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Al-Hourani: Amendments Fall Short of Deep Education Reform
The statements by Dr. Maher Al-Hourani, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Amman Arab University, focused on the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in Jordan's higher education system through an amended law for the 2026 university. The goal is to link education more effectively with the labor market and to achieve high-quality outcomes and graduates. Al-Hourani criticized the law's lack of clear mechanisms for holding universities accountable for employing graduates and for aligning academic programs with market demands. He also pointed out that the provisions largely focus on administrative procedures without evaluating the quality of educational outputs or establishing success criteria. Additionally, he expressed concern over the requirement that university presidents must hold the rank of full professor and possess proven experience. He viewed this as a constraint that limits attracting leaders with successful administrative and leadership competencies, especially given the evolving needs that highlight the importance of broadening the criteria for selecting university leaders—particularly to promote research, innovation, digital transformation, and financial sustainability.
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