Committees in colleges are formed by the Dean to ensure task organization, responsibility distribution, and effective coordination among members, contributing to the efficient implementation of academic and administrative activities. These committees are the backbone of academic and administrative life, playing a key role in effectively achieving the college’s strategies and goals, making them an essential element in ensuring the institution's success and innovation.
The Alumni Committee at the College of Pharmacy aims to support graduates and assist them in transitioning from academic life to the job market by providing professional development opportunities and maintaining continuous engagement. The committee also strives to strengthen the connection between the college and its alumni, facilitating the exchange of experiences and inspiring success stories.
The committee's activities include organizing job fairs in collaboration with pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and pharmacies, as well as offering workshops and training sessions to enhance graduates' skills and improve their employability. Additionally, the committee provides career counseling to help graduates choose the most suitable career path based on their interests and capabilities.
Moreover, the committee monitors alumni progress through regular surveys to assess their satisfaction with available job opportunities and builds a graduate database to facilitate communication. It also works to strengthen collaboration between the college and various employers to ensure sustainable opportunities that contribute to the advancement of the profession and long-term graduate support.
Alumni Committee Responsibilities:
- Building a comprehensive alumni database.
- Strengthening communication with alumni.
- Supporting alumni employment.
- Engaging alumni in academic activities.
- Collecting feedback from alumni.
- Establishing and supporting a professional networking system.
The Internship Committee at the College of Pharmacy is dedicated to preparing pre-graduate students by equipping them with the practical skills necessary for the job market through high-quality training opportunities in various pharmaceutical fields. The committee aims to enhance the practical aspect of academic studies, enabling students to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world experience, and ensuring their readiness for professional practice with a high level of competence.
The committee's activities include coordinating with hospital pharmacies, community pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies to provide training opportunities for students. Additionally, the committee monitors the performance of trainees and assesses their progress to ensure they fully benefit from the training programs and achieve the intended educational and professional goals.
Furthermore, the committee plays a vital role in guiding students toward selecting suitable career paths by offering professional consultations and insights into the requirements of different specialties. It also strives to strengthen collaboration with pharmaceutical institutions to expand training opportunities, ensuring that students gain advanced practical experience that enhances their future employability.
Responsibilities of the Internship Committee:
- Coordinating clinical training programs with hospitals and pharmacies.
- Defining training objectives and standards to ensure the development of practical skills.
- Supervising and evaluating students' performance during the training period.
- Guiding and mentoring students throughout their training to maximize their benefits.
- Organizing workshops and supplementary training sessions.
- Communicating with training institutions to maintain program quality.
- Collecting feedback from students and supervisors.
- Providing recommendations to improve training programs based on feedback.
The Examination Committee is responsible for organizing, supervising, and ensuring the integrity of the examination process at the college. It works to implement standardized procedures, resolve scheduling conflicts, oversee invigilation, and maintain fairness and transparency in assessments. The committee also handles exam logistics, manages student cases, and ensures compliance with academic regulations.
Examination Committee Responsibilities:
- Exam Organization & Scheduling: Preparing and managing exam schedules while resolving conflicts.
- Supervision & Invigilation: Ensuring sufficient invigilators and monitoring exams to prevent violations.
- Logistics & Preparation: Allocating exam halls, ensuring readiness, and distributing exam materials.
- Student Cases Management: Handling cases of prohibited, misconduct, and alternative assessments.
- Result Processing: Collecting answer sheets and overseeing re-evaluation requests.
- Regulatory Compliance: Enforcing examination regulations and maintaining academic integrity.
- Documentation & Reporting: Archiving exam records and submitting reports to college administration.
The Academic Affairs Committee is responsible for overseeing students' academic progress and providing the necessary support to ensure that the educational process runs according to the highest standards. The committee assists students from the moment they register for courses until the announcement of results, addressing any academic challenges they may encounter throughout their university journey.
The committee supervises the course add/drop process to ensure smooth completion and monitors cases of academic difficulties, such as failure and warnings, working in coordination with the relevant authorities to find appropriate solutions. It also ensures the implementation of study and examination regulations, including decisions related to re-enrollment, granting additional academic opportunities, and handling exam absence excuses.
Additionally, the committee reviews transfer requests to the college and course equivalency applications, referring them to the Curriculum Committee for assessment and decision-making. The committee also develops a comprehensive database of academically and ethically outstanding students while monitoring those with negative academic records, fostering an academic environment that promotes excellence and discipline.
Committee Responsibilities:
- Assisting students in resolving academic issues at various stages of their university studies, from course registration to the announcement of results.
- Overseeing the add/drop process.
- Monitoring academic difficulties (such as failure and academic warnings).
- Implementing study and examination regulations, including university dismissal cases, re-enrollment, additional academic opportunities, and exam absence excuses.
- Reviewing transfer requests to the college and course equivalency applications in accordance with study and examination regulations and referring them to the Curriculum Committee.
- Establishing a database of academically and ethically distinguished students, as well as those with academic concerns.