The Delegation during the Meeting with Prof. Faour

The Delegation during the Meeting with Students

     In the framework of the continuing cooperation between the Ministry of Higher Education and the Private Higher Educational Institutions, a delegation from the ministry visited DU for two days: 22nd & 23rd February 2009. The delegation was headed by Dr. Khamis Al Boloushi, Manager of Programs and Quality Audit Department. The visit aimed at discussing the situation in DU, new educational plans and the performance of the last field visit recommendations, in addition to discussing the last recommendations of the American University in Beirut evaluation visit. Furthermore, the visit dealt with challenges and difficulties that may restrict DU from achieving its goals. The delegation visited the main utilities in DU and checked out how those utilities were adequate to the students needs. The distinguished guests were received by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Muhammad Ali Faour, who briefed them about the new developments at the University and its strategic plan that emphasizes quality education in line with His Majesty’s call to all universities to promote quality.  The Vice Chancellor discussed with the delegation the last recommendations of the American University in Beirut evaluation visit and the challenges facing universities in Oman including DU and possible ways of tackling them. Prof. Faour also talked about the university’s self-study that was written for the recognition from Oman Accreditation Council. Then he talked about new programs and studies in order to improve the educational standards of the students. The new campus was also part of the discussion. Prof. Faour also explained the whole Construction process.
Dr. Al Boloushi emphasized the importance of cooperation between the Ministry and private Universities as a major vehicle for enhancing quality of education in the Sultanate.

 

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