Mr.Eng.Dr. Marawan Zayed Btainaha
Department head’s speech
Praise be to Allah and peace and blessings be upon His messengers:-
Dear Students, Faculty Members and Distinguished Guests,
Based on the vision of the Islamic University of Minnesota, which aims to achieve leadership and excellence in the field of distance education, to rise to the ranks of international universities, to achieve scientific progress and academic excellence, to prepare graduates who are able to meet the needs of the local community and the global market, to create an educational and technological environment that stimulates creativity and giving, and to promote Learning opportunities for students wherever they are for life, and for everyone to have access to quality and diversified education opportunities that respond to development needs, and to ensure continuity of development, rehabilitation, and guidance towards vocational and career choices, through its continuous alignment of its programs with development needs, and its focus on options that are compatible with contemporary technological and life variables. And in order to prepare responsible individuals who contribute to the sustainable development of their countries.
The importance of the College of Educational Sciences stands out as the main axis in the preparation of educational practitioners and their continuous professional development, on whom it relies in building educational leaders. Accordingly; This site primarily aims to serve you, starting with admission to the college, its procedures and stages, and passing through the objectives of the departments, programs and courses that it offers, as well as choosing the appropriate major for you, and completing the path of success and excellence. How beautiful is the moment in which we receive you because we know that we offer you the most precious thing that can be presented, which is “knowledge and experience”, and what a happy moment in which we bid you farewell, because we have presented to society the most valuable gift that can be presented, which is the “teacher”.
With you, young men and women, male and female teachers, the future will build and increase giving and production. You are the ones who raise the banner of knowledge, fight ignorance and superstition, stimulate determination and lead educational change. This can only be achieved with abundant knowledge, superior skill, and sincerity that breaks through borders, overcomes obstacles, and overcomes challenges.
In conclusion, I would like to welcome you all back to the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the Islamic University of Minnesota, as we are committed to providing an exceptional education that enables our students to achieve their goals. I invite you to explore the campus of the College of Educational Sciences, meet its faculty members, and learn more about our innovative programs and initiatives through our website. Thank you for choosing the Islamic University of Minnesota as your academic home, and I wish you all the best in your educational journey.
