Announcement of the Launch of the 'Integrity Ambassadors in Universities' Initiative from Applied Science University

Jordan News

22-04-2025

Announcement of the Launch of the 'Integrity Ambassadors in Universities' Initiative from Applied Science University Dr. Muhannad Hijazi, Chairman of the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission, officially announced the launch of the "Integrity Ambassadors in Jordanian Universities" initiative in its first phase, from the platform of the Applied Science Private University. اضافة اعلان In his speech during the ceremony organized by the university—attended by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dr. Haitham Abdullah Abu Khadija, Vice President Prof. Saleh Al-Aqda, Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Hussam Al-Shorouf, and a group of academics—Hijazi emphasized that the initiative stems from a deep belief that youth are the foundation of change, the pillar of reform, and the leaders of the future. Involving them in efforts to promote integrity and transparency is a recognition of their role and ability to preserve the nation's achievements. He stressed that discussing integrity and fighting corruption is no longer elitist rhetoric, but an urgent national demand that must be embedded in the culture of citizens, especially students. He added that the initiative is not merely an awareness campaign but a comprehensive national project aimed at engaging youth—who make up a large segment of society—in efforts to prevent corruption through education, awareness, and motivation to be positive influencers in their academic, professional, and social environments. The university's Vice President praised the commission's efforts, describing it as a living example of the balance between the power of law and societal awareness, noting that it has succeeded in building real trust between the citizen and the state. He emphasized the importance of universities as natural incubators for spreading such values and building a generation that rejects corruption and believes in integrity as a lifestyle and principle. He also expressed pride that the Applied Science University is part of this noble national direction, whether through organizing this meaningful awareness event that opens dialogue and enhances awareness among students, faculty, and staff—or through continued future cooperation with the commission. The initiative launch event was attended by the Director of the Integrity and Prevention Directorate and the Head of the Media, Communication, and Public Relations Unit from the commission. It included an awareness workshop presented by the awareness team from the Directorate, featuring presentations and detailed explanations on the Commission's work in the areas of law enforcement, prevention, and integrity promotion. The team showcased real case studies and emphasized the importance of engaging universities as environments for youth thought to spread a culture of integrity, awareness of the rule of law, justice, equality, and rejecting all forms of corruption. It is worth noting that the 'Integrity Ambassadors in Universities' initiative aims to raise university students' awareness of their fundamental role in protecting the nation's resources and actively participating in building a society founded on the values of justice, transparency, accountability, and is targeting 5,000 students in its first phase, as a result of constructive collaboration between the commission and academic institutions across the Kingdom.