Academic Council

The Academic Council is the highest Academic authority. Its main function consists in developing and revising the University academic programs, rules, regulations, and policies.

Membership

• Vice-President for Academic Affairs (Chair). 

• Vice-President for Planning and Development. 

• Deans of   faculties.

• Dean of Admission and Registration.

• Two faculty members ( with the  rank of assistant professor or higher) elected from each faculty.

• Representative from the Student Conciliate.

Functions

• Set and review university academic policies and programs.

• Change and revise academic programs and courses.

• Recommend the opening of new faculties and expanding existing ones.

• Coordinate between all the faculties and departments in order to enhance interdepartmental cooperation.

• Review the Chair's annual report before forwarding it to the university President.

• Approve graduating students  by ensuring the completion of all -graduation requirements.

• Supervise the work of the Graduate Studies Council.