H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, President, International Islamic University (IIU) chaired a meeting of the Core Committee of Directorate of Distance Education at Faisal Masjid Campus.
The meeting was also attended by Vice President AF&P Dr. N. B. Jumani, Deans of the faculties , DG IIIE, Officials of Directorate of Distance Education, Officials of IT department and other relevant members of the committee.
In the meeting, working and future plan of the offering of online certificate / Diploma courses through the Directorate of Distance Education were discussed. IIUI President further advised the Deans to motivate their relevant Departments for submission of certificate and Diploma courses and then start preparation to launch degree programs for future. On the occasion, worthy President desired that all the faculties should prepare strategic plan for next five years. During the meeting, issues of the fee and examination were discussed and it was recommended that fee collection must be ensured.
The IT officials apprised the Chair about E-campus management system. The Chair said that paper less working in university is top priority and desired that given tasks be expedited to shift to this mode. The IT officials also briefed about the beta version of the website and informed that it is in the wind up stage.
Dr. Hathal emphasized that it is necessary to catch more clientele in competition to other national and international universities. He advised to carefully assess the quality and market demands of the courses to be offered.