Tuesday,22 March 2011
By : Jameel W.Karaki
KUWAIT: In response to the group of student protesters enrolled in the Engineering and Business Management Bachelor degree programs at The Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) last Wednesday that were calling on the college to reform and change its curriculum policies. Abdullah Abdulmohsen Al-Sharhan, ACK's Chairman said that his door is always open for those students we are willing to discuss their concerns and problems, asserting that the key philosophy of ACK is 'enabling human potential within a culture of care".
Al-Sharhan told Al Watan Daily on Monday that ACK was established to open the door for students of both of high and low GPAs to enroll in their program. As a result ACK was established as a vocational school to offer its students a high class vocational training including workshops, group projects, knowledge, with practical skills and knowledge and allow them to make a strong contribution to this wonderful country as well as extra classes.
Al-Sharhan said, "Until now we have had 2000 graduates, where the majority of them are working at the private sector and for multi national companies. Later on, based on the request of parents and students, we established the Bachelor degree Program and we chose University of Tasmania as a partner which is considered one of the top schools."
Al-Sharhan, refuted the claims of some students who said that ACK doesn't have enough qualified instructors insisting that ACK instructors passed several admission tests that are in accordance with global standards, and the Private University Council (PUC) awarded them their license. He also said that ACK is obliged to follow the PUC's auditing standards and was committed to high level academic standards.
Al-Sharhan also clarified that the challenges facing the diploma student are easier than ones facing a Bachelor degree program student. "The Bachelor of Business program at the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) is delivered under the auspices of the University of Tasmania in Australia, endorsed by the Private Universities Council of Kuwait and is recognized in many countries around the world as a result we should operate according to our partners standards when it comes to the curriculum, recruiting instructors and correcting exams," He added.
Some angry students and a parent gathered inside the campus of ACK claiming that they are failing their classes as a result of a planned agenda by the management to force them to pay more money, causing the students to be delayed from graduating on time. Protestors demanded an easier course passing policy as they claim that students are failing their courses, an average of 3 courses per semester, because of unfair passing criteria.
The students questioned the administration's position, who stood and watched the students express their demands. As a result Dr. Raghad Al-Kazimi, Dean of Student Affairs at ACK held the microphone and said "I don't refuse to speak to you. Feel free to discuss your matters and concerns at my office where my door is open to any student who has a problem" last week.
On her part Al-Khazmi also spoke to Al Watan Daily, responding to the claims of some students of being treated unfairly by the university causing them to fail them some Bachelor degree level courses saying "the demands of this group can't be generalized over other students".
Al-Khazmi disclosed that 195 students registered for the first semester of the Bachelor program, where students took part in 821 exams yet only 25% failed that semester.
She pointed out that students who passed this semester were hard workers, attended classes, extra sessions and followed up with their instructors which is what is expected of any university student.
Al-Khazmi explained that the Diploma program focuses on vocational training which would qualify students for a job opportunity after graduation while the Bachelor program relies on self study, reading several books and independent studies. ACK was also keen to provide its students with tools of success such as extra sessions and workshops She added.
It is worthy to mention that Al-Khazmi announced that ACK will open a summer class for defaulter students to cover what they missed
http://alwatandaily.kuwait.tt/resources/pdf/1037/20.pdf
By : Jameel W.Karaki
KUWAIT: In response to the group of student protesters enrolled in the Engineering and Business Management Bachelor degree programs at The Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) last Wednesday that were calling on the college to reform and change its curriculum policies. Abdullah Abdulmohsen Al-Sharhan, ACK's Chairman said that his door is always open for those students we are willing to discuss their concerns and problems, asserting that the key philosophy of ACK is 'enabling human potential within a culture of care".
Al-Sharhan told Al Watan Daily on Monday that ACK was established to open the door for students of both of high and low GPAs to enroll in their program. As a result ACK was established as a vocational school to offer its students a high class vocational training including workshops, group projects, knowledge, with practical skills and knowledge and allow them to make a strong contribution to this wonderful country as well as extra classes.
Al-Sharhan said, "Until now we have had 2000 graduates, where the majority of them are working at the private sector and for multi national companies. Later on, based on the request of parents and students, we established the Bachelor degree Program and we chose University of Tasmania as a partner which is considered one of the top schools."
Al-Sharhan, refuted the claims of some students who said that ACK doesn't have enough qualified instructors insisting that ACK instructors passed several admission tests that are in accordance with global standards, and the Private University Council (PUC) awarded them their license. He also said that ACK is obliged to follow the PUC's auditing standards and was committed to high level academic standards.
Al-Sharhan also clarified that the challenges facing the diploma student are easier than ones facing a Bachelor degree program student. "The Bachelor of Business program at the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) is delivered under the auspices of the University of Tasmania in Australia, endorsed by the Private Universities Council of Kuwait and is recognized in many countries around the world as a result we should operate according to our partners standards when it comes to the curriculum, recruiting instructors and correcting exams," He added.
Some angry students and a parent gathered inside the campus of ACK claiming that they are failing their classes as a result of a planned agenda by the management to force them to pay more money, causing the students to be delayed from graduating on time. Protestors demanded an easier course passing policy as they claim that students are failing their courses, an average of 3 courses per semester, because of unfair passing criteria.
The students questioned the administration's position, who stood and watched the students express their demands. As a result Dr. Raghad Al-Kazimi, Dean of Student Affairs at ACK held the microphone and said "I don't refuse to speak to you. Feel free to discuss your matters and concerns at my office where my door is open to any student who has a problem" last week.
On her part Al-Khazmi also spoke to Al Watan Daily, responding to the claims of some students of being treated unfairly by the university causing them to fail them some Bachelor degree level courses saying "the demands of this group can't be generalized over other students".
Al-Khazmi disclosed that 195 students registered for the first semester of the Bachelor program, where students took part in 821 exams yet only 25% failed that semester.
She pointed out that students who passed this semester were hard workers, attended classes, extra sessions and followed up with their instructors which is what is expected of any university student.
Al-Khazmi explained that the Diploma program focuses on vocational training which would qualify students for a job opportunity after graduation while the Bachelor program relies on self study, reading several books and independent studies. ACK was also keen to provide its students with tools of success such as extra sessions and workshops She added.
It is worthy to mention that Al-Khazmi announced that ACK will open a summer class for defaulter students to cover what they missed
http://alwatandaily.kuwait.tt/resources/pdf/1037/20.pdf
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