The Sindh Professors’ & Lecturers’ Association (SPLA) is the representative organization for Lecturers, Professors, Directors of Physical Education (DPEs), and Librarians working in the College Education Department under the Government of Sindh. SPLA serves as a unified platform to advocate for the rights and professional interests of its members across Sindh.
History and Evolution
SPLA traces its roots back to 1971 with the establishment of the Sindh Lecturers Association (SLA), modeled after the West Pakistan Lecturers Association (WPLA). Over time, SLA evolved into SPLA through constitutional reforms to better reflect the diverse roles and responsibilities of the college education community.
In 1989, the SLA’s five-member PEC committee unanimously proposed the formation of SPLA, which was formally established in October 1990. SPLA was officially registered with the Joint Stock Companies in November 1990 under registration number 1141.
Constitutional Amendments
Throughout its history, SPLA has refined its constitution to adapt to the evolving needs of its members. The last amendment was made in 2004, which was duly endorsed and approved by the Joint Stock Companies. No amendments have been made since then.
Membership and Representation
SPLA proudly represents a vibrant community of over 11,500 active members who annually or biannually vote to elect the General Body. This elected body acts as the collective voice of the college education sector, addressing critical issues and ensuring members’ rights and welfare.
Advocacy and Activities
SPLA plays a crucial role in:
- Representing members’ interests in promotions, job regularizations, and other service-related matters.
- Negotiating with the Government of Sindh on policy matters.
- Securing financial benefits and improved service structures.
- Addressing retirement-related concerns.
Aims and Objectives of SPLA:
a. To safeguard the rights and interests of its members both as a community and individual.
b. To preserve, promote, and maintain the integrity of the members and to strive for the enhancement of the status, scale, and grade commensurate with their role in society.
c. To organize educational/academic conferences, seminars & symposiums. Outstanding teachers will be awarded for their meritorious services.
d. To help its members who are involved in research assignments.
e. To revise and inculcate traditions, ideas, and values of religious education and culture in conformity with our national integration, objectives, and aspiration.
f. To strive for the welfare of the members.
g. To establish contacts with different bodies of the teachers and other professional bodies. Form alliances with them aiming at to improve the general conditions of the teaching community in particular and national welfare in general.
h. To frame proposals for the betterment of education and submit to authorities for implementation and help the masses to eradicate the illiteracy.