Responsibilities of the Department Council
- Recommend the approval of study plans and any amendments thereto.
- Recommend the approval of academic programs, curricula, prescribed textbooks, and reference materials within the department.
- Nominate distinguished non-full-time scholars to teach courses or supervise research and academic theses.
- Recommend the appointment of visiting specialists, whether Saudi or international, for a specified period to teach in the department.
- Propose admission and transfer regulations to and from the department.
- Establish standing and ad hoc departmental committees.
- Review matters related to faculty members, including contract requests, transfers, academic leave, post-leave scholarly achievements, promotions, and appointments under talent recruitment programs, and make appropriate recommendations.
- Review matters related to postgraduate students, including deferment, withdrawal, requests for additional study periods, re-enrollment, appointment of supervisors, thesis submission and examination committees, degree conferral, study plan amendments, admission procedures, and comprehensive examinations, and make appropriate recommendations.
- Propose new academic programs and development initiatives related to the programs offered by the college.
- Nominate candidates for international awards when nominations are requested.
- Review course equivalency requests and recommend approval or rejection.
- Examine matters referred to it by the College Council or its Chairperson and provide recommendations and opinions.
Authorities
Academic Affairs
- Recommending that students enroll in additional courses when graduation requirements have been completed but the cumulative GPA remains below the required threshold.
- Recommending the transfer and equivalency of courses completed outside the University.
- Recommending the formation of examination question review committees.
- Approving the distribution of teaching assignments and academic duties among faculty members and equivalent academic staff.
- Recommending the provision of a one-time economy-class travel ticket when a student's academic program requires travel outside the city of study.
Faculty Affairs
Saudi Faculty Members
- Recommending the appointment of faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor.
- Recommending the appointment of lecturers and teaching assistants.
- Recommending promotions to the ranks of Associate Professor and Professor, and nominating at least eight specialized reviewers.
- Recommending sabbatical leave for eligible faculty members in accordance with University regulations.
- Recommending approval of scholarly achievements completed during sabbatical leave.
- Recommending approval for faculty members to serve as part-time consultants for government entities, the private sector, and regional or international organizations.
- Recommending faculty participation in conferences and academic seminars inside and outside the Kingdom.
- Recommending the secondment of faculty members and equivalent academic staff to government entities.
- Recommending the loan of services of faculty members and equivalent academic staff.
- Recommending academic assignments outside the University.
- Recommending overseas teaching assignments.
- Recommending acceptance of resignations or requests for early retirement.
- Recommending the appointment of part-time professors for renewable terms not exceeding two years.
- Recommending the engagement of distinguished Saudi professionals from outside the University for teaching purposes.
- Recommending the transfer of faculty members between departments within the College.
- Recommending the transfer of faculty members between colleges within the University.
- Recommending the transfer of faculty members to positions outside the University.
Non-Saudi Faculty Members
- Recommending appointments beyond the normal retirement age within approved limits.
- Recommending recognition of relevant professional experience outside university teaching.
- Recommending participation in conferences and scientific seminars.
Scholarship and Training Affairs
- Recommending scholarships for teaching assistants and lecturers, including extensions or termination of scholarships.
- Recommending approval of changes to a scholarship recipient’s specialization, university, or country of study.
- Recommending the suspension of scholarship benefits in accordance with applicable regulations and requirements.
- Recommending approval of academic field trips for scholarship recipients.
- Assigning academic and administrative duties to internally sponsored teaching assistants and lecturers, provided such duties do not adversely affect their academic progress.
Graduate Studies Affairs
- Recommending additional admission requirements for Master's and Ph.D. programs.
- Recommending admission of students to graduate programs outside their original field of study.
- Recommending the granting of additional study periods, not exceeding two semesters, based on the supervisor’s report.
- Recommending course and credit equivalency for students transferring from recognized universities.
- Recommending approval of alternative examinations and courses extending beyond one semester in graduate programs.
- Recommending comprehensive written and oral examinations for graduate students upon completion of required coursework.
- Proposing the appointment of an alternative thesis supervisor when necessary.
- Recommending the formation of thesis and dissertation defense committees.
- Recommending approval of admission deferrals for up to two academic semesters.
- Recommending approval of withdrawal from all courses in a semester.
- Recommending acceptance of transfer students from recognized universities.
- Proposing supervisors for theses and dissertations.
- Proposing diploma requirements and certificate titles.
- Recommending student re-enrollment following cancellation of registration.
- Recommending the appointment of qualified external specialists to supervise theses and dissertations.