Prince Sultan University | Institutional Committees for A.Y. 2024-2025 (2025)

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MEMBERSHIPS

President, VPs, DVPs, Deans and Vice Deans, Institutional Committee Chairs, EAAC and concerned directors

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The executive committee shall oversee the quality practices on both campuses through various institutional committees.
• The executive committee shall monitor the progress and support all institutional committees in achieving their intended mission and goals.
• The executive committee is responsible for evaluating the work of all institutional committees to ensure adherence to the accreditation standards. Specifically, the executive committee shall oversee the following areas: governing councils and committees, leadership and management, systems, policies and procedures, organizational structure, quality assurance management and integrity, transparency, and ethics.
• The executive committee shall provide direction and guidance for local and international accreditations of both the institutional and program level.
• The executive committee shall oversee the percentage and status of accomplishments for all the goals, objectives, and action plans under each strategic theme of the current strategic plan as determined by the Institutional Strategic Planning Steering Committee (ISPSC), including all associated risks.
• The executive committee shall review and confirm the comprehensiveness of all the goals, objectives, and action plans under each strategic theme of the new strategic plan as formulated and prepared by the ISPSC. Additionally, periodic review of the University’s mission realization will take place.
• The following are sub-committees of the IEQPC: Institutional Effectiveness Committee (IEC), Institutional Policy Committee (IPC), Institutional Digital Transformation Committee (IDTC), Institutional Quality Committee (IQC), and ISPSC. The chairs of the ISPSC sub-committees may be invited to attend the IEQPC meetings.

MANAGED BY:

Evaluation and Academic Accreditation Center (EAAC)

MEMBERSHIPS

President, Dean-DQAD, Aide-to-the-Presidents, Director-PDU, and EAAC

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee is a sub-committee of the Institutional Executive Quality and Planning Committee.
• The committee shall support and oversee any academic and administrative issues related to quality assurance and accreditation. These may include, but are not limited to, governing councils and committees, organizational structure, and integrity, transparency, and ethics.
• The committee shall provide recommendations addressing these issues to higher management.
• Additionally, the committee shall offer support in resolving the current issues faced by the concerned colleges, deaneries, departments, centers, offices, and units, through the Office of the President.

MANAGED BY:

Evaluation and Academic Accreditation Center (EAAC)

MEMBERSHIPS

Dean-DQAD, DQAD Directors, College Quality Committee Chairs, and Program Quality Coordinators

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee is a sub-committee of the Institutional Executive Quality and Planning Committee.
• The committee shall be responsible for ensuring that quality assurance practices are implemented institution-wide.
• The committee will collaborate with the Institutional Financial and Risk Management Committee (IFRMC) to identify all risks in the quality improvement plan.
• The committee is responsible for rating the Self-Evaluation Scales for the Institution (SESI) and writing the Self-Study Report for the Institution (SSRI) pertaining to this committee.
• The committee shall provide support and assistance in preparing for program accreditation for all colleges, specifically regarding quality assurance management and improvement of academic programs and administrative units.
• The committee shall study related tasks, issues, and problems and provide recommendations for the best solutions or alternative courses of action to the concerned colleges, deanships, departments, centers, units, and/or offices, subject to the approval of the University Council/President before implementation.

MANAGED BY:

Deanship of Quality Assurance and Development – Quality Assurance Center (DQAD-QAC)

MEMBERSHIPS

Dean-DQAD, SPDC Leaders, Assigned Strategic Theme Chairs, and subcommittee members from the related departments/centers/units/offices

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee is a sub-committee of the Institutional Executive Quality and Planning Committee.
• The committee shall be responsible for ensuring that quality assurance practices are implemented institution-wide.
• The committee will collaborate with the Institutional Financial and Risk Management Committee (IFRMC) to identify all risks in the quality improvement plan.
• The committee shall determine the percentage of accomplishments of the goals and objectives under each strategic theme for the current strategic plan.
• The committee shall monitor the progress of the goals and objectives of the current strategic theme assigned to them.
• The committee shall prepare a report and publication indicating the status of accomplishments with corresponding evidence for the current strategic plan.
• The committee shall assist the SPDC in the preparation and formulation of the next strategic plan with the support of other stakeholders of the university.
• The committee shall coordinate with Institutional Financial and Risk Management Committee (IFRMC) in ensuring all risks are identified in the strategic plans and action plans.
• The committee is responsible for rating the Self-Evaluation Scales for the Institution (SESI) and writing the Self-Study Report for the Institution (SSRI) pertaining to this committee.
• The committee shall provide support and assistance in preparing for program accreditation for all colleges, specifically strategic planning.
• The committee shall study related tasks, issues, and problems and provide recommendations for the best solutions or alternative courses of action to the concerned colleges, deanships, departments, centers, units, and/or offices, subject to the approval of the University Council/President before implementation.

MANAGED BY:

Deanship of Quality Assurance and Development – Strategic Planning and Development Center (DQAD-SPDC)

MEMBERSHIPS

Policy Development Unit (PDU) Director, Compliance Officer, QAC Directors, and selected faculty members

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee shall prepare a plan for the purpose of reviewing the university’s regulations and submitting it to the President of the university, who in his turn shall present it to the University Council for approval.
• The committee shall implement the plan for reviewing the university’s regulations.
• The committee shall prepare revision reports with regards to the university’s regulations each year and submit them to the President of the university.
• The committee shall study the cases forwarded by the President of the university concerning the application of the regulations, then write the necessary policy.
• The committee shall prepare the rating of the Self-Evaluation Scales for the Institution (SESI) and write the Self-Study Report for the Institution (SSRI) pertaining to this committee.
• Additionally, the committee shall provide support and assistance in the program accreditation preparation of all Colleges with a focus on all systems, policies, and procedures.
• The committee shall study related tasks, issues, and problems and provide recommendations of the best solutions or alternative course of action to the concerned colleges, deanships, departments, centers, units/and or offices and subject to the approval of the University Council/President before implementation.

MANAGED BY:

Senior Compliance & Policies Manager of the Compliance and Policies Office

MEMBERSHIPS

DDTET, CITO, ITC Leaders, ELC, and other appointed members

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee is a sub-committee of the Institutional Executive Quality and Planning Committee
• The committee shall validate and provide feedback and recommendations on the digital transformation roadmap prepared by DDTET.
• The committee shall periodically review the status of the development and execution of the digital transformation strategy for PSU.
• The committee shall provide necessary support and recommendations for enabling a successful execution of the new digital transformation strategy for PSU.
• The committee shall review and suggest updating policies and procedures submitted by the DDTET to enable digital transformation for PSU.
• The committee shall discuss and decide whether to approve digital solution requests from any business unit in the university based on certain criteria.
• The committee shall provide necessary support for institutional and program accreditation of all Colleges with respect to digital learning and information technology.
• The committee shall submit its recommendations for the University Council / President for approval.

MANAGED BY:

Deanship of Digital Transformation and E-Transactions

MEMBERSHIPS

OVPAA-DQAD-GSU-LIB

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee shall ensure that academic best practices are followed throughout the institution.
• The committee shall prepare the rating of the Self-Evaluation Scales for the Institution (SESI) and write the Self-Study Report for the Institution (SSRI) pertaining to this committee.
• The committee shall also provide support and assistance in the program accreditation preparation for all colleges, specifically in the design and development of academic programs, graduate attributes and learning outcomes, academic program quality assurance and enhancement, educational partnerships, graduate programs, and learning resources.
• The committee shall study related tasks, issues, and problems, and provide recommendations for the best solutions or alternative courses of action to the concerned colleges, deanships, departments, centers, units, and/or offices, subject to approval by the University Council/President before implementation.
• The following are sub-committees of IAC: Institutional Learning and Teaching Committee, and Institutional Curriculum Committee

MANAGED BY:

Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

MEMBERSHIPS

Appointed ICC Chair, and College Curriculum Committee Chairs

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee is a sub-committee of the Institutional Academic and Facilities Committee.
• The committee shall prepare documents of rules and regulations for reviewing the academic curricula (program specifications) and syllabuses (course specifications) at the university and submit them to the university council for approval.
• The committee shall implement the plan for reviewing the university's academic curricula and syllabuses.
• The committee shall review the plans of new academic programs and the plans for developing the existing academic programs, their curricula, and syllabuses, and submit relevant recommendations to the university council or president.
• The committee shall prepare a report every year to review the academic curricula and syllabuses at the university and submit it to the university council or president.
• The committee shall prepare the rating of the Self-Evaluation Scales for the Institution (SESI) and write the Self-Study Report for the Institution (SSRI) pertaining to this committee.
• Additionally, the committee shall provide support and assistance in the program accreditation preparation of all College, with a focus on the design and development of academic programs.
• The committee shall study related tasks, issues, and problems and provide recommendations for the best solutions or alternative courses of action to the concerned colleges, deanships, departments, centers, units, and/or offices, subject to the approval of the University Council/President before implementation.

MANAGED BY:

Institutional Curriculum Committee (ICC)

MEMBERSHIPS

TLC Leaders, ICC Chair, IAO Directors, and College Representatives

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee is a sub-committee of the Institutional Academic and Facilities Committee.
• The committee shall ensure the teaching and learning best practices are followed throughout the institution.
• The committee shall prepare the rating of the Self-Evaluation Scales for the Institution (SESI) and write the Self-Study Report for the Institution (SSRI) pertaining to this committee.
• Additionally, the committee shall provide support and assistance in the program accreditation preparation of all College, with a focus on graduates’ attributes and learning outcomes, academic programs quality assurance and enhancement, and educational partnerships.
• The committee shall study related tasks, issues, and problems and provide recommendations for the best solutions or alternative courses of action to the concerned colleges, deanships, departments, centers, units, and/or offices, subject to the approval of the University Council/President before implementation.

MANAGED BY:

Deanship of Quality Assurance and Development – Teaching and Learning Center (DQAD-TLC)

MEMBERSHIPS

Dean and Vice Dean of DSA, Dean and Vice Dean of DAR, Alumni Unit, HPE D/AD, Physicians, College Representatives and College Student Engagement Committee Chairs

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee shall ensure the student journey best practices are followed all throughout the institution.
• The committee shall prepare the rating of the Self-Evaluation Scales for the Institution (SESI) and write the Self-Study Report for the Institution (SSRI) pertaining to this committee.
• Additionally, the committee shall provide support and assistance in the program accreditation preparation of all College, with a focus on student admissions, students’ records, students’ rights and duties, guidance and counseling, international students, students’ services and activities, and alumni.
• Furthermore, the committee shall form an ad-hoc sub-committee (in case one of the members of the committee is involved in the case) for the following:
  • Hearing cases of alleged misconduct by students and student organizations as well as complaints of faculty members with their students.
  • Giving decisions about the cases and submitting them to the University Council/President.
• The committee shall also ensure the active involvement of the alumni in the university by:
  • reporting their current information
  • participating in the academic event
  • supporting university initiatives
• The committee shall study related tasks, issues, and problems and provide recommendations for the best solutions or alternative courses of action to the concerned colleges, deanships, departments, centers, units, and/or offices, subject to the approval of the University Council/President before implementation.

MANAGED BY:

Deanship of Student Affairs (DSA)

MEMBERSHIPS

VPCW, TLC Leaders, HRO Directors, and College Representatives

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee shall ensure the employee journey best practices are followed throughout the institution.
• The committee shall be responsible for preparing the rating of the Self-Evaluation Scales for the Institution (SESI) and writing the Self-Study Report for the Institution (SSRI).
• Additionally, the committee shall provide support and assistance in the program accreditation preparation of all Colleges, with a focus on attraction, employment and retention, professional development, and assessment of employees.
• Moreover, the committee shall perform the following tasks:
  1. Plan and monitor the implementation of human resources for the University;
  2. Plan and budget for human resources provision for each academic year, which will be presented to the BOT for approval; and
  3. Oversee the implementation of approved plans by the BOT and ensure that all the appointments made during the academic year align with the approved plan.
• The committee shall study related tasks, issues, and problems and provide recommendations for the best solutions or alternative courses of action to the concerned colleges, deanships, departments, centers, units, and/or offices, subject to the approval of the University Council/President before implementation.

MANAGED BY:

Office of the Deputy Vice President – Campus for Women – Human Resource Office (HRO)

MEMBERSHIPS

VPAFA, Aide-to-the-President, Assistant to the VPAFA, Selected deans, directors, and faculty members

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee shall develop constructive measures specifically designed to explore sources of revenue generation other than student fees.
• The committee shall be responsible for managing risks related to properties, vehicles, health insurance policy, etc.
• The committee shall also coordinate with the Institutional Strategic Planning Steering Committee (ISPSC) and Institutional Quality Committee (IQC) to ensure all risks are identified in planning and quality assurance.
• The committee shall prepare the rating of the Self-Evaluation Scales for the Institution (SESI) and write the Self-Study Report for the Institution (SSRI).
• The committee shall also support and assist in the preparation of program accreditation for all colleges, specifically focusing on financial resources, budget, safety, and risk management.
• The committee shall study related tasks, issues, and problems and provide recommendations for the best solutions or alternative courses of action to the concerned colleges, deanships, departments, centers, units, and/or offices, subject to the approval of the University Council/President before implementation.

MANAGED BY:

Office of the Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs

MEMBERSHIPS

OVPP, Engineering, Facilities and Maintenance

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee shall ensure that facilities best practices are followed throughout the institution.
• The committee shall be responsible for long-range space planning, utilization, and acquisition strategy for the university.
• The committee shall also make recommendations on all space-related projects and assignments, including planning and capital projects.
• The committee shall prepare the rating of the Self-Evaluation Scales for the Institution (SESI) and write the Self-Study Report for the Institution (SSRI) pertaining to this committee.
• The committee shall also provide support and assistance in the program accreditation preparation for all colleges, specifically in the facilities, safety, and equipment.
• The committee shall study related tasks, issues, and problems, and provide recommendations for the best solutions or alternative courses of action to the concerned colleges, deanships, departments, centers, units, and/or offices, subject to approval by the University Council/President before implementation.

MANAGED BY:

Office of the Vice President for Projects

MEMBERSHIPS

President, RIC Leaders, College and Vice Deans

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee shall discuss the research updates from each college and their achieving strategies.
• The committee shall inform about the recipients of the Best Performance Award and the Distinguished Research Award for the university.
• The committee shall prepare the rating of the Self-Evaluation Scales for the institution (SESI) and write the Self-Study Report for the institution (SSRI).
• The committee shall also provide support and assistance in the program accreditation preparation for all colleges, specifically in planning and managing scientific research, as well as supporting research and innovation.
• The committee shall conduct studies on relevant tasks, issues, and problems and provide recommendations for the best solutions or alternative courses of action to the concerned colleges, deanships, departments, centers, units/offices, subject to the approval of the University Council/President before implementation.

MANAGED BY:

Research and Initiatives Center (RIC)

MEMBERSHIPS

Research and Initiatives Center (RIC) Leaders and College Research Directors

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee shall approve the request to establish a new research lab / group based on the submitted recommendation by college’s Deans based on a given criteria.
• The committee shall discuss the research update from each college regarding seed project and its achieving strategy.
• The committee shall discuss, update and finalize the research policy and by- laws (subject to the approval of university council).
• The committee shall evaluate each college performance at the end of the calendar year and select the best performance award.
• The committee shall evaluate the distinguished research award for the university and select the top research in each calendar year.
• The committee shall discuss students’ research activities of the university.

MANAGED BY:

Research and Initiatives Center (RIC)

MEMBERSHIPS

Appointed Chair, CSCEC Leaders, College Outreach Committee Chairs

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee shall ensure the community best practices are followed throughout the institution.
• The committee shall ensure to safeguard PSU's public image and reputation across various media platforms.
• The committee shall prepare the rating of the Self-Evaluation Scales for the Institution (SESI) and write the Self-Study Report for the Institution (SSRI) pertaining to this committee.
• Additionally, the committee shall provide support and assistance in the program accreditation preparation of all College, with a focus on planning and management of community partnerships and activating community partnerships.
• The committee shall study related tasks, issues, and problems and provide recommendations for the best solutions or alternative courses of action to the concerned colleges, deanships, departments, centers, units, and/or offices, subject to the approval of the University Council/President before implementation

MANAGED BY:

Community Service and Continuing Education Center (CSCEC)

MEMBERSHIPS

Appointed Chair, Co-Chair, and Members

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• The committee shall determine activities that constitute human participant research.
• The committee shall require documentation of informed consent.
• The committee shall review, approve, require modifications in (to secure approval), or disapprove all research activities related to human participants (surveys, interviews etc.).
• If the IRB decides to disapprove a research activity, it shall include in its written notification a statement of the reasons for its decision and give the investigator an opportunity to respond in writing.

MANAGED BY:

Office of Professor Mohammad Nurunnabi

MEMBERSHIPS

Appointed Chair, Co-Chair, and Members

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• Planning: Plan, organize, direct, and administer all policy implementation and review initiatives in line with institutional vision, mission, and values of PSU.
• Management: Develop and supervise the Compliance Office’s procedures and policies.
• Professional Performance: Attend local and international conferences, workshops, and/or seminars to update knowledge, skills and development about policy compliance.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and ensure compliance with standards for quality assurance, continuous improvement, and accreditation related to the unit.

MANAGED BY:

Compliance and Legal Office