Al-Kitab University, in collaboration with the Department of Quality Assurance and University Performance, organized a workshop titled “Requirements for Obtaining National Accreditation for Engineering Education Programs” on Sunday. The event brought together a select group of academics and specialists in engineering education from various Iraqi universities.
The workshop featured a series of scientific lectures highlighting key aspects of national accreditation requirements. Prof. Dr. Ziad Suleiman Mohammed, Chairman of the Iraqi Council for Engineering Accreditation, delivered the first lecture, introducing the council’s standards and emphasizing their role in enhancing the quality of academic programs.
In the second lecture, Dr. Ali Naji Attiya, a member of the Iraqi Council for Engineering Accreditation, discussed Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and its role in aligning academic outputs with labor market needs.
The third lecture was presented by Dr. Jalal Mohammed Jalil from the Electromechanical Engineering Department at the University of Technology, focusing on methods for assessing students’ achievement of learning outcomes and measuring educational objectives.
Notable Attendees Included:
- Dr. Sabah Mohammed Jameel – Dean of the College of Engineering, Al-Kitab University
- Prof. Dr. Jilank Akram Omar – Dean of the College of Engineering, University of Kirkuk
- Dr. Najdat Hameed Abdulsalam – College of Engineering Technology, Al-Kitab University
- Prof. Dr. Taimour Abdulmajeed Ogi – College of Engineering, University of Kirkuk
- Assist. Prof. Dr. Arsan Ahmed – College of Engineering, University of Kirkuk
- Dr. Sarmad Kamal Fakhraldin – College of Engineering, University of Kirkuk
- Assist. Prof. Dr. Rizgar Bakr Wali – College of Engineering Technology, Al-Kitab University
- Assist. Prof. Dr. Ali Ihsan Salahuddin – College of Engineering, University of Kirkuk
- Lecturer Suind Ramzi – Medical Devices Techniques, Al-Qalam University College
- Assist. Prof. Dr. Thabit Sultan Mohammed – Computer Engineering Techniques, Al-Qalam University College
- Dr. Mohammed Fadhil Ahmed – Computer Hardware Engineering
The workshop concluded with an open discussion session, allowing participants to exchange ideas and address questions, fostering a shared understanding of accreditation requirements and reflecting academic institutions’ commitment to enhancing the quality of engineering education in Iraq.
