University Administrative Units Preparations for Summer Semester

University Administrative Units have successfully completed their preparations for the launch of the summer semester under the supervision of Dr. Nourhan Salama, the Director of the Administrative Affairs Unit for Colleges and Deputy Dean for Administrative Affairs of Faculty Members. She coordinated and monitored several important activities.

Among the efforts made by Dr. Nourhan Salama was the follow-up on the Room and Registration Unit regarding department schedules. She ensured that the schedule forms were filled out by department heads and made necessary adjustments. She also coordinated with the Room Unit to ensure the safety and coherence of the department schedules.

In addition, Dr. Nourhan Salama followed up on the Curriculum and Study Plans Unit. She ensured the delivery of approved curricula from the unit to department heads, ensuring the availability of necessary curricula for students.

In a related context, notable activity is taking place in the administrative units of the university. These units are working diligently to complete the university's preparations for the summer semester. The summer semester is expected to begin on April 20, 2024, after the conclusion of the blessed Eid al-Fitr.

Regarding the Virtual Room and Registration Unit, Engineer Mohammed Abduljawad, the unit's director, confirmed that initial schedules were prepared and sent to college deans and department heads for lecturer nominations and determining their timings in the bachelor's and master's stages. Thanks to the efforts of department heads and in collaboration with the Academic and Administrative Affairs of the Colleges, these schedules have been successfully finalized.

With these concerted efforts and close coordination between the various units, the university has enhanced its preparations to receive the summer semester effectively and smoothly. The university looks forward to framing this news as a press report:

The university - As part of its preparations for the summer semester, Dr. Nourhan Salama, the Director of the Administrative Affairs Unit for Colleges and Deputy Dean for Administrative Affairs of Faculty Members, stated that the university has intensified its efforts by working on coordinating and monitoring crucial units to ensure the smooth functioning of the academic process.

Dr. Salama emphasized that one of the main activities focused on was the follow-up on the Room and Registration Unit regarding department schedules. The completion of schedule forms by department heads was ensured, and coordination with the Room Unit was carried out to ensure the accuracy of the schedules and their responsiveness to the needs of students and faculty members.

Furthermore, Salama mentioned that the Curriculum and Study Plans Unit was also tasked with delivering approved curricula to department heads after obtaining the necessary approvals from the specialized unit. The availability and readiness of these curricula for use in the summer semester were ensured.

In a related context, the administrative units at the university are witnessing notable activity as part of their preparations for the summer semester. The semester is expected to commence on April 20th of this year, after the conclusion of the blessed Eid al-Fitr.

Regarding the Virtual Room and Registration Unit, Engineer Mohammed Abduljawad, the unit's director, stated that preliminary schedules were prepared and sent to college deans and department heads for lecturer selection and determining suitable timings for them in the bachelor's and master's stages. Thanks to the exemplary coordination and collaboration among the different parties involved, these schedules have been successfully prepared.

By virtue of these dedicated efforts and close coordination between the various units, University has strengthened its preparations to welcome the summer semester with utmost efficiency and smoothness.

At this time, the doctoral stage was undergoing a change in the plan by the curriculum unit. The new plan was received, and schedules were completed for some departments that include courses in the summer semester. They were sent to the colleges for lecturer nominations. The nominations were successful, and the academic schedules were prepared and adjusted on Zoom rooms, and lecture links were prepared. A total of 125 Zoom application links were created for this semester. The schedules were sent to the colleges for review, feedback, and necessary revisions.

Operating links were prepared on YouTube and Hearthis.at platforms, and 45 playlists were set up for recordings during the study. A group was created on the Telegram application to upload attendance files for courses. Coordination was made with secretaries and educational affairs to arrange the working method in the semester. Arrangements were also made with the Language Center to set up links for starting Spanish and French language courses. New faculty members were received, and the database was updated, and introductory files were distributed to them.

A meeting was held between Dr. Jumanah Al-Khrashi, the director of the educational affairs unit and Eng. Mohammed Abduljawad, the director of the virtual rooms unit to discuss schedules and arrangements for shared courses. Coordination was made with student affairs regarding the mechanism of adding and receiving courses. Technical support was provided to monitor the addition of lectures, materials, students, and professors on the electronic portal.

On the same note, Sulaiman Maqboul, the director of the undergraduate student affairs unit, Amima Adel, the director of the graduate student affairs unit, Ruqayah Abdulhafiz, the former director of the technical support unit, and Hareth Al-Maqrami, the new director of the unit, and Abdulrahman Hamoud, the director of the technical support unit for postgraduate studies, confirmed that they have completed all the necessary preparations for the start of the summer semester, including preparing student schedules, preparing student lists, facilitating transfer and deferral processes, receiving new students, and providing them with the necessary support.

It is worth mentioning that the university's preparations for the summer semester and the new academic terms require significant efforts from the administrative units and supporting faculties.