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Governance and Management

03/10/2023

Functions and Duties

Department of Science, Technology and International Projects

1. Functions

The Department of Science, Technology and International Projects is a subordinate unit of the Board of Presidents. Its primary functions are to advise and assist the Board of Presidents in the organization and management of scientific and technological activities; the compilation, selection, appraisal, approval, and utilization of teaching materials and textbooks; and the administration of international schemes and projects.

2. Duties

a) Management of Scientific and Technological Activities

Policy Advising: Advise the Board of Directors on the formulation and promulgation of policies, statutes, and regulations regarding scientific research, intellectual property management, registration protocols, and qualitative/quantitative research evaluation criteria.
Strategic Planning: Assist the Board of Directors in developing strategic plans for scientific research and technology transfer. Formulate the University's annual scientific research plans.
Budgeting: Coordinate with the Department of Finance to develop schemes for the allocation and management of funds for scientific research, pilot projects, and technology transfer.
Implementation: Lead and provide guidance to units in planning and executing scientific research tasks.
Project Allocation: Manage the appraisal and allocation of scientific and technological projects, as well as consultancy contracts managed by the University, to internal units and individuals.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Supervise, coordinate, and inspect the implementation of scientific and technological tasks; monitor and evaluate the research quality of projects, initiatives, and utility solutions.
Acceptance Procedures: Track progress and organize the formal evaluation and acceptance of research projects in accordance with approved schedules. Chair the University-level Acceptance Councils for research projects.
Intellectual Property: Manage and support the protection of inventions, patents, copyrights, and research outputs of faculty and staff; conduct valuation of intellectual property assets in compliance with national and international standards.
Statistics and Conversion: Compile annual statistics on scientific activities and technical innovations; appraise and convert these activities into scientific work hours for faculty and staff.
Commendation: Summarize and evaluate annual university-wide research performance; recommend awards for collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements.
Conferences: Lead and coordinate with relevant units to organize scientific conferences, seminars, and research competitions at both domestic and international levels.
Student Research: Manage and propose solutions to enhance student research activities. Assist in organizing student research competitions and selecting projects for research awards.
External Relations: Act as the focal point for developing international partnerships in science, technology, and community-oriented scientific projects.
Legal Documentation: Advise on the drafting of collaboration contents, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), affiliation contracts, and international project documents.
Archiving: Manage and archive data, documents, and records of the University's scientific and technological outputs. Perform synthesis and reporting duties as regulated.
Compliance: Monitor and supervise the adherence to scientific and technological regulations across the University.
Academic Titles: Support the University’s Professorial Title Council in the evaluation process for Professor and Associate Professor titles.

b) Management of Teaching Materials and Textbooks

Content Oversight: Manage the compilation, translation, selection, appraisal, approval, and use of textbooks and materials serving the University’s teaching, learning, and research needs.
Procedural Guidance: Guide academic units on the registration protocols for the compilation, translation, and publication of textbooks and reference materials.
Digital Learning Resources: Manage the development and implementation of the University’s digital learning resource system.
Innovation: Coordinate with relevant units to research and propose innovations for textbooks and teaching materials across all training levels in alignment with international trends.

c) Management of International Projects

Proposal Development: Identify and propose participation in, or the establishment of, international schemes and projects between the University and foreign organizations or individuals.
Professional Support: Provide information and professional assistance to units and individuals participating in or initiating international projects.
Strategic Advising: Advise the Board of Presidents/Board of Directors on the approval of and participation in international projects.
Project Coordination: Lead the management and coordinate with units to implement approved international projects.

d) Risk Management

Organize and implement risk management activities within the unit according to University regulations.

e) Quality Assurance

Execute quality assurance, accreditation, and self-assessment tasks at the institutional and program levels as per the University’s plan.

f) Reporting and Other Duties

Submit periodic and ad-hoc reports as directed by the Board of Directors and the Board of Presidents.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors and the Board of Presidents.