In the framework of assessing academic readiness, the Deanship of the College of Basic Education—represented by the Dean, Assistant Professor Dr. Mohammad Younis Salih, along with the faculty staff of the History Department—received the ministerial committee over Sunday and Monday, September 20–21, 2026. The committee was tasked with auditing and evaluating the college’s readiness to establish a Ph.D. program in the specialization of (Education – Modern History).

The committee completed its field visit and conducted a comprehensive review of the material, academic, and scientific capabilities, as well as the necessary infrastructure required to launch this rigorous academic program, successfully fulfilling all its assigned duties during the inspection tour.

The ministerial committee comprised:

Prof. Dr. Haider Hameed Rasheed — Chairman

Asst. Prof. Dr. Sawsan Adil Naji — Member

Asst. Prof. Dr. Ali Ibrahim Mohammad — Member

Asst. Prof. Dr. Haitham Abdul-Khadaer Ma’arij — Member