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by Spc. Cassandra Groce
133rd MPAD
TIKRIT, Iraq (July 16, 2006) "The University of Tikrit is in the process of expanding their campus through the aid of Coalition Forces.
The five projects overseen by the 402nd Civil Affairs Detachment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) add housing, a dentistry school, women's college, sporting complex and a research facility.
"The projects will have a positive impact on the campus" daily operations," said Capt. John Skatoff, Civil Affairs team leader. "The projects will also have a great impact on the students" ability to access current information."
The projects are routinely inspected by the CA team to ensure they are meeting Iraqi quality standards and are all being completed by local contractors.
"The goals of the university and Coalition Forces are carefully balanced when a project is discussed," said Skatoff. "It is a team effort between the university and Coalition Forces."
In addition to inspecting projects, the CA team visits the students and asks them about their educational experiences. Skatoff said his team's intention is to build relationships with the faculty and staff and to create a non-threatening environment at the University.
"I feel that we are making a positive impression with the students and faculty," said Skatoff. "We are building bonds for the future projects together."
The school was established more than 30 years ago and instructs more than 12,000 students, of which more than 10 percent are women. It also employs 1,600 citizens as professors, administrators and maintenance workers.
More than 1,000 students graduate each year and the university encourages students to seek employment in their communities.
| Date Taken: | 07.19.2006 |
| Date Posted: | 07.19.2006 12:42 |
| Story ID: | 7248 |
| Location: | TIKRIT, IQ |
| Web Views: | 111 |
| Downloads: | 29 |
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