College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences Concludes Seminar Series on "Academic Program Assessment Strategy"

The College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences successfully concluded a three-day specialized seminar series entitled "Academic Program Assessment Strategy." The sessions were presented by Mr. Thamer Hassan Hameed from the Department of Basic Science and were held between September 7 and September 9, 2026, in the Seminar Hall of the Basic Sciences Branch.

The seminar series aimed to equip academic departments with a comprehensive roadmap for establishing a systematic approach to program evaluation. Key discussions guided faculty and leadership teams on driving continuous curriculum improvement, maintaining alignment with international accreditation standards, measuring academic performance, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the quality of education across the college.

To foster focused and productive engagement, the sessions were organized across three days for targeted departments, attended by Program Management Teams (PMT), Heads of Departments, and Scientific Committees:

• Monday, September 7, 2026: Departments of Soil and Water Sciences, Environment and Ecotourism, and Food Science and Technology.
• Tuesday, September 8, 2026: Departments of Animal Production, Field Crops, and Agriculture Extension & Rural Development.
• Wednesday, September 9, 2026: Departments of Horticulture, Plant Protection, and Forestry.

These sessions provided a vital platform for Program Development Teams to refine their evaluation strategies, reinforcing a culture of academic excellence and accountability throughout the college.

• Speaker: Mr. Thamer Hassan Hameed
• Venue: Seminar Hall, Branch of Basic Sciences
  

CAES Information Services Office, September 14, 2026

Reported by: Sipal Mohammed Taher Yousif & Bilnd Jalal H. Hambi