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Forman Christian College University
TypeSemi government
Established1864 (1864)
ChancellorGovernor of Punjab
RectorDr. James A Tebbe
Academic staff
300
Students6000
Postgraduates150
5
Location
Lahore
,
Punjab
,
Pakistan
CampusResidential
ColoursBlue, White, RYB   
NicknameFCC
FCCU
AffiliationsHEC
Websitewww.fccollege.edu.pk

The Forman Christian College University (known as FC College University), is a Semi Government chartered university located in the residential area of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.[1]

Founded in 1864 by American Christian activist and academician Dr. Charles William Forman, it gained "university status" granted by the Government and offers various academic programmes for undergraduate and post-graduate studies.[2] Since its establishment it has reputed itself as one of the premier institution of higher learning in the country in various academic disciplines.[2] As of 2013, the university is currently rank as one of the top institution in "general category" by the HEC.[3]

Since its establishment, the university is noted for producing notable scholars, intellectuals, and statesmen who played vital role in the affairs of Pakistan.[2] In addition, the university is one of few quite institution that offers an American-style education.[2]

History

Forman Christian College in 1930

The university was founded by Dr. Charles W. Forman who arrived to South Asia in 1847 and, two years later, settled in Lahore (now in Pakistan).[citation needed] He was the founder of the Rang Mahal School, Lahore, which was the first Anglo-vernacular school in the Punjab. The school added a college department in 1865 which was later became university in 2005 and known as Forman Christian College University.It started offering American style, world class education in Pakistan. FCCU started new postgraduate courses along with MBA in 2007.[4]

One of Forman's faculty members, Prof. Arthur Compton, conducted the bulk of his research on cosmic rays at FCC University for which he received the Nobel Prize in 1927. One of Professor Compton's former students Professor Piara Singh Gill taught at the college as Lecturer in Physics between 1940 and 1947. Two alumni, Dr. Sir S. S. Bhatnagar and Dr. Bashir Ahmad, laid the foundation for scientific and industrial research in both parts of the subcontinent by establishing ICSIR and PCSIR respectively.[citation needed]

The first two Science graduates of FC College University were also the first Science graduates of the University of the Punjab (1900–1902). In this way FCCU was the first to establish, in this part of the sub-continent, Departments of Biology (1898), Greek, Latin and Hebrew Languages (1895–96), Industrial Chemistry (1917), Geography (1924), setting up the Experimental Psychology Laboratory, introducing the tutorial system[clarification needed] (1908), appointing Deans of the Faculties introducing co-educational system (1902), and establishing an alumni Association (1896).[citation needed] Besides this FCCU also starts Software engg, CS,and IT in 2006.

Achievements

Achievements of other Formanites, as the graduates are called, include:

  • Its Principal Dr. Sir J. C. R. Ewing was knighted for his services to humanity and education. He served as Vice Chancellor of the Punjab University for seven years.[citation needed]
  • Formanite—alumnus and teacher of the college—Muhammad Yusuf Hashmi became the first Indian Principal of Madrasa 'Aliya in Calcutta, was recognized as an educator of distinction in British India and was titled Khan Bahadur by the British Crown. Later he was recognized in Pakistan also for his contributions to education and the Pakistan Movement.
  • Principal Dr. C. H. Rice and a faculty member, Dr. Khairat M. Ibne Rasa, became Vice Chancellors of the Punjab University.[citation needed]
  • Justice Sir Mian Abdur Rashid, who was a Formanite and also the first Chief Justice of Pakistan, administered the oath of office to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the first Governor General.[citation needed]
  • The world renowned English poet and scholar Alamgir Hashmi served as Lecturer in English at Forman Christian College (early 1970s) and as faculty advisor to Folio.

Accreditation

The university has designed its four-year Bachelors Degree program in accordance with the standards for accreditation in the USA, and is seeking accreditation through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.[5]

Relationship with universities abroad

FCCU has signed a cooperative agreement with the University of Kentucky (USA) through which cooperation will be developed in:

  • Joint research activities,
  • Exchange of academic materials and academic publications,
  • Exchanges of faculty and students.

Faculty member exchanges will be for research, lectures and discussions, and student exchanges will be for study and research.

Notable alumni

Politicians

Bureaucrats and Diplomats

  • Jamsheed Marker, United Nations Under-secretary General, Ambassador at Large of Pakistan (honorary doctorate)

Judiciary

Educationalists

Industry

Journalism

Literature and Arts

Armed Forces

Sportsmen

Nobel Laureate

  • Professor Arthur Compton, American physicist, Nobel Prize Winner, Manhattan Project Leader and Chancellor of Washington University

References

  1. ^ "address of FC College University". Google maps. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d "About FCC Unviersty". About FCC University. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  3. ^ "HEC Rankings". HEC Rankings. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  4. ^ Ahmed, Haseeb. "About FCC". Retrieved 24 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Home | New England Association of Schools and Colleges. NEASC. Retrieved on 2011-06-12.
  6. ^ Piracha, Aslam (30 September 2010). "Rao Sikandar Iqbal dies". Retrieved 5 October 2010.
  7. ^ Management. Chem-Energy. Retrieved on 2013-08-03.
  8. ^ a b Malik Ram (1977). Zia Fatehabadi – Shakhs Aur Shair (in Urdu). Delhi: Ilmi Majlis. pp. 116–117. Zia Fatehabadi and Chander studied together at Forman
  9. ^ Dharkan Summer 2009

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