Introduction
The Deanship of Academic Development at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University was established in conjunction with the decision to establish the university (Decision No. 18/1A dated 15/09/1430 AH). It serves as a fundamental pillar contributing to building academic excellence and achieving educational leadership at the university level. Since its establishment, the Deanship has played a strategic role in leading the qualitative transformation of university education, contributing to the enhancement of the university's academic and educational excellence. The Deanship leads this transformation through several strategic objectives, namely: Establishing institutional excellence in university education and learning, empowering the professional capabilities of faculty members, lecturers, and teaching assistants, promoting the sustainability of quality educational practices for faculty members, and establishing effective partnerships to expand the local, regional, and global impact of the university. Moreover, the Deanship is responsible for developing the system of academic programs and study plans, enhancing the physical and human infrastructure and the overall work environment within the university.
Vision
Shaping the future through sustainable excellence in university education.
Mission
To achieve institutional excellence in university teaching and learning, enhance the professional capabilities of faculty members, sustain quality practices, and improve the academic plans and programs through effective partnerships within and outside the university.
Values
Sustainability
We adopt a sustainable and renewable approach that achieves resource efficiency and enhances our business continuity.
Ambition
We are committed to a culture of excellence and constantly strive to elevate teaching and learning practices, achieve achievements, and exceed expectations.
Innovation
We embrace creative ideas and outstanding practices that are reshaping university teaching and learning practices.
Collaboration
We believe in cooperation and integration between individuals and entities, and we build effective partnerships to achieve common goals.
Positive Impact
We are keen to achieve a positive and sustainable impact on people in all our work, contributing to the preparation of the future generation.
Strategic Goals
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Sustainable Development Goals (2020-2030) |
Vision 2030 Goals |
Strategic Goals of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (2025-2030) |
Strategic Goals of the Deanship of University Education Development (2025-2030) |
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Goal 4: TheQuality Education 1) |
- Promoting the values of mastery and discipline - Improving education outcomes - Improving the ranking of educational institutions |
1- Enriching knowledge and future skills 4- Enhancing the excellence and belonging of human competencies |
1) Consolidating institutional excellence in university teaching and learning |
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Goal 4: TheQuality Education 1) |
- Ensuring alignment between education outcomes and labor market needs - Improving the readiness of young people to enter the labor market - Human Capital Development |
4- Enhancing the excellence and belonging of human competencies |
2) Empowering the professional capabilities of faculty members, lecturers and teaching assistants |
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Goal 4: TheQuality Education 2) |
- Promote and support a culture of innovation - Human Capital Development |
1- Enriching knowledge and future skills 4- Enhancing the excellence and belonging of human competencies |
3) Promoting the sustainability of quality teaching practices for faculty members |
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Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the goals 3) |
- Improving the ranking of educational institutions |
3- Maximizing societal and developmental contributions 5- Institutionalizing the governance system and digital transformation |
4) Build effective partnerships and expand local, regional, and global impact |
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Goal 4: TheQuality Education 4) |
- Ensuring alignment between education outcomes and labor market needs - Improving the readiness of young people to enter the labor market - Ensuring alignment between education outcomes and labor market needs |
1- Enriching knowledge and future skills 5- Institutionalizing the governance system and digital transformation |
5) Updating and developing the academic plans and programs in order to enhance readiness for future requirements |
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Goal 3: Good health and well-being 5) |
- Human Capital Development - Improving the performance of the government entity |
4- Enhancing the excellence and belonging of human competencies 6. Development and sustainability of financial resources 7- Developing andhumanizing the university environment |
6) Developing the human and physical structure, and the work environment at the Deanship |
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3 of 17 Sustainable Development Goals |
8 of 16 Strategic Goals of the Human Capacity Development Program and Vision 2030 Goals |
6 of 7 strategic goals for the university |
6 Strategic Goals of the Deanship |
Awards and Recognition
- Commendation from the judges for the Deanship of Academic Development in the report on the renewal of the university's' institutional accreditation (2023).
- QS Reimagining Education Award 2023 for the Middle East Region.
- Recognition Award from the University of Turku in (Finland) for Excellence in Academic Development and Global Engagement (2024).
- The Deanship's achievement is included in the Government Communication Report in the May 2025 edition of the "Kingdom Shines Internationally" report.
