Watch video: CCQ’s campus, headquarters inaugurated
The Community College of Qatar’s campus was inaugurated on Jan. 17, 2011.
Dr. Mary S. Spangler, HCC Chancellor, and Deputy Chancellor Dr. Art Tyler attended the inauguration in Doha, Qatar.
The Community College of Qatar (CCQ), under the auspices of the Supreme Education Council (SEC), selected Houston Community College (HCC) to develop the community college model to meet the educational needs of Qatar under the educational reform initiatives of the Qatari government. HCC was chosen from among eight U.S. community colleges to develop a custom curriculum and institute a fully operational community college by the fall of 2010.
From Gulf Times: CCQ’s campus, headquarters inaugurated
From Gulf Times:
Qatar’s Education for a New Era initiative achieved yet another milestone (Jan. 17, 2011) with Supreme Education Council (SEC) vice chair HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser inaugurating the new campus as well as the headquarters of the Community College of Qatar (CCQ).
Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Saad bin Ibrahim al-Mahmoud, who is also the SEC secretary general, CCQ project director Dr Ibrahim al-Naimi, dean Dr Judith Hansen, CCQ’s partner institution Houston Community College chancellor Dr Mary S Spangler, deputy chancellor Arthur Tyler and American Association of Community Colleges former president and CEO Dr George Boggs were among those present. Complete text of article.
Supreme Education Council: CCQ provides access to higher education
From Supreme Education Council:
Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser inaugurated the new campus of the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) near the Abu Obaidah Bin Al-Jarrah Mosque in Doha. HE Saad Bin Ibrahim Al Mahmoud, Minister of Education and Higher Education and Secretary General of the Supreme Education Council (SEC), ministers, sheikhs and several high level dignitaries from the government, international and local experts, SEC officials and parents attended the ceremony.
“The launch of the Community College of Qatar which opened its doors to the first students in September 2010 is aligned with the vision to translate the goals of the nation’s education initiative – Education for a New Era,” said HE Al Mahmoud during his speech at the event. “It is an educational institution which provides higher education and optional educational opportunities for continuous education. It also works in partnership with community entities to meet the developmental requirements of the Qatari Society.” Complete text of article.
Gulf Times: A success story of community colleges
From the Gulf Times:
One of the best stories to illustrate the success of community colleges in the US is that of Dr Richard Carmona, a high school dropout who went on to become the Surgeon General.
This inspiring account was narrated yesterday at the opening ceremony of the new campus of the Community College of Qatar by American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) former president and CEO Dr George Boggs. Complete text of article.
The Peninsula: Sheikha Moza opens Community College
From The Peninsula:
DOHA: H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser yesterday [Jan. 17, 2011] inaugurated the new campus of the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) in Doha, as a further move to provide students with collegiate studies and critical job training to meet the educational and labour market needs in Qatar.
The first of its kind in Qatar, CCQ offers courses that lead to the Associate Degree besides short-term certificates, training courses and specialized training programs that meet the needs of a particular sector of the labor market and industry.
… Minister Al Mahmoud and Dr Mary Spangler, Chancellor, Houston Community College (HCC), Houston, Texas, USA, signed a service partnership agreement in May 2010 that stipulated that the HCC develop a custom curriculum and institute a fully operational community college by September 2010. Complete text of article
Gulf Times: Moza to open new CCQ campus on January 17
From the Gulf Times:
Supreme Education Council’s vice chair HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser will officially inaugurate the new campus of the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) on January 17. Complete text of article.
Supreme Education Council: CCQ celebrates National Day
From Supreme Education Council:
Students from the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) West Bay Campus celebrated Qatar National Day to emphasize and promote the values of belonging and loyalty for the State of Qatar. The congratulated HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Heir Apparent and HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and affirmed their support for the process of modernization and development under their wise leadership. All CCQ students, faculty, administrators and guests from SEC attended the ceremony. Complete text of article.