Dr. Mohammad Al Kahtani Dean of IT and Distance Learning met on Thursday 5/11/1436H with students of the preparatory year. The meeting was held during the activities of the new students reception held by Deanship of the Preparatory Year.
At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Al Kahtani thanked the students for their attendance and he wished that they got its benefits. Then, he thanked the Deanship of the Preparatory Year especially Dr. Mushari Osaimi for the invitation and organization. In addition, he thanked members of Deanship of IT and Distance Learning, who do continuous efforts to enhance the university’s e-services, which will led to its progress and the achievement of its objects toward the e-transformation.
Furthermore, Dr. Al Kahtani delivered a presentation about the university’s e-services, which include e-mail service and the academic e-services such as addition, dropping and many other academic services required by the students in its academic life. Moreover, the e-services include library services, summer training system, student activities system, technical support services and wireless network services. Dr. Al Kahtani pointed out to the e-learning portal that includes one of the most popular systems (Blackboard), which provides a kit of services to the students and faculties such as virtual classes, e-exams, e-content and e-homework, besides that it provides a platform for discussions and announcements. Moreover, Dr. Al Kahtani urged the students to benefit from these systems and services that facilitate their academic life and keep them up to date with the advanced life that they live.