In April 23, 2022, the Institutional Research Centre (IRC) at the University of Duhok developed comprehensive guidelines to support the seamless transition of leadership at the central library. These guidelines aimed to assist the new director in managing the transfer of responsibilities effectively and to initiate a systematic approach to library reform under new leadership. Although these guidelines were formally adopted, the IRC's primary objective was to integrate itself into the library’s reform process, ensuring a structured and strategic leadership transition.

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On June 24, 2022, IRC prepared a document outlining the technical and functional requirements for acquiring or developing an integrated university management system. Such systems are essential for connecting academic and financial operations. The document highlights two main approaches: purchasing a tested, pre-developed system adapted to the university’s needs or partnering with a development company to create a custom system. Experience has shown that adopting an existing, proven system is more effective due to its refined, field-tested features. The document also emphasises the importance of defining the academic framework—including semesters, exams, and evaluation systems—prior to implementation, as ongoing modifications can be costly and disrupt data stability. 

The "Statistical Analysing Report-College of Medicine" emphasises the need for structured data analysis in Kurdistan's universities, particularly at the College of Medicine, to support quality assurance and accreditation processes. The Ministry of Higher Education (MHE) requires data submission twice per academic year, though universities often lack an understanding of its impact. The report serves as a foundation for Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) and strategic planning. Challenges include incomplete data, unclear data ownership, and outdated asset tracking, which affect comprehensive analysis and continuous improvement. The report points to issues needing further investigation, such as staff promotion policies, workload guidelines, and hiring procedures. The Institutional Research Centre (IRC) is tasked with training and KPI development. The analysis of this report is based on data from the first semester of 2021-2022, covering academic and administrative personnel, students, and other resources. 

The "Inventory Project (IP)" addresses challenges in managing the University of Duhok's (UOD) inventory system, particularly within the Internal Department. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive reform across all inventory branches, coordinated as a unified system with clearly defined operational protocols. The project’s primary goals include classifying inventory into consumed and long-term categories, establishing branches based on geographic or specialized criteria, implementing a coding system, defining current inventory by warehouse and academic unit assets, adopting an inventory management system, and developing relevant policies, procedures, work instructions, and forms for effective asset and warehouse management.