Minister of Education: Improving Performance and Moving Away from Conventional Patterns is the Key to Success at the Open Educational College
As part of a field visit program to monitor performance levels in educational institutions, His Excellency the Minister of Education, Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Namis Al-Jabbouri, visited the Deanship of the Open Educational College in Baghdad on Thursday, June 8, 2023. During the visit, he reviewed the college's educational status and the progress of the final exams for the second semester.
The Dean of the College, Asst. Prof. Dr. Anees Al-Mashhadani, provided His Excellency with a detailed briefing on the college's reality and its academic journey over twenty-four years of scientific contribution. The Dean highlighted the obstacles and challenges that hinder the full realization of the college's goals and presented constructive proposals to overcome these challenges.
For his part, His Excellency the Minister emphasized that the Open Educational College is among his top priorities. He pledged full support for its development and for overcoming any hurdles, noting that it is the only university-level institution within the Ministry of Education and represents a distinguished scientific landmark.
During his tour of the Al-Rusafa Study Center, His Excellency observed the examination process and checked on the students as they performed their exams for the sixth consecutive day with ease and smoothness. He encouraged them to exert more effort to gain the new scientific expertise provided by the college, wishing them success and prosperity. He also expressed his hope for the ultimate goal: the graduation of an educational cohort characterized by exceptional pedagogical and instructional performance.
In turn, the Dean welcomed the Minister's visit, describing it as a historic milestone. He noted that this is the first visit by a Minister of Education since the college's establishment in 1998. He expressed his gratitude for His Excellency’s continuous attention, care, and support aimed at advancing the college and enhancing its reputation among government colleges and universities.