Under the patronage of Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad Al Asimi, Rector of Salman bin Abdul Aziz University, Deanship of IT and Distance Learning organized activities of SAU 1st IT Day that was launched on Monday23,12/1434H in building No.6 at the Academic City In Al Kharj.
The activities began at 9:00 am with Verses from the Holly Quran, followed by a welcoming speech delivered by Dr. Mohammad Al Kahtani Dean of IT and Distance Learning. Dr. Al Kahtani gave a presentation about IT and Distance Learning Deanship included Deanship vision, goals, future plans and all systems created by Deanship for the University. At the end of his speech, Dr. Al Kahtani thanked Rector of SAU for his continuous support to the Deanship.
Further, 12 speakers delivered worksheets divided into four sessions under the following names:
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Accelerating Educational Innovation through the Internet of Things.
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The Ultimate Digital Campus: Preparing Students to Meet the Challenges of the New Millennium.
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Building a Modern University Computing Infrastructure.
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Strategic Partners Session.
The Strategic Partners Session witnessed a number of speakers such as Dr. Khaled bin Hassan Al Ajmi, Director General of supporting scholars Program “Safir” in Ministry of Higher Education, Mr. Mohammad bin Abdul Aziz Ashwear, Digital Production Manager in the National Center of E-Education and Distance Learning and Mr. Mudar Al Bahri, Consultant Chief of Yasser plan of E-transformation in SAU.
At the end of the event, Rector honored the final session with his presence. Then, Dr. Al Kahtani delivered a thanking speech addressed to Rector, Vice Rector, Speakers, Sponsors, and the audience, as well as Deanship Staff. At the end of his speech, Dr. Al Kahtani invited Rector and the audience to watch a documentary film about some of Deanship achievements. Furthermore, Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Ibrahim Al Khudairi Vice Rector delivered a speech saying that this event is a good omen and a positive sign to prepare more events in the future.
“We are living an era distinguished by technology, according to that we start to hear about smart university cities and SAU’s mindful sit on to be one of the leader universities in Quality and perfection.” Dr. Al Khudairi said.
Furthermore, Rector inaugurated a number of the Deanship achievements such as the E-employment Portal, Scientific Research System, Training Courses and Interactive Guides. Deanship created a special channel on YouTube for Interactive Guides.
Then, Eng. Ahmad bin Yassin Al Khiari, Manager Assistant of Yasser Program, delivered a speech pointing out the amount of partnership between the program and the University, and the accomplished projects as E-transformation. At the end of his speech, Eng. Ahmad praised the advanced e-services provided by the University and its connectivity with secure government network.
Finally, Rector delivered a speech that welcomed the audience and appreciated Deanship efforts, as well as, the sessions held in the IT Day. “Technology is not an option it became a necessity for University” Rector said. Then, he stressed on important role of the Government to fulfill this necessity.
“Executing Yasser program is considered a huge project that University started it in cooperation with Ministry of IT and Communications” Rector added. At the end, Rector honored the participants of this event, then he took a tour in exhibits accompanying the event.