MUSCAT – The Higher Education Council yesterday discussed the sources of financing for government higher education establishments, feasibility studies for Muscat University project, updates for the setting up of Al Sharqiyah University, options available for students in pre-university classes (11 and 12) and other topics related to the higher education sector. The council chairman extended sincere greetings to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos on the occasion of the 40th National Day, wishing that the Sultanate of Oman will continue its achievements under the wise leadership of His Majesty the Sultan. The council’s 3rd session of the year was presided over by Sayyid Ali bin Hamoud al Busaidy, Minister of the Diwan of the Royal Court and Chairman of the Higher Education Council.
Among other issues on the agenda, the council considered untraditional sources of financing for higher educational establishments. The council discussed a number of reports submitted by the Ministry of Higher Education, including a report on the outcome of feasibility studies on Muscat University. It highlighted the recommendations issued by the international team of experts that was formed for the purpose. The council also reviewed the ministry’s report about the latest updates in Al Sharqiyah University and the efforts exerted to meet the technical, academic and administrative requirements for launching the university in the academic year 2010/2011.
The council also discussed the report submitted by the Ministry of Education about the study options available for the students in the 11th and 12th class in terms of subjects to be selected by the students during the educational plan in the academic year 2010/2011. The study made comparison between students’ desires in the school subjects of the educational plan for the academic year 2010/2011and the previous years and the importance of awareness about vocational guidance in the stage of school subject selection, among other issues.
© Oman Daily Observer 2010
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