1. Tafila Technical University
By :
Prof. Mohammad. A. Almahasneh
Dr. Eyad Almaita

2. Contents Tafila Technical University Structure of TTU Challenges
Potentials
Conclusions
Contents

3. Tafila Technical University (TTU)
TTU was established by a Royal Decree on Jan. 1st,
It Is the 1st technical university in Jordan.
It Is the 9th public university
Tafila Technical University (TTU)

4. TTU
Academics
Deanships
Centers
Departments
Structure of TTU

5. Twenty five undergraduate programs Three graduate (master) programs
These Colleges offer:
Twenty five undergraduate programs
Three graduate (master) programs
Twelve community college programs
College of Business
College of Science
College of Engineering
College of Arts
College of Educational Science

6. Scientific Research and Graduate Studies
Students’ Affairs

7. Centers at TTU: Energy and Oil Shale Research Center Languages Center
Computer and Information Technology Center
Community Partnership Center
Faculty Development Center

8. Departments at TTU Presidency Dept. Admission and Registration Dept.
Library
Quality Assurance Dept.
Financial Dept.
Human Resources Dept.
Supplies Dept.
Internal Audit Dept.
Utilities Dept.
Maintenance Dept.
Public Relations Dept.
Engineering Office

9. challenges

10. Geographical challenge
Tafila is located 183 Km south of capital Amman. Limited public transportation options Jordan as one city country, Most Jobs are concentrated around Amman city. This force Tafila people move to another cities seeking Jobs.
Geographical challenge

11. Graduate students and unemployment in Tafila

13. Unemployment`
Source: Ministry of Labor

14. Other Main Challenges Successive dry seasons
Limited Investments and financing options
skilled workers are limited.
Other Main Challenges

15. Opportunities

16. Tourism

17. Phosphate
Cement
Copper
Natural Resources

18. Other Opportunities Young and educated labor workforce.
Enhancing decentralized governing and increasing City Budget
Small business can play key role.
International Funding agencies
Other Opportunities

19. Tafila Technical University Can Play a key role in capacity building for students and local community.
TTU can bridge the gap between markets demands and offered programs.
TTU can promote innovative small businesses that can serve community and reduce unemployment
conclusions

20. Thank you for your kind attention