Sultan Qaboos University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Faculty Induction Program for New Academicians/
Demonstrators/New Positions
Fall 2015
Time
Topic
Resource personnel
/Speaker
Week 1
23.08.2015
to
01.09.2015
10:00-11:00am
11:00 – 12:00N
12:00-01:00pm
Initial formalities
Mentors of respective department
02.09.2015 (Wednesday)
Venue: #0067
Welcome and introduction
New faculty meets the Dean, Director of
Administration, Assistant Deans, and Heads of
Department
 Introduction of New Academic Faculty
 Historical Development of CON
 Vision, Mission and Objectives of CON & SQU
 Organizational Structure
 Co-curricular events
 College committees – Major policies
Accreditation Highlights
 Site Visit
 Campaign
 Expectations
Reception and Social gathering
Dr. Esra Al Khasawneh,
Assoc. Professor
Dean, College of Nursing,
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Khalid Al Omari, Asst. Prof. and
Chair of Accreditation Committee
Dr. Michael Leocadio, Asst. Prof.
and Co-Chair of Accreditation
Committee
College of Nursing
Sultan Qaboos University
Mrs. Arcalyd Cayaban, Lecturer
Chair, Events, Social and Public
Relations Committee
01:00 to 02:00pm Lunch Break
02:00 – 03:00pm
 Faculty Handbook
 Student Handbook
Dr. Michael Leocadio,
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
Sultan Qaboos University
03:00 – 3:45 pm
 Academic Advising
Mrs. Anandhi Amirtharaj
Lecturer
College of Nursing
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Michael Leocadio, Moderator
Staff Development Committee
03.45 to 04:00pm –Tea Break
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Sultan Qaboos University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Faculty Induction Program for New Academicians/
Demonstrators/New Positions
Fall 2015
Time
Topic
Resource personnel
/Speaker
Week 1
09:00-09:30 am
03.09.2015(Thursday)
Venue: #0067
 Faculty Appraisal
 Job description
 Peer assessment
09:30-10:00am
Undergraduate regulations
 Exam evaluation policy
 Academic Advising
10:00 – 10:30am
Accreditation process (ACEN)
11:00 – 11.30am
10.30 to 11.00am –Tea Break
Accreditation process (ACEN)
 Standard I & II
Dr. Esra Al Khasawneh,
Assoc. Professor
Dean, College of Nursing,
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Saoud Al Jufaily
Assistant Dean, Registration
Deanship of Admission and
Regulation
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Khaled Al Omari, Asst. Prof
Chair, ACEN
College of Nursing,
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Erna Judith, Chair
Standard I
Dr. Vathsala Sadan, Chair
Standard II
11:30 – 12:00pm
12:00 to 12:45pm
Accreditation process (ACEN)
 Standard III & IV
Dr. Rasha Ahmad, Chair
Standard III
Accreditation process (ACEN)
 Standard V & VI
Dr. Khaled Al Omari, Chair
Standard IV
Dr. Joshua Muliira, Chair
Standard V
Dr. Godfrey Katende, Chair
Standard VI
Mr. Devanprabudoss, Moderator,
Staff Development Committee
Lunch Break - 01.00 to 02.00 pm
2
Time
Topic
Resource personnel
/Speaker
Week 1
03.09.2015(Thursday)
Venue: #0067
College research grants and funds
Venue: #0067
Opportunities in research
and support
Publications and conferences
Line of communication
Post graduate program
2:00 – 3:00 pm
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3:00 – 3:45 pm
 Introduction to training and community
activities
 Clinical training guidelines, policy
 Clinical placement orientation/
endorsement
 Community activities and role
 Student placement
 Accident and incident reporting
Dr. Erna Judith, Asst. Prof
Asst. Dean, Postgraduate Studies and
Research, College of Nursing,
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Vidya Seshan, Asst. Prof
Asst. Dean for Training &
Community Service,
College of Nursing,
Sultan Qaboos University
Mr. Devanprabudoss, Moderator,
Staff Development Committee
03.45 to 04:00pm –Tea Break
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Sultan Qaboos University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Faculty Induction Program for New Academicians/
Demonstrators/New Positions
Fall 2015
Time
Topic
Resource personnel
/Speaker
Week 2
09:00-09:30 am
06.09.2015(Sunday)
Venue: #0067
Role and Responsibilities of Administration Offices
Introducing administration staff
 Administration Procedures and rules
 Staff Support Services
 Leave and Travelling procedures
 Gate pass and parking permit
 Stationary
 Procedures for booking facilities and
equipment
 Work safety and security arrangements
 Parking pass
 Security arrangements
Mrs. Badria Al Hashar
Director of Administration
Coordinator, Budget Committee
09:30-10:00 am
 Faculty Appraisal
Mrs. Jayanthi Radhakrishnan
Acting Head of the Dept
Dept. of Fundamentals and
Administration
College of Nursing
Sultan Qaboos University
10:00 – 11:00am
 Strategic plan and KPIs
 Post graduate program - AHCC
Dr. Godfrey Katende, Asst. Prof
Program Coordinator
Chair, College Strategic Planning
Committee
Mrs. Irene Kizza, Moderator
Staff Development Committee
11:00 to 11:30 –Tea Break
4
Time
Topic
Resource personnel
/Speaker
Week 2
11:30 – 12:30pm
12:30 – 1:00 pm
06.09.2015(Sunday)
Venue: #0067
Departmental general information and procedures
 Working hours, holidays
 Reporting sickness and absence
arrangements
 Communication practices
 Ordering resources/ Budget
 Submission of responsibilities
 Handover during leave
 Social and support activities
 Mentoring practices
 Clinical and theory supervision and
guidance
 Job description and expectations
 Department board meetings
 Role in College Committees Documentation
and records
 College annual report
 College performance appraisal report
 Best academic mentoring practices at CON
 Mentorship in the Department
 Mentor-mentee relationship
Dr. Vathsala Sadan, Asst. Prof
Head of the Dept
Community and Mental Health
College of Nursing,
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Eilean R Lazarus
Chair, Staff Development Committee
Induction committee
Mrs. Irene Kizza, Moderator
Staff Development Committee
Lunch Break- 01.00 to 02.00 pm
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Sultan Qaboos University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Faculty Induction Program for New Academicians/
Demonstrators/New Positions
Fall 2015
Time
Topic
Resource personnel
/Speaker
Week 2
08.09.2015(Tuesday)
Venue: #0067
08:30-09:30 am
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Curriculum Plan for UG program
Degree Plan and Study Plan
Course Syllabi
Quality assurance
Dr. Khaled Al Omari, Asst. Prof
Chair, Curriculum Committee
College of Nursing,
Sultan Qaboos University
09:30-10:45 am
 Teaching Omani students and cultural
practices
 Student guidance
 Student counseling activities
Student center counseling
10:45-11:30am
 Guide to IT policies and procedures
Mr. Dennis Fronda
Chair, College Website Committee
11.30 to 11.45am –Tea Break
11:45 – 12:30pm
01:30 – 03:00pm
 Health and Safety Policy,
 Immunization, First aid, AED
 Emergency plan, evacuation
Lunch Break- 12.30 to 01.30 pm
 Health and Safety information and policy
 Fire alarms, exits, assembly points
 Fire awareness and safety live
demonstration
Ms. Lina Shaqman, Member,
Health and Safety Committee
Technical Affairs, Health and safety,
SQU
Mr. Nasir Matani, Moderator
Staff Development Committee
03.00 to 03:15pm –Tea Break
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Sultan Qaboos University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Faculty Induction Program for New Academicians/
Demonstrators/New Positions
Fall 2015
Time
Topic
Resource personnel
/Speaker
Week 2
10.09.2015(Thursday)
08:30-10:00 am
SQU Hospital tour and orientation
Ms. Irene Kizza, Member, Staff
Development Committee
10.00 to 10.30am –Tea Break
10:30 – 12:30pm
01:30 – 03:00pm
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SQU campus tour: Physical orientation
Staff parking areas
Shops and Canteens
Catering
Day care
Security office
Library Main and Medical
Cultural centre
Deanship of Student Affairs
Deanship of Admission and Registration
Deanship of Research
Deanship of Post graduate studies
Housing department
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Lunch Break - 12.30 to 01.30 pm
CON tour and orientation
Classrooms, Meeting rooms
Photocopy, Offices, Lecture halls
Library
Emergency exit and assembly points
Mr. Nasir Matani, Member, Staff
Development Committee
Mr. Devanprabudoss, Member,
Staff Development Committee
Clinical skills simulation lab
Mrs. Sumaiya Al Kindi,
Lab Technician
Computer lab facilities
Mr. Abdulmuttalib
Computer technician
Mr. Devanprabudoss, Moderator
Staff Development Committee
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Sultan Qaboos University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Faculty Induction Program for New Academicians/
Demonstrators/New Positions
Fall 2015
Time
Topic
Resource personnel
/Speaker
Week 3
13.09.2015(Sunday)
08:30-11:00 am
11:30 – 01:00pm
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Orientation to Affiliated Hospitals
Khoula, Royal Hospital
Armed Forces
Ibn Sina Hospital, Al Mashara
Health Centres (Al Mawaleh, Al Mabela, Al
Khoud)
11.00 to 11.30am –Tea Break
New office
Network access and software
Workstation ergonomics
Mentors of the Departments
Adult health and critical care
Maternal and child health
Community and mental health
Fundamentals and Nursing
Administration
Mr. Abdulmuttalib
Computer technician
Lunch Break - 01.00 to 02.00 pm
01:30 – 03:00pm
Ongoing mentoring
Mentors of the Departments
Mr. Devanprabudoss
Mr. Nasir Matani,
Moderators
Member, Staff Development
Committee
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Sultan Qaboos University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Faculty Induction Program for New Academicians/
Demonstrators/New Positions
Fall 2015
Time
Topic
Resource personnel
/Speaker
Week 3
15.09.2015(Tuesday)
Venue: 80 A Computer Lab
09:00-11:30 am
Moodle as a Learner
Mr. Salim Al Waili
Head, Teaching & Learning
Department , Center for Educational
Technology
Office 2414-2885
11.30 to 12.00N –Tea Break
12:00 – 01:00pm
Ongoing mentoring
Mentors of the Departments
Dr. Eilean R Lazarus , Moderator
Chair, Staff Development Committee
Induction committee
Lunch Break - 01.00 to 02.00 pm
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Sultan Qaboos University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Faculty Induction Program for New Academicians/
Demonstrators/New Positions
Fall 2015
Time
Topic
Resource personnel
/Speaker
Week 3
17.09.2015(Thursday)
Venue: 0037
02:00-03:30pm
 Academic Affairs and Undergraduate
Studies
 Courses allotted and teaching hours
 Academic Advising and Counseling
 UG regulations
 Grievance redressal
 Academic calendar
 Timetable and Scheduling: Classes and
Exams
 Security and storage of question papers
 Student evaluation
 Adding name to email and phone lists
 College directory
 Booking rooms and facilities
 Communication practices
 Online services
Dr. Melba Sheila D’Souza,
Asst. Prof,
Acting Asst. Dean Undergraduate
Studies
College of Nursing,
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Eilean R Lazarus , Moderator
Chair, Staff Development Committee
Induction committee
03.30 to 03.45pm –Tea Break
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Sultan Qaboos University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Faculty Induction Program for New Academicians/
Demonstrators/New Positions
Fall 2015
Time
Topic
Resource personnel
/Speaker
Week 4
20.09.2015(Sunday)
Venue: 0037
02:00-03:15pm
 Examination and Evaluation Policy
 Assessment and evaluation
 Guidelines, College forms
Online grade entry
Dr. Melba Sheila D’Souza,
Asst. Prof,
Acting Asst. Dean Undergraduate
Studies
College of Nursing,
Sultan Qaboos University
03:15-03:45pm
Feedback –Induction Program
Dr. Eilean R Lazarus , Moderator
Chair, Staff Development Committee
Induction committee
03.30 to 03.45pm –Tea Break
Staff Development Committee
Induction Committee
28th May 2015
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