Introduction to the Department of Horticulture
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
With the establishment of the Faculty of Plant Sciences, the Department of Horticulture was officially approved. In order to obtain formal authorization, the responsible authorities submitted an official letter to the Ministry of Higher Education (No. 227/111 – dated 12/02/1397). Based on this correspondence, approval was granted for the second time to establish a Master’s degree program in Horticulture within the Faculty of Plant Sciences, along with permission to admit students to the graduate program.
Accordingly, considering the available facilities and resources, the Department of Horticulture admitted 17 students through the national entrance examination (Kankor) in the year 1397 (2018), based on the directive of the Ministry of Higher Education.
Furthermore, since the Department of Horticulture currently has three highly qualified academic staff members holding doctoral and master’s degrees, it is considered necessary to make efforts to initiate a domestic postgraduate (Master’s) program, in addition to continuing cooperation with the Republic of India.
Vision
The Department of Horticulture aims to become a leading center for the training of skilled professionals, as well as for research and innovation in the horticulture sector at both national and regional levels.
Mission
To establish an advanced academic, teaching, and training environment equipped with modern technologies, thereby providing students and farmers with improved opportunities and facilities for research and educational programs.
Goal
1. To ensure the full implementation of the revised curriculum and to train professional cadres proficient in modern technologies.
2. To strengthen the academic and research capacities of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Committees
Quality Assurance Committee
Strategic Plan
For the attaining strategic objectives and mastermind daily operations, the Horticulture department has devised a plan which collaboratively developed by the members of department, from a comprehensive five-year (2022–2026), strategic plan of plant science faculty, this plan is corresponding with the short-term and long-term goals and strategies of the Plant Science Faculty and ANASTU university. It encompasses vital aspects such as departmental introduction, capacity building, ensuring standard teaching practices, practical and lab work, implementing reforms, attaining quality assurance standards, maintaining standard equipment, and economic thoughts. The plan accurately addresses both opportunities and challenges through all aspects of the department.
Action Plan
The action made for meeting daily objectives and execute the strategic plan effectively. The Horticulture Department has developed a series of action plans, including:
- Yearly Action Plan: Formulated annually, this plan aligns with the strategic objectives and is implemented accordingly.
- Quadratic Plan: Developed based on the yearly plan, the quadratic plan further refines and guides departmental activities.
- Teaching Improvement Plan: At the start of each semester, an academic plan is devised to manage and enhance teaching activities throughout the semester.
- Individual Action Plan: Every lecturer creates a personalized action plan at the beginning of each semester, outlining tasks related to teaching, academics, and administration.
- Annual Program Monitoring Action Plan: an annual action plan for program monitoring is crafted at the commencement of each academic year and implemented accordingly.
Action Reports
- Academic Promotion: work for academic promotion of two faculty members to the level of associate professor.
- Assuring the academic Promotion: a member of the Horticulture Department Successfully promoted to the assistant Professor level.
- Conference Participation: Encouraging lecturers to actively participate in academic conferences and workshops to share knowledge and insights.
- Manuscript Submission: Supporting lecturers in the preparation and submission of academic manuscripts to both international and national journals.
- Routine Departmental Management: Efficiently managing day-to-day departmental activities and submitting monthly reports to the Plant Science Faculty.
- Timely Correspondence: Ensuring prompt responses to formal letters, fostering effective communication within the department.
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Master’s |
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Professors |
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15 |
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Contact |
Department |
Academic Rank |
Degree |
Position |
Last Name |
Name |
No. |
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+93708000410 |
Horticulture |
Associate Professor |
PhD |
Head of Department |
Muja Dadi |
Najibullah |
1 |
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+93705477590 |
Horticulture |
Assistant Professor |
PhD |
Lecturer |
Nasar |
Nawab |
2 |
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+93700308553 |
Horticulture |
Assistant Professor |
Master |
Lecturer |
Mushfiq |
Din Muhammad |
3 |
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+93706644228 |
Horticulture |
Assistant Professor |
Master |
Lecturer |
Himatkhowah |
Rahimullah |
4 |
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+93700069482 |
Horticulture |
Teaching Assistant |
Master |
Lecturer |
Arghistani |
Sanaullah |
5 |
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With Respect
Department of Horticulture