Academic and Administrative Needs for Rojava University
Introduction
This document outlines the academic and administrative needs of Rojava University and associated institutions under the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria. The goal is to identify resources, training, and faculty support necessary to enhance the quality of education and research across various faculties and departments.
1. Faculty-Specific Needs
Faculty of Medicine
- Online Lectures: Participation of doctors abroad in monthly online scientific programs.
- Specializations Required:
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Biochemistry
- Immunology and Hematology
- Oncology
- Anesthesiology and Emergency Medicine
- Digestive Diseases
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Language Options: Lectures can be in Arabic, Kurdish, or pre-recorded in a foreign language.
- Timeline: March to July.
Faculty of Arts and Languages
- Translation Department:
- Teachers for conversation courses (English-Arabic and English-Kurdish).
- Kurdish Literature Department:
- Resources on world and contemporary literature, translation, novels, and literary criticism (preferably in Kurdish).
- Supervisors for graduation projects.
Faculty of Fine Arts
- Resources Needed:
- Kurdish books on fine arts (PDF format).
- English references:
- Books on drawing, painting, and sculpture (e.g., "The Ted Kautzkey Pencil Book," "Traditional Oil Painting" by Virgil Elliot).
- Books on aesthetics and art history (e.g., "Janson's History of Art," "Philosophy of The Arts" by Gordon Graham).
- Books on Kurdish art and its relationship to cultural identity (e.g., "Kurdish Weaving" by Cecil Edwards).
- Specialists Needed:
- Master’s or Ph.D. holders for online theoretical courses in fine arts.
Faculty of Education
- Courses and Lectures:
- Artificial Intelligence in education (five sessions).
- NLP and its connection to education (two lectures).
- Training:
- Design and creation of modern educational programs using technology.
- References:
- Latest studies and research in psychology and teacher preparation.
Civil Engineering Institute
- Specializations Needed:
- Construction, topography, management, transportation, environmental engineering, geotechnics, water engineering.
- Skills Training:
- Topographic drawing, AutoCAD, civil drawing, and specialized English courses.
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology
- Departments and Courses:
- Mechatronics: Electric control, hydraulic systems, AI, robotics, and laboratory supervision.
- Physics: General Physics, electronics, and Kirchhoff’s laws.
- Communications: Advanced electronics, radar, sonar, and optical communications with practical lessons.
- Chemistry: Physical organic and organometallic chemistry with lab sessions.
- Mathematics: Topology, functional analysis, measurement theory, and mathematical modeling.
College of Petroleum and Petrochemistry
- Resources Needed:
- References on petrol drilling methodologies.
- Specialists Needed:
- Teachers for theoretical and practical courses on drilling.
- Research Support:
- Assistance for petrochemistry research.
Higher Institute of Media
- Needs:
- Academic systems and references from Western universities.
- Books, lectures, and film materials for teaching and research.
- Training programs to enhance faculty competencies.
- Supervision of annual student graduation projects.
Administrative and Financial Institute
- Development Courses:
- English language, electronic accounting, HR development, logistics, and international accounting.
- Resources:
- Electronic books and references for library use.
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Geography Department:
- Modern geographical atlas and references.
- Training on GIS and GPS for teachers.
- Participation in international geography conferences.
- History Department:
- Maps of Kurdistan and the world (PDF).
- Historical studies and books on Kurdish history in Kurdish.
- Sociology and Philosophy Department:
- Books and research on sociology and philosophy.
2. Special Projects and Research Initiatives
- Translation Projects: Translating existing references into Kurdish, including:
- Color science, aesthetics, technical anatomy.
- History of art and architecture.
- Photography, sculpture techniques, and mythology.
- Research Support: Providing assistance to teachers conducting specialized research in fields like petrochemistry.
3. General Academic and Administrative Support
- Faculty Training: Programs to enhance teaching skills and scientific competence.
- Library Resources: Acquiring books and references across all departments.
- Technological Support: Developing and utilizing online platforms for teaching and research.
Conclusion
This comprehensive outline identifies the academic and administrative needs for Rojava University and its associated faculties. Addressing these needs will require collaboration with international academic institutions, resource provision, and technological support. By fulfilling these requirements, the university can achieve its mission of advancing education and research in the region.