University Administration Issues Administrative Circular Prohibiting Holding Multiple Leadership Positions

The administration of the Islamic University of Minnesota - Main Center - has issued an important administrative circular aimed at enhancing administrative and academic efficiency and ensuring the highest levels of institutional commitment. This decision follows the detection of cases in which individuals held leadership or administrative positions within the university while simultaneously holding similar positions at other universities operating under an e-learning system.

The circular noted that holding multiple positions may lead to conflicts of interest, reduced job commitment, and potential loss of talent, negatively impacting institutional performance.

Accordingly, the university has strictly prohibited combining any administrative or leadership position within the university - including Dean, Vice Dean, Head of Department, Unit Director, or any supervisory role - with any administrative or leadership role at another university that uses e-learning as its educational system.

The circular also requires all administrative position holders to officially disclose any external employment or administrative affiliations within 30 days of the circular’s issuance. Individuals affected by this directive will be granted a grace period to regularize their status, with a clear choice: either continue in their university position with full commitment to its responsibilities, or retain the external role, in which case they will be immediately relieved of their university position without exception.

The university administration emphasized that, after the grace period expires, administrative measures will be taken directly against any violators, including removal from their position and redistribution of responsibilities to protect the university’s interests and ensure smooth operations.

The circular concluded by stressing that leadership positions at the university are not ceremonial, but institutional responsibilities requiring full dedication, commitment, and loyalty to the university, in order to achieve its academic and administrative objectives.