The University of Bahrain will soon take a big step towards modifying its network by connecting its admission and registration procedures through the Internet. The university is also planning a 'reserved' dress code, an official said yesterday.
Dr Khalid Bumtee, the university's media and public relation officer, said the university is currently studying several plans 'to hook' up the system on the net.
"I fully understand that it takes university students two to three days to register, add or drop their subjects and get their schedule confirmed," he told Gulf News. He said the students will be able to do the whole registration process while sitting at home.
However, under the guidance of the new president, Dr Mariam Al Khalifa, the university is planning to modernise many of its departments. "We have just established a new department to look after the university programmes' quality and performance," he said.
In the face of competition with the establishment of a string of international universities in Bahrain, he said the University of Bahrain still feels it has an ultimate edge.
"Competition is also good for us. Our fees are affordable and provide many degrees and programmes. The new universities are very expensive and offer only business and computer degrees," he said.
Bumtee also stressed that a group of students recently met with the directors to look at a more reserved dress code for students.
"We have different types of people who tend to wear different sorts of outfits. Some people think there is a need to write down a more reserved dress code for the students that would exclude for example short skirts and see-through tops," he said.
He said there was no pressure from any political or religious group on this issue.
Gulf News 2003
