The Faculty Development Center at Applied Science Private University organized an introductory training session as part of the faculty orientation program for the second semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. The session took place on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in FINC Hall at the Faculty of Information Technology.
The workshop aimed to provide new faculty members with essential knowledge about university policies, regulations, and electronic learning platforms, to ensure their smooth integration into the academic environment.
The session included several specialized lectures and presentations, including:
• Dr. Hamza Abu Issa, who presented the session on "University Regulations and Ethics" from 10:00 to 10:50 AM, covering the university’s operational regulations.
• Dr. Muna Barakat followed with a session titled "Scientific Research and Promotion Criteria" from 11:00 to 11:50 AM, discussing research guidelines, support for academic publications, and promotion instructions at the university.
• Prof. Dr. Thair Kaddumi delivered a lecture on "Quality in Higher Education Institutions" from 12:00 to 12:50 PM, focusing on total quality management and its application in higher education.
• The program concluded with a session on "E-learning Platforms" presented by Ms. Hadeel Ahmad from 1:00 to 1:50 PM, which covered the use of the EduGate, Microsoft Teams, and My.ASU platforms in the teaching process.
This workshop is part of the Faculty Development Center efforts to empower new faculty members and support their integration into the academic community while aligning with the university’s quality standards and academic excellence.