Department of Islamic Studies in English Sees Notable Growth

Minnesota, April 15, 2025 – Dr. Manal Mustafa, head of the Department of Islamic Studies in English at the Islamic University of Minnesota, held a faculty meeting where she highlighted the department's growth due to the efforts of the faculty and an increase in student enrollment.

In her opening remarks, Dr. Manal expressed pride in the ongoing support from the university administration for the department's development and extended her gratitude to the faculty for their dedication. She emphasized the importance of interaction in official communication groups to foster team spirit and called for collaboration to address academic and administrative challenges.

Dr. Manal pointed out the necessity of focusing on English language proficiency during teaching and the importance of monitoring student attendance to provide necessary support, especially in graduate programs. She stressed the need to simplify curricula and assign students scientific tasks that contribute to their character development.

During faculty discussions, Dr. Idris Abdulkarim raised a question regarding the need for a new course description for each semester. Dr. Manal responded that the approved description remains in effect unless changes occur, reiterating the importance of continuous student follow-up.

Several recommendations were adopted during the meeting, including enhancing academic monitoring of students, improving performance in classrooms, and activating participation in official meetings.

Dr. Manal concluded the meeting by thanking attendees, asserting that achievements represent an elevation for the department, and urging everyone to intensify their efforts in fulfilling their academic and outreach responsibilities.