​​​​Department of Biology Units and Committees​


Approval of the formation of department committees:

The formation of the committees of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for the academic year 1447 H was approved by the department Council in​​ its first session held on 01/03/1447 H (Resolution No. 1-4).​​


Purpose of Committees formation:

  • Strengthen the affiliation of the department among its faculty members through the participation of everyone in decision-making.
  • Facilitating the department Council in making the appropriate decision on the topics raised in the council, where the competent committee studies the topic in all its merits before presenting it to the council and making appropriate recommendations.
  • Spreading the spirit of initiative and competition among the members through their contribution to the development of performance within the department and proposing ideas that contribute to this.


General tasks of the chairmen's Committees:

  • Determine the appropriate and special content for the committee to publish it via the Department's website.
  • Provide the department with the work plan of the committee and the work that it will carry out during each semester.
  • Taking all the recommendations of the committee in coordination and participation among the members.
  • After each meeting of the committee, the head of the department is presented with a minutes of the meeting (signed) from the members of the committee within a week from its date.
  • Submit a report on the progress of the committee's work and its achievements at the end of the semester to the head Department.
  • The latest tasks assigned by the head Department.​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Department of Biology Units 2025-2026

1. Program Unit

​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​Members​
  1. Supervising the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the program's Quality Management System.
  2. Supervising the collection, compilation, and preparation of quality-related reports for the program.
  3. Leading the preparation of the program's operational plan in alignment with the operational plans of the department, college, and university, and monitoring its implementation to ensure fulfillment of the program's mission and objectives.
  4. Coordinating with the Head of the Department to issue internal decisions required to serve the interests of the program.
  5. Coordinating with the Head of the Department to establish the necessary committees to carry out the functions of program-affiliated committees, as well as to form the program's advisory committees.
  6. Coordinating with the Head of the Department to nominate appropriate representatives to represent the program in internal or external committees, and to nominate chairs of program-affiliated committees in accordance with approved regulations and procedures.
  7. Contributing to the design, planning, and continuous development of the academic program and its curricula, in collaboration with relevant committees, and submitting proposed initiatives to the Program Advisory Committee for review and endorsement.
  8. Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating periodic and annual reports and statistical data related to the activities and performance of the program and its affiliated committees, and proposing structured evaluation, improvement, and development plans for submission to the Head of the Department.
  9. Identifying and documenting the program's administrative, academic, and infrastructure requirements, coordinating with relevant entities and units associated with the program's disciplines based on delegated authority from the Head of the Department, and submitting these requirements to the Head of the Department for consideration and action.
  10. Overseeing the implementation, monitoring, and assurance of quality practices within the program, and submitting comprehensive reports to the Department Council for approval, including course reports, the annual program report, program performance indicators, assessment of program learning outcomes, stakeholder surveys, advisory committee minutes and reports, the self-study report, and approved improvement and development plans, in addition to monitoring their execution.
  11. Proposing formal mechanisms to enhance communication with program students, providing structured academic guidance and psychological support, and addressing student feedback and requests in compliance with institutional policies and regulations.
  12. Monitoring and evaluating the performance of faculty members assigned to the program and submitting formal reports and recommendations to the Head of the Department.
  13. Supervising the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of operational action plans, and ensuring the achievement of program objectives in accordance with approved key performance indicators.
  1. Prof. Mohammed Mubarak Ahmed  (B.Sc. in Biology)
  2. Prof​. Fahmi Boufahja​ (B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences)
  3. Prof. Mohammed Aleissa (E.M. of Forensic Science )


2. Development and Quality Unit 

​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​Members
  1. Planning academic and administrative quality work in the department.
  2. Cooperating with the department head in building and following up on the department’s operational plan.
  3. Monitoring the quality of the educational process in the department.
  4. Cooperating with academic program coordinators in meeting program quality requirements.
  5. Collect the necessary evidence to verify that quality practices in the department’s programs conform to program accreditation standards.
  6. Follow up on academic program performance indicators and work to achieve semester targets.
  7. Follow up on the quality of the administrative process in the department.
  8. Fulfilling the department’s administrative quality requirements.
  9. Collect the necessary evidence to verify that the department’s quality practices conform to the quality requirements of administrative work.
  10. Follow up on the performance indicators of operational plans, and work to achieve periodic targets.
  11. Conducting various opinion polls, analyzing them, and writing related reports.
  12. Cooperating with academic program coordinators to provide the necessary data and statistics for annual academic program reports.
  13. Cooperating with the College’s Development and Quality Unit in spreading the culture of quality among department members.
  14. Cooperating with the College’s Development and Quality Unit in identifying the training needs in the department.
  15. Cooperating with the College’s Development and Quality Unit in implementing training programs related to academic and administrative quality in the scientific department.
  16. Making any amendment approved by the Department Council to the department’s program plans.
  17. Preparing annual reports for the department’s programs.
  18. Receiving department course reports from faculty members.
  19. Reviewing the course descriptions for the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral plans.
  20. Any new tasks assigned by the department head.
  1. Prof. Mohamed Ahmed Zaid (Coordinator)
  2. Dr. Lina Mohamed Alneghery
  3. Dr. Sheikha Abdullah Al-Batli​​​
  4. Dr. Mai Musaed Almsaud
  5. Dr. Anis Ahmad Chaudhary
  6. Prof. Abdelghafar Abu-Elsaoud​


3. Professional  Training and Development Unit  

​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​Members
  1. Participate in preparing the annual plan for the scientific department and academic programs.
  2. Apply data and information collection tools in coordination with the Central Unit for Training and Professional Development.
  3. Determine the training needs of department members according to the faculty and staff evaluation reports issued by the Development and Quality Unit, and have them approved by the Department Council and then submitted to the Central Unit for Training and Professional Development.
  4. Identify the logistical requirements for implementing training courses and programs for members of the scientific department, and submit them to the Central Unit for Training and Professional Development.
  5. Preparing operational plans for training and professional development at the level of departments and academic programs.
  6. Coordination with the college’s Central Unit for Training and Professional Development to provide the external courses and workshops needed by faculty members in the department.
  7. Implementing operational plans for training and professional development at the department and academic program levels.
  8. Proposing the courses, programs, and training staff required for department members in coordination with the Central Unit for Training and Professional Development in the college/institute.
  9. Preparing periodic reports on the extent of progress in achieving the objectives of the operational plan.
  10. Follow up on the implementation of training courses and programs provided to members of the scientific department and academic programs.
  11. Identifying the obstacles and problems of implementing the operational plan at the department level, and proposing appropriate solutions to them in coordination with the Central Unit for Training and Professional Development.
  12. Documenting the programs implemented for the professional development of department members, and collecting evidence.
  13. Support in measuring the impact of training and the benefits thereof for department members.
  14. Preparing reports on the activities carried out for the department’s members, having them approved by the department council and then submitting them to the Central Unit for Training and Professional Development.
  15. Preparing recommendations in light of the results of the evaluation processes at the department level.
  16. Spreading a culture of quality, professional development, and continuing education in departments.​
  1. Prof. Muhammad Mubarak (Coordinator)
  2. Dr. Nosiba Hamed Basher​​
  3. Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Alghonaim
  4. Dr. Abdulrahman Alhudhaibi​​


4. Alumni Unit 

​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​Members
  1. Preparing the unit's operational plan and monitoring its implementation.
  2. Establishing and regularly updating a database of the department's graduates.
  3. Establishing and periodically updating a database of employers and employment sectors relevant to the department's graduates.
  4. Conducting graduate surveys to assess the quality of academic programs, analyzing the results, and preparing formal reports.
  5. Conducting employer surveys on graduates of the department's programs, analyzing the results, and preparing reports.
  6. Preparing periodic reports on the employment rates of the department's graduates.
  7. Conducting necessary studies to identify the factors contributing to high or low employment rates among the department's graduates.
  8. Maintaining communication with graduates after graduation and inviting them to participate in departmental activities.
  9. Organizing an annual alumni meeting.
  10. Preparing quarterly reports on the unit's activities, challenges—if any—and proposed improvement and development initiatives.​


5. Assessment and Quality Exams Unit 

​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​Members
  1. Cooperating with academic program coordinators in implementing the decisions of the academic department councils related to controlling and ensuring the quality of exams.
  2. Verifying that the exams are constructed according to the requirements of the achievement exams schedule and the academic course outline (Blue Print).
  3. Ensure that exam questions are linked to the course learning outcomes that are linked to the program learning outcomes.
  4. Follow up on the process of measuring learning outcomes, and issue reports on its comprehensive results.
  5. Holding workshops for faculty members and the like to explain scientific methods in writing theoretical and practical questions and submit recommendations regarding their training needs.
  6. Verifying the reality of final exam results, preparing reports and submitting them to the department head.
  7. Supervising the automated correction of exams.
  8. Supervising question banks, re-studying and updating them, and ensuring their quality.
  9. Continuous communication with the quality unit in the department and submitting its reports.
  10. Receiving the second examiner’s report for the final examination.
  11. Study student complaints regarding any exam.
  12. Studying students’ requests regarding reviewing the correction of the final exam.
  13. Archiving final exams.
  14. Reserving halls for semester exams for multi-section courses.
  15. Identifying invigilators for semester exams for courses that need invigilators.
  16. Receive a copy of the final exam for the department’s courses and deliver it to the college dean for educational affairs.
  17. Any new tasks assigned by the department head.​​
  1. Dr. Sulaiman Alsalameh (Coordinator)
  2. Prof. Faouzi Mohamed Haouala
  3. Dr. Amr Adel Elkelish​
  4. Dr. Maroua Elmouldi Jalouli


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Department o​f Biology Committees 2025-2026

1. Higher Studies Committee​

​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​Members
  1. Overseeing the effective implementation, continuous monitoring, and systematic development of graduate programs within the department.
  2. Reviewing graduate students' study plans, theses, and dissertations to ensure academic rigor and alignment with approved program requirements, and submitting formal recommendations accordingly.
  3. Recommending the revision, enhancement, or development of graduate programs in alignment with academic benchmarks, labor market needs, and international best practices.
  4. Reviewing and evaluating applications related to admission, registration, transfer, deferment, withdrawal, and additional academic opportunities in accordance with institutional regulations.
  5. Submitting recommendations concerning the appointment of thesis supervisors and the formation of thesis/dissertation examination committees in compliance with approved policies.
  6. Monitoring and reviewing graduate students' academic progress reports and proposing appropriate academic actions to support timely completion and quality outcomes.
  7. Ensuring adherence to institutional bylaws, academic regulations, and policies governing graduate studies.
  8. Coordinating with the Deanship of Graduate Studies to support policy development, program review, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  9. Contributing to the systematic evaluation of graduate program effectiveness using defined performance indicators and quality assurance measures.
  10. Participating in the planning and organization of academic seminars, workshops, and professional development activities for graduate students.
  11. Reviewing annual reports documenting graduate students' academic achievements and program outcomes within the department.
  12. Supporting collaborative and interdisciplinary research initiatives involving graduate students and faculty members to enhance research impact and scholarly productivity.
  13. Contributing to the development and periodic revision of academic handbooks, guidelines, and advising materials for graduate students.
  14. Preparing, reviewing, and updating organizational and procedural manuals, including the Work Procedures Manual, to ensure comprehensive coverage of committee responsibilities; establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) for committee-related activities; and conducting continuous review and improvement processes.
  15. Managing, organizing, and maintaining academic records and data using institutional information systems, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and compliance with applicable regulations, and submitting periodic analytical reports.
  16. Receiving, processing, documenting, and tracking official academic transactions, and directing them for review, circulation, archiving, or action in accordance with delegated authority and institutional procedures.
  17. Performing any additional duties assigned to the committee within its approved scope of responsibility.​
  1. Prof. Mohammed Aleissa (Coordinator)
  2. Prof. Ahmed Allam
  3. Prof. Abdelghafar Abu-Elsaoud
  4. Dr. Siham Musa Hamed


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2. Scientific Research Committee

​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​Members
  1. Develop an annual departmental research plan.
  2. Monitor and periodically evaluate research plan implementation.
  3. Promote publication in recognized and approved scientific journals.
  4. Disseminate information on available research programs and opportunities.
  5. Support faculty in securing research funding and resources.
  6. Review and recommend faculty research proposals.
  7. Coordinate with the Deanship of Scientific Research on funding initiatives.
  8. Encourage publication in refereed and indexed journals.
  9. Align research priorities with community needs and sustainability goals.
  10. Monitor and document departmental research outputs.
  11. Review research submissions for journals and conferences.
  12. Organize departmental research seminars and workshops.
  13. Promote local and international research partnerships.
  14. Support researchers in applying for research grants.
  15. Propose incentives for research excellence.
  16. Support interdisciplinary research initiatives.
  17. Document and report the department's research output.
  18. Develop and update procedural manuals and performance indicators.
  19. Maintain research records and submit periodic reports.
  20. Process and track official research-related transactions.
  21. Perform additional duties within the committee's approved scope.
  1. Dr.Amr Adel Elkelish​  (Coordinator)
  2. Dr. Abdulrahman Alhudhaibi
  3. Dr. Sally Mostafa Ibrahim Sabry​
  4. Dr. ABM Sharif Hossain​


3. Curriculum Committee

​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​Members
  1. Review undergraduate and graduate study plans.
  2. Recommend curriculum and course revisions aligned with accreditation standards.
  3. Review external course equivalency requests.
  4. Coordinate development of shared courses with relevant departments.
  5. Review and update course specifications periodically.
  6. Review and update prescribed textbooks and references.
  7. Integrate community responsibility and sustainability concepts into curricula.
  8. Ensure alignment of learning outcomes with program objectives.
  9. Submit curriculum recommendations for departmental approval.
  10. Prepare and submit periodic curriculum development reports.
  11. Align study plans with generic skills and labor market needs.
  12. Contribute to course specifications and teaching practices.
  13. Monitor stakeholder feedback on curricula effectiveness.
  14. Recommend addition or removal of courses based on evaluation results.
  15. Organize curriculum and teaching development workshops.
  16. Participate in academic accreditation activities related to curricula.
  17. Develop and update procedural manuals and performance indicators.
  18. Maintain curriculum records and submit periodic reports.
  19. Process and track official curriculum-related transactions.
  20. Perform additional duties within the committee's approved scope.
  1. Prof. Muhammad Mubarak (Coordinator)
  2. Dr. Mohammed Alghonaim
  3. Dr. Mokhtar Saeed Rejili
  4. Dr. Maroua Elmouldi Jalouli​


4​.  Academic Advising Committee

​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​Members
  1. Prepare an annual academic advising plan and assign academic advisors to students.
  2. Provide academic support to students and guide them in course selection and registration.
  3. Monitor the academic status of academically at-risk students and recommend appropriate support interventions.
  4. Organize orientation sessions for new students to introduce university regulations and study plans.
  5. Document academic advising sessions and prepare periodic reports on students' academic status for submission to the Head of Department.
  6. Coordinate with the Student Counseling Unit and relevant entities to provide psychological or social support when needed.
  7. Analyze recurring student-related issues and propose developmental solutions at the level of study plans or regulations.
  8. Monitor and address student academic issues during registration periods.
  9. Monitor high-achieving and outstanding students and provide academic and motivational support to sustain excellence.
  10. Organize short courses or workshops on time management, effective study skills, and academic planning.
  11. Activate and monitor the effectiveness of the electronic academic advising system, where applicable.
  12. Support students in cases of major change or internal transfer.
  13. Communicate with parents or guardians, when necessary, to support academically struggling students.
  14. Prepare final reports on committee performance and indicators of improvement in academic advising.
  15. Prepare and update organizational and procedural manuals, contribute to updating the Work Procedures Manual to include all committee responsibilities, establish performance indicators for committee activities, and ensure continuous review and improvement.
  16. Organize and maintain records and data using institutional information systems, ensure accessibility in accordance with regulations, and submit periodic reports accordingly.
  17. Receive, process, organize, and track official transactions, directing them for review, circulation, archiving, or action in accordance with delegated authority.
  18. Perform additional duties within the committee's approved scope.
  1. Dr. Nasser Adam Ibrahim ​(Coordinator)
  2. Mona Abdullah Al Dayel
  3. Dr. Ashraf Ahmed Qurtam 
  4. Elham Saleh Alsuliman


5. Committee of Faculty Members, Their Equivalents, and Scholarship Students

A committee responsible for determining the numbers of faculty members, those of their equivalent, and scholarship students, studying their applications, and studying the applications of those who want to work as a member of the college or institute.​​​

Subcommittees:

​Committee
​​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​​​Members
a. ​Scientific Committee
  1. Examining documents of applications for promotion of faculty members and the like.
  2. Examining documents for requests to attend conferences, assignment, and academic sabbaticals.
  3. Verifying the completeness of the book translation request documents.
  4. Studying nomination requests for awards for excellence in teaching, international publishing, or excellence in scientific research.
  5. Proposing scientific research priorities in cooperation with the department’s research groups.
  6. Any new tasks assigned by the department head.​
  1. Dr. Mohammed Musa Alzahrani (Coordinator)
  2. Prof. Moodi Saham Alsubeie
  3. Dr. Abdullah Sultan Alawam
  4. Dr. Lina Alneghery​​
b. Teaching Assistants and Lecturers Committee
  1. ​Preparing and following up scholarship students.
  2. Study referrals received from the department head to study the topics of teaching assistants and lecturers and provide recommendations.
  3. Studying applications to join the department for the position of teaching assistant.
  4. Determine the department’s need for faculty members and their equivalents and their precise specializations.
  5. Determine the scholarship countries that suit the department’s goals and aspirations with regard to teaching assistants, male and female lecturers, and their precise specializations.
  6. Seeking to conclude strategic partnerships with the public and private sectors to support the department’s programs.
  7. Developing suggestions and recommendations for the department to take into consideration to provide an attractive educational environment for the student, faculty member, and the like.
  8. Any new tasks assigned by the department head.​
  1. Dr. Abdullah Alawam​ (Coordinator)
  2. Dr. Hassan Rudayni​
  3. Dr. Hadil Abdullah Alkathiry
  4. Prof. Faouzi Mohamed Haouala
​c. Contracting and Recruitment Committee
  1. ​Studying the scientific files of contract applications and conducting interviews with them.
  2. Working to attract distinguished non-Saudi faculty members and the like.
  3. Any new tasks assigned by the department head.
  1. Prof. ​Mohammed Aleissa (Coordinator)
  2. Dr. Mohammed Alzahrani
  3. Dr. Eman Abdullah Almuqri​
  4. Dr. Abdulrahman Alhudhaibi
d. Social Activities Committee
  1. ​Preparing and organizing social activities among department members.
  2. Any new tasks assigned to his Excellency the head of the department.​
  1. Prof. Moodi Saham Alsubeie (Coordinator)
  2. Dr. Amr Elkelish​ 
  3. Dr. Hadil Abdullah Alkathiry
  4. Dr. Ashraf Ahmed Qurtam 


6. Schedules and Examinations Committee

​​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​​​Members
  1. Ensure compliance with regulations and technological systems.
  2. Prepare examination schedules in coordination with faculty and relevant units.
  3. Align examination schedules with departmental and institutional requirements.
  4. Coordinate examination venues and facilities with concerned units.
  5. Monitor adherence to examination schedules and resolve conflicts.
  6. Update examination schedules in response to exceptional circumstances.
  7. Submit final examination schedules for departmental approval.
  8. Propose improvements to scheduling and examination processes.
  9. Coordinate technical support for electronic and paper-based examinations.
  10. Address complaints and feedback related to schedules and examinations.
  11. Contribute to internal policies and procedures for examinations and scheduling.
  12. Develop and update procedural manuals and performance indicators.
  13. Maintain records and submit periodic reports.
  14. Process and track official examination-related transactions.
  15. Perform additional duties within the approved scope.
  1. Dr. Hassan Rudayni (Coordinator)
  2. Dr. Lina Mohamed Alneghery
  3. Dr. Badriah Saleh Alammari
  4. Dr. Fahd Ali Nasr





7. Course Equivalency Committee

​​​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​​​Members
  1. Studying requests for course equivalency.
  2. Any new tasks assigned b​y the department head.
  1. Dr. Mohammed Alghonaim (Coordinator)
  2. Dr. Sulaiman Alsalameh
  3. Dr. Sheikha Abdullah Al-Batli ​


8. Student Activities Committee

​​​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​​​Members
  1. Supervising various student activities.
  2. Organizing student visits to institutions and companies outside the university.
  3. Organizing activities and competitions for department students.
  4. Coordination for the effective participation of department students in activities organized by the college, university, and others.
  5. Any new tasks assigned by the department head.​
  1. Dr. Nasser Adam Ibrahim​ (Coordinator)
  2. Dr. Ashraf Ahmed Qurtam
  3. Mona Abdullah Al Dayel
  4. Hessa Shafi Al-Otaibi

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9. Department's Website Supervisory Committee

​​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​​​Members
  1. Updating the department’s website with news.
  2. Writing reports for all department activities, photographing them, and publishing them on the department’s website.
  3. Any new tasks assigned by the department head.​
  1. Dr. Eman Abdullah Almuqri (Coordinator)
  2. Dr. Anis Ahmad Chaudhary
  3. Elham Saleh Alsuliman
  4. Hessa Shafi Al-Otaibi 


10. Statistics and Data Documentation Committee

​​​​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​​​Members
  1. ​Collecting information, data, and statistics related to the department (department members, students, scientific research, community service, graduates).
  2. Establishing a comprehensive technical system to collect and inventory data (report forms, questionnaires, etc.).
  3. Save and update databases constantly.
  4. Providing the department head with the required statistical data and information.
  5. Supervising and following up on the preparation of periodic and annual reports for academic, scientific, research and community data.
  6. Continuous improvement in the mechanism for documenting data and unifying its source.
  7. Preparing an annual report supported by statistics and graphs on the work accomplished in the department.
  8. Any new tasks assigned to his Excellency the head of the department​.
  1. ​Prof. Abdelghafar Abu-Elsaoud​ (Coordinator)
  2. Dr. Marwa Yousry
  3. ​Hamad Mohammed Alrushud
  4. Dr. Eman Abdullah Almuqri
  5. Dr. Nosiba Hamed Basher
  6. Dr. Mokhtar Saeed Rejili

11. Graduation Projects Committee

​​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​​​Members
  1. Announcing the deadline for receiving proposed projects from faculty members for the bachelor's program.
  2. Receiving the projects proposed by faculty members, studying them, selecting the appropriate ones, and announcing them to the students, while distributing the wishes form to the students.
  3. Follow up on the performance of students and supervisors during the semester.
  4. Receiving quarterly and final reports from faculty members who supervise student projects.
  5. Proposing committees to discuss graduation projects and submitting them to the department head.
  6. Preparing discussion committee schedules, supervising them, receiving final copies of projects and distributing them to committee members, receiving final results from supervisors, and determining appropriate projects to be presented as a scientific poster.
  7. Any new tasks assigned by the department head. ​
  1. Prof. Fehmi Boufahja (Coordinator)
  2. Prof. Mohammed Aleissa
  3. Dr. Sheikha Abdullah Al-Batli​​​​
  4. Dr. Maroua Elmouldi Jalouli ​​


12. Laboratories Committee

​​​​​Tasks and Responsibilities
​​​Members
  1. Supervising the organization of research and teaching laboratories in the scientific departments and their equipment.
  2. Follow up the inventory process in laboratories and raise their needs.
  3. Supervising and following up on operation and maintenance contracts for all research and teaching laboratories.
  4. Reviewing and following up on tenders for laboratories and their equipment and submitting them to the university administration.
  5. Matching and awarding tenders.
  6. Receiving new devices and equipment.
  7. Providing consumables for laboratories.
  1. ​Dr. Fahd Nasr (Coordinator)
  2. Dr. Marwa Yousry
  3. Adel Alanber
  4. Noora Salem Alqahtani