January 11, 2026
Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, Professor Mohamed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development and Head of the University’s Foreign Language Teaching Centers, conducted an inspection visit to the French Language Studies Center and the English Language Teaching Center. The visit aimed to follow up on workflow and to enhance the quality of the training programs and educational services provided by the two centers.
The visit was attended by Professor Mohamed Abu Rahab, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Arts for Education and Student Affairs; Professor Hamed Mashhour, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Arts for Community Service and Environmental Development; Professor Noha Rizk, Director of the French Language Studies Center; and Dr. Abeer Mohamed Raafat, Supervisor of the English Language Teaching Center, in addition to a number of staff members from both centers.
Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy affirmed that the University places great importance on developing foreign language teaching centers, given their pivotal role in building students’ and graduates’ capacities and enhancing their competitiveness in the labor market. He explained that supporting these centers and updating their training programs falls within the University’s strategy to promote cultural communication and openness to the world, and to align the educational process with community needs and the requirements of sustainable development. This approach, he noted, reinforces Assiut University’s standing as a leading educational institution at both the regional and international levels.
For his part, Professor Mohamed Adawy stated that the visit comes as part of the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector’s plan for periodic follow-up of the University’s foreign language teaching centers across various specializations. The objective is to evaluate performance, identify needs, and maximize the utilization of available resources, thereby strengthening the University’s role in community service and environmental development. He also emphasized the University administration’s commitment to updating training programs and expanding specialized courses that meet the needs of students, graduates, and employees across different institutions.
At the conclusion of the visit, the Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development expressed his appreciation for the efforts exerted at both the French Language Studies Center and the English Language Teaching Center. He stressed the importance of continuing to develop academic and administrative performance and of updating training programs in line with recent developments in foreign language education, recognizing languages as a key tool for intercultural communication and cultural openness, and as a vital contributor to achieving the goals of sustainable development.
