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Shinas College of Technology (SCT) is located in the Wilayat of Shinas in the Governorate of Batinah, about 69 km from Sohar, in the Sultanate of Oman. The institution was established in December 2005. Since then, it has undergone rapid growth, offering programs to suit the market needs. It started with 550 students and 15 staff in the foundation program. Students joining the College are placed in different foundation program levels based on a placement test they take. Upon completing their General Foundation Program, students move to the post foundation level in different academic departments. The specializations currently offered are Accounting and Human Resource up to Bachelor levels and Marketing up to advanced diploma level. A credit-based system is followed in the specializations at the post-foundation level. The details of study levels and system of programs are indicated in Bylaws. The College Dean is supported by 3 Assistant Deans (Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Administrative and Financial Affairs) and Heads of English Language Center and Educational Technology Center. The Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs supervises the three academic departments. The Assistant Dean for Students Affairs supervises the department heads of Admission and Registration On-the-Job Training Counseling and Graduates Follow-up Housing, Student Activities and Graduation. The Assistant Dean for Administrative and Financial Affairs supervises the heads of Administration, Finance, and Human Resource departments. The College has a total land area of 120,000 square meters. There are six blocks in the College. These six blocks are Main, Engineering, D, E, Workshop, and ELC. The main block houses the administrative, student affairs, IT and business studies department and educational technology center staff, computer laboratories, classrooms, canteen, clinic, and library. The Engineering block houses the Engineering department, multipurpose hall, auditorium, and laboratories for engineering. The D and E blocks house ten classrooms each. The Workshop and ELC blocks house Engineering workshop and English Language Center, respectively. The campus also has designated parking areas for staff, a football field, and a sewage treatment block. We will be a leading technological institution, providing high-quality teaching and learning to prepare and empower the Omani professionals of the future to contribute to national socio-economic development. Our mission is to deliver high-quality student-centered education that produces competitive graduates who enter the labor market with confidence, strong technological and personal skills, prepared for a life of contribution and success. We are pleased to present the critical information and announcement regarding the QA processes, various Department/Centers’ committees and their areas of operation, college policies, activities, and procedures to streamline the work of the College, as well as the useful links and resources related to the Quality Assurance. The QAU actively supports achieving General Foundation Program Audit (GFPA) by involving the General Foundation Program Unit (GFPU) through the implementation of policies and procedures in the four (4) areas of GFPA standards. Similarly, the QAU proactively supports national accreditation standards set by the Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA). QA is an integral part of our day-to-day life. Thus, our commitment to cultivate a culture of teamwork will give us the strength to realize our vision and achieve our goals. We are trying to provide all possible resources to our staff to improve the quality of their efforts based on the alignment of core values stated in the ShCT Strategic Plan. Our policies and mechanisms reflect our values of accepting constructive suggestions for developing and improving the quality of education in the College. Health & Safety (H&S) should always be considered as a priority! It is an essential requirement that has to be ensured around the campus without fail. The goal of health and safety programs is to foster a safe environment for students and staff. Shinas College of Technology (SCT) ensures that its facilities comply with the H&S standards of Oman. Quality Sub-Manuals (QSM) are used in all laboratories and workshops to guide the students and staff in H&S issues. SCT has constituted an H&S committee responsible for ensuring H&S for the college community and reports to the Dean. The College has safety provisions like a fire alarm, fire extinguishers in all the labs and workshops, marked assembly points, and a clinic to take care of any health-related emergency. Emergency exits and other H&S signs are displayed to ensure the safety of visitors. All College staff and technicians are responsible for ensuring the H&S policies are conformed to, within the campus, and during field trips. View full university