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ACK Obtains Full Engineers Australia Accreditation
ACK has received confirmation that all engineering programs at the College are now fully accredited by Engineers Australia (EA). Dean of the School of Engineering, Dr. Mohammed Abdul Niby, proudly announced that this umbrella accreditation is the culmination of meticulous and persistent attention to quality standards and enhancement of programs since the initial accreditation in 2009 for the Bachelor Degree qualifications in Electrical and Petroleum Engineering. In 2012, EA accreditation was extended to cover Bachelor Degrees in Civil and Mechanical Engineering.
During the past two years, the School of Engineering undertook a major project to complete a detailed submission covering accreditation for the diploma level qualifications and re-accreditation for the bachelor level qualifications across all engineering streams. This involved a four volume set of documents providing full details regarding a comprehensive mapping of each ACK course against the standards required by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). In addition, the College was required to provide evidence of quality standards associated with both academic and administrative policies and practices.

Receipt of the full accreditation letter was met with great delight across the campus in September 2019. Dr. Abdul Niby highlighted the significance of this accomplishment for ACK engineering students and alumni. He explained: “All ACK engineering students, in any discipline, can now receive a qualification that has both international academic content and transnational industry recognition. An ACK engineering graduate is now able to produce evidence to prospective employers that their diploma and/or bachelor level studies are at the same standard as a student studying in Australia. Further, ACK engineering alumni are immediately eligible for full associate membership of the professional engineering body, Engineers Australia”.
ACK has always been committed to offering programs that have a combination of required academic knowledge and industry skills so that students are job ready upon graduation.

Posted on Nov. 13, 2019

ACK Hosts Bader Al Essa (Bo Nabeel)
The Teaching and Learning Center at ACK hosted a seminar titled “How to Find Your Passion” on Wednesday, October 30th 2019. The seminar was delivered by Mr. Bader Al Essa, known popularly as “Bo Nabeel”, an entrepreneur and investor who dreams to see the youth at a high level of creative development and achievement.

The objective of the event was to create an impact and help students to find their inner value and passion in order to continue their life successfully with a mission in mind. By pursuing and practicing their passion even on the smallest scale, they allow themselves to excel.

During the seminar, Mr. Bader provided many insightful and helpful tips about understanding the passion in life. The event was engaging, and lots of positive feedbacks were received from the audience, which were a mix of ACK students, staff and registered guests. The Attendees highly interacted by asking questions on how to develop and succeed in what they are passionate about.

Ms. Rola Mourdaa, Manager of the Teaching and Learning Center, praised the content of the presentation and audience for participating. Stating that following your passion is an important prerequisite for success.
“I believe the first step to invest in yourself is to find your passion. You will be extremely powerful when you focus on what excites you,” said Ms. Mourdaa

Posted on Nov. 10, 2019

ACK “Goes Pink” to support Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
ACK launched its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. One of the main campaign goals was to encourage and highlight the importance of early detection and regular screening to ensure safety.

The campaign organized by the Public Relations Department included several activities to raise awareness among ACK family, as well as many interactive activities on campus targeting employees and students, in addition to providing followers on social media networking pages with important scientific information and giving them instructions and advice related to it, thus reaching the largest segment possible.

Believing in the role and involvement of its students in social activities and the development of their personal skills, the Public Relations Department has formed a volunteering team for the awareness campaign to coordinate the activities and distribute leaflets that contain educational information on prevention methods and encourage them not to fear frequent screening because early detection can save lives.

Raising awareness of this issue is important for ACK as we believe in playing an active role in educating the community about basic health issues, said Mrs. May Al-Musallam, Senior Manager of the Public Relations Department at ACK, “Similar events and our annual campaign that we launch targets all segments of the society and aims to raise awareness among them, especially women, to highlight the importance of early detection of the disease”. Mrs. May concluded that “out of social responsibility and a belief in the need to contribute and interact positively in all issues of concern to the community, whether health, developmental, voluntary or educational, we are always keen to create programs and activities that serve these issues and we are happy and proud by the feedback received from our students and with their constant contribution to all activities and events organized by the College”.

Posted on Oct. 28, 2019

ACK Graduated Ministry of Defense Officers in the Major of Logistics Program
ACK celebrated the graduation of 35 Ministry of Defense students (46th Group) from Logistical Program on Thursday, October 3rd, 2019. The ceremony was attended by Air Force and Military Education Authority representatives as well as ACK representatives , Prof. Isam Zabalawi, President, Dr. Usameh Jamali, Advisor to the President, Captain Abdulhamid Al-Refai, Senior Director of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Engineer Abubakr Abusham, Senior Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Training and Training Team.

Prof. Isam Zabalawi started the ceremony by welcoming the attendees and congratulating the graduating students, while wishing them success in their future. He also wished to see them enrolling in other advanced educational programs offered at ACK.

Commenting on the ceremony, Captain Abdulhamid Al-Refai said: "Congratulations to the students on their success on passing the course. ACK wishes them success in serving the nation."

Posted on Oct. 14, 2019