Dr. Konsowa during Alexandria University Council Meeting:
• Commitment to Second Semester Time Map and Student Activities Plan
• Focus on Deans and Vice-Deans Assistants to Create Strong Base of Competent Youth
• Approving Scholarships, Professional Diplomas in Gynaecological Oncology Surgery and Fetal Medicine
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, stressed during the University Council meeting in its session held yesterday, Tuesday the 28th of February 2023, the need to adhere to the timetable for the second semester, with attention to the map of various student activities, pointing out that the faculties have finished announcing the results of the first semester for all students. He stressed on the deans of faculties the emphasis on a role of academic guide to students of all faculties. He also stressed the need to pay attention to scientific journals and periodicals issued by university faculties, and to continue providing support to researchers to increase scientific publication in prestigious scientific journals, thus raising the university's ranking in major international rankings.
• The President of the University stressed on the deans of the faculties the need to complete the submission of proposals for the new programs proposed for Alexandria Public University, no later than the end of next March, to submit them to the sector committees of the Supreme Council of Universities and to include them within the programs of the Public University for the academic year 2023/2024. He also stressed the need to complete the academic structure of all majors in the University's programs.
• The Council was notified of the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the International Labour Organization with the aim of launching the Higher Education Program for Vocational Guidance for Employment in cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and with funding provided by the United Kingdom, explaining that the first phase included the establishment of interactive platforms in seven national universities, including Alexandria University. Dr. Konsowa indicated that these programs will help develop the skills and capabilities of students to obtain better job opportunities, and help support comprehensive economic growth, pointing out that these programs will be offered through the university's professional development centres
• The President of the University stressed the need to pay attention to the file of preparing and qualifying the assistant deans and vice-deans to create future cadres capable of dealing with the various university tasks and development projects adopted by the university, and to establish a strong base of youth competencies that are qualified for university and administrative work and capable of leadership in the future.
• The Council approved providing (500) scholarships with a discount of 50% of the value of credit hours for postgraduate diploma students at the Faculty of Law during the Spring 2023 semester for the academic year 2023/2024.
• The Council approved the establishment of a professional diploma in gynaecological oncology surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, and the establishment of a professional diploma in fetal medicine at the Faculty of Medicine as well.
• The Council approved the memorandum of understanding between the Faculty of Law, Alexandria University and the University of Buraimi in the Sultanate of Oman, and the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Physical Education for Boys - Abu Qir) and Yarmouk University in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the renewal of the framework agreement between Alexandria University and the University of Poitiers in France, and the cooperation agreement between the University of Alexandria and the University of Côte d'Azur in France, a memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University and Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies in Uzbekistan, a cooperation protocol between the Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University and the Directorate of Health Affairs in Alexandria, a cooperation protocol between Alexandria University and the Ministry of Health and Population, a cooperation protocol between the Faculty of Physical Education for Girls, Alexandria University and the General Syndicate of Sports Professions, a cooperation agreement between the Faculty of Physical Education for Girls, Alexandria University and the University of Western Ontario in Canada, and a student exchange agreement between Alexandria University and the School of Environmental Civil Engineering and Land Administration in Italy granting a Master's degree in environmental engineering and land planning.
• The council approved the promotion of 23 faculty members, 10 to the position of professor, 13 to the position of associate professor, the appointment of 17 lecturers, the granting of 63 doctoral degrees, and 108 master's degrees in various scientific disciplines.
