LUMS Learning Institute (LLI) Team Visit to Aror University - Day 3
Nov 19, 2025Day 3 concluded with future plans for ALI, souvenir presentations, and strengthened collaboration between teams.
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Aror Learning Institute Inauguration
Highlights from the launch of ALI and how we are building a culture of teaching, learning, and leadership at Aror University.Aror Learning Institute (ALI) is a collaborative initiative between Aror University Sukkur and the LUMS Learning Institute (LLI) aimed at advancing teaching excellence and faculty development. Through this, ALI strives to enhance the quality of teaching, strengthen institutional capacity, and foster a culture of continuous professional growth. The institute is committed to empowering faculty and academic leaders as long-term anchors of change, ensuring that the ALI evolves into a self-sustaining hub of innovation, collaboration, and educational excellence.
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Shoukat Ali Abbasi is a seasoned People Management professional with over 15 years of experience in higher education and development sectors, currently serving as Director of Human Resources at Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design & Heritage, Sindh, Pakistan. He has previously held senior HR leadership positions at Sukkur IBA University, where he led strategic initiatives in HR planning, policy formulation, workforce development, and digital transformation through ERP-based systems. Mr. Abbasi holds an MSc in Human Resource Management (Distinction) from the University of Sussex, UK, and an MSc in Public Administration from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. His professional expertise spans strategic HR management, organizational development, employee engagement, and leadership training, contributing to building effective, progressive, and high-performing academic institutions.
Sorath Memon is an education professional with a strong academic background and diverse experience in teaching and academic coordination. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Sukkur IBA University and an M.Phil. in Pakistan Studies from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. In her professional journey, she has served as a Lecturer in Pakistan Studies at the Government Elementary College of Education, adopted by Durbeen, where she contributed to teacher education and academic development. Currently, she is working as a Program Coordinator at the Aror Learning Institute (ALI), Aror University Sukkur, where she supports academic initiatives, faculty development, and program implementation in collaboration with the LUMS Learning Institute.
Shafaq is a passionate education professional with over eight years of experience in teaching, training, and academic coordination. She holds an M.Phil. in Education from Sukkur IBA University and currently serves as the Training Coordinator at Aror Learning Institute. As an alumna of the Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program at the University of Nebraska Omaha, USA, she brings an international perspective to her work. Shafaq has collaborated with several esteemed organizations, including the Regional English Language Office (RELO) and the British Council, contributing to impactful teacher training and youth development initiatives across Sindh. Her work reflects a strong commitment to empowering educators, enhancing instructional quality, and fostering innovation in education.
Omta Kumari is an emerging professional with a solid academic background and multifaceted experience in teaching, human resource support, and academic program assistance. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics from Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, where she developed strong analytical and quantitative skills. In her professional career, she has served as a Teacher at Quaid-e-Azam Rangers School, Sukkur, working under the administration of the Pakistan Rangers. For the past two years, Ms. Kumari has been serving as an HR Assistant in the Department of Human Resources at Aror University, where she supports HR operations, documentation, staff coordination, and administrative processes essential to the university’s functioning. Currently, she is also working as a Program Assistant at the Aror Learning Institute (ALI), Aror University Sukkur, where she assists in program coordination and the execution of learning initiatives in collaboration with partner institutions. With her diverse experience and commitment to professional growth, Ms. Omta Kumari continues to contribute meaningfully to both administrative and academic domains.
Day 3 concluded with future plans for ALI, souvenir presentations, and strengthened collaboration between teams.
Day 2 featured faculty–student focus groups and strategic planning to strengthen teaching practices and ALI’s development.
Day 1 featured LLI–ALI pulse check and values workshops to assess and strengthen Aror University’s learning culture.
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