In preparation for the new academic year, and out of the keenness of the English Language Center at Umm Al-Qura University to keep the faculty members fully aware of all updates and academic matters, the center organized, on Wednesday, 10 Muharram 1443 A.H., an introductory workshop for faculty members entitled: "Academic Affairs Updates for the Year 1443 A.H.".

The workshop aimed to inform the faculty members of the most important developments related to the teaching strategies and methods followed in the center as well as the methods and mechanisms of placement testing. It also reviewed the course descriptions and how to obtain them and the evaluation and examination procedures.

The workshop was held remotely on the WebEx platform, in the presence of the Director of the English Language Center, Dr. Sahar bint Matar Al-Zahrani, her deputy, Dr. Nawal bint Ali bin Ghurmullah Al-Zahrani, all the stream's male and female coordinators, and a large number of faculty members.

The workshop was opened with a speech by the Director of the Center in which she welcomed the faculty members and wished them success and guidance. Moreover, she pointed out the essential role that members have always played in the success of the center's distinguished mission in serving the university and society. In her speech, the Director of the Center also stressed the need to follow all precautionary measures and achieve integrated work for the best interests of the student.

Ms. Intisar Al-Obaidi and Mr. Raed Al-Juhani discussed the most important updates in the above-mentioned issues in a detailed and thorough manner. This was followed by an open session for participants to raise their inquiries, questions and comments on the updates, which were overall well received.

The center expresses sincere thanks to the workshop organizers as well as all the faculty members who attended the meeting, praying to Allah to make this new academic year full of achievements and successes for all the center's affiliates.