Overview

The Academic Development Unit was established at the University as a strategic response to the need for organising the academic development process within an institutional and unified framework. The establishment of the Unit aligns with the University’s vision to enhance the quality of education, improve the efficiency of academic programmes, and ensure their compliance with local and international standards for academic excellence. The Unit’s creation was approved by Deans’ Council Decision No. (410 2024/2025) on 12/11/2024.

Since its inception, the Unit has aimed to support colleges and academic departments in improving teaching and learning practices, developing academic programmes and curricula, and refining the capabilities of faculty members to enhance the quality of educational outcomes. Furthermore, the Unit serves as a pivotal body in implementing sustainable assessment and improvement methods by providing practical recommendations that contribute to the University’s overall performance based on relevant data analysis.

The emergence of the Unit reflects the University’s commitment to providing a flexible and modern institutional framework capable of keeping pace with continuous academic developments, fostering innovation in teaching methods, and building a supportive learning environment for students and faculty members, thereby serving the University’s vision and enhancing its scientific standing.

 

Vision, Mission, and Strategy

Vision

To lead in the development of the educational process to achieve a competitive university environment.

Mission

To contribute to the advancement of the university, enhance its academic standing, and achieve the highest levels of university education development and quality assurance. This is intended to foster impactful scientific research, support the local community, and supply the labour market with the finest competencies.

 

Core Values

• Quality and Excellence.
• Leadership and Creativity.
• Transparency and Responsibility.
• Academic Integrity.

Goals

• Sustainable human capital.
• Advanced teaching and learning processes.
• An entrepreneurial learning environment.

Strategic Objectives

• Adopting effective governance and leadership in university management.
• Developing institutional administrative performance.
• Developing and updating academic plans and programmes.
• Developing and enhancing technical education.
• Increasing the readiness of graduates and their life, professional, and digital skills for the labour market.
• Advancing the quality of educational services.

 

Organisational Structure and Staff

Functional Structure of the Academic Development Unit

• Head of Unit
• Administrative Assistant
• Head of Academic Development Section
• Head of Academic Audit Section
• Head of University Field Training Section
• Head of Innovation and Digitisation Section
• Head of Industry Projects Section

The Work Team

• Head of Unit: Ayat Mohammed Al-Maghrabi.
• Head of Field Training Section: Mohammed Samer Al-Kharouf.
• Head of Innovation and Digitisation Section: Moath Farouq Oudeh.
• Academic Auditor: Lina Othman Al-Harasis.
• Administrative Assistant: Najla Jaafar Al-Riyalat.

 

Achievements

Achievements of the Academic Development Unit

• Developing the academic and technical capabilities of faculty members through periodic workshops across various contexts, based on an analysis of their training needs.
• Concluding agreements with the labour market to ensure the implementation of effective and productive practical field training across various specialisations.
• Coordinating with colleges to monitor the implementation of field training, ensuring it meets the required conditions and standards.
• Conducting academic audits regarding academic practices within the teaching and learning process.
• Contributing to the reduction of administrative routine by developing specific procedures, such as academic auditing.