Discussing Development of Academic Programs and Scientific Research at Middle East College
The Director-General of Private Universities and Colleges, Dr. Maryam Al-Nabhani, conducted a visit to the Middle East College, with the participation of a number of head of department and specialists from the Directorate-General of Private Universities and Colleges, in order to enhance communication and integration between the Directorate and private higher education institutions, and to review the reality of academic programs and future development plans.
The delegation was received by Dr. Saleh Al-Shuaibi, Dean of the Middle East College, and a number of officials and specialists at the college, who welcomed the visiting delegation, stressing the importance of these visits in strengthening cooperation and exchanging visions in a way that contributes to the development of the higher education system.
The visit included a discussion of the college’s current academic programs, its future vision for program development, as well as a number of topics related to scientific research and innovation, and challenges and proposals for developing academic and institutional performance.
The visit concluded with a number of recommendations, most notably moving towards licensing new and high-quality academic programs, such as quantum computing programs, and hosting specialized programs that meet the needs of the labor market in cooperation with partner universities, in addition to studying adapting academic programs for students with disabilities to suit their needs and abilities, while considering the requirements of academic quality.
The recommendations also emphasized the importance of enhancing the college’s interest in scientific research and innovation, expanding research and innovation partnerships, working to empower students with basic skills in the field of scientific research, and encouraging them to participate in preparing and publishing research in scientific journals and periodicals.
It was also agreed to hold a joint workshop between the Directorate-General of Private Universities and Colleges and the Middle East College, with the participation of private higher education institutions, to discuss the challenges related to licensing academic programs, and to review proposals that would simplify and expedite procedures, in order to contribute to the development of quality programs and to achieve alignment with labor market needs and national development priorities.
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