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Higher Education in Kurdistan -Iraq The Past, Present and Our future Aspirations

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Higher Education in Kurdistan -Iraq The Past, Present and Our future Aspirations

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    1. Higher Education in Kurdistan -Iraq The Past, Present and Our future Aspirations

    8. ERBIL GOVERNORATE Erbil city is one of the Oldest Cities in the World with more than 8000 years and the life is continues. It is the Capital of Iraqi Kurdistan Region with a population of the governorate about 1,350,000 inhabitants and area is 16,484 km2

    9. HIGHER EDUCATION IN ERBIL There are 3 Universities: Salahaddin University consists of :18 colleges and 71 Dept. Hawler Medical University consists of: 4 colleges and 23 dept.) which are Governmental Kurdistan University. Technical Institutes (with 53 depts.) One College of Technology (with 2 Depts.).

    21. SULAIMANYAH GOVERNORATE Sulaimanyah city is located in the northern part of Iraq 220 km east of Erbil city. It is the second city of Iraqi Kurdistan with population of the governorate about 1,500,000 inhabitants.

    22. Higher Education in SULAIMANYAH There is : One University with 21 Colleges and 60 Depts. 9 Institutes with 49 Departments. Two Technical Colleges with 8 Depts.

    32. Higher Education in DOHUK Governorate University of Dohuk which is governmental with 12 colleges and 47 Dept. Private Dohuk College with 3 depts. There are 4 technical institutes with 23 Deptartments.

    36. Higher Education In Koya City Koya city is located (80 km) north-east of Erbil city with population 250,000 inhabitants. It is a district from Erbil governorate. 1. University of Koya consist of 9 colleges with 28 depts. 2. One Technical Institute with 4 depts.

    40. Future Plan The main Vision of the Ministry is to establish an integrated education system, based on best practices, state of the art technology. As well as developing critical thinking, and the enhancement of instructional skills. Our strategy for higher education consist of short , medium and long terms . Planning for other financial resources rather than unique source of finance from the government.

    41. A / Administrative structure & Institutional Development Planning Strategy B / Reform of Education / Learning System C / Renewal & Rehabilitate Universities & Institutes D / Information Database for Educational Institutes E / Establishing Research centers F / Student affairs G / Human Resources ( Staff ) H / Assessing non conventional teaching establishment according to social and economical needs .

    42. Higher Education Strategy In Kurdistan Region A / Administrative structure & Institutional Development Planning Strategy

    43. Higher Education Strategy In Kurdistan Region B / Reform of Education / Learning System

    44. Higher Education Strategy In Kurdistan Region

    45. Higher Education Strategy In Kurdistan Region

    46. Higher Education Strategy In Kurdistan Region

    47. Higher Education Strategy In Kurdistan Region

    48. Higher Education Strategy In Kurdistan Region

    49. Main Objectives 1. Improving Institutional performance through process of automation while optimizing e-communication. 2. Maintaining and Developing Competencies. 3. Providing students with information technology while improving their Educational Experience.

    50. OPPORTUNITY Looking Forward to Get Benefit From The Funds Available in This Summit For Developing Higher Education Sector In Kurdistan Region. For this purpose the following projects have been proposed as priority to achieve part of our strategic plans.

    51. NEEDS PROPOSED PROJECTS : Project No.1: Establishing Three Training Centers The following project require, as an initial stage, the establishment of at least Three Training Centers for English language and Computer Science to undertake the proposed training programs. This follows the decision taken in October 2006 conference in which the medium of teaching is to be in English for all scientific branches as well as adopting advanced teaching technologies. Requirements: 3 buildings ( furnished and Equipped ) in 3 governorates . In addition to their use for above needs, these centers can also be used for TOFEL and IELT tests. To provide at least 20 members of staff per center for one year duration ( To train trainers ) . This can materialize through employment of experts in IT and English language from internationally recognized establishments.

    52. NEEDS (continued) Project No. 2 : CAPACITY BUILDING a. Leadership training ; To enable senior staff to have the capacity to manage and run their institutions in a modernized and effective way. This should also include the capacity for negotiation and aspects of administration protocols. Targets : Presidents of Universities ( 6 Chancellors + 18 Vice Chancellors ) 24 Deans of Colleges and their Assistants ( 279 ) Heads of Departments ( 350 ) Total 653 Participants

    53. Capacity Building (continued) B. For Academic Staff To promote learning techniques ( Converting the teaching approach into learning process ). Up-grading staff knowledge in their fields of specialization through short term visits( Between first of June up to first of October ). This can be achieved through Partnerships , Twining and MOU programs. The existing understanding with many universities can be utilized for these objectives providing funds were made available. Strengthening IT skills and English proficiency in the fields of Science / Engineering / Medical disciplines . This follows the ministry’s policy, taken during October 2006 scientific conference, which established the English language as the official language of teaching . Above centers can be utilized for this purpose. Promoting and improving Scientific and research capabilities which can be achieved through : Sabbatical leave at advanced universities . Joint Supervisions. Staff exchange ( Limited to visiting staff from abroad ) Participating in conferences, workshops and other scientific activities.

    54. Capacity Building (Continued) c. For Administrative Staff The development of administration staff capacities through special training programs utilizing the training centers. Requirements : Specialized experts in the management and technical running of institutions and offices. d. For Technical Laboratory staff The obvious need to train existing technical lab staff on new equipment . This include at least 1500 lab staff members as the first stage. Requirements : Setting training courses . Incorporating training into future procurement of equipment.

    55. NEEDS (Continued) Project No. 3 LABORATORY EQUIPMENT Existing equipment are out of date which need to be replaced . For this purpose we have arranged for an international scientific equipment exhibition in Erbil City at the end of March 07 . More than 50 recognized companies will be participating . We estimate the need for more than 50 million USD to cover the immediate needs especially in certain disciplines for the newly established departments. The procurement of these equipments should include training / Maintenance / Spare parts. Project No. 4 SCHOLARSHIPS Due to lack and absence of qualified staff in many fields the need to set up scholarship program for PhD studies. The existing PhD staff / student ratio is highly imbalance ( 1 / 45 ). This situation dictates an increase in scholarships of extra 200 candidates per annum.

    56. NEEDS (Continued) Project No. 5 Networking and E-System To establish a network system (WAN +LAN) and Internet connection for the universities and academic centers and to link all these establishments with The Ministry and Universities worldwide. To establish Database and an E-System for the Ministry of Higher Education and related establishments. Requirement: Funding to subscribe and install the necessary hardware & software. Project No. 6 The Establishment of e-libraries The need of the staff and students to access information can only be facilitated through establishing e-libraries for the universities. To enable our staff and students to have access to the e-libraries of other universities through Partnership programs. Requirement: Funding to subscribe and install the necessary software.

    57. NEEDS (Continued) Project No. 7 Construction of Campuses for universities and institutes The conditions of existing sites do not meet the requirements of the colleges and institutes. Most of these establishments are housed in residential buildings and lack the basic needs. A Long term strategy is in place to establish and construct new campuses. Some of these are at a design stage and sites have been allocated by the regional Government. Requirement: Funding to implement these projects. Project No.8 Building Student Dormitories As the system of Central Admission is practiced depending on students’ average degrees all over the Kurdistan region, consequently there will be a great number of students studying away from their own cities which requires the building of separate suitable dormitory for male and female external students. Requirements: Building three dormitories for male and three for female students in each governorate.

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