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University of Nizwa
INNOVATIVE ACTUALIZATION OF AN OUTREACH
ENTREPRENEURIAL-CIVIC UNIVERSITY
Prof. Ahmed K. Al-RawahiChancellor,
University of Nizwa
June, 2014
What is a university?
“ an institution of higher learning
providing facilities of
teaching and research
and authorized to grant academic degrees”www.merriam-webster.com
What is a university?
“...the standard of a university to include:
• Engagement of original research,
• Promotion of depth and breadth of all branches of
learning,
• And assurance of academic freedom”.Bonnie L. Stelmach,
University of Saskatchewan, 2012
Teaching and Learning Role
Knowledge
Skills
Values
Research Role
Research
Producti
on of Knowled
ge
Knowledge based Innovation
Technology Development
Research is inspired by:Consideration of use
Yes
Que
st fo
r fun
dam
enta
l u
nder
stan
ding Ye
sN
oPure basic research
No
Source: Stokes, 1997 in Nills Roll-Hansen; Why the distinction between basic and applied research is important in the politics of science
Use-inspired basic
research
Pure applied research
The Civic University
• It engages with its society• Links social to economic spheres• Fosters wide innovation• Builds networks with business and social
firms• Blends scientific with experiential knowledge• Enables students to become better learners• Enables faculties to become better scholars• Ennoblement of life
• Widening access• Sector skills• Employer engagement• Professional qualifications• Life-long learning• Workforce development• Foundation degrees
• Economic growth• Business
competitiveness• Knowledge transfer• IP exploitation /
spinouts• Regional developments
• Graduates• Post graduates• Higher education targets• Learning programs• Intellectual capital
• Academic research• International research • Discipline advancement• New knowledge• World class knowledge
base
Societal / employer
Academic
Teac
hing
Rese
arch
Source: Dr M.Wedgwood, Metropolitan UniversityIn : John Goddard, Reinventing the civic university
The Civic University
Learning Research
Civic Services
The Civic University
The Outreach University
‘’The corporate activities of a university
beyond its immediate
civic responsibilities…of developing
human, national and community resources’’
James T BonnenThe Land Grant Idea and the Evolving Outreach U, University, 1998
The Outreach University
“..is the response of the university
to what it perceives to be
primary local, state, regional, national
or international needs”
James T BonnenThe Land Grant Idea and the Evolving Outreach U, University, 1998
The Outreach University
“.. teaching, research and services
that are combined
in problem-solving missions…”
James T BonnenThe Land Grant Idea and the Evolving Outreach U, University, 1998
The Outreach University
Problem SolutionLearning + Research +Services
Problem solving
Learning Research
Civic
ServicesOutre
ach Role
The Outreach University
“..encompasses a “third mission” of economic
development in addition to research and
teaching”.
The Entrepreneurial University
LearningResearch
Entrepreneurial
Source: Henry Etzkorwitz et al., 2000
The Entrepreneurial University
“..entrepreneurial activities are undertaken
with the objective of
improving regional or national economic
performance
as well as the university financial advantage..”
Source: Henry Etzkorwitz et al., 2000
The Entrepreneurial University
Economic and Financial Development
Resource Building
The Entrepreneurial University• Values breadth of learning• Thrives on providing solutions for problems
facing its society• Values both innovation and execution• Places culture ahead of structure• Encourages partnership between business
and academia• Create financial resources
Learning
Research
Civic
Services
Entrepreneurial
Outreach Role
The Outreach Entrepreneurial-Civic University
University of Nizwa as a model
Nizwa
University of Nizwa: Vision
Quality of Programs
and Graduates
Innovation
Progress
Development
Development
As a prominent higher education institution of excellence, it is to achieve a worldwide reputation for the quality of its programs and graduates and international distinction for innovation, progress and development
Aspires to be a beacon of knowledge and enlightenment
University of Nizwa: Mission
• It shall promote
positive thinking
• Preserve the
nation’s heritage
and identity
Problem solvingthrough
Learning, Research & Entrepreneurial
functions
Enrich valuesby
example andCivic services &
Outreach
The University, to achieve its mission, shall foster:
dynamic integrative programs
which provide high quality
– academic training
– research
– development.
University of Nizwa: Functions
Knowledge Dissemination Knowledge Production Community Service and Development
Resource Development
University of Nizwa: GoalsAcademic Excellence
Leadership through research,
innovation
Enhanced societal engagement &
outreach
Sustainable entrepreneurial
development
Quality Management
University of Nizwa: Overview
• Located in Nizwa, Oman• Non-Profit Private University• Established: January, 3rd, 2004• Classes commenced: October, 16th, 2004
• Colleges:Arts and Sciences Economics, Management and Information SystemsPharmacy and NursingEngineering and Architecture
University of Nizwa: Overview
• Institutes:– Foundation Institute– Life-Long Learning Institute– Institute of Arabic as a Second Language
• Research Centers– DARIS: Center for Research and Technology Development– Al-Khaleel: Center for Arabic Studies
• Chairs– National Chair on Material Sciences and Metallurgy– UoN Chair on Omani Medicinal Plants and Marine
Products
University of Nizwa: OverviewTeaching and Learning
• Currently over 6500 students (88% Females)• 5% Graduates students• 159 International students from 19 countries– 26 diploma degree programs– 35 bachelor degree programs– 7 Master degree programs
• Over 4000 graduated from above programs• Over 420 faculties from 46 countries
University of Nizwa: Overview
Research (2013)
• Research funded projects (14)
• Research funding >5 M US$
• Research outputs: 0.4 paper (HIF) / faculty
• Research collaborations: 35 internationally
University of Nizwa: Overview
Civic Engagement and Outreach Services• Over 50 M US$ in Students Support• Over 06 M US$ in Community Services• International academic cooperation with 35
universities• Students exchange and international horizons
program (average 300 students annually)• Staff Developments• Participation in events & membership in various
local and national committees, boards and council
Entrepreneurial Sustainable Development
Sustainable Self-Actualized Model
Non-Profit Private
University
Profit generating Company,
owned by UoNUniversity of Nizwa Investment Fund Company
(UoNIF)
Entrepreneurial Sustainable Development
UoN allocates 34% of Revenue to
Sustainability Funds:Student Support Fund
University Research FundStaff Development FundStudent Activities Fund
Community Service FundMedical Care Fund
Quality Management FundUniversity of Nizwa Investment Fund Company (UoNIF)
Entrepreneurial Sustainable Development
UoNIF undertakes:• Non-academic
operational services
• Developmental contracts
• InvestmentsUniversity of Nizwa
Investment Fund Company (UoNIF)
Entrepreneurial Sustainable Development
UoN serves UoNIF:• As Consultant• AS R & D• Main Client
University of Nizwa Investment Fund Company (UoNIF)
UoNIF serves UoN:• As Training Site• Experimental Station• As growing endowment
Entrepreneurial Sustainable Development
University of Nizwa Investment Fund Company
(UoNIF)
UoNIF serves:• Faculty as immediate
vehicle of business engagement
• Students as learning experiential site
Entrepreneurial Sustainable Development
University of Nizwa Investment Fund Company
(UoNIF)
UoNIF Serve UoN through: Reduced cost
Profit recycled into UoN
Flexible cash-flow management
Creation of capital assets
Provision of credits by suppliers
Meet deadlines effectively
University of Nizwa
Integrated Facility Management
Cement & Stone Products
Future Labs
Facility Development
Care Services Real estate & investments
University of Nizwa Investment Fund (UoNIF)
Real estate & investments
University of Nizwa Investment Fund (UoNIF)
“Celik Is”
“Nizwa Trans-
Continental Company”
UoNIF owns 34%Main-campus contractor
UoNIF owns 54%Provision of Housing
Units
Cement & Stone Products
University of Nizwa Investment Fund (UoNIF)
Al Shumookh Cement Products
اإلسمنتية للمنتجات الشموخ
Block Interlock Plant
Cem
ent S
ilo
Aggregate bunker
Mixer
Pressing machine
Pallets
University of Nizwa
University of Nizwa
Future Labs
University of Nizwa Investment Fund (UoNIF)
University of Nizwa
Quality of Programs
and Graduates
Innovation
Progress
Development
Development
The Outreach Entrepreneurial-Civic University Evolving at Work
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