Baku:Education and Higher Education Minister Dr. Rima Karami briefed President Joseph Aoun on the start of the academic year and the ministry's ongoing efforts to address operational challenges and implement reforms.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, Karami informed Aoun about the ministry's digitalization initiatives aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and improving student services. This update followed Aoun's visit to the ministry's pavilion at Experia Expo.

The discussions also focused on the Lebanese University, highlighting the need to grant full-time status to faculty members and expedite elections for a new Council of Deans. Karami mentioned that Aoun expressed his support for these measures and indicated that efforts are underway to prioritize the faculty employment issue at the first Cabinet session attended by the president.

Regarding public school consolidation, Karami outlined plans to work with municipalities and local communities to manage school rental costs. This approach aims to accommodate parents' preferences while maintaining educational standards. Aoun supported the idea of establishing consolidated school campuses to prevent the continuation of classes with very few students.

Karami emphasized the ministry's goal of balancing compliance with legislation and educational standards with the specific needs of local communities.