Al-Nahrain University College of Medicine Holds a Workshop Entitled “Performance Evaluation and Its Challenges

 In pursuit of enhancing institutional performance, improving the efficiency of academic and administrative work, and under the patronage of Professor Dr. Anees K. Nile, Dean of the College of Medicine at Al-Nahrain University, the Quality Assurance and Performance Evaluation Division held a workshop entitled “Performance Evaluation and Its Challenges” on Sunday, 11 October 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the College’s Main Hall.

The workshop aimed to explain the mechanisms for evaluating the performance of academic staff and employees and to clarify the regulations and guidelines governing the assessment of scientific, academic, and professional activities. These included scientific research, participation in conferences, the organization of workshops and seminars, as well as other activities that contribute to enhancing performance records and advancing the scientific and professional careers of the College’s personnel.

The workshop also addressed the main obstacles and challenges that may arise during the performance evaluation process and explored ways to overcome them. Emphasis was placed on the importance of accurately documenting activities and achievements and adhering to the approved standards and regulations to ensure fairness, transparency, and accuracy in the evaluation process.

The workshop was delivered by:

• Prof. Dr. Ali Majeed Hassan, Head of the Quality Assurance and Performance Evaluation Division.

• Prof. Dr. Huda Dhahir Hathal, Chair of the Scientific Committee within the Division.

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Lama Kareem Mohammed, Chair of the Measurement and Evaluation Committee.

The workshop featured explanations of the practical aspects of activity assessment and achievement evaluation, with an opportunity for participants to raise questions, seek clarification, and discuss observations that would help harmonize understanding of evaluation procedures and strengthen adherence to the approved standards.

This workshop is part of the ongoing efforts of the Quality Assurance and Performance Evaluation Division to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement and to develop institutional and individual performance evaluation mechanisms. These efforts contribute to supporting academic and administrative excellence and advancing the College of Medicine at Al-Nahrain University’s objectives in quality assurance and institutional accreditation.

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