Important Announcement from the Educational and Research Department of Qom University of Technology Regarding the Continuation of Educational Activities for the Second Semester of the Academic Year 1398-1399.

According to the university's public relations, the Educational and Research Vice Presidency of Qom Industrial University has issued an important announcement regarding the continuation of educational activities for the second semester of the 1398-1399 academic year. The full text of this announcement is as follows:
"While congratulating the new year and the Shaban celebrations to esteemed faculty members and students, it is reported that due to the ongoing spread of the coronavirus in the country and the necessity of adhering to social distancing measures, the continuation of in-person educational activities at the university is currently not feasible. Therefore, following the document dated 10/01/1399 from the esteemed Educational Vice Presidency of the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology, and the resolutions of the University Education Council, we emphasize the continuation of educational activities in an electronic format, and the following points are submitted for your attention:
1- According to the document dated 10/01/1399 from the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology, the second semester of the 1398-1399 academic year is considered part of the active educational period of universities and higher education institutions across the country. Due to the necessity of admitting new students in Mehr 1399 and the need for some students to graduate at their last semester (the current semester), the requirement to complete the second semester of 1398-1399 is clear and definitive.
2- Classes will continue to be held virtually starting from 16/01/1399, and based on the resolution of the University Educational Council, all theoretical courses and some practical courses will be conducted online. Therefore, esteemed faculty members are expected to take necessary actions to maintain the quality of education and encourage maximum participation of students.
3- The timing of some classes may be adjusted to distribute class traffic. Therefore, please refer to the university's website and channel on the Beep messaging app ( qutnews@) for information regarding the timing and manner of class sessions.
4- It is recommended that esteemed faculty members create groups in social messaging apps to share course-related files. Additionally, faculty members can utilize their personal pages on the university's website for sharing files and course materials (for more information, please contact the university's information technology center).
5- The regulations pertaining to attendance and absence of students in virtual classes are the same as those in in-person classes. Therefore, student attendance in classes is mandatory, and the university's education administration will oversee the formation of classes and the activities of faculty members and students.
6- The completion of practical and workshop courses will be held intensively after the resumption of in-person classes. If it is not possible to complete these courses by 31/06/1399, the Educational Council will subsequently make decisions regarding them.
7- With adherence to the minimum credit requirements, students in bachelor's programs will be able to drop two theoretical courses during the emergency drop period. Students can continue to drop semesters without years prior to the start of exams as before. Decisions regarding any requests outside these matters, such as dropping a semester without years, are at the discretion of the Educational Council and the university's special cases commission.
8- We thank the esteemed faculty members for their cooperation in conducting virtual classes, and we expect the same diligence and dedication to be present in other educational and research activities, including guiding and advising students and evaluating projects and theses.
9- Master's degree students can hold their defense sessions virtually. The defense procedures remain the same as before, and it is necessary to coordinate with the graduate studies expert for necessary arrangements.
10- Master's students whose defense deadlines were until the end of Bahman 1398 and who have prepared for the defense in advance should conduct their defense virtually during the period from 15 to 30 Farvardin.
11- According to the memos issued by the relevant authorities, the employees of the university's education department will work remotely from 16/01/1399, and only a limited number will be present at the university to provide services to students and faculty members from 9 AM to 1 PM. Students and faculty members are kindly requested to follow up on their requests via the portal or by phone and to refrain from in-person visits as much as possible.
12- Guidance files for using virtual classes have been prepared and are accessible on the university's website. Additionally, a communication link will soon be created on the Beep messaging app and WhatsApp for student inquiries."