On Monday, January 27th, 2025, a workshop on candidacy and leadership took place for lecturers and heads of departments from all colleges of our university Prof.Dr. Edrees Muhammed Tahir Harki, the rector of Erbil Polytechnic University; Dr. Botan Majid Asinger, the Vice-Rector for Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies; and Dr. Ranj Sirwan, the General Director of the Scientific Research Center, attended the workshop.
At the start of the workshop, the Rector of the University gave a speech. He welcomed the guests and said that they had worked with the workshop presenters before. He also said that this time, in a different way, they wanted to gain more benefits in leadership and administration
The Rector of the University emphasized that this workshop was not only for professors but also for faculty and university council members, especially department heads, as they played an important role in university changes. They were the bridge between students and professors.
In the end, he hoped that the participants benefited from the experience of Dr. Sally and Mr. Rick, who came from the United States to lead the workshop.
Dr. Sally and Mr. Rick scientifically presented the workshop, discussing key aspects of effective leadership, evaluation methods, and leadership skill development.
The goal of this workshop was to improve the leadership skills of professors and department heads, which was an important step in Polytechnic University’s efforts to enhance academic standards and advance the education sector.
