An orientation session was held on 11/12/2014 for new faculty members that have joined the College this semester.
This event, held each academic year at the beginning of each semester, provides our new colleagues with an overview of the various divisions and offices of the College and University, as well as making clear the rights and responsibilities that apply to every faculty member.
A PDF file of the PowerPoint presentation is available. ***Click Here***
In his introduction to the event, Dr. Abdullah Al Melhi, Dean, gave a heartfelt welcome to the new faculty and spoke about the central role that they will play in the functioning of the College. He went on to express his vision of the faculty as like a family of trusted colleagues that value each other as both competent professionals and as friends, who help and support each other every day.
Dr. Abdulkhalek Al Qahtani, Vice Dean of Academic Development & Quality, explained the goals and activities of the Unit for Development and Quality, putting particular emphasis on elucidating the fundamental processes of internal and external evaluation that are ongoing in the College.
Also, Hassan Costello presented an overview of the reporting responsibilities of all faculty members, regarding the Course File contents and the elaboration of end-of-semester Course Reports.
Dr. Ali Alamir, Chair of the English Department, introduced himself and stressed the importance of maintaining an atmosphere of openness and trust among colleagues.
Further presentations were made on the following topics:
- The Language Research Center
- The E-Learning Deanship
- How to access and use the University online system for staff information
- How to change your KKU password
- A slide show of suggestions on how students can best resolve problems and achieve success in their studies, including an introduction to the Language Enhancement Program (LEP)
- Use of the Blackboard online educational platform
Dr. Ahmed Al Faifi spoke about the mission and work of the Islamic Center in Khamis Mushayt and presented the new faculty members with copies of several publications from the Center.
After the close of the orientation, all the participants were invited to enjoy refreshments (including Pizza !) and lively conversation, as an example of the atmosphere of collegial friendship and conviviality that the Dean and all faculty members truly enjoy and admire.
A final word of thanks goes to:
- Mr. Weatherford Thomson, Master of Ceremonies.
Date: Fall 2014
Source: Faculty of Languages and Translation