College of Islamic Studies Council Discusses Plans for First Semester
The College of Islamic Studies Council held a meeting on Monday, June 24, 2024, chaired by Dean Prof. Dr. Abdulrazzaq Al-Bakri, and attended by His Excellency the Vice President of the Islamic University of Minnesota, President of the Main Center, Dr. Omar Al-Maqrami.
According to Ms. Amal Qasim, Head of Administrative Affairs at the College of Islamic Studies, all members of the council attended the meeting and discussed all matters that serve the college and the university, with a focus on the principle of continuous follow-up.
The meeting began with a welcoming speech by Dean Al-Bakri, in which he welcomed Vice President Dr. Al-Maqrami and the council members, and thanked them for their efforts in the summer semester.
Dr. Al-Maqrami praised the teamwork that characterizes the college, from the administrative staff to the faculty members, and considered it an indicator of the college's progress, success, and leadership among the university's colleges.
Dean Al-Bakri confirmed the completion of all work for the summer semester of the academic year 2023-2024, and the completion of preparations and arrangements for the first semester of the academic year 2024-2025.
Al-Bakri praised the effectiveness of the college's faculty members from various academic ranks ("Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor") in all departments, and listened to the suggestions of the department heads regarding the progress of the educational process. He also pointed to some activities that have been planned for the first semester for some departments.
The dean concluded the meeting with some recommendations, emphasizing the need for the head of each department to hold two meetings: one with the faculty members and another with the students. He asked the heads of departments to inquire from the professors about the reasons for absenteeism to overcome the difficulties faced by the students. He also stressed the need for commitment to attending lectures on time by the professors, and not to raise any political opinions during the lectures. He reminded the lecturers of the need to comply with the instructions issued by the senior management. Dean Al-Bakri noted that another meeting will be held during the next semester.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Vice President Dr. Omar Al-Maqrami commented, saying: "I was pleased today to participate in the meeting of the College of Islamic Studies Council, in response to a kind invitation from the College Council, represented by His Excellency the Dean of the College, Prof. Dr. Abdulrazzaq Al-Bakri, and to meet with His Excellency and the esteemed heads of departments of this blessed college, and to listen to their words and valuable suggestions."