Fatima M. Aragasi

Prof. Fatima M. Aragasi serves as Associate Professor V and current Chairperson of the Teaching Arabic Department at the King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS), Mindanao State University-Main Campus, with 38 years of institutional service. She has held the chairperson role for fourteen non-consecutive terms since 1990 and previously served as College Secretary (1995-1996).

Education

• Master of Arts in Muslim Personal Law (2020), Mindanao State University-Main Campus
• Bachelor of Science in Teaching Arabic (1984), Mindanao State University-Main Campus
• Information and Communication Technology Fundamentals (2014), AMA Computer College
• High School: MSU-Balo-i Community High School (1979)
• Elementary: Balo-i Central Elementary School

Research Focus: Specializes in Arabic language acquisition for non-Muslim learners and beginners, evidenced by her development of three standardized Arabic manuals. Her work integrates Islamic values education through contributions to the Department of Education's ALIVE program and regional teacher training initiatives, emphasizing character formation in junior high school contexts.

Professional Recognition

• College Leadership Award

Academic Contributions: Designed foundational Arabic curricula adopted by KFCIAAS, served as resource speaker for ECCD-SOA/ABCSD-SOA radio education programs (1991-1993), and conducted regional capability workshops for BARMM's Bureau of Madaris Education. Extensive service as MSU-SASE examiner across multiple campuses and community outreach via NGO partnerships.