OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COLLEGE COMMITTEES For the Academic Year 2014-2015 Web: http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/ADAA/ EMAIL: dean4acdm_eng@qu.edu.qa Tel: 44034323 Version: September 2014 College Committees Quality Assurance Office TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction..................................................................................................................................................... 1 Planning & Development Committee .............................................................................................................. 2 Facilities and Safety Committee ....................................................................................................................... 3 Curriculum Committee .................................................................................................................................... 4 College Requirements Unit (CRU) Committee ................................................................................................. 5 Graduate Studies Committee ........................................................................................................................... 6 Research Committee ....................................................................................................................................... 7 College Promotion Committee ......................................................................................................................... 8 Student Affairs Committee .............................................................................................................................. 9 Outreach & Social Activities Committee ........................................................................................................ 10 Appendix A. Membership ........................................................................................................................ 12 Appendix B. Minutes of Meetings & Action Registry Templates .............................................................. 15 Page i College of Engineering Committees INTRODUCTION In order to cover the whole spectrum of major and required activities by the College of Engineering at Qatar University, the committees’ activities can be classified under the categories shown in Figure 1. Governance & Quality 1) College Board 2) Quality Assurance 3) Planning & Development 4) Safety Teaching & Research Service &Outreach Resources 1) Curricula 2) Student Advising and Grievance 3) Engineering Education 4) Research 1) Recruitment 2) Human Resources & Staff Development 3) Resources and Facilities 4) Promotion 1) Students Training & Outreach 2) Publication and Publicity 3) Societies and Social activities Figure 1: Classification of College of Engineering Committees Therefore, according to the above mentioned categories, the following committees have to be formed every academic year: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Planning & Development Committee Facility & Safety Committee Curriculum Committee Graduate Studies Committee College Requirements Unit (CRU) Committee Research Committee Technology Innovation & Engineering Education Committee College Promotion Committee Student Affairs Committee Outreach & Social Activities Committee The terms of references including purposes, composition, duties and responsibilities of these committees are given in next pages. The list of members for this specific academic year is given in Appendix A. Every single meeting must be minuted using the template provided in Appendix B. Every committee must submit bi-annual reports to the Dean. The committee report must not exceed 4 pages and should comprise the following main headings: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Overview: (Committee members, Conducted meetings etc.) Initially Planned Tasks and their mapping to the Strategic Plan Accomplished Tasks and Achievements Short coming and Areas for Improvements Suggested Development Plan Page 1 College of Engineering Committees STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE Purposes This committee deliberates all important issues relevant to the college of engineering strategic planning, including action plans, reporting received from departments and centers in the three cycles of the year (December, March, June), discusses targets and gap analysis and liaises with the University Office of Institutional Planning and Development-OIPD. Occasionally, the committee may be requested to revise the plans including key performance areas-KPAs, objectives, key performance indicators-KPIs, and targets. Membership The committee consists of minimum 6 faculty members representing the college departments. Yet, selected members should have been in service at QU for at least one complete year and are familiar with college and university practices. Members are selected by the Dean in consultation with the HoDs. Members could be suspended from committee activities if they miss three meetings or more during the year, or in case of a resignation, termination or breaching of confidentiality. Chairperson A faculty member selected by the Dean. Responsibilities of the Chairperson include calling, conducting and closing meetings; preparing meeting agenda; reviewing; editing and distributing meeting minutes; and communicating information to the College Board, when necessary. The chairperson develops the work plan of the committee in a specific year in consultation with the Dean and the Associate Deans. Secretary An administrative coordinator is appointed as a secretary. Main responsibility of the Secretary is to record meeting minutes. Quorum There must be at least 50% of members present at the meeting to have a quorum. The committee shall not meet without the Chairperson. All decisions must be reached by consensus. If not possible, decisions made must have more than 50% support from the members. Duration of Meetings The committee shall meet once every month during a regular semester. More meetings could be held at the request of the Chairperson, if necessary The duration of each meeting must not exceed two hours. Functions The AD-DIR presents a roadmap of the committee to the Dean for approval in the first week of classes. Review and update current college strategic plan and action plan. Review and approve any proposed changes to the plan including revisions of objectives, targets, and key performance indicators. Follow up on reporting of departments’ strategic plans and discuss targets and achievements. Monitor and report back on departments’ actions and achievements. Follow up on updating the SPOL system. Discuss and develop gap analysis and achievement at the end of the academic year/or before the start of the new academic year. Liaise with the Dean and Associate Deans. Liaise with the University Office of Institutional Planning and Development-OIPD. Carry out any other tasks devolved to it by the Dean. Accountability The Committee should produce bi-annually reports to the Dean. Amendments The terms of reference must be reviewed annually and approved by the College Board. Page 2 College of Engineering Committees FACILITIES AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Purposes This committee deliberates issues relevant to the safe utilization of the college facilities and safety. The committee is to provide planning, direction, and oversight of the College safety policy to promote a safe working environment of people on its facilities, and crisis management. Working along with Qatar University BOD, the committee will oversee safety standards in the college facilities, devise safe practices in the college teaching/research laboratories and workshops and implement crisis management procedures. Membership Including the Chairperson, The committee consists of minimum six faculty members as follows: A representative of each department nominated by his/her Head of Department. Members are preferred to have been involved or trained on safety issues. Members could be suspended from committee activities if they miss three meetings or more during the year, or in case of a resignation, termination or breach of confidentiality event. Chairperson The Associate Dean for Development and Industrial Relations (AD-DIR) chairs the committee or nominates a Chairperson. Responsibility of the Chairperson includes calling, conducting and closing meetings; preparing meeting agenda; editing and distributing meeting minutes; and communicating information to the College Board, when necessary. Secretary One of the committee members will serve as the committee secretary. Main responsibility of the Secretary is to record meeting minutes. Quorum There must be at least four members present at the meeting to have a quorum. The committee shall not meet without the Chairperson or an acting Chairperson. All decisions must be reached by consensus. If not possible, decisions made must have more than 50% support from the members. Duration of Meetings The committee shall meet once every month during a regular semester. More meetings could be held at the request of the Chairperson. The duration of each meeting must not exceed two hours. Functions The AD-DIR presents a roadmap of the committee to the Dean for approval in the first week of classes. Advises/devises the college on safety policy and procedures to ensure and promote the safety of faculty members, staff, students and other persons on the CENG facilities. Oversees the implementation of the college Safety Policy. Receives reports from the departments Safety representatives. Receives reports and procedures from QU BOD safety officers. Advises departments on the inculcation of safety consciousness in faculty members, staff and students. Organizes the provision of appropriate first aid training, fire drills and facilities. Ensures that a complete record of occupational accidents is maintained. Carry out any other tasks devolved to it by the Dean. Accountability The Committee should produce bi-annually reports to the Dean. Amendments The terms of reference must be reviewed annually and approved by the College Board. Page 3 College of Engineering Committees CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Purposes This committee deliberates all important issues relevant to all undergraduate and graduate curricula changes and restructuring; development of new programs; accreditation; quality assurance; and course assessment. Membership The committee consists of minimum seven faculty members (including the Chairperson). Each department will have one faculty representative selected by the Head of Department (HoD), preferably serving concurrently in the Departmental Curriculum Committee. Members could be suspended from committee activities if they miss three meetings or more during the year, or in case of a resignation, termination or breaching of confidentiality. In such cases, the HoD has to nominate a faculty replacement to serve. Chairperson The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (AD-AA) chairs this committee. Responsibilities of the Chairperson include calling, conducting and closing meetings; preparing meeting agenda; editing and distributing meeting minutes; and communicating information to the College Board, when necessary. Secretary One of the committee members will serve as the committee secretary. Main responsibility of the Secretary is to record meeting minutes. Quorum There must be at least four members present at the meeting to have a quorum. The committee shall not meet without the Chairperson. All decisions must be reached by consensus. If not possible, decisions made must have more than 50% support from the members. Duration of Meetings The committee shall meet once every month during a regular semester. More meetings could be held at the request of the Chairperson. The duration of each meeting must not exceed two hours. Functions The AD-AA presents a roadmap of the committee to the Dean for approval within the first week of classes in fall. Review existing curricula including university, college and departmental course requirements. Review and recommend to the Dean any proposed changes to curricula including introduction of new courses, prerequisites’ changes, course substitution, course equivalency and course transfer. Recommend to the Dean new programs in light of local Qatari market needs and/or new and improved international curriculum design. Ensure that curricula are in line with accreditation agencies (e.g. ABET, NAAB, etc.) requirements. Monitor the overall assessment process of courses and learning outcomes. Monitor and report back on overall college grades every semester. Liaison with the University Director of Academic Programs. Make recommendations to the Dean in relation to the monitoring of quality and enhancement activities arising from the operation of continuous quality improvement and management procedures Collaborate with the University quality assurance related offices and committees through exchange and sharing of good practices and requesting assistance and support. Coordinate the College activities for the accreditation of college educational programs. Contribute to the promotion and enhancement of high quality education and training in the College through the dissemination and promulgation of noteworthy or innovative practices. Review periodically the College’s Quality Framework and provides advice to the Dean on any changes that might be desirable to strengthen performance of educational programs, research and community services within the College. Carry out any other tasks devolved to it by the Dean. Accountability The Committee should produce bi-annually reports to the Dean. Amendments The terms of reference must be reviewed annually and approved by the College Board. Page 4 College of Engineering Committees COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS UNIT (CRU) COMMITTEE Purposes The CRU committee deliberates all important issues relevant to coordination of the college required courses. Membership The committee consists of a minimum of six faculty members (including the Chairperson). Members are nominated by the Heads of the Departments (HoDs) and approved by the Dean of CENG. Members could be suspended from committee activities if they consistently ignore the coordination activities assigned to them or if they miss two meetings or more during the year, or in case of a resignation, termination or breaching of confidentiality. Chairperson The Head of CRU is the Chairperson of the committee. Responsibilities of the Chairperson include calling, conducting and closing meetings; preparing meeting agenda; editing and distributing meeting minutes; assigning/reminding members about their coordination tasks and communicating information to the Dean of CENG, when necessary. Secretary One of the committee members will serve as the committee secretary. Main responsibility of the Secretary is to record meeting minutes. Quorum There must be at least four members present at the meeting to have a quorum. The committee shall not meet without the Chairperson. All decisions must be reached by consensus. If not possible, decisions made must have more than 50% support from the members. Duration of Meetings The committee shall meet when needed (coordination activities are usually handled by meetings of each committee member with the instructors of the course(s) under his responsibility and reporting the meeting outcomes to the CRU Head). The duration of each meeting must not exceed two hours.. Functions The Chairperson presents a roadmap of the committee to the Dean for approval within the first week of classes in fall. Coordination of the college required CENG courses. Overall assessment and dissemination. Periodical review and revision of the syllabi of the college required CENG courses. Review of the computer labs used for the college required courses and recommendations on their development. Implementation of ABET criteria. Participation in Student advising. Interfacing with CAS on coordination of the college required CAS service courses. Carry out any other tasks devolved to it by the Dean or the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Accountability The Committee should produce bi-annually reports to the Dean. Amendments The terms of reference must be reviewed annually and approved by the College Board. Page 5 College of Engineering Committees GRADUATE STUDIES COMMITTEE Purposes The graduate studies committee deliberates all important issues relevant to graduate studies in the college, which include curriculum changes and restructuring; development of new programs; accreditation; quality assurance; and course assessment. Membership The committee consists of minimum five faculty members (including the Chairperson). Members are nominated by the Head of Department (HoD). Members could be suspended from committee activities if they miss three meetings or more during the year, or in case of a resignation, termination or breaching of confidentiality.. Chairperson The Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies (AD-RGS) chairs this committee. Responsibilities of the Chairperson include calling, conducting and closing meetings; preparing meeting agenda; editing and distributing meeting minutes; and communicating information to college boards, when necessary. Secretary One of the committee members will serve as the committee secretary. Main responsibility of the Secretary is to record meeting minutes. Quorum There must be at least four members present at the meeting to have a quorum. The committee shall not meet without the Chairperson. All decisions must be reached by consensus. If not possible, decisions made must have more than 50% support from the members. Duration of Meetings The committee shall meet once every month during a regular semester. More meetings could be held at the request of the Chairperson. The duration of each meeting must not exceed two hours. Functions The Chairperson presents a roadmap of the committee to the Dean for approval within the first week of classes in fall. Review proposals for new graduate programs. Review any proposed changes to graduate programs curriculums including introduction of new courses, prerequisites’ changes, course substitution, course equivalency and course transfer. Forward its recommendations to the Curriculum Committee to endorse them before sending them to Dean for official College approval. Ensure that graduate curriculums are in line with accreditation requirements Organize graduate student orientation day. Enhance the quality of graduate student experience, in the college. Carry out any other tasks devolved to it by the Dean. Accountability The Committee should produce bi-annually reports to the Dean. Amendments The terms of reference must be reviewed annually and approved by the College Board. Page 6 College of Engineering Committees RESEARCH COMMITTEE Purposes This committee deliberates all important issues relevant to research at the college level, which include research clusters and groups, college research seminars, research infrastructure; research funding, research productivities. Membership The committee consists of minimum five faculty members and the directors of the research center and labs. Faculty members are selected by the Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies (AD_RGS) in consultation with the HoDs. Members could be suspended from committee activities if they miss three meetings or more during the year, or in case of a resignation, termination or breaching of confidentiality. Chairperson The AD-GSR chairs this committee. Responsibilities of the Chairperson include calling, conducting and closing meetings; preparing meeting agenda; editing and distributing meeting minutes; and communicating information to the College Board, when necessary. Secretary One of the committee members will serve as the committee secretary. Main responsibility of the Secretary is to record meeting minutes. Quorum There must be at least 50% members present at the meeting to have a quorum. The committee shall not meet without the Chairperson. All decisions must be reached by consensus. If not possible, decisions made must have more than 50% support from the members. Duration of Meetings The committee shall meet once every month during a regular semester. More meetings could be held at the request of the Chairperson. The duration of each meeting is from one to two hours. Functions The Chairperson presents a roadmap of the committee to the Dean for approval in the first week of classes in fall. Facilitate/Initiate multidisciplinary research excellence (clusters); Research Blue Print in Focus Research Areas; Finalize College Strategic Research Priorities Develop Professional Development Program in Research for academic staff, researchers; Expand the laboratory research space including wet and dry labs. Provide help for faculty in research proposals preparation. Develop mechanism to enhance dealing with logistics and OAR (Provide efficient and effective grants management services for faculty and researchers). Continuously evaluate research and scholar productivity using objective and subjective factors. Examine the productivity of each department, center, chair holders. Establish criteria for Research Department Status (Benchmarking) Carry out any other tasks devolved to it by the Dean. Accountability The Committee should produce bi-annually reports to the Dean. Amendments The terms of reference must be reviewed annually and approved by the College Board. Page 7 College of Engineering Committees COLLEGE PROMOTION COMMITTEE Purposes Qatar University recognizes excellence in teaching and educational development, research and scholarship, the advancement of knowledge, and academic innovation. The College of Engineering (CENG) Promotion Committee (PC) reviews the academic promotion dossiers of the CENG faculty, according to Qatar University‘s promotion procedures and policies, and reports its findings and recommendations to the Dean of CENG. Membership The Dean of CENG appoints the members of the PC. The PC consists of three or five senior faculty members at the rank of full professor. The Dean and Department Heads cannot serve as members of this committee. Members of department or university promotion committees cannot serve as members of CENG PC. Chairperson The chairperson of PC shall: Be selected by the Dean of CENG in consultation with the HoDs. Call, conduct and adjourn PC meetings. Initiate and make all necessary communications with committee members and the CENG Dean. Request (as needed) from relevant department’s head, the applicant (through the department’s head) or the department’s promotion committee, supporting documents or clarifications with regard to the applicant’s dossier. Provide a summary report to the Dean of CENG, at the end of the review and evaluation process. Secretary The Chairperson shall act as the secretary, or request that one of the committee members serve as the secretary, of the PC. The secretary records the minutes of meetings and distributes them to all other members of the PC for final approval. The PC meeting minutes and reports should be prepared in such a way that the opinions and votes of individual committee members would remain confidential and anonymous. Quorum The quorum shall be at least three members, including the Chairperson. The PC will seek to make decisions by consensus. However, a majority vote should be adequate. In case of a tie, the Chairperson vote will be the decisive vote. Duration of Meetings The committee shall meet when needed. The duration of each meeting must not exceed two hours. Functions Develop and maintain CENG promotion procedures and criteria based on college expectation that are in line with the policies of Qatar University. Conduct training/awareness workshops to departmental promotion committees on procedures and criteria. Review and evaluate submitted promotion dossiers of CENG faculty members based on the university baseline expectations and any additional college-specific criteria. Prepare a summary report that summarizes the outcome of the promotion review and evaluation process along with the committee’s recommendations. This report shall be forwarded to the CENG Dean. Share information, about the promotion process, with the college faculty. All discussions during the PC meetings and/or deliberations from the committee on the promotion process of any individual faculty in the college shall be kept confidential. Accountability The Committee should produce bi-annually reports to the Dean. Amendments The terms of reference must be reviewed annually and approved by the College Board. Page 8 College of Engineering Committees STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Purposes The Student Affairs Committee addresses matters pertaining to the welfare of the undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Engineering. These areas include, but are not limited to, academic and non-academic advising and appeals. This committee reports a summary of all recommendations to the Dean. Membership The College Student Affairs Committee shall consist of the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs of the college, one from the Students Advising Office, one or two faculty member(s) appointed by the Dean, and two students representing both genders. The members of this committee are selected at the beginning of the academic year and serve for two years. Chairperson The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs is the Chairperson of the committee. Responsibilities of the Chairperson include calling, conducting and closing meetings; preparing meeting agenda; editing and distributing meeting minutes; and communicating information to the College Board, when necessary. The Chairperson can form sub-committees for specific tasks such as cases of Appeals, Offenses, Probations, etc. Secretary One of the committee members will serve as the committee secretary. Main responsibility of the Secretary is to record meeting minutes. Quorum There must be at three members, including the Chairperson, present at the meeting to have a quorum. All decisions must be reached a majority vote of the members, preferably – but not necessarily- by consensus. Duration of Meetings Meetings shall be held at the request of the Chairperson or the Dean. The duration of each meeting depends on the cases. Functions Investigate the reasons behind students‟ poor academic performance through consultations with students and their academic advisors. Recommend remedial solutions to help students to attain and retain normal progression. Review the academic status of students who have experienced academic difficulty because of documented extenuating circumstances, including serious illness, chronic disability, serious family problems, and similar situations. Recommend retaining students in good standing or on academic probation, or to recommend dismissal of students for academic deficiency. Decisions are based on the student's accumulated GPA and on submitted documentation of extenuating circumstances. Review the case of each student who is pending dismissal. These reviews for students with serious extenuating circumstances, such as a documented serious illness or documented personal problems, may petition through the Dean's Office for potential reinstatement on special probation. Approval of such petitions may be granted by the committee, upon the recommendation of the Dean. Recommend granting special probation only when extenuating circumstances exist, and when evidence suggests that the student will be able to meet academic standards if given an additional opportunity. Refer students, when deemed necessary, to other professional services (counseling services, specialized medical assessment, etc.) available on or off campus to provide supporting evidence and/or advice about the case in hand. Provide the dean with recommendations for all cases of violations related to students (undergraduate and graduate).Provide the dean with recommendations for all cases of appeals related to students (undergraduate and graduate). Carry out any other tasks devolved to it by the Dean or AD-SA. Accountability The Committee should produce bi-annually reports to the Dean. Amendments The terms of reference must be reviewed annually and approved by the College Board. Page 9 College of Engineering Committees OUTREACH & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Purposes This committee discusses issues related to assuring and improving student training and technical/scientific visits, supervise the community service provided by the College, and outreach potential stakeholders such as parents, alumni, employers, and international student exchange agencies and programs. This committee coordinates also the planning and implementation of student societies and social activities events that the students and staff need in order to develop and build a sense of healthy community at the college. Membership The committee shall consist of the Associate Dean for Development & Industrial Relations, the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs of the college, representative from each department, and also includes the presidents of students’ societies and clubs. The members of this committee are selected at the beginning of the academic year. Chairperson The Associate Dean for Development & Industrial Relations (AD-DIR) chairs this committee. Responsibilities of the Chairperson include calling, conducting and closing meetings; preparing meeting agenda; editing and distributing meeting minutes; and communicating information to departmental and college boards, when necessary. Secretary One of the committee members will serve as the Committee Secretary. Main responsibility of the Secretary is to record meeting minutes. Quorum There must be at least 50% of members (including the Chairperson) present at the meeting to have a quorum. The committee shall not meet without the Chairperson. All decisions must be reached by consensus. If not possible, decisions made must have more than 50% support from the members. In case of a tie, the Chairperson vote will be the decisive vote. Duration of Meetings The committee shall meet at least once during every regular semester. More meetings could be held at the request of the Chairperson. The duration of each meeting must not exceed two hours. Functions The Chairperson presents a roadmap of the committee to the Dean for approval within the first week of classes in fall. Plan college activities for the whole year in order to keep and enhance the camaraderie among college staff composition. Organizing and coordinating social events, trips and activities in the College. Participating in organization of orientation week, major week, job fairs, university open-day, college sport day, engineering day, student competitions, etc. Supervise the outreach activities such as the Engineering Day, Alumni Day or any other Gathering. Evaluate proposals for outreach activities by academic departments, research centers, college and student societies. Encourage and support students in their extra curriculum activities, foster creative abilities of students and encourage them to work in groups. Supervising and advising students of societies/clubs in organizing different activities among them; short courses, seminars, workshops, engineering exhibitions and gatherings forums, and social activities both inside QU and outside QU serving the Qatari society. Supervising and supporting students in publishing their Magazines and Newsletters which reflect their activities. Establish, as appropriate and upon the College Board’s approval, subcommittees or other task oriented groups as the committee requires in order fulfilling its role. For instance: a. Student Society & Extra-curricular activities b. Industrial Trainings & Scientific/Technical visits c. Alumni & External Relations d. Community Service Carry out any other tasks devolved to it by the Dean. Accountability The Committee should produce bi-annually reports to the Dean. Page 10 College of Engineering Committees Amendments The terms of reference must be reviewed annually and approved by the College Board. Page 11 College of Engineering Committees Appendix A. Membership Strategic Planning Committee Chairperson: Dr. Shaligram Pokharel (MIE) Members: 1. Dr. Farid Touati (EE) 2. Dr. Nasser Alnuaimi (CAE) 3. Dr. Mohammed Haouari (MIE) 4. Dr. Djamel Ouahrani (AUP) 5. Dr. Majeda Khraisheh (CHE) 6. Dr. Ryan Riley (CSE) 7. Eng. Enas Fares (QA) Facility & Safety Committee Chairperson: Dr. Saud Ghani - Associate Dean for Development & Industrial Relations Members: 1. Dr. Farid Touati (EE) 2. Dr. Khaled S. Shaaban (CAE) 3. Dr. Salim Ferwati (AUP) 4. Dr. Ahmed Elkhatat (CHE) 5. Eng. Khalid Abulsaud (CSE) 6. Eng. Samer Abdelazim (MIE) 7. Eng. Mohammed Al-Sageer (FAO) Curriculum Committee Chairperson: Prof. Adel Gastli - Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Members: 1. Dr Ahmed Massoud (EE) 2. Dr. Usama Ebead (CAE) 3. Dr. Hatem Galal Ibrahim (AUP) 4. Prof. Shaheen AlMuhtaseb (CHE) 5. Dr. Mohamed Samaka (CSE) 6. Dr. Aiman Erbad (CSE) 7. Dr. Faris Tarlochan (MIE) 8. Dr. Shaligram Pokharel (MIE) 9. Eng. Waled Mukahal (ADSA) 10. Mrs. Ranya Omar Reda (CRU- Head) 11. Eng. Sijoy Raphael (ADAA- Accreditation Coordinator) 12. Eng. Enas Fares (QA) Page 12 College of Engineering Committees College Requirements Unit (CRU) Committee Chairperson: Mrs. Ranya Omar Reda - Head of the CRU Members: 1. Dr. Ridha Hamila (EE) 2. Dr. Okan Sirin (CAE) 3. Dr. Mohammad Aman Ullah (CHE) 4. Dr. Nasir Rajpoot (CSE) 5. Dr. Dinesh Seth (MIE) 6. Dr. John-John Cabibihan (MIE) Graduate Studies Committee Chairperson: Prof. Abdelmagid Hammouda - Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies Members: 1. Dr. Nader Meskin (EE) 2. Prof. Hisham Eid (CAE) 3. Dr. Fodil Fadli (AUP) 4. Prof. Hazim Qiblawey (CHE) 5. Prof. Ali Jaoua (CSE) 6. Dr. Fatih Mutlu (MIE) 7. Dr. Mohamed Arselene (ADRGS- Coordinator) Research Committee Chairperson: Prof. Abdelmagid Hammouda - Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies Members: 1. Dr. Tamer Khattab (EE) 2. Dr. Riyadh Al-Raoush (CAE) 3. Dr. Anna Grichting (AUP) 4. Dr. Mert Atilhan (CHE) 5. Dr. Abbes Amira (CSE) 6. Dr. Elsadig Mahdi (MIE) 7. Dr. Mohamed Arselene (ADRGS- Coordinator) 8. Dr. Khalifa Al-Khalifa (QRSSC- Director) 9. Dr. Qutaibah Malluhi (KINDI Lab- Director) 10. Dr. Mohammed Al-Marri (GPC- Director) College Promotion Committee Chairperson: Prof. Mohsen Guizani (CSE) Members: 1. Prof. Mohamed Haouari (MIE) 2. Prof. Hazim Qiblawey (CHE) 3. Prof. Boualem Boashash (EE) 4. Prof. Hisham Eid (CAE) Page 13 College of Engineering Committees Student Affairs Committee Chairperson: Eng. Waled Mukahal - Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Members: 1. Eng. Mohammed Hassan (ADSA Office) 2. Dr. Fadwa Tahra ElJack (CHE) 3. Dr. Jihad Mohamad Jaam (CSE) 4. Head of Student Advising Office 5. Abdulla AlDara ( Mechanical Engineering Student) 6. Dana Al-Hammadi ( Electrical Engineering Student) Outreach & Social Activities Committee Chairperson: Dr. Saud Ghani - Associate Dean for Development & Industrial Relations Members: 1. Eng. Ayman Ammar (EE) 2. Eng. Abdulrahman Abu Hijleh (CAE) 3. Eng. Reham Qawasmeh (AUP) 4. Eng. Ahmed Al Nous (CHE) 5. Dr. Moutaz Saleh (CSE) 6. Eng. Enas Fares (MIE) 7. Eng. Waled Mukahal (ADSA) 8. Mr. Osama Omar (ADDIR- Symposium Manager) 9. Eng. Nada Al Dahdoh (ADDIR- Events Coordinator) 10. Presidents of Student Societies and Clubs Page 14 College of Engineering Committees Appendix B. Meeting Title Date Time started Time adjourned Venue Chair person Attendee(s) Meeting No. : : : : : : Guests Apologies for Absence Next meeting Agenda Topics: Agenda Topic Minutes of Meetings & Action Registry Templates :: 1. Approval of Previous Minutes 2. Follow up on the action registry 3. Discussion Summary Action to be Taken Person Responsible Approval of Previous Minutes Follow up on the action registry #1 #2 Agenda Item # _________________ _______________________ Signature Signature Minutes’ Recorder Chairperson Date: Page 15 Deadline College of Engineering Committees Action Registry Meeting No. Date:……. No. Action Owner Date Initiated Deadline Status Comments 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - Page 16