H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud Al-Otaibi, President, International Islamic University (IIU) Friday chaired a meeting of the committee for offering courses in online mode.
The meeting was also attended by Prof. Dr. N.B. Jumani, Vice President (Administration, Finance and Planning) , Dr Muhammad Munir Kayani, Dr Ibrar Anwar, Dr Sheikh Tariq Mehmood, Dr Mehrosh Khalid, Dr Asma Mansoor, Mr Talha, Dr Fouzia Ajmal and Ms. Bushra Rehman.
The committee deliberated offering of the short courses in online mode. President IIUI advised that all faculties should prepare themselves for offering degree programs via online distance education mode till August 2021.
The President appreciated the efforts and preparation of the committee and assured of every support required to start the courses related to all departments in general and for pedagogy in specific. He said that university is committed to working hard for delivering quality education and producing knowledge in line with the aspiration of Muslim world.
Dr. Hathal said that online teaching and learning will be a salient need of the education sector in future. He added that circumstances of global pandemic have doubled the importance of distance education and E-learning. He said universities must focus on the use of modern techniques of teaching and learning through distance education. IIU President maintained that universities must develop detailed policies and they should also adopt innovative solutions. He also emphasized that faculty must remain updated to the advancements of the technology.