The CMULead programme at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar recently concluded with a final ceremony at Education City in Doha. The programme, which focuses on professional development leadership, was delivered by human resources specialists from the CMU campus in Pittsburgh over the spring semester. Participants included staff members from CMU Africa, CMU-Q, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar Foundation, VCUArts Qatar, and Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar. Michael Trick, the dean of CMU-Q, praised the integration and growth of the multiversity over the years and emphasized the importance of knowledge-sharing and collaboration in Education City.
The CMULead-Qatar programme is an embodiment of Qatar Foundation’s vision for Education City, where universities come together to learn and grow in cooperation. The programme, which has been successfully running in Pittsburgh for years, was taught remotely in Qatar by Todd Rosignoli and Wendy Brenneman from the CMU Office of Human Resources, with three in-person sessions at the CMU-Q campus. Trick expressed his hope that the success of the Qatar programme will open the doors for more initiatives from the Pittsburgh campus to be introduced into professional development options at CMU-Q.
The conclusion of the CMULead programme in Qatar marks a significant milestone in promoting professional development and leadership skills among staff members from various educational institutions in Education City. By bringing together experts from the CMU Office of Human Resources and staff members from different campuses, the programme aims to foster a culture of learning, cooperation, and collaboration within the Education City community. The success of the programme in Qatar highlights the potential for future initiatives and partnerships between different campuses to enhance professional development opportunities.
Dean Trick’s remarks at the closing ceremony underscored the positive impact of the CMULead-Qatar programme in aligning with Qatar Foundation’s vision for Education City. The programme’s emphasis on knowledge-sharing, learning together, and growing through cooperation reflects the core values of Education City as a hub for academic excellence and innovation. By incorporating initiatives from the Pittsburgh campus into professional development options at CMU-Q, the programme paves the way for continuous growth and improvement in staff training and leadership development within the Education City community.
The CMULead programme at CMU-Q demonstrates the university’s commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and development among its staff members and partners in Education City. By providing opportunities for learning and collaboration, the programme equips participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles and contribute to the overall success of their respective institutions. The successful delivery of the programme in Qatar serves as a testament to the effectiveness of remote learning and the potential for future initiatives to enhance professional development options for staff across different campuses in Education City.
In conclusion, the CMULead-Qatar programme at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar has successfully concluded, marking a significant achievement in promoting professional development and leadership skills among staff members in Education City. The programme’s emphasis on collaboration, cooperation, and knowledge-sharing aligns with Qatar Foundation’s vision for Education City as a hub for academic excellence and innovation. By incorporating initiatives from the Pittsburgh campus into professional development options at CMU-Q, the programme sets a precedent for future partnerships and initiatives aimed at enhancing staff training and leadership development within the Education City community.
