The Ministry of Education’s Initiatives
The Ministry of Education’s Initiatives
University education in Saudi Arabia has witnessed generous funding. In acknowledgement of the importance of developing educational processes in Saudi universities, the Ministry of Education has allocated a budget to support a number of development initiatives (e.g., the initiative to develop academic departments and the initiative to develop strategies and methods for student-centered education in Saudi Universities). This is to be conducted in a competitive manner among Saudi universities and in accordance with established standards and specifications.
Universities have submitted proposals for the implementation of these development programs and projects within their relevant fields, and King Saud University was successful in allocating the following projects:
|
|
College |
Department |
Project |
Project Manager |
Project Duration |
Signing the Contract with the University and Receipt of 1st Installment |
|
1 |
Education |
Islamic Studies |
Developing the University’s Requirements of Islamic Studies Courses |
Prof. Sulaiman Al-Eid |
24 months |
24/5/1431 |
|
2 |
Education |
Psychology |
Developing the Department of Psychology at King Saud University |
Prof. Abdulrahman Al-Turairi |
1 year |
9/1/1432 |
|
3 |
Languages and Translation |
Language Unit |
Converting English Language Courses into E-courses |
Dr. Nasser Al-Mansour |
15 months |
25/5/1431 |
|
4 |
Languages and Translation |
Asian Languages |
Teaching and Developing Language Skills and Specialized Translation in the Department of Asian Languages and Translation |
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Qarni |
1 year |
24/5/1431 |
|
5 |
Applied Medical Sciences |
Radiological Sciences |
Developing the Undergraduate Academic Program at the Department of Radiological Sciences |
Dr. Mohammed Al-Nafi’ |
8 months |
24/5/1431 |
|
6 |
Business Administration |
Financial Management |
Developing Field Training for Female Students |
Ms. Basma Al-Tuwaijri |
1 year |
24/5/1431 |
|
7 |
Tourism and Archeology |
Archeology |
Converting Courses to E-courses |
Dr. Abdullah Al-Sharikh |
2 years |
1/6/1431 |
|
8 |
Engineering |
Electrical Engineering |
Developing Academic Plans and Programs |
Prof. Sa’ad Al-Ghuwainim |
1 year |
24/5/1431 |
|
9 |
Science |
Vice Rectorate for Quality and Development |
Investigating and Developing Job Opportunities and Spreading the Culture of Initiatives in College of Science Graduates |
Dr. Abdulhakeem Ababtain |
2 years |
4/6/1431 |
|
10 |
Computer Science and Computer Engineering (Al-Kharj) |
***** |
Updating Academic Plans - Interacting with Labor Organizations and Associations for the Job Market |
Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Mazyad |
1 year |
24/5/1431 |
|
11 |
Science |
Physics |
Developing Strategies and Methods for Student-Centered Learning |
Dr. Nasser Al-Zayed |
1 Year |
27/7/1432 |
The Rector approved a committee to follow-up and evaluate these projects within the Vice Rectorate for Educational and Academic Affairs.
