{"id":39635,"date":"2026-04-03T08:43:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iku.atu.edu.iq\/?p=39635"},"modified":"2026-04-03T08:44:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:44:25","slug":"the-board-of-directors-of-al-furat-al-awsat-technical-university-holds-its-seventh-session-for-the-2025-2026-academic-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iku.atu.edu.iq\/?p=39635&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"The Board of Directors of Al-Furat al-Awsat Technical University holds its seventh session for the 2025\u20132026 academic year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">The Board of Directors of Al-Furat al-Awsat Technical University held its seventh session for the 2025\u20132026 academic year in the university council hall on the Kufa campus, chaired by President Prof. Dr. Hassan Lateef Kazem Al-Zubaidi, with all board members present and several relevant department directors in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">The meeting began with a recitation from the Qur\u2019an by Assistant Lecturer Muin Al-Rubaie, followed by Al-Fatiha for the souls of the martyrs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">The university president reviewed the minister\u2019s directives from the recent advisory board meeting and instructed deans to implement them, emphasizing the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">1- Prioritizing modern technological applications and digital transformation, especially the university website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">2- Strengthening institutional performance and quality assurance across all university institutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">3- Engaging with private-sector companies and meeting their needs through high-quality graduates, while aligning work with existing administrative laws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">4- Focusing on sustainable development, with particular attention to green economy indicators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-stone-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb7fefe123e08adaa780bd51ded1b55a wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>He also stressed the need to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-stone-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1079d54b4e48e1f3ecef7b56a740a109 wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">1- Achieve integration with sectoral institutions by creating specialized studies and institutes in vital fields that meet community needs and sustainable development goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-stone-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-161788b941470a9aef67236c387bff05 wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">2- Monitor the conduct of second-semester teaching and examinations and ensure necessary preparations for successful exam administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-stone-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce0fd008753f1a5ce2a353ccdba88945 wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">3-Activate partnerships with the labor market, including the private sector, to update curricula and develop programs that satisfy market demands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-stone-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2b66c453289c37c35445da9c959f253e wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">4- Track and document activities related to sustainable development to strengthen the university\u2019s standing in local and international rankings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-stone-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-969bd0cc6e7f2b6f112e0a2929b1c8ea wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">5- Stimulate research activity and ensure implementation and periodic review of the scientific plan\u2019s components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">The council reviewed and discussed the items on the agenda, notably the institutional accreditation file, viewed as a core pillar for enhancing education quality and achieving academic excellence locally and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">Assistant Professor Dr. Hussein Awad Al-Obaidi, Director of the Quality Assurance and University Performance Department, presented a detailed report outlining measures taken to meet institutional accreditation requirements per the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research standards, as well as progress percentages across various quality domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">The board urged intensified efforts to complete the accreditation file within set timelines and called for coordinated work among colleges, institutes, and the Quality Assurance Department to attain the highest levels of institutional performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">This direction aligns with the university\u2019s strategic plan to secure institutional 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