Scientific Research Unit at the College of Education in Shaqra
Description:
The Scientific Research Unit at the College of Education in Shaqra is dedicated to advancing scientific research at the College and achieving local and international leadership. It develops plans and implementation programs to organize research activities for both students and faculty members. The Unit also supports and promotes the publication of scientific research to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the College’s academic community.
Responsibilities:
- Support the conduct and publication of high-quality, original, and innovative research that contributes to building a knowledge-based economy.
- Support scientific research and encourage faculty members and equivalent academic staff, as well as students, to publish in reputable journals.
- Engage students in scientific research to prepare them for the evolving requirements of the labor market.
- Strengthen collaboration with national, regional, and international research centers through joint research and the exchange of knowledge and expertise.
- Establish a database of scientific research, researchers, and graduation projects.
- Oversee the annual Scientific Research Day, including workshops on research fundamentals and open sessions featuring faculty members.
- Support the organization of scientific forums, conferences, and workshops related to the College’s areas of specialization and community needs.
Alumni Unit
Description:
The Alumni Unit at the College of Education in Shaqra seeks to establish a strong and effective relationship between the College and its graduates and strengthen communication channels between them. It contributes to preparing graduates for better employment opportunities by aligning educational outcomes with labor market requirements and community needs, and by coordinating with employers to provide suitable training and employment opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Establish a comprehensive database of all College alumni to facilitate communication and track their career paths.
- Organize social and academic events that bring alumni together with the College to strengthen their sense of belonging and build lasting professional networks.
- Track alumni in the labor market and collect information about their employment and career paths to support the development of academic programs.
- Provide alumni with support and guidance in professional development, training, and employment opportunities.
- Strengthen communication with alumni through various communication channels and social media platforms.
- Prepare periodic newsletters and publications highlighting alumni activities and achievements.
- Encourage alumni participation in College programs, such as academic advising, student training, and community initiatives.
- Organize workshops and seminars aimed at developing alumni skills and promoting a culture of continuous development.
- Prepare periodic reports on alumni engagement and career success and submit them to the relevant College authorities.
- Develop strategies for continuous communication with alumni and benefit from their expertise in supporting the educational process.
- Enhance alumni participation in research projects and community initiatives at the College.
- Provide the College with advice regarding academic programs to ensure alignment with labor market requirements and alumni needs.
Community Responsibility Unit
Description:
The Community Responsibility Unit at the College of Education in Shaqra seeks to propose and implement the initiatives of the University’s Community Service Unit in accordance with Shaqra University’s strategic plan and Saudi Vision 2030, which identifies an ambitious nation as a key pillar for achieving national development based on scientific and professional standards.
Responsibilities:
- Develop annual community responsibility plans in alignment with the College’s vision and mission and the University’s strategy.
- Organize community initiatives and programs that contribute to serving the local community and enhancing the College’s role in community development.
- Strengthen cooperation and partnerships with government, private-sector, and civil society organizations to implement community responsibility programs.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of community initiatives to ensure their effectiveness and achievement of their objectives.
- Engage students and faculty members in community activities and initiatives to promote volunteering and civic participation.
- Prepare periodic reports on the Unit’s activities and submit them to the College Dean and relevant University authorities.
- Provide advisory and guidance support to students and academic departments in the areas of community responsibility and community initiatives.
- Organize workshops and training courses to promote awareness of community responsibility values among students and faculty members.
- Develop measurement and evaluation tools to assess the success of community initiatives and the effectiveness of programs provided.
- Promote the Unit’s activities through the College’s internal and external communication channels to enhance community participation.
- Identify new community responsibility opportunities based on local community needs and national development requirements.
- Coordinate with academic and administrative vice rectorates and units to ensure the integration of community responsibility programs into the College’s plans.
Quality and Academic Accreditation Unit
Vision:
Excellence in achieving leadership in academic programs and continuous development within the College.
Mission:
Advance practices across departments and units in accordance with quality systems to ensure competitive educational outcomes that meet labor market requirements.
Objectives:
- Prepare and implement the College’s strategic and operational plans.
- Establish an internal quality assurance system.
- Develop academic programs and align their learning outcomes with labor market requirements.
- Promote a culture of comprehensive quality across academic and administrative operations.
- Support the College’s units and departments in improvement and development activities.
- Respond to the requirements of national and international accreditation bodies.
- Develop the capabilities of the College’s employees.
Responsibilities:
- Develop the College’s quality management system in accordance with University standards and national and international academic accreditation requirements.
- Monitor the implementation of quality and academic accreditation policies and procedures across academic departments and units.
- Prepare periodic quality plans and monitor performance indicators to ensure the achievement of the College’s strategic objectives.
- Organize self-evaluation processes for academic programs, facilities, and educational services to ensure continuous improvement.
- Prepare periodic reports on the College’s quality status and submit them to the College Dean and relevant University authorities.
- Provide faculty members and administrative staff with support and advice regarding quality standards and academic accreditation.
- Prepare the documents and requirements necessary for national and international academic accreditation processes.
- Organize workshops and training courses to promote a culture of quality among College employees.
- Monitor evaluation results and the continuous improvement of academic programs and administrative practices.
- Develop mechanisms for measuring student and faculty satisfaction with academic and administrative services.
- Coordinate with academic and administrative vice rectorates and units to ensure the implementation of quality and accreditation standards.
- Propose continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of the College’s educational and research processes.
Student Clubs and Activities Unit
Description:
The Student Clubs and Activities Unit is one of the College’s key units. It focuses on developing students’ personalities through diverse activities that enhance their academic, practical, and social skills. The Unit also aims to nurture talents, develop leadership and initiative, and provide students with opportunities to actively participate in cultural, artistic, sports, and social activities, contributing positively to their academic achievement and future personal development.
Responsibilities:
- Provide general supervision of student clubs and facilitate their activities within the College.
- Prepare the annual student activities plan in alignment with the vision and mission of the College and University.
- Organize and manage events, including seminars, workshops, exhibitions, competitions, and sports, cultural, and artistic activities.
- Establish student committees and assign responsibilities within the clubs.
- Monitor the implementation of activities and evaluate their impact on students and the community.
- Coordinate with relevant entities within and outside the University to implement joint activities.
- Provide student clubs with the necessary facilities, equipment, and support.
- Prepare periodic reports on activities and events and submit them to the Vice Rectorate for Educational Affairs and the College administration.
- Recognize and motivate outstanding students in extracurricular activities to encourage participation.
- Establish community partnerships with relevant institutions and organizations to support the Unit’s programs.
Strategic Planning Unit
Description:
The Strategic Planning Unit is one of the key units at the College of Education in Shaqra. It aims to promote a culture of institutional planning and ensure the quality of academic and administrative performance through the development, monitoring, and evaluation of strategic plans. The Unit works to align the College’s plans with the University’s strategic plans and Saudi Vision 2030, contributing to institutional excellence and academic leadership and strengthening the College’s position locally and internationally.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare the College’s strategic plans in alignment with its vision and mission and the University’s plans and overall strategies.
- Monitor the implementation of strategic plans and ensure the achievement of established objectives and indicators.
- Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor and analyze the level of achievement across the College’s departments.
- Analyze data and information related to academic and administrative performance to support strategic decision-making.
- Conduct prospective studies to identify future opportunities and challenges and provide appropriate recommendations.
- Prepare periodic reports on the implementation of the strategic plan and submit them to the College Dean and relevant authorities.
- Coordinate with academic and administrative vice rectorates and units to ensure integration and achievement of strategic objectives.
- Provide advisory support to departments and units regarding institutional planning and performance improvement.
- Promote a culture of strategic planning among College employees through workshops and training courses.
- Monitor the implementation of quality and academic accreditation standards to improve College outcomes and departmental performance.
- Propose development initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of educational and administrative processes within the College.
Statistics Unit
Description:
The Statistics and Measurement Unit is one of the College’s supporting units. It aims to provide accurate statistical data and reliable information to support academic and administrative decision-making. The Unit also contributes to designing and implementing measurement and evaluation tools to monitor academic and administrative performance and ensure the quality of educational and research outcomes. It maintains a comprehensive and continuously updated database to strengthen the College’s capacity for institutional planning and development.
Responsibilities:
- Collect academic and administrative data related to students, faculty members, and academic programs.
- Analyze statistical data and transform it into actionable information to support academic and administrative decision-making.
- Prepare periodic reports on academic and administrative performance and submit them to the relevant College and University authorities.
- Design measurement and evaluation tools, including surveys, tests, and performance indicators, to monitor the quality of academic programs.
- Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure the achievement of the College’s objectives.
- Contribute to self-evaluation and academic accreditation processes by providing accurate data and information.
- Provide statistical support to departments and units in preparing academic studies and research.
- Monitor statistical developments and updates and apply best practices in performance measurement.
- Establish a comprehensive and updated database to support strategic planning and data-driven decision-making.
- Organize workshops and training courses for faculty members and students to promote a culture of measurement and evaluation.
- Provide statistical and evaluation consultancy to all College units to support quality and performance improvement.
- Monitor measurement results and reports and utilize them to improve educational and research processes.
Learning Resources, Facilities, and Equipment Unit
Description:
The Learning Resources, Facilities, and Equipment Unit is one of the College’s key service units. It aims to provide an integrated educational and research environment by overseeing learning resources, classroom and laboratory equipment, and the readiness of University facilities. The Unit works to meet the needs of educational and research processes and provide the necessary support to students and faculty members to enhance educational efficiency and the quality of outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop learning resources, including the library, educational repositories, and digital media, to meet the needs of educational and research processes.
- Equip classrooms and laboratories and ensure their readiness in accordance with academic quality standards.
- Monitor the periodic maintenance of facilities and educational equipment in coordination with the relevant authorities.
- Update educational and technological equipment in line with developments in teaching and learning methods.
- Document the academic departments’ needs for facilities and equipment and work to provide them within available resources.
- Establish and continuously update a comprehensive database of facilities and equipment.
- Monitor the use of classrooms and laboratories and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and instructions.
- Provide technical support to faculty members and students in using educational equipment and tools.
- Organize the lending and borrowing of learning resources and ensure convenient access to them.
- Contribute to developing the educational environment by proposing improvement and development projects for facilities and equipment.
- Prepare periodic reports on the condition of facilities and equipment and submit them to the Vice Rectorate for Educational Affairs and the College administration.
- Coordinate with the Information Technology Unit to activate digital learning resource management systems.
- Oversee safety and security in educational facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, and libraries.
- Promote the optimal use of learning resources through training workshops and orientation sessions for students and faculty members.
Student Training Unit
Description:
The Student Training Unit is one of the College’s supporting units. It aims to develop students’ skills and enhance their practical experience through high-quality training programs that bridge academic knowledge and practical application. The Unit coordinates and organizes courses, workshops, and training programs in cooperation with academic departments and relevant entities inside and outside the University, enhancing students’ readiness for the labor market and supporting their capabilities in lifelong learning and entrepreneurship.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare the annual training plan in accordance with students’ needs, labor market requirements, and the plans of the College and University.
- Organize and implement training courses and workshops in various academic, professional, and personal development fields.
- Coordinate with academic departments to identify training priorities and align them with academic program learning outcomes.
- Establish training partnerships with government and non-profit organizations and institutions inside and outside the University to support training programs.
- Monitor student participation in training programs and track attendance and completion rates.
- Evaluate training programs through surveys and quality measures to assess their achievement of intended objectives.
- Provide students with essential skills that enhance their opportunities for cooperative training and future employment.
- Establish a database of students participating in training programs and document their activities and acquired skills.
- Issue certificates of attendance and participation to students upon completion of training programs.
- Prepare periodic reports on the implementation of training programs and submit them to the Vice Rectorate for Educational Affairs and the College administration.
- Recognize outstanding students in training programs to encourage positive competition.
- Organize training forums and exhibitions to introduce students to cooperative and professional training opportunities.
- Provide students with training advice on selecting programs suitable for their academic and career paths.
- Monitor training outcomes and align them with the College’s approved Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Scholarship Unit
Description:
The Scholarship Unit is one of the College’s key units. It aims to organize internal and external scholarship programs for students and faculty members, contributing to the development of academic and professional capabilities and enhancing educational and research excellence within the College. The Unit follows up on all scholarship procedures from application through completion and provides scholars with the necessary support and guidance to maximize the benefits of scholarship programs.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare the annual scholarship plan in accordance with the College’s needs, University requirements, and Saudi Vision 2030.
- Manage application and admission procedures for internal and external scholarships.
- Monitor the academic and administrative performance of scholars throughout their scholarship period.
- Provide academic and professional guidance to scholars to assist them in selecting appropriate programs and specializations.
- Prepare periodic reports on scholars’ performance and level of benefit and submit them to the relevant authorities.
- Coordinate with universities and educational institutions inside and outside the Kingdom to facilitate scholarship procedures.
- Organize workshops and orientation sessions for scholars before and during their scholarship period to enhance their academic and personal readiness.
- Monitor legal and administrative obligations related to scholarships and ensure scholars’ compliance with them.
- Provide technical and administrative support to scholars in cases involving academic or personal issues related to their studies.
- Contribute to the development of scholarship programs in line with labor market developments and the needs of the College and University.
Admissions and Registration Unit
Description:
The Admissions and Registration Unit is one of the College’s key units. It aims to organize all student admission and registration processes, ensuring accurate procedures and timely completion while enhancing the quality of educational services provided. The Unit follows up on the admission of new students, course registration, issuance of academic certificates, and management of academic records, while ensuring compliance with University regulations and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Receive admission applications from new students and verify that they meet all academic and administrative requirements.
- Organize course registration for all students in accordance with University regulations.
- Follow up on students requesting deferment, withdrawal, or course transfers.
- Manage and regularly update academic records to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Provide academic guidance to students regarding study plans, courses, and academic requirements.
- Coordinate with academic departments and units to ensure accurate course registration and monitor academic performance.
- Develop work mechanisms and utilize technology to improve the speed and efficiency of admissions and registration services.
- Monitor compliance with University regulations related to admissions and registration.
- Resolve student issues related to admissions and registration in coordination with the relevant departments and units.
Study Plans and Curricula Unit
Description:
The Study Plans and Curricula Unit is one of the key units at the College of Education. It aims to develop study plans and academic curricula in accordance with quality standards and labor market requirements, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the educational process. The Unit designs and updates curricula and study plans, monitors their implementation across academic departments, and ensures the achievement of the required learning outcomes for each academic program.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop study plans and academic curricula for each program in the College.
- Review and update curricula and courses in accordance with academic standards and accreditation requirements.
- Monitor the implementation of study plans and ensure that departments comply with approved courses and learning outcomes.
- Provide academic support and advice to faculty members regarding course design and teaching methods.
- Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of curricula and study plans and analyze results to improve educational quality.
- Prepare periodic reports on academic program performance and submit them to the College administration.
- Organize workshops and training courses for faculty members on curriculum development and modern teaching methods.
- Coordinate with quality and assessment units to ensure that curricula comply with quality and academic accreditation standards.
- Propose development initiatives to improve the quality of study plans and curricula in support of students and labor market needs.
Graduate Studies Unit
Description:
The Graduate Studies Unit is one of the College’s vital academic units. It aims to organize and manage graduate programs for male and female students while ensuring the quality of education and scientific research and developing academic and professional competencies. The Unit follows up on admission procedures for master’s and doctoral programs, oversees the implementation of academic programs, and provides the necessary support and guidance to students and faculty members to ensure the achievement of graduate program objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare graduate studies plans and programs in accordance with academic standards and accreditation requirements.
- Manage admission procedures for students seeking enrollment in master’s and doctoral programs.
- Monitor students’ academic progress throughout their graduate studies.
- Provide academic support and guidance regarding courses, scientific research, and academic planning.
- Organize workshops and training courses for students and faculty members to enhance research skills and academic development.
- Monitor research projects and theses and ensure compliance with quality standards in scientific research.
- Prepare periodic reports on the performance of graduate programs and submit them to the College administration and relevant authorities.
- Coordinate with academic and administrative departments and units to ensure the efficient operation of programs.
- Provide academic consultation to faculty members and students to contribute to improving program quality.
- Propose development initiatives to improve academic programs and build research capabilities within the College.
Skills Development Unit
Description:
The Skills Development Unit provides training services aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for trainees and developing their skills.
Responsibilities:
- Identify the skills development needs of students and faculty members in alignment with academic program requirements and labor market needs.
- Design training programs and courses to develop students’ and faculty members’ academic, practical, and personal skills.
- Organize specialized workshops and training courses to enhance leadership, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Provide individual and group counseling and guidance to students to enhance self-directed learning and academic and career planning skills.
- Develop tools for measuring and evaluating skills to assess the impact of training programs and continuously improve them.
- Establish a database of students participating in training programs to document their acquired skills.
- Monitor the implementation of training programs and ensure participants’ commitment and achievement of intended objectives.
- Coordinate training programs with academic departments to ensure their integration with course plans and learning outcomes.
- Prepare periodic reports on the impact of skills development programs and submit them to the relevant College authorities.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning among students and faculty members through motivational events and skills competitions.
- Establish partnerships with training and community institutions to support skills development programs and provide practical opportunities.
- Encourage students and faculty members to actively participate in training programs and recognize outstanding participants to promote positive competition.
