Comstech inter islamic networks on virtual universities

Comstech inter islamic networks on virtual universities
Although, the experience in creation of independent educational websites has been a valuable effort toward the use of ICT capabilities for qualitative and quantitative improvement of education in some Islamic nations’ universities, problems such as the dominance of press and propaganda structure in designing these websites instead of emphasizing on its educational application, in attention to coherence and customization complying cultural and Islamic requirements as well as no reliable and sustainable technical and contextual back up, have resulted in negligence of potentials and daily increasing capabilities in Internet which has promoted modern education objectives in the framework of ICT in developed countries as the result of which it has changed into a luxury and non-applied tool in many Islamic countries. But considering the rapid transformations in the field of science and technology through the world, the only factor in persistence of universities would be having a creative and active attitude toward new phenomena and that of information organizing. Therefore, making the universities ready for confrontation with the Information Society is a must.
Networking among virtual universities of the same level is the missing link for fulfillment of educational justice and development of an intelligent self-learning process which would substantiate management of resources and contents. Inter Islamic Network on Virtual Universities is a base for deepening and consolidating learnt courses while it provides the elites to do research in different fields of science based on their interests and allows them to access other specialists and available sources.
At Inter Islamic Network on Virtual Universities all resources and services of other universities are accessible through networking among the students, professors and universities, sharing the information and resources, and supporting distance learning methods in an online network.
CINVU Establishment
The feasibility plan of Iner Islamic Network on Virtual Universities (including open, distance and virtual, that are based on technological infrastructures and knowledge engineering and management) was prepared by Payam Noor University (PNU). The proposal was approved according to the 14th General Assembly Meeting of the Standing Committee on Scientific and Technical Cooperation (COMSTECH) under the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held on 11th - 13th January 2011, at Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Based on that proposal, the Network is an autonomous, non-political, non-profit organization, with international approach, that works under the support of COMSTECH. It is established with the aim of realization, monitoring and evaluation of its statute objectives. COMSTECH Inter Islamic Network on Virtual Universities (CINVU) was officially opened by the Coordinator General of COMSTECH, on Sunday, 8th January, 2012 at Payam Noor University (PNU) which is the permanent secretariat of the Network.
CINVU Objectives
The aim of CINVU proposal is to strengthen the relations and improve the scientific, instructional, academic research and technological collaborations among the members of Organization of the Islamic cooperation (OIC), by creating appropriate fields to support the instructional and research networks based on ICT technology and knowledge engineering, promoting joint venture and collaboration culture and expedition of cooperation and sympathy among entrepreneurs and Muslim scientists of Islamic countries through laying the required groundwork to reach the following goals:
1. To establish the quality concepts and strategic management patterns in the field of higher education, in the Islamic countries
2. To promote the status and role of open, distance and virtual universities in national and regional development projects of Islamic countries.
3. To provide joint collaboration base, in order to revenue from synergy of Islamic countries, universities, scientific, educational and research centers.
4. To hold educational programs and conduct common research projects within the network.
5. To promote the levels of scientific,educational and research achievements of Islamic countries.
6. To develop the knowl edge networks and knowledge basis researches and to resolve the brain drain issue.
7. To provide educational services and cover the non-and-under developed communities.
Effect of Plan Execution
Effect of Plan Execution on Development of Islamic Countries:
1. Improve the quality of culture, education, research and technology in the world of Islam.
2. Increase number of applicants for higher education and postgraduate studies.
3. Enhance the raise of justice in the field of education, research and technology.
4. Decrease the digital gap in Islamic countries.
5. Quick access to knowledge-based community and knowledge-based economy.
Membership Benefits
Membership Benefits in This Virtual Network:
• Member states of CINVU will be exposed to the techniques of Open and Distance Learning (ODL).
• Member states of CINVU will have the benefit of initiating programs of distance learning in their countries.
• CINVU will help set up Distance Education Networks and Institutions in its member states.
• Member states that al ready have Distance education pro grams will have the
advantage of establishing links with PNU and other ODL institutions in the OIC countries.
• Through CINVU, distance learning institutions of its member states will be strengthened and their academic staff will have the opportunity of participation in training programs run by PNU.
• CINVU will organize special seminars, workshops, and training programs for its member states.
• CINVU will provide assistance in recruitment of trained young instructors.
• The membership will enable its member states to have regular contact with colleagues from other ODL educational institutions, and with representatives of ODL related industry.
• CINVU members can participate, for free, at seminars, workshops and annual conferences organized by institution members of CINVU.
• CINVU member states will receive, for free, the CINVU Journal of ODL Education, monthly electronic newsletter.
Moreover, PNU, the host of CINVU has a history of partnership with both traditional and non-traditional institutions to impact the broader ODL system. Members may benefit from this partnership through networking forums, educational seminars, and access to grant opportunities.
Sponsors Benefits
For Sponsors Only:
• One page of free advertisement in the CINVU Biennial report.
• Logo on http://cinvu.net .
• Logo on publications/brochures and advertisements at CINVU events.
• Circulation through the COMSTECH INVU information e-lists about the sponsor’s recent activities.
CINVU Members
The current members of CINVU are:
. Republic of Iraq
. Republic of Indonesia
. Syrian Arab Republic
. Republic of Tunisia
. Islamic Republic of Pakistan
. Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Other countries like Palestine and Malaysia are going to be the Network’s member very soon.
CINVU Key Persons
Professor Javad Laghari Main Coordinator of COMSTECH
DR Faraji Supreme authority of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology
DR Mehdi Javanmard Chairman of Comstech Inter Islamic Networks on Virtual Universities

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