Secretary of the Education and Training Headquarters of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution:
Promotion of Farhangian University Faculty Members Must Be Mission-Oriented

Seyed Jalal Mousavi, Secretary of the Education and Training Headquarters of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, highlighted the need for mission-oriented development of Farhangian University’s faculty members during the 68th session of the headquarters, which focused on reviewing the university’s current challenges. He emphasized that unless the quality of human resources and the role of the education system are properly addressed, the root causes of ongoing issues in teaching and learning will never be resolved.

 

According to the Public Relations Office of Farhangian University, citing the Media and Public Relations Center of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, Mousavi expressed appreciation for the efforts of the university’s officials and faculty members. He stated: “Our main concern in education and training is human resources. Until the quality of human resources is properly valued and addressed in education, the challenges in teaching and learning will remain unresolved. The solution lies in enhancing the quality of Farhangian University, which plays a pivotal role at the entry point of the education system and in shaping the future of the country’s teachers.”

 

Referring to the results of an extensive study conducted by the Education and Training Headquarters, Mousavi added: “This research identified several key challenges facing Farhangian University. One of the most significant issues concerns the status and focus of faculty members. Both faculty and student-teachers expressed a common concern: despite the university’s educational mission, some faculty members have neglected their responsibilities in educational and pedagogical matters.”

 

He noted that this gap stems from structural issues, explaining that the promotion regulations for Farhangian University faculty are currently identical to those at other universities, such as the University of Tehran or Amirkabir University, despite the vastly different missions. “Farhangian University’s primary mission is the training of human resources, not solely knowledge production. However, the current regulations prioritize research, marginalizing educational activities,” Mousavi said.

 

He continued: “In recent years, enhancing the quality of Farhangian University has been a key focus, including a crucial decision to redefine the faculty promotion regulations in line with the university’s educational mission. Fortunately, the university’s leadership has made serious efforts in this regard, and a new draft regulation is now under consideration by the council.”

 

Expressing optimism, Mousavi concluded: “Although this proposed regulation is still in progress, it requires closer collaboration from experts in the council’s educational branches. We hope it will be reviewed promptly, approved, and implemented soon. This transformation will not only meet faculty expectations but also benefit student-teachers, and ultimately, the students and their families.”