The regular meeting of the Tanta University Council for March was held today, chaired by Prof. Mohamed Hussein, President of Tanta University. Attendees included Prof. Fouad Harras, former President of Tanta University; Prof. Abdel Hakim Abdel Khaleq, former President of Tanta University; Prof. Mahmoud Selim, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Prof. Hatem Amin, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research; Prof. El-Sayed El-Agouz, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs; deans of faculties; Counselor Khairy Amara, the university's legal advisor; and Accountant Ahmed Rashad, the university's secretary-general.

   The council began its session with a minute of silence and the recitation of Al-Fatiha in memory of the late Prof. Mohammed Al-Nimr, Professor and Head of the Department of Electrical Power and Machines Engineering, and Executive Director of the University's Main Center for Electronic and Knowledge Services. Prof. Mohammed Hussein delivered a moving eulogy, praising Prof. Al-Nimr's distinguished academic and administrative career. He emphasized that Prof. Al-Nimr was a role model of dedication and commitment, having made exceptional efforts in developing the university's electronic and knowledge systems. He worked with utmost impartiality and professionalism throughout his tenure. The University President, on behalf of himself and the council members, offered his deepest condolences to the family, relatives, and colleagues of the deceased at the College of Engineering, praying that God Almighty grant him His abundant mercy.

   During the session, Professor Dr. Mohamed Hussein reviewed the "initial proposal" for the strategic plan developed by the Higher Committee, which he chairs, to link study programs with the actual needs of the labor market and the Sustainable Development Goals. He emphasized that the plan aims to raise the international competitiveness of graduates by updating academic content and reformulating academic and research outputs to precisely match the specifications of the graduate required by the labor market.

   The university president praised the pivotal role of the university's professional development centers as an executive arm for developing students' skills, revealing their success in training 66,000 students and graduates and providing specialized workshops that benefited 22,000 trainees. He pointed out that the Higher Committee will include representatives from the industrial sector and business owners to ensure that actual market studies are conducted that reflect the field reality and are reflected in curriculum development. He directed the deans of all university colleges to work according to the initial plan for updating academic programs, with the necessity of strengthening partnerships with productive institutions and the private sector to ensure the provision of distinguished training opportunities for students before graduation, thus ensuring that educational outcomes are aligned with the requirements of future jobs.

   In a related context, the meeting featured a detailed presentation delivered by Prof. Wissam Salah, Executive Director of the Main Center for Institutional Performance. During her presentation, she reviewed the key pillars of Tanta University’s Strategic Plan (2025–2030), explaining that the new plan is grounded in an updated vision and mission aligned with global developments. It encompasses seven main pillars, from which 23 strategic objectives are derived, and its effectiveness is measured through 82 precise performance indicators covering all sectors and faculties of the university.

   Prof. Wissam Salah also unveiled during the presentation the “updated electronic platform,” designed and developed by the University’s Center for Electronic and Knowledge Services. This platform represents a significant advancement in data management, as it enables the automated entry and analysis of data to generate periodic reports on performance indicators and the relative weight of each sector. She noted that the platform contributes to accurately monitoring achievements and identifying obstacles and challenges through a scientific approach, thereby supporting swift decision-making and facilitating the resolution of any impediments facing development plans.

   She concluded her presentation by expressing her sincere thanks and appreciation to Prof. Mohamed Hussein, President of the University, and the Vice Presidents, for their continuous support and their efforts in overcoming all obstacles to finalize both the strategic plan and the digital platform.