Meeting of College Council of Islamic Studies

Doctor Abdulrazek Al-Bakri, Dean of the College of Islamic Studies at the Islamic University of Minnesota, held a meeting for the college council on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 10:00 PM Mecca time. During the meeting, the dean emphasized the importance of conducting the educational process with transparency and quality, reiterating the administration's support for academic staff.

The meeting addressed the need for supervisors to submit periodic reports to department heads and the necessity for members to adhere to the instructions sent via the college council group. The dean welcomed the college’s associate dean, Dr. Ghada Al-Bahensi, and department heads, stressing the importance of effective follow-up within academic departments.

Contributions from council members included Dr. Zakarya Ibrahim, Secretary of the Department of Islamic Studies in English, confirming that matters are proceeding according to the dean's directives. Meanwhile, Dr. Taha Al-Juhari, head of the Department of Da'wah and Islamic Culture, pointed out some minor issues related to self-education in his department and called for organizing upcoming semesters to avoid repetition of courses.

Dr. Musab Nabeel, head of the Department of Hadith and Its Sciences, proposed creating a special group for master's and doctoral students to follow up on their affairs and motivate them. He also suggested organizing a workshop on how to present lectures using PowerPoint slides. In this regard, the dean noted that the university does indeed organize such workshops, and Dr. Ghada Al-Bahensi expressed her support for the first proposal.

The meeting concluded with remarks from Dr. Islam Abdulhamid, head of the Department of Qur'an and Its Sciences, who praised the swift handling of unexpected changes in the curriculum.

It is worth mentioning that this meeting coincided with the start of the summer semester, where academic arrangements necessary for a smooth educational process were discussed.