The Department of Education and Psychology at the University College in Al-Qunfudhah held a workshop on Monday 28 Muharram 1440AH to discuss the work plan for developing the diploma and master's programs in the department in accordance with the current procedures of the Deanship of Graduate Studies at Umm Al-Qura University related to developing and modernizing the graduate studies programs for 1440/1441AH. This would happen in line with the latest developments in the field of educational and professional disciplines, and contributes to the realization of the vision of Saudi Arabia (2030).

The workshop was led by the Head of the Department, Dr. Abdulmajed bin Mohamed Al-Ghamdi. During the meeting, the 101 model for introducing the programs and the extent to which they suit the need of the labor market was discussed, alongside with the steps necessary to continue the measures of the programs to be developed within the department.

The program coordinator in the department, Dr. Ahmed bin Rashid Al-Bashiri, reviewed the distribution of faculty members for work and scientific cooperation according to the 102 model related to building programs and their requirements. This enables the department to benefit from the expertise of the 45 faculty members within the department. During the meeting, the time period and stages necessary to complete the required forms and review and translation and auditing before the presentation of programs for arbitration was specified.