Praise for Faculty Performance and Strengthening E-Learning System
Dr. Zainab Basiouni, the University's Deputy provost and Dean of Student Affairs at the Islamic University of Minnesota - Main Center, praised the outstanding academic performance demonstrated by the university’s faculty members, expressing her appreciation for their continued efforts to develop the educational process and enhance the quality of academic performance.
Basiouni emphasized that continuous electronic monitoring of the educational process through the academic portal has demonstrated a high level of commitment and discipline, along with noticeable development in teaching methods and the use of modern educational tools. This reflects the faculty members’ dedication to fulfilling their academic mission with efficiency and professionalism.
She explained that the data and indicators provided by the university’s digital monitoring systems revealed the excellence of many faculty members in applying modern teaching strategies and innovative interactive approaches to delivering lectures. This has contributed to enriching the educational environment, enhancing students’ engagement with their courses, and increasing the academic benefits they gain from their studies.
She noted that this development is the result of the faculty members’ ongoing efforts and their commitment to presenting academic content in more effective ways. She affirmed that the university takes pride in the distinguished academic models demonstrated by its faculty members and regards their contributions as one of the fundamental pillars for achieving its educational and academic objectives.
Basiouni also called for continued development by diversifying teaching strategies, improving methods of presenting academic content, and enhancing students’ participation and engagement during lectures. She further encouraged the effective use of modern educational technologies and artificial intelligence tools to provide a high-quality educational experience that keeps pace with rapid developments in education and contributes to improving learning outcomes.
She emphasized that faculty members are the cornerstone of fulfilling the university’s mission and achieving its objectives, noting that their dedication and excellence have a direct impact on students’ academic development and contribute to preparing qualified graduates capable of representing the university with distinction in various academic and professional fields.
In a related context, Basiouni stated in another message addressed to faculty members that the university’s achievements in maintaining a well-organized educational process are based, after the grace of Allah, on the sincerity, commitment, and active participation of its faculty members. She noted that their efforts have contributed to establishing a distinguished educational environment that reflects the university’s mission and academic objectives.
She explained that the university administration continuously and directly monitors live lectures through the academic portal and designated digital systems. This is part of its commitment to ensuring the regularity of the educational process in accordance with the highest standards of efficiency and quality, as well as enabling the university to promptly identify and address any technical challenges or obstacles that faculty members may encounter during their lectures.
Dr. Zainab also attached screenshots from the electronic monitoring dashboard showing the status of live lectures through the academic portal. These images demonstrate the advanced digital tools provided by the university to support its e-learning system and enhance the effectiveness of academic monitoring and supervision.
In conclusion, the University's Deputy provost expressed her appreciation for the strong commitment demonstrated by faculty members and their continued enthusiasm to deliver their best in the virtual learning environment. She affirmed that dedication and sincerity in fulfilling the educational mission constitute a solid foundation for the university’s continued success and for strengthening its journey toward greater quality and academic excellence.
