CCQ Begins

CCQ Begins

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

CCQ Pioneers

Press Release from Qatar:


A total of 304 students, including 184 females, started their classes yesterday at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ), the first of its kind in the region.

The CCQ will provide three internationally-recognised degrees: Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), and Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS).

Associates degree holders will be able to either join the labour market or continue their university studies in one of the universities in Qatar or abroad in order to obtain a bachelor’s degree.

“The historic first day of the Community College of Qatar sets a new future for our Qatari students and Qatar,” Dean Dr Judith Hansen said.

She described the CCQ as the first nation-wide community college in the world, a global Qatari model of higher education success.

The first day showed commendable organisation and preparations which were reflected in the separation of male students from females at the entrance and the classrooms. Students’ names were listed and classrooms were numbered to achieve easy and comfortable opening.

“I have benefited from the lecture and I am enjoying the study and will complete all the curricula,” said Issa Abu Jassoum, a student who had just completed his first lesson in English language.

Abu Jassoum expected a bright future at the college as it provided educational opportunities that were not available anywhere else and prepared them to obtain a BSc degree. Abu Jassoum is interested in computer science studies.

Many other students shared Abu Jassoum’s opinion.

They expressed their appreciation to the teaching staff for their efforts and co-operation with them.

Munirah Ali al-Thani said: “The college provides a variety of educational options and helps us enhance our skills and abilities and increase our knowledge.”

Munirah said she had completed the secondary classes and obtained good results in the entry tests but did not meet the requirements of the university and was therefore unable to continue her studies.

She said that the CCQ’s flexibility made it the best solution for most of the students who are sitting at home without education.

Some students chose to attend the CCQ straight from high school while other students are working adults who take classes to advance in careers or to change fields.

To ensure graduation of qualified students, the SEC has signed a five-year partnership service agreement with Houston Community College where the latter will provide qualified staff and faculty, and develop a curriculum designed specifically for Qatari students.

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