Private Universities Board Discusses Efforts to Enhance Academic Program Quality and Outcomes

Kuwait City, 8 Nov (KUNA) -- The Council of Private Universities held its 99th meeting on Sunday, chaired by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Nader Al-Jalal, to discuss efforts to enhance the quality of academic programs and their outcomes, in line with recognized academic standards and to contribute to the preparation of qualified national cadres.

Following the meeting, Council Secretary-General Dr. Jassem Al-Ali told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the council is committed to continuing its efforts to improve the quality of academic programs and their outputs, in order to meet labor market needs and support the country’s development process.

Al-Ali noted that the council reviewed several items on its agenda, including the renewal of the board of trustees of the American International University and the approval of the appointment of Dr. Ayman Al-Zaid as president of the Kuwait Technical College.

He added that the council approved the commencement of studies in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Computer Science programs at the American University in Kuwait, and discussed a request to change the name of the Canadian Algonquin College in Kuwait to the Canadian College in Kuwait.

Al-Ali pointed out that the council ratified the minutes of its previous meeting and reviewed a report on the follow-up implementation of its issued decisions. (End) K.M.J / A.M.H