The Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) is the chief responsible for formation of academic policies and supervision of implementing thereof at all academic sectors at the university for the benefit of all individuals at the university.
Responsibilities of the Academic Affairs Sector:
*Serve as principal aid to the president in the academic issues.
*Supervise all matters relating to instruction and academic programs in the University.
*Oversee process of faculty staff appointments
*Provide advisory recommendations to the President on academic appointments.
*Initiate and coordinate development and implementation of academic strategic planning.
*Establish priorities and plans for development of undergraduate academic programs & curricula as well as coordinate periodic reviews of these programs and professional program accreditation.
*Oversee studies and evaluations leading to the improvement of instruction Review, analyze and formulate academic policies and procedures regarding faculty recruitment, development, and promotions.
*Supervise and direct the University scholarship program; monitor progress of university scholars in their graduate studies.
*Prepare and/ or contribute to the preparation of studies on institutional and strategic issues as appropriate.
*Chair Academic Affairs and University Scholarship Committees.
*Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
Previous VPAA
Name | Starting Date | Ending Date |
Prof. Jamal Al-Nakas | 2/2018 | 4/2019 |
Prof. Esam M. Alawadhi | 10/2015 | 10/2017 |
Prof. Firyal Bou-Rabee | 10/2012 | 10/2015 |
Prof. Najem Mohammad Al-Najem | 10/2008 | 10/2012 |
Prof. Nouria Abdul Karim Al-Awadhi | 10/2006 | 10/2008 |
Prof. Abbas Mohammad Rafie Marafie | 9/2002 | 9/2006 |
Prof. Hassan Sayed Hussian Al-Alawi | 2/1996 | 9/2002 |
Prof. Abbas Mohammad Rafie Marafie | 11/1993 | 2/1996 |
Dr. Najeeb AbdulMonem Al-Salem | 10/1989 | 10/1993 |
Prof. Ahmed Essa Bishara | 9/1980 | 9/1985 |
Prof. Adnan Shihab-Eldin | 9/1979 | 1/1980 |
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