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ICT Media/09 Feb 2010 TECHNOCRATS VOL. 2 ISSUE-2

Ibra College of Technology (ICT) presented the 2nd Annual Ibra College Career Fair (ICCAF) on the 8th & 9th of February, 2010 at the Main Hall. The event was also in collaboration with private companies and government agencies active in Banking and Finance, IT, Telecommunications, Insurance, Human Resources, Agriculture, Consulting and Contact Centre, Water and Electric Distribution, Petroleum, and other industry-based businesses.

The two-day career fair was a major activity that aimed graduating seniors and graduates a range of job opportunities relevant to their academic field.

The event was honored by the presence of His Excellency Hamad Bin Khamis Al-Amiri, Undersecretary of Technical Education and Vocational Training, Ministry of Manpower.

Dr. Qassim Murtadha Al-Mar'áshi, Dean of Ibra College of Technology gave the welcome remarks that the career fair can help students for job searching and placement. It also represents a good opportunity for students and companies to introduce themselves to each other.

Almost 500 graduating seniors and graduates attended the two-day activity. Twenty-seven (27) companies joined and held job recruitment procedures such as filing applications, testing for employment and job interviews.

The following are the list of general participants:

ICT Media/18 November 2009 Contributor: Mr. Jeffrey S. Alejo

Ibra College of Technology (ICT) was invited in a seminar organized by the Oman Quality Network (OQN) held at the Institute of Health Sciences Auditorium, Al Wattayah last 11th November, 2009. It was entitled “Institutional Quality Audit – Learning by Sharing” which aims to share and discuss the experiences of the Higher Education Institutions that have recently been through the Quality Audit Process.

In the seminar, six presenters were invited and had the privileged to share their experiences on the different aspects of the audit process; they were from Sultan Qaboos University, Dhofar University, Oman Medical College, Majan College, Ibri College of Applied Sciences and Ibra College of Technology.

Mrs. Ghadna Sulieman Al-Maskari, the QA Head and Assistant Dean for Administrative and Financial Affairs of Ibra College of Technology had the honor to present the topic entitled “Writing the Porfolio”. Her comprehensive discussion made the participants to understand that in writing the portfolio requires teamwork and commitment.

She also added that as you go through, there will be lots of revisions but rewarding experiences.

Other presentations also includes: Conducting the Self Study; Preparing Stakeholders for the Audit Visit; Lessons Learned from the Audit Panel Visit; Reflections on the OAC’s Quality Audit Manual; and Personal Reflections on Audit Interviews.

Mr. R. S. Abdul Jaleel, Head of Business Studies Department and Dr. S. Ramamoorthy, Lecturer & College Quality Coordinator were also the other ICT QA members who attended the seminar.

The ICT QA Team gained high hopes that their participation in the seminar redounds to the benefit of the stakeholders of Ibra College of Technology.

ICT Media/11 November 2009 Contributor: Admin

The ICT ebrary is a project of the Ministry of Manpower with support from the TechKnowledge company, the exclusive provider of ebrary services in the region. The ebrary is a kind of digital library service. Staff and students have access to Academic Complete, with current collections of around 35,000 book titles. The ICT ebrary is now fully operational to provide a wide range of subject matter - from applied sciences to engineering, from information technology to business and management, and many more.

ICT Media/14 August 2007 Ministry of Manpower

The Omani Ministry of Manpower and ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) program in the Gulf States, have announced the signing of an agreement to implement the internationally recognized ICDL certification program to train more than 20,000 male and female sutdent enrolled in the public vocational training centers and the technology colleges as well as the private training centers in Oman.

This initiative is considered one of the major strategic steps taken by the Ministry to maintain high education and training standards among students and job seekers. H.E. Hamad bin Khamis Al Amiri, Undersecretary of Technical Educational and Vocational Training of Oman Minister of Manpower, and Jamil Ezzo, Director General of ICDL GCC Foundation, have signed the agreement and confirmed that the implementation of the ICDL program will be in operation starting this upcoming academic year.

Al Amiri said, "We are pleased to announce this agreement as we view it to be in line with our goal to continually develop our technology education and vocational training in our colleges and training institutes to empower our national capability in conformity with the job market requirements.

In preparation for this agreement, a delegation headed by H.E. Dr. Juma bin Ali Al Juma, Minister of Manpower, visited the head office of the ECDL Foundation in Dublin, Ireland, and it became clear to us for studies and experiences we reviewed during the visits we carried out that the countries that adopted the ICDL as a standard within its educational system adn employee development programs have succeeded in enhancing education, improving employee performance and promulgating digital literacy among its citizens." Jamil Ezzo, said, "This initiative taken by the Ministry of Manpower is considered one of the most important digital literacy initiatives in the region. This is clear evidence that the Government of Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said is focusing on promoting digital literacy in the Sultanate. We take this opportunity to thank H.E. the Minister of Manpower for his trust in the international standards of the ICDL program."

ICDL is a vendor-neutral digital literacy program that is acknowledged through testing and proves that the certificate holder has fundamental skills in Information Technology, Using the Computer and Managing Files, WOrd Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, Presentation, and Information and Coummunication (Internet and e-mail). The certificate is recognized and endorsed by education ministries, universities and government organizations worldwide. The ICDL program is based on a recognized global standard focusing not only on computer skills, but also on how students should use computers ethically and safely.

The ICDL program will offered by all the technology colleges and the vocational institutes during the foundation level of the upcoming academic year including the Higher College of Technology in Muscat, the colleges of technology in Shinas, Musan'a, Ibra, Nizwa, Salalah, and Ibri; as well as the vocational training centers in Seeb, Saham, Sure and Ibri.

In addition, the ICDL IT literacy program will be taught as the standard IT basic education program at all private institutes delivering IT training. This step will ensure that all private institutes comply with an internationally recognized standard in IT literacy by adhering to stringent quality assurance measures established by the ICDL foundation.

Go to ICT-ICDL page

ICT Media/31 March 2009 Contributor: Eddie C. Gepulle/Jeffrey S. Alejo

Another remarkable evening was organized to appreciate teachers of Ibra College of Technology (ICT) and was held last Tuesday, 3rd of March 2009 at the college main hall. The event was named “ICT Teacher’s Day”. The event was planned and prearranged by various student societies of the College in collaboration with the staff of Student Affairs and College Administration under the initiative of Mrs. Fatma Al-Harthy, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. Teaching and non-teaching staff were present during the activity along with the respected heads of departments. Numerous students also participated in the program through their poems, speeches, presentations and games. Each department head and head of section exchanged and gave their gratitude to their subordinates by presenting a token of appreciation acknowledging their valuable efforts. The program of events was started by an opening recitation of The Holy Quran. The College Dean then reiterated the essentials of learning resources that were being acquired by the college to further improve the learning experiences of the students. He also highlighted method of teaching. Teachers were highly praised and given commendations for selfless and invaluable work they do each day. Teaching is an often thankless job but which has has implications far into the future. They touch students’ hearts to shape the future of Sultanate of Oman. View Photos

ICT Media/22 February 2009 Contributor: Jeffrey S. Alejo

The event spearheaded and chaired by Dr. Qassim Murtadha AL-Mar'áshi, College Dean in close coordination with the different key persons of the Student Affairs, Educational Technology Centre (ETC) and other pertinent departments. The representatives of twenty-three (23) companies active in banking and finance, IT, telecommunications, insurance, human resources, agriculture, consulting and contact centre, water and electric distribution, petroleum, and industry-based businesses participated and interacted with the applicants. The event was honored by the presence of His Excellency Sayyed Hamad Hilal Al-Busaidi, Undersecretary for Labour, Ministry of Manpower and Dr. Qassim Murtadha AL-Mar'áshi, College Dean of Ibra College of Technology, delivered the opening remarks. At the career fair, participants had the opportunity to enter career in their chosen field either in engineering, business, information technology, and other pertinent areas of discipline. Moreover, the event’s objectives were as follows: (1) To facilitate a meeting place for the college’s graduates and private sector; (2) To provide a general idea about the availability of job vacancies, training opportunities and how to get them; and (3) To help students get an idea about the work atmosphere in the private sector through direct communication. The event had also brought applicants face to face with leading industry professionals and representative at booths that were setup during the event. The success of the ICAFF 2009 was due to teamwork at the college and special commendations were given for taking part in this event.

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ICT Media/June 2008 Contributor: Eddie C. Gepulle/Jeffrey S. Alejo

A multi-purposed building is being constructed to further facilitate the needed additional laboratories for the growing number of students in the college. With the assistance of the Ministry of Manpower and the efforts made by the college dean, the project was approved. Hence, according to plan, the said building will be utilized as an additional laboratory class and free access labs for students by the English Language Centre and Engineering Department.

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ICT Media/27 October 2008 Contributor: Eddie C. Gepulle

The Ministry of Health recently sponsored an awareness seminar on the topic 'Drug Addiction' which was held at ICT Main hall last Sunday 19th of October. The event was initiated by Department of Student Affairs through its commitment to ICT students in rendering its valued service. The seminar was attended by numerous participants and left an open mind about the negative effects of drug addiction on an individual.