The Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences at the College of Education, Al-Mustaqbal University, held its first meeting for the 2026–2027 academic year. The meeting was chaired by the Head of the Department, Prof. Dr. Abdul-Salam Jawdat Jassim, and attended by a distinguished group of the department's faculty members. The meeting addressed various academic and organizational matters regarding the start of the new academic year. Key topics included monitoring teaching preparations, organizing schedules and lectures, and distributing academic tasks, as well as discussing the requirements of the educational process and ways to enhance academic performance. During the meeting, the Head of the Department emphasized the importance of adhering to study plans and curricula, fostering cooperation and coordination among faculty members, prioritizing the quality of the educational process, and providing a suitable academic environment for students—all in alignment with the College of Education and Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to improving educational outcomes. This meeting reflects the Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences' dedication to preparing the necessary academic and organizational arrangements for the new academic year and advancing the drive for development and quality across all areas of academic work. Al-Mustaqbal University... Academic Leadership at the Forefront in Iraq.