Supreme Education Council Press Release
Date: 19 September 2010
The Community College of Qatar held an orientation meeting for 309 new students including boys and girls at the presence of the Community teaching faculty and staff. The orientation meeting will continue until the 24th of September 2010 at the Community College at Dafna. The meeting aims to brief the students about the college, the curriculum, the staff, the courses, and the opportunities provided for them through their years of study. In addition, the college has provided the required guidance and direction for the students which will ensure their continuation in the college and maintain their success.
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Naimi, the chairman of the Community College Steering Committee welcomed the students informing them that the meeting represents a remarkable and unique milestone in the history of Qatar. He congratulated the students on their enrollment into the Community College which plays a major role in the development of the nation.
Al Naimi reiterated that the college offers 2-year degree courses and three accredited diplomas in Humanities, Science, and Technical applications like communications, administration, engineering, and banking. He added that the diploma holders may join the labor market or continue further in higher education in the best universities in Qatar or abroad.
The college offers short training certificates and programs to meet specialized labor and industry requirements. This, he said, will enhance the sustained development of the country and achieve the Qatar national vision 2030. Dr. Naimi stressed on the importance of accurate attendance by the students and urged them to maintain their timetable, accept the challenge, and be reliable. He confirmed that without the support of His Highness the Emir, the college would not have been established. He also praised Qatar University and all the institutions which helped in the existence of the college.
In addition, Al Naimi mentioned the partnership between the Community College of Qatar and Houston Community College (HCC) which will provide educational opportunities in accordance with international standards. HCC curricula has been created to suit the educational requirements of Qatari students. The partnership will enhance excellent opportunities and broaden the educational options for the students who will benefit from international experiences.
He confirmed that the college will achieve a group of objectives for the students like continuing their higher education in a number of US universities, Qatar university, and the Education City Universities.
On her part, the Community College Dean, Dr. Judith Hansen also welcomed the students and praised their educational excellence and their will to continue education.
"I am proud of you and we are here to achieve the vision of His Highness the Emir and Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Misnad."
She also praised the support of H.E. the Minister of Education, Secretary general of the SEC which he extended for them to achieve their objectives. She explained the courses the college will offer and hoped that all students will have opportunities to join the college.
The College academic advisers and directors gave presentations about the importance of identifying their visions and objectives and become self reliant and responsible.
In an interview with the students to measure their satisfaction with the college, they jointly agreed that the orientation meeting was satisfactory for them and they praised the officials at the college for their efforts. Some ladies considered the college a bright future for them with its flexible system as it has saved them from worrying about passing the TOEFL and IELTS tests which were obstacles in joining university education. One parent said the college is the dream of every Qatari family wishing their children to study among their families and in their own country.
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