Vice President Clarifies Administrative Position Rules

Doctor Omar Al-Maqrami, Vice President of the Islamic University of Minnesota and Head of the Main Center, affirmed that the university’s system does not permit individuals holding high administrative positions to simultaneously assume administrative roles at competing universities that follow similar online education strategies as the Islamic University of Minnesota. This clarification came in a message directed to deans, department heads, supporting deanships, and administrative unit directors.

Dr. Al-Maqrami explained that this policy is not intended to diminish the status of other universities or to restrict university staff, but rather to ensure that administrative personnel, who bear significant responsibilities, do not become distracted by dual commitments. He suggested that it is preferable for individuals to choose the institution in which they feel most comfortable and secure, emphasizing the importance of focusing efforts on serving the university.

He added that the university prides itself on full collaboration among its staff across educational, administrative, and technical fields, stressing the need for all files and expertise related to the university to remain within its walls. Dr. Al-Maqrami concluded his message with a prayer, saying: "We praise Allah for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us in this blessed institution, and we ask Him to enable us to continue serving knowledge and its seekers, and not to replace us."