Overview

While the preparation and training of human resources are responsibilities of various societal institutions, the education system and its components represent the primary tool for society in performing these functions. It has become widely accepted that the development of this system is closely linked to administrative renewal within it, to the extent that one could say that administrative development is central to all educational progress. Indeed, educational advancement— in some respects— involves transitioning to more flexible and effective administrative models. These considerations place significant responsibilities on teacher preparation institutions in Kuwait, with the College of Education at Kuwait University being at the forefront due to the central and pivotal role of teachers in the educational process.
Consequently, the Department of Educational Administration, in collaboration with other academic departments in the college, strives to fulfill its responsibilities in preparing and qualifying teachers to align with the nation’s aspirations for advanced and continually evolving education. The department works to enhance and activate its role in teacher and researcher preparation and performance development, both during initial training and in-service training. This involves updating its university courses to align with the rapid advancements in management practices in general and educational management in particular. Additionally, the department offers various training courses and engages in academic and community activities both within the college and in other educational and community institutions. The department aims to frame its academic and community activities within a pedagogical plan that outlines the objectives to be achieved, the methods to achieve these objectives, and mechanisms for monitoring implementation and providing feedback to ensure continuous development and address any obstacles that might impede achieving the desired goals.
 

Vision

The Department of Educational Administration aims to provide advanced education for the preparation of leaders and researchers in the field of educational administration.
 

Department Mission

To promote values, the Department of Educational Administration contributes to preparing leaders and researchers in educational administration in a way that meets community aspirations. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs aimed at utilizing human resources through the use of the latest educational technologies, adhering to national and Islamic principles, and advancing education, scientific research, and community service.
 

Objectives

Based on the department’s vision and mission, the objectives of the Department of Educational Administration are as follows:
1. Preparing and Qualifying Human Resources: To prepare and qualify the necessary workforce for roles in educational administration.
2. Developing Administrative Skills: To help students acquire administrative skills and positive attitudes that contribute to the development of the educational administrative system.
3. Utilizing Modern Technologies: To equip students with knowledge and skills related to the use of modern technologies in educational administration. 4. Keeping Up with Global Trends: To connect students with the latest global developments and trends in educational administration and bridge the gap between theory and practice.
5. Conducting Research and Providing Consultations: To conduct research and studies and offer consultations to address issues in educational administration.
6. Developing Educational Programs: To contribute to the development, evaluation, and enhancement of educational programs and pedagogical plans in the field of educational administration.
7. Community Service: To participate in community service activities related to educational administration.
 

Services

- Master's Program in Educational Administration: Offering a curriculum-based master's program with a research project component.
- Leadership Development Unit: Dedicated to enhancing leadership skills and capabilities.
- Youth Leadership Club: A club focused on fostering leadership skills among young individuals