Mission and Vision
The GFP at AOU Oman supports the institutional mission and vision statements by offering inclusive learning opportunities to all students and developing their knowledge and skills to prepare them for undergraduate study, which furthers AOU's Mission of building expertise in Arab countries. The Foundation Studies Unit (FSU) at AOU Oman adopts the institutional ones to guide the programme delivery and management. The GFP at AOU Oman will continue to uphold its institutional mission and values by offering learning opportunities to students of all ages and strive towards quality assurance in all its activities.
Values
The values and principles upheld by the deanship are as follows:
Excellence:
- Maintaining the highest academic and administrative standards and adopting the latest technologies.
- Encouraging innovation and excellence.
- Prioritizing independent learning, especially at the on-line level.
- Continually revising study plans and assessment methods for the improvement of learning.
Equity:
- Admission and acceptance of all students are based on merit.
- Promoting cross-cultural understanding and respect.
Diversity:
- No prejudice or bias based on race, religion, ethnicity or nationality is tolerated.
Fairness:
- Upholding fair and impartial treatment of all students and faculty members.
- Respecting diversity in admitting students and in hiring tutors.
Integrity:
- Maintaining the uppermost ethical standards.
- Adopting the highest principles and practices of honesty and honorable conduct.
