The Business Administration Department Transforms Recommendations into Tangible Outcomes at Erbil High School for Outstanding Students

Under the slogan ‘From Assessment to Implementation,’ the Business Administration Department at Cihan University–Erbil conducted a follow-up visit to Erbil High School for Outstanding Students on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The visit aimed to monitor the progress of the maintenance and development plan prepared by the department following its previous assessment.

The visit involved a group of fourth-stage students led by Assistant Professor Dr. Qusay Hameed Al-Salamy. They were received by the school principal, Mrs. Ruqia Salahaddin Shaker, who expressed her deep appreciation for the immediate response and the commendable initiative of the university and the department.

During the inspection tour, the delegation observed the ongoing work, which has now moved into the implementation phase, including:

  1. Construction works: Repairing the flooring of the classroom caravans and sealing/welding holes in their ceilings.
  2. Replacement works: Installing new windows to replace the broken ones.
  3. Preventive works: Installing protective covers on the ceilings to prevent rainwater leakage.

This visit represents the execution phase of the department’s voluntary initiative, which reinforces its strategic partnership with the local community. It focuses on improving the school environment and ensuring the provision of a safe and supportive space for learning and creativity.

The school principal commended the pioneering role of Cihan University–Erbil in the field of community service and the diligence demonstrated by the Business Administration Department, through its students and staff, in following up and implementing projects that have a direct and positive impact on the ground.

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On Saturday, 2 April 2026, the Business Administration Department at Cihan University–Erbil conducted a field campaign to remove harmful waste from the surroundings of the Sheikh Turab area. This activity was supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Hawkar Qasim Pirdawood, Head of the Department of Business Administration, A group of active students from different academic stages in the department also participated.
At the beginning of the campaign, the organizers distributed necessary materials such as gloves, garbage bags, and protective equipment to the students. The students then began cleaning the tourist area with great enthusiasm. Although the area receives many visitors each year, it has been affected by environmental pollution caused by tourist waste. Within a short time, the students cleaned a wide area and removed plastic and other harmful waste.
At the end of the campaign, both teachers and students emphasized the importance of continuing such initiatives. They highlighted that these activities not only help protect the environment of Kurdistan but also strengthen teamwork and promote a sense of civic responsibility among the younger generation.

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah ,May 1, 2026, The “Towards Excellence” (Baraw Balla Bun) event, organized by Rozh Institute and primarily sponsored by Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, was held with the attendance of over 2,000 students. During the event, Asst. Lect. Lehat Yousif, Director of Admissions and Registration at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, provided detailed information about the university to the attendees. Following this, the admissions and registration staff distributed gifts and brochures to the students participating in the event.

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah ،On February 25, 2026, Prof. Dr. Karim Sharif Qarachatani, Director of the Psychological and Social Counseling Center at Cihan University – Sulaimaniya, delivered an educational seminar for the students of (Layla Zana Basic School for Girls). The seminar focused on effective study methods, exam preparation, and techniques for overcoming exam-related fear and anxiety.