Institutional Transformation Directorate

The Institutional Transformation Directorate leads the university’s continuous improvement and long-term institutional excellence. Our mandate is to strengthen the university’s systems, structures, leadership, strategy and performance so that the institution is consistently capable of delivering high-quality education, research, and community engagement.

What We Do

Institutional Capacity Building

We design and deliver programs that build the skills, mindset, and capabilities of academic, administrative, and managerial staff. Our goal is to ensure the university operates with competence, efficiency, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Organizational Structure & Systems Development

We review, refine, and modernize the university’s organizational structures, workflows, and governance systems. This includes aligning units, clarifying roles, and ensuring that the institution is agile, coherent, and strategically positioned.

Strategic Planning & Performance Management

We support the development, revision, and monitoring of the university’s strategic plan. This includes integrating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), preparing performance reports, and guiding directorates and colleges to align their plans with university priorities. Moreover, we coordinate the performance contract agreement between the MoE and the University, cascade the KPIs to vice presidents, colleges, directorates, and campuses, and collect performance reports periodically.

Leadership Placement & Support

We coordinate the recruitment, screening, and placement of middle and lower-level academic leaders. We ensure the right people take the right roles.

Institutional Reforms & Change Management

We promote organizational reforms of our own and those mandated by the MoE to enhance accountability, service quality, and operational excellence. This includes spearheading change initiatives, modernizing management practices, and ensuring the university remains dynamic and forward-looking.

Our Commitment

The Institutional Transformation Directorate exists to make the university stronger every year—structurally, strategically, and operationally. We work closely with all colleges, schools, and administrative units to build a high-performing, innovative, and student-centered institution.

Our staff: