QU Transformation Strategy

Qatar University Holistic Approach for Becoming a Catalyst for Sustainable Development of Society and Economy (World of Work) in Qatar

Hassan Al-Derham

Puebla, Mexico, 14th November

THE STRATEGIC CONTEXT FOR QU TRANSFORMATION (International Trends)

Redefining the University

Model for The future

Addressing Competency

Gap for World of

Work

Entrepreneurial

Education

Digital Transform-

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Industrial Fourth

Revolution Needs

The Evolution of Universities Core Mission Functions

QU New Vision: To be regionally recognized for distinctive excellence in education and research, an institution of choice for students and scholars and a catalyst for the sustainable socio-economic development of Qatar

The Evolution of University Mission: First – Education (from the 10th Century), Second – Research (19th - 20th Century), Third - CommunityService (20th Century), and Finally the Fourth Mission Focusing on Socio-Economic Development (21st Century and Future Universities)

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Socio-Economic Development

Impact Transformation

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Institutional Transformation

Three Dimensions of QU Transformation that Leads define the Broad

QU Role in Society and Economic Development (World of Work)

Goal 7 Statement (Enabling Transformation): To develop and implement necessary enabling strategies, processes and capabilities for the holistic transformation of Qatar University and enable QU to maximize its national and global impact

QU Overall Transformation Strategy 2018-2022: Vision, Mission, and Goals → Descriptors in Red are Correlated to Defining Broad Role of QU in Society and Economic Development (World of Work)

New Vision: To be regionally recognized for distinctive excellence in education and research, an institution of choice for students and scholars and a catalyst for the sustainable socio-economic development of Qatar.

MissionQatar University is the national institution of higher education in Qatar. It provides high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare competent graduates, destined to shape the future of Qatar. The university community has diverse and committed faculty who teach and conduct research, which addresses relevant local and regional challenges, advances knowledge, and contributes actively to addressing the needs and aspirations of society.

Goal 1 Statement (National Impact): To proactively play a leading role in shaping and enabling the transformation of the Higher Education System in Qatar.

Goal 2 Statement (Transforming Education): To be regionally recognized for the provision of holistic education that is transformative, learner-centric, experiential, research-informed, competency-based, digitally enriched and entrepreneurial.

Goal 3 Statement (Transforming Graduates): To prepare graduates who are well rounded with attributes and values that maximize their impact.

Goal 4 Statement (Transforming Research): To excel in research, that is focused, relevant, measurable, solution oriented, impactful, collaborative, and advances knowledge and innovation.

Goal 5 Statement (Transforming the Institution): To be recognized as a benchmark for organizational and operational excellence, and sustainability. Goal 6 Statement (Transforming Engagement): To foster effective engagement with local and international stakeholders to enrich education, strengthen research, impact socioeconomic development, and enhance visibility and image.

Core Values

Excellence

Integrity

Diversity

Social Responsibility

Innovation

Academic Freedom

Teaching and Learning Strategy

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Students Experience Strategy

Objective1 Objective X

Research and Knowledge Advancement Strategy

Objective1 Objective X

Institutional Excellence Strategy

Objective1 Objective X

Engagement Strategy Objective1 Objective X

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QU StrategicGoals

QU STRATEGIES: 5 Core and 2 Enabling Strategies

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Cross-

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QU New Vision: To be regionally recognized for distinctive excellence in education and research, an institution

of choice for students and scholars and a catalyst for the sustainable socio-economic development ofQatar

Aligned with Qatar National

Vision 2030 Aiming to

transform Qatar into

Innovation and Knowledge Based

Economy

Emerging Structures to

Enable QU in Achieving its

Envisioned Role

(Catalyst Interfaces)

QU Transformation Process for Maximizing its

Role in Society and Economy (World of Work)

Qatar Society and EconomyQatar University

QU Transformation Enabling Impact Interfaces (Organizational Structures)

QU is a catalyst for

socio-economic

sustainable development

in Qatar

QU Interface for supporting education

ecosystem in Qatar

QU Interface for supporting I&E ecosystem I

Qatar

QU Interface as an advisory and Think-Tank for Qatar

QU Interface for providing solutions for Grand Challenges of Qatar

Qatar Education Innovation &

Transformation Institute

Qatar Innovation & Enterprise Institute

QU Knowledge Consulting and Advisory Group

Inter and Multidisciplinary Research and

Development Platforms

QU New Vision: To be regionally recognized for distinctive excellence in education and research, an institution of choice for students and scholars and a catalyst for the sustainable socio-economic development of Qatar

Holistic Transformation in Programs Structure into a

Smart Competency-Based Qualifications Framework with the Below Characters

QU Model of Transformative Education

QU Qualifications

Framework Access Success Flexibility Quality EfficiencyNational Capacity Building

Inclusive of State of the Art Education Excellence Framework

with Content and Pedagogy Implementing the Below Descriptors QU Education ExcellenceFramework Learner

CentricResearch Informed

ExperientialCompetency

BasedDigitally Enriched

Entrepren-eurial

Within End-to-End Learner/Students Experience Framework, that

Starts from School and Keep on After Graduation with the Below Experiences

QU Students ExperienceFramework

Selection

Experience

Admission

Experience

On-Boarding

Experience

Academic

Experience

Campus

Experience

Employability and

Impact Experience

Alumni

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Life Long

Learning

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QU Model of Transformative Education

Distinctive Graduates

National Cadre that Competent, Entrepreneurial,

and Leader

From School

Continuous Personal

Development

Transformation Enabling Strategy → Entrepreneurship & Innovation

E&I Objective 1 (Infuse Entrepreneurship and Innovation Mindset)

Develop programs to cultivate the entrepreneurial and innovation mindset of the QU and Qatar Society

E&I Objective 2 (Develop Entrepreneurial Competency)

Develop entrepreneurial competency for QU community and Qatar Society

E&I Objectives 3 (Grow Commercialization, Ventures and Startups)

Implement programs to facilitate the development of ventures, startups, and commercial outputs of QU community and assets

E&I Objective 4 (Accelerate Entrepreneurship & Innovation National Impact )

Enhance Qatar’s entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in collaboration with Qatar’s government, industry, and funding organizations

Economic Value/Impact Creation Process in QU E&I Strategy