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STAFF MEETING: MAY 2024
The first staff meeting of 2024 was held today on 14th May 2024 at the QI Campus Main Hall.
A “Staff Café Talk” was given by Ali Adam, Director of Human Resources at Universal Resorts Management PVT LTD. In his speech he highlighted that monetary benefits alone are not enough to motivate employees.
This was followed by an introduction from all our new staff that has joined since December 2023 to present.
Then, a presentation on the book grant was presented by Moosa Mohamed Manik, Director, Institute for Academic Development.
The announcement of the employee of the month awards from November 2023 to March 2024 took place during this meeting. This awarded was handed over by Abdul Munnim Mohamed Manik, Deputy Vice Rector, Administration and Finance, Villa College. Recipients of this award were:
- Dr. Syed Muhammed Noaman Ahmed Shah, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Management
- Aishath Malsa Shameem, HR Officer, Human Resources Department
- Aishath Nasheeda, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Educational Studies
- Aishath Maana Rahumathulla, Student Relations Officer, Marketing and Communications Department.
Following this, certificates of recognition were handed over to the newly appointed Assistant Professors by Dr. Ahmed Anwar, Rector, Villa College. The recipients of this certificate were Dr. Monica Arora, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences and Dr. Tajudeen Sanni, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Shariah and Law.
Recognition certificates for scholarly publications were also handed over during the event. The certificates were handed over by Dr Mohamed Adil, Deputy Vice Rector, Research and Innovation, Villa College. The recipients of these awards were:
- Lyernisha Sundara Raj Retna Bai, Lecturer School of Computer Science
- Muhammed Shahzeb Khan, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Business Management,
- Dr. Ahsan Mohamed Jaleel, Associate Dean, Faculty of Business Management
- Amish Abdulla, Lecturer, Faculty of Shariah And Law
- Aishath Thaksheel, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Business Management
- Dr. Ali Najeeb, Vice Rector, Villa College
- Dr. Byju Koreth Puthanveettil Madhavan, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Business Management
- Dr. Nafeena Abdul Munaf, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Dr. Syed Muhammed Noaman Ahmed Shah, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Management
- Hidaya Mohamed Zahir, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Postgraduate Studies
- MohD Imran, Lecturer, Faculty of Shariah and Law.
PhD Financial Assistance was awarded to Hidaya Mohamed Zahir, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Postgraduate Studies by Dr. Ali Najeeb, Vice Rector, Villa College.
Certificates of appointment were awarded to the new Villa College Staff Club (VCSC) Representatives by Dr. Ali Najeeb, Vice Rector, Villa College. Fathimath Rasha, Manager, Rectorate Office was appointed President of VCSC. Aishath Mis'ha Rasheed, Manager, Policy and International Relations was appointed Vice President of VCSC. Dhayana Hassan, Student Relations Officer, Marketing and Communications was appointed General Secretary of VCSC. Fathimath Raya Shahid, Administrative Officer, Faculty of Health Sciences was appointed Treasurer of VCSC. Ayomi Morawakage, Manager, Contact Centre was appointed Social Activity Coordinator of VCSC. Amish Abdulla, Lecturer, Faculty Of Shariah was appointed Public Relations Coordinator of VCSC. Gao Dongmei, Volunteer, Chinese Language Centre was appointed Sports Coordinator of VCSC.
Dr. Ali Najeeb, Vice Rector of Villa College shared a few remarks, congratulated all the staff who received various certificates during the event and welcomed all the new staff of Villa College.
Muna Rilwan, Manager, Marketing and Communications, gave a presentation on the new programmes offered at Villa College. She provided staff with relevant information regarding our new programmes such as Masters of Clinical Psychology (University of Cyberjaya), Master of Engineering (Electronics), Master of Engineering (Electrical), Master of Engineering (Mechanical), Master of Engineering (Mechatronics), Master of Engineering (Computing), Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) and Certificate 3 in Culinary Arts.
Dr. Fazeela Ibrahim, Dean of Institute for Research and Innovation presented some updates on the upcoming International Conference for Research and Innovation and highlighted the importance of the dedicated support from Villa College staff to make the event just as successful this time as well.
The event was concluded by closing remarks by Dr. Ahmed Anwar, Rector of Villa College. He highlighted the importance of enforcing a happy environment by spreading positivity and happiness. He congratulated all awarded staff during the event and welcomed the new staff to the Villa College Community.