ANNUAL REPORT - The Petroleum Institute

The Petroleum Institute | Annual Report - Academic Year 2011 - 2012
inviting environment for learning, living, and
research for all members.
In doing so, we shall operate and manage
our facilities and services in a responsive and
cost effective manner; strive to exceed our
customers’ expectations; and pursue a culture
of continuous improvement in all aspects of
our business.
III. Highlights for Academic
Year 2011 – 12
Current Accomplishments
• Plans for new dormitory blocks have
been drawn.
• The PI Research Centre is ready.
• The Asab Examination Hall will have
seating for 280 examination candidates
• The Student Centre “mess hall” has
been upgraded in order to create a
more student-friendly atmosphere.
• The furniture in the Student Centre
canteen, Bu Hasa and in Zarkuh cafeteria
has been replaced.
• CCTV coverage is complete.
• Zarkuh & Bu Hasa classrooms floor
coverings and blinds are being
refurbished.
• The carpets throughout the offices in
Zarkuh & Bu Hasa will be changed.
• The student clubs are now fully
equipped.
• The new catering services are
operational.
• The PI’s new brand image has been
successfully introduced.
• The Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
will be expanded in early 2013.
• Two Takreer Studio Physics Labs have
been installed.
• The new cladding for the outer walls of
Zarkuh, Bu Hasa and Ruwais is being
added.
• The admission area/ VIP business centre
on the ground floor of Habshan has
been completed.
• Eight open IT labs for general use by the
students are operational.
• Funding was secured from 3 ADNOC
operating companies (OPCOs) for
facilities upgrades:
o Takreer has funded 2 innovative
Studio Physics labs to enhance
teaching and to foster an independent
approach among students.
o ADMA has sponsored the renovation
of the main auditorium at Arzanah,
which is now known as the ADMA
Auditorium.
o ADCO has sponsored the upgrade of
the auditorium in Zarkuh , which is
now known as the ADCO Auditorium.
• Activities that have focused on student
retention, such as dormitory, study
and recreation area upgrades have
all contributed to improving student
morale.
IV. Current Initiatives
Our initiatives include the PI campus Master
Plan. The plan will give us a clear road map
for the period up to 2030 and it reflects our
determination to continue to be a vibrant
community focused on research and education.
V. Summary
Much has been achieved in the last 18 months
and great momentum and energy has been
generated among the team involved in
the provision of services at the PI. With the
continued support of the Governing Board,
the PI Senior Management and our industrial
partners, the facilities team continues its
efforts to offer the best support services
possible to the PI community.
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