Directorate of Planning

Assistant Vice-Chancellor (CE & P) Office

Dy. Director of
Community Engagement & Training

Dr. Mohammed Amur Al Ghunaimi
Message

The Directorate of Community Engagement and Training plays an essential role in achieving the NU goals and strategic objectives. It’s two-fold mission includes:

  1. Contributing to the well being and advancement of the society, where the various campuses – under the supervision of the Directorate – conduct a wide range of activities that serve a multitude of social segments, notably in the fields of health and educational awareness.
  2. Training services, on the other hand, fall under the responsibility of the Directorate, as it provides a diverse set of professional training courses that fulfil the society’s requirements in the various professional and social fields. Some of these courses are offered free of charge, as part of the University’s social responsibility.
Duties and responsibilities of The Directorate of Community Engagement and Training
  • Establish policies and procedures for the oversight of the management of community engagement activities and maintain constructive and productive relationships.
  • Obtain Colleges Annual Plan and prepare the University’s annual plan for community engagement and training activities in liaison with the colleges units and college committees.
  • Liaison with colleges/committees and oversee effective implementation of community engagement at the University.
  • Oversee the implementation of community engagement activities/trainings in cooperation with university units/colleges to strengthen relations with the professional sector and employers.
  • Conduct needs analysis in liaison with colleges for the course training development, delivery and logistics for externals.
  • Oversee the short courses activities across the University.
  • Conduct an annual evaluation of the University’s activities in the field of community engagement and training and submit Annual report to AVC (DCEP)
  • Any other tasks assigned by Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Community Engagement & Projects).