Identifying and Prioritizing the Improving Strategies of the Educational and Training Process in Imam Ali Military University (Focus on Scientific-Research Interactions

This study aims to improve the educational and training process in Imam Ali Military University (IAMU), focusing on scientific-research interaction and synergy; in addition, development and prioritization of effective strategies. In this applied-action research, 30 people were selected as the statistical population from among 150 experts, professors and commanders of IAMU, according to the theoretical saturation. Data collected through conducting semi-structured questionnaire; then, analyzed and prioritized using QSPM and SWOT methods. Findings reveal the strategic position of the university in the offensive area. After counting the strategies and prioritizing them; practical strategies desired in five thematic groups: knowledge enhancement; interaction and cooperation with scientific societies; revision of domestic laws; updating of equipment and resources; and creation of an educational and research teamwork. The results show that the strategy of "holding short-term knowledge-enhancing courses related to emerging and new sciences and knowledge" has been identified with an attractiveness score of 7.8511 and first priority.