His highness, Rector of Al Kharj University presided a meeting attended by University deanship deputies, heads of assisting deanships, male and female deans of all colleges, and directors of university managements. The work plan for the academic year 1431-1432, likely obstacles and relevant solutions, along with an evaluation of the efficiency of University colleges prior to commencement of the current term, all were assessed. His highness welcomed the new members who joined the University this year and wished them success and expressed his certainty that they will work in an environment conducive to constructive contribution. He commended all the efforts exerted during the summer to plan for the new academic year. His highness encouraged the participants to exercise a special attention to society, education and research simply because of the tremendous role they play towards University progress. He also emphasized the importance of education products in realizing objectives planned. He stressed the need to activate specified mechanisms that would direct and execute quality education process in all University colleges. A special attention should be paid to the orientation programs observed within each college and in the general preparation programs designed to help students cope with the university education and acquire reliable knowledge- he added. He also stressed the importance of participation in conferences held in the University and internationally. His highness listened to the deans who spoke out of some development-related projects. The university strategy plan, accreditation and quality assurance plan, international cooperation plan, recruiting highly qualified and talented individuals all were deliberated.
Eid celebration
On Monday morning 12/16/1431 H. and to celebrate the Eid holy occasion, the University held a cordial meeting in the pharmacy and medicine building - which has been the first on the new campus to be completely prepared to receive students. The occasion was attended by His highness the University Rector Professor Abdul Rahman Al Asimi , Rector Deputies, Deans, along with a considerable number of staff members and university employees. In an eloquent speech, the Dean of the college of pharmacy welcomed the Rector and the audience and accentuated the obligations and duties of citizens towards their country. In his turn the Rector welcomed the audience and prayed that Almighty God may accept the heartfelt devotion of the pilgrims who performed their pilgrimage duty in Makah. He expressed his contentment on the completion of one of the university buildings on campus and encouraged all university employees to incorporate their efforts to make Al Kharj University a lighthouse of knowledge and education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In conclusion, His highness prayed that may Almighty God protect the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and assist his return Home safe, sound and healthy to realize the process of prosperity and growth.