing needs of GCU staff and faculty.
  • Provides both general and specialized technical assistance to information technology users in the GCU community.

BRANCHES

Networking Unit

OUR SERVICES

The services managed by IT Directorate are:

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Network Administration

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System Administration

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Application Development

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Web Administration

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Email Administration

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Video Conferencing

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Internet Connectivity

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Students' Information System

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Technology Trainnings

MEET THE TEAM

Dr. -Ing. Ali Asif
Dr. -Ing. Ali Asif
Look After Charge
UAN #: 111-000-010 Ext: 218
Ms. Amber Nosheen
Ms. Amber Nosheen
System Analyst
UAN #: 111-000-010 Ext: 217

Mehtab Ahmed
System Analyst
UAN #: 111-000-010 Ext: 218

Asif Sarwar
Network Administrator

Muhammad Faisal Saeed
Network Administrator

Ali Faraz
Network Administrator