On the 17th of October 2022, Villa College celebrated their 15th anniversary in a fun and exciting ceremony at the Villa College QI Hall. The ceremony began with the recitation of Quran followed by a minute of silence for one of our beloved staff who recently passed away, Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, Senior Manager, Faculty of Business Management.

After an introduction of the ceremony by the MC, Dr Ahmed Anwar, Rector of Villa College gave the welcome remarks to kick off the ceremony. Followed by his speech, a video presentation of the Villa College Diamonds was shown before the awards and certificates were presented to the winners of the VC Diamond Awards by the Rector, Dr Ahmed Anwar. Similarly, a video presentation of the Villa College Staff Excellence Awards was shown before the awards were presented to the winners by the Vice Rector Dr Ali Najeeb.

Next, the Employee of the Year Award winners and its nominees were presented their certificates by Abdul Munnim Mohamed Manik, Deputy Vice Rector. Followed by the presenting of certificate of recognition for long serving employees of Villa College and for long serving visiting lecturers of Villa College. Lastly the winners of the Villa College Staff Club organized activities were presented with prizes by Ms Hidhaya Mohamed Zahir, President of VCSC.

Afterwards, an appreciation/celebration and fun video by Villa College staff was shown followed by the official publishing of the VC Policy Gazette, Volume 3, Issue 1 by the Vice Rector Dr Ali Najeeb followed by a message of appreciation.

The ceremony came to an end with the 15th anniversary cake cutting celebration, and a group photo session. The staff were treated to a staff talent show while they enjoyed Dinner.

Excellence Award Winners

Excellence in Customer Service Fathimath Anoosha Assistant Librarian Institute for Academic Development Excellence in Teaching Fathimath Shifaza Lecturer Centre for Foundation Studies Excellence in Outreach and Marketing Uza. Asna Ahmed Dean Faculty of Shariah and Law Excellence in Support Services Mano Priya Vijayan Senior Lecturer Faculty of Health Sciences

Diamond Award Winners

Gold Centre for Foundation Studies Gold Faculty of Health Sciences Sliver Villa College Mahibadhoo Campus Sliver Finance Department The employee of the Year Dr. Fazeela Ibrahim Research Associate, (Adjunct-Assistant Professor of FES) INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Long Service Awards

Fathimath Warda Senior Lecturer Ali Shareef Director Abdul Sattar Gasim Dean Mariyam Nihaadh Senior Lecturer Ali Hassan Senior Carpenter Ahmed Saeed Manager Moosa Mohamed Manik Director Mariyam Nazviya Director Selina Mohamed Registrar Anwar Hassan Lecturer Mohamed Shah Assistant Manager, Printing Dr. Mohamed Kinaanath Director (Adjunct- Assistant Professor of FBM) Dr. Ahmed Ali Didi Assistant Professor - Centre for Postgraduate Studies Ali Hamoodh Hassan Manager Aboobakuru Dawood Senior Manager, Procurement Aishath Zaeema Manager, Payables Mariyam Rasheeda Abdul Hakeem Housekeeping Officer Ahmed Naseer Yoosuf Chief of Examinations Nazleela Mohamed Manager, Admissions Mohamed Sinan Senior Assistant Manager, Printing (Grade 1) Aishath Nahula Manager, Payables Mohamed Shafeeg Director Aishath Sheenyz Nooman Senior Manager, Payables Nizna Ali Didi Director, Marketing and Communications Abdul Munnim Mohamed Manik Dr. Mohamed Adil Deputy Vice Rector, Research and Innovation (Adjunct-Assistant Professor of FBM) Dr. Abdulla Sadig Deputy Vice Rector, Academic and Students (Adjunct - Assistant Professor - FES) Dr. Ali Najeeb Vice Rector- (Adjunct - Assistant Professor - FBM) Dr. Ahmed Anwar Rector (Adjunct - Assistant Professor- FES)