This morning, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, inaugurated the events and workshops entitled “A New Beginning for Ensuring the Quality of Education,” in the presence of Prof. Dr. Alaa Ashmawy, President of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education; Prof. Dr. Hisham Abdel Nasser, Director of the Training Department at the Authority and Executive Director of the initiative; and the Political Communication Advisor to the President of the Authority. The event was also attended by the Vice Presidents of the University, college deans, Dr. Mohamed Ismail, Director of the Quality Assurance Center at the University, Dr. Mohamed Ismail, Director of the University’s Quality Assurance Center, faculty members, administrative staff, and witnessed wide participation from university students.
In his address, the University President welcomed the distinguished attendees and emphasized that this workshop is part of the activities of the presidential initiative “A New Beginning for Ensuring the Quality of Education,” launched under the directives of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly. He stressed the political leadership’s strong commitment to the quality of education as a fundamental pillar for preparing youth capable of competing locally, regionally, and internationally.
He also praised the significant support of His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, in promoting a culture of quality and academic accreditation within universities.
Prof. Heniegal affirmed that Suez University has achieved a historic milestone by obtaining accreditation for the programs of the Faculties of Technology and Education, as well as the Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, alongside a comprehensive plan to accredit the remaining faculties.
He explained that the workshop aims to transfer quality concepts from theory to practical application, enabling students to become ambassadors of quality within their colleges.
He concluded his speech by emphasizing that the workshop activities will culminate in a closing ceremony to be held next May 5, in the presence of the Prime Minister, during which the best participating universities will be honored.
Prof. Dr. Alaa Ashmawy then delivered a speech highlighting the importance of the concept of quality in higher education as a tool for advancing educational institutions. He pointed out the difference between education that focuses on the transmission of knowledge and learning that emphasizes the development of students’ thinking and creativity skills.
He also stressed the necessity of adopting the concept of lifelong learning as a fundamental approach to achieving quality and academic excellence.
The events also featured the screening of a short documentary film about Suez University, showcasing its history, academic and research achievements, and its strategic plan toward achieving quality and accreditation.
It is worth noting that the workshop agenda includes:
Introductory lectures on the concepts of quality and academic accreditation.
Practical workshops for students and faculty members on mechanisms for implementing quality within colleges.
An open discussion session between Authority officials and students on challenges and opportunities.
Preparation for the closing events scheduled to be held next May.
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