1. Graduate Studies Committee:

• Review and enhance graduate program plans in the department.

• Conduct entrance exams for graduate applicants and recommend admissions to the department council.

• Develop comprehensive examination mechanisms for graduate students.

• Provide academic advising to graduate students.

• Update graduate admission criteria as required by the department.

• Evaluate student requests for additional opportunities, reinstatement, etc., and submit recommendations to the department council.

• Review and propose master's and doctoral research proposals for departmental approval.

• Develop mechanisms for approving doctoral research proposals and submit recommendations to the department council.

• Propose the number of students for future admissions.

• Recommend research plans for graduate students and present them to the department council.

• Suggest available tracks for annual doctoral admissions.

• Assign teaching responsibilities across faculty members.

• Recommend the appointment or change of academic supervisors (internal or external).

• Prepare and periodically update guides and templates for graduate students and faculty members.

• Organize workshops and training sessions for graduate programs.

• Communicate with funding entities within and outside the university.

• Address inquiries regarding graduate programs.

• Plan and propose new graduate programs and tracks in line with modern developments and labor market needs.

2. Scientific Research Committee:

• Prepare and oversee the department’s annual research plan.

• Encourage faculty members and researchers to conduct innovative research and present findings in local, regional, and international conferences.

• Promote collaborative research among departments, colleges, and external entities.

• Facilitate research funding opportunities and collaboration for faculty members.

• Establish specialized research groups within the department.

• Create a database for researchers and research activities in the department.

• Host workshops on scientific research, publishing, and documentation methods.

• Explore the possibility of launching a specialized journal in collaboration with scientific societies.

• Prepare an annual report on research activities for the department council.

3. Curriculum Committee:

• Benchmark similar academic programs from other universities to guide the department’s program development.

• Review and update the program’s vision, mission, and objectives in alignment with current trends.

• Define academic program courses and assign descriptions to committee members.

• Ensure alignment of course descriptions, objectives, and learning outcomes with program outcomes.

• Distribute courses (university, college, major requirements, capstone projects, internships, electives) across levels.

• Submit program proposals to the department council for review and feedback.

• Address suggestions from the college curriculum committee, ensuring alignment with national qualification frameworks.

• Recommend evaluators or organizations for program accreditation.

• Address feedback from external evaluators and provide justifications for decisions.

4. Development and Quality Committee:

• Promote quality assurance within the department.

• Implement and monitor accreditation activities.

• Propose learning objectives, methods, and evaluation strategies.

• Supervise course file preparation and updates.

• Host accreditation teams and prepare self-study reports.

• Collaborate with the college quality unit on workshops, lectures, and quality week events.

• Document accreditation procedures and progress.

• Monitor performance levels and stakeholder satisfaction.

5. Statistics and IT Committee:

• Analyze surveys and calculate key performance indicators for accreditation.

• Maintain data on academic program activities and faculty achievements.

• Compile data on department activities such as conferences, workshops, and community service initiatives.

• Track awards and patents within the department.

6. Academic Advising Committee:

• Plan and update student advising programs annually.

• Support students with course registration and skill development.

• Address student grievances and provide academic and psychological support.

7. Clinical Training and Internships Committee:

• Assign internship placements and liaise with training sites.

• Monitor internship progress and maintain a graduate database.

8. Appointments Committee:

• Assess department needs for faculty and staff appointments.

• Review applications, conduct interviews, and submit recommendations.

• Monitor the progress of department-sponsored students.

9. Community  Sirvice committe

   o    Plan annual community service activities.

   o    Strengthen partnerships with community institutions.

10.   Laboratory and Safety Committee:

    o    Ensure compliance with safety standards.

    o    Maintain lab equipment and supplies.

    o    Conduct periodic training on laboratory safety.

11. Procurement and Inventory Committee:

• Manage procurement of  lab materials and departmental needs.

• Maintain an inventory of department resources.

12. Strategic Planning and Monitoring Committee 

•  Develop and oversee the department’s strategic plan.

• Measure performance indicators and prepare annual progress reports.

13.Timetables and Examinations Committee: 

•  Develop timetables for undergraduate and graduate programs.

•   Assign teaching loads and allocate classrooms efficiently.

• Schedule and monitor final examinations.