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Professor Dlawer Ala’Aldeen. Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq. Reformation of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kurdistan Region , Iraq. Quality Is the mission. The Ministry’s new vision :. New road map.
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Professor Dlawer Ala’Aldeen Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq
Reformationof Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kurdistan Region, Iraq Quality Is the mission
The Ministry’s new vision: New road map Endorsed by the Cabinet on 7 December 2009 Reform the system Build capacity Focus on Quality
New Roadmap Milestone Milestone Milestone
The Main Goals Axis of Reform Education Quality Assurance Linking Universities with international research Centers Research Investment Newly Established Universities Independent Universities Organization Citizens Affairs Administration Health and Social Justice Human Rights
In Teaching: Ensuring Quality & Raising standards Course Book Axis of Reform Diploma Bachelor Master Quality Assurance Studies Student’s feedback External Evaluator Continuing Education Curricula Development
Teaching Quality Assurance for Sustainable Development Students have a say in What they are taught Why they are taught What they will be examined on How the process can be improved How their rights can be protect Student Feedback External assessors
Continuous Academic Development Academics have the right to Keep up to date Extend their network Communicate their science 50 hours of learning, by taking part in seminars, conferences, publications
Curriculum Development Learning a second Language Seeking information Critical Thinking
The system so far Required a brief financial & academic statement Inauguration License The Vacuum No pre- and post-inauguration assessment No Accreditation system Investment license Granted attractive incentives: land, tax exemption & more
55% 82% 66% 56% 43% • 7 more universities that have requested to open Law Dept
New Licensing and accreditation system Inauguration licence Conditional Licence to commence studies Conditional • Conditional • Unconditional • Withdraw licence Accreditation Full investment licence Conditional
Axis of Reform Linking Universities with International Centers Research
New PhD Pathway Courses Year 2 Year 1 Year 3 Old System Research Research New System Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Study abroad (18m) Acquaintance period
Scientific Research $100M/y Capacity Building Project Reforming the Ph.D. System Sending Academics on Sabbatical Abroad New Research Funding mechanisms
Investment in the infrastructure Inaugurating four new Universities Halabja Garmian Raparin Zakho
Reforming the University Management Structure Axis of Reform Independent Universities
Minister University President Council of the University College of Education College of Languages College of Science Research Centre Chemistry Chemistry English English Arabic Physics Physics Arabic Biology Biology Kurdish Kurdish
Research Centre Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Research Centre Board Research Centre Senate Research Centre Research Centre
The Structure of the Merged Colleges Other Languages French Arabic Kurdish English Faculty Council Research Centre Arts History Archeology Psychology Sociology
Integrated Faculty School School Research Centre Department Group Department Group Department Department Group Department Department
The Future of Universities: Total self-governing Financial, Academic and Administrative independence University Board of Trustees Senate University President University Council Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty Faculty
Current Structure for the Foundation of Technical Education Minister Foundation of Technical Education/Sulaimanyeh Foundation of Technical Education/Erbil President Council of the Foundation Bachelor Bachelor Diploma Diploma Diploma Diploma Diploma Technical College Institutes
Bachelor 6m for last term Year 4 6m Vocational Training Teaching Course on Specific Specialty Year 3 Teaching in the technical department Polytechnic University %25 Diploma 6m for the last term Year 2 6m for practical Experience Introductory and training courses on the specialty Year 1
Polytechnic University of Duhok Polytechnic University of Sulaimanyah Polytechnic University of Erbil Board of Trustees Council of the Polytechnic University BSc BSc BSc BSc BSc BSc College of Technical Administration College of Technical Engineering Diploma Diploma Diploma Diploma Diploma Diploma
Reforming the Administration Structure Decentralization & University Independence Merging of Similar Departments semi-independent Colleges/Faculties Senate & Board of Trustees & MonitoringAudit
Axis of Reform Human Rights Social Justice
Social Justice and better working environment Competitive Employment Gender equality Equal Opportunity Health & Safety