Vice Deanship for Scientific Research and Innovation

• Supervise the units of the vice deanship.
• Supervise the activities and the development of college faculty in the field of scientific research.
• Follow up and supervise the formation of research teams in specialized and joint fields.
• Supervise the development of the research strategy, plan, and implementation mechanisms within the college.
• Establish necessary plans and guidelines to guide researchers and postgraduate students in serving developmental objectives and addressing societal issues in their studies and research.
• Follow up the provision of financial support for research from the university and external funding entities outside the college.
• Supervise the establishment and development of postgraduate programs that meet national needs and objectives.
• Follow up the implementation of orientation programs for postgraduate students.
• Follow up the status of the college's scholarship students abroad.
• Follow up postgraduate students' academic progress, enrolment, and schedules in postgraduate programs.
• Follow up the progress of postgraduate studies examinations and committees within the college.
• Supervise the development (update and creation) of postgraduate programs to align with national strategies, objectives, and labour market requirements according to university guidelines.
• Localize all quality practices to ensure optimal performance and compliance with academic accreditation standards for postgraduate programs.
• Verify the provision of a suitable educational environment that includes educational facilities, laboratories, and all requirements of postgraduate programs to ensure optimal performance.
• Follow up the scientific societies and chairs located at the college.
• Coordinate with the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and support the college's activities in this field.
• Promote the entrepreneurship environment at the university through organizing events, workshops, and lectures.
• Follow up all aspects related to patents, registration files, intellectual property rights, and encourage college staff in this field.
• Verify the fulfilment of requests for scientific promotions, scientific sabbatical, scientific communication, and attendance of conferences presented by faculty members.
• Supervise the completion of all requirements of the Scientific Council at the university.
• Monitor the achievement of the college/university's strategic plan regarding scientific research and innovation goals and associated performance indicators.
• General coordination with other relevant college units, departments and vice deanships.
• Submit periodic reports to the college dean on the progress of vice deanship units, including achievements and challenges.
• Update the college's website concerning the college vice deanship and its units.
• Follow up administrative tasks, attending meetings, and all other matters related to the Vice Deanship of Scientific Research and Innovation and its units.
• Carrying out other tasks and duties assigned by the college dean.

These tasks contribute to enhancing the quality of scientific research and innovation, providing an academic environment that supports the development of knowledge and contributing to achieving the university’s strategic goals.

Postgraduate Studies Unit/Supervisory Committee for Postgraduate Programs:

• Supervise postgraduate programs and coordinate with programs’ supervisors.
• Propose development plans for postgraduate programs in coordination with programs’ supervisors.
• Encourage departments to create quality postgraduate programs that meet the needs of students and are compatible with the requirements of the labor market.
• Coordinate with the departments of the college in all relevant related matters.
• Follow up on students’ registration and provide them with academic support during their educational journey.
• Follow up on periodic reports of master’s and doctoral theses for postgraduate students and submit them for approval.

Scientific Research Unit:

• Encourage and support scientific research projects for students and faculty members. 
• Provide a supportive research environment that helps develop creativity and innovation.
• Follow up on the scientific production of faculty and encourage them to publish in high impact peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Urging faculty members to adhere to the university’s policies and procedures regarding scientific research and innovation in coordination with the supporting deanships and submit annual reports on scientific productivity and achievements.
• Manage and follow up on scientific publication rewards for faculty to encourage them to publish their research in prestigious high impact peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Innovation Unit:

• Spread the culture of innovation and creativity among college staff through lectures, courses, and specialized workshops.
• Encourage and adopt innovative ideas and projects, encourage students and college staff to present their ideas and transform them into national innovations of economic value, and supervise these projects.
• Provide the necessary resources and support for innovators and creators in various disciplines.

Scholarship Unit:

• Organize and manage scholarship programs for teaching assistants and lecturers and provide comprehensive information about approved universities and available specializations.
• Provide advice and assistance in choosing appropriate specializations that are compatible with the interests of teaching assistants and lecturers and the departments’ need for the specialization.
• Participate in preparing teaching assistants and scholarship students for scholarships through workshops and lectures.
• Communicate with scholarship students during their studies and provide the necessary support to ensure that they achieve academic success.
• Follow up and evaluate the performance of scholarship students and submit the necessary reports on their academic achievements.