The College of Pharmacy at King Saud University aims to graduate pioneers in the field of pharmacy by providing high-quality education and a stimulating academic environment, as well as contributing to scientific research that aims to serve the community and advance the profession, thus contributing to building a knowledge society and achieving Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. The Vice Deanship for Academic and Educational Affairs strives to achieve this goal in partnership with academic departments by establishing a comprehensive academic system to provide a stimulating learning environment for students.

"The Vice Deanship for Academic and Educational Affairs provides all means of support to students throughout their educational journey."

The office concludes by assisting students at every stage of their educational journey through providing academic guidance, registration, and creating an ideal learning environment. The Vice Deanship ensures quality education through the assessment center, which evaluates the effectiveness of exams and aligns them with learning outcomes. It also focuses on providing the best training experiences for intern students by coordinating with top training sites.

Vision

A leading educational academic environment for building a knowledge society.

Mission

Enhancing the efficiency and quality of education and learning, preparing and qualifying highly competent pharmacists through a stimulating educational environment and active community partnerships.

Goals

• Monitor the implementation of approved educational programs at the College of Pharmacy.
• Improve and develop the educational process according to the latest global standards.
• Encourage non-traditional teaching practices such as e-learning and active learning.
• Enhance the quality of advisory services provided to students.
• Strengthen community partnerships with local and international institutions.
• Build an effective communication bridge with college graduates for mutual benefit.
• Develop the skills of the Vice Deanship's staff in the educational field.

Tasks

• Develop group schedules and the academic calendar and organize exam schedules.
• Propose and update admission and transfer conditions at the college.
• Complete the registration and withdrawal processes for courses.
• Supervise orientation week events and welcome new students.
• Oversee and distribute student representatives.
• Prepare the Dean's annual list in coordination with the Deanship of Student Affairs and graduate lists.
• Communicate with students around the clock and respond to their inquiries.
• Follow up on inquiries from academic departments.
• Prepare the medical excuses file for absences and compile deprivation lists.
• Support student rights according to regulations and bylaws.
• Supervise exams and organize proctors.
• Standardize evaluation criteria between different sections in coordination with the Pharmacy Education Unit.
• Receive and deliver exam question envelopes and keep them in the Exams Unit.
• Correct answer sheets for midterm and final exams.
• Assign new students to academic advisors.
• Supervise outstanding and talented students.
• Raise awareness among students about the services of the Student Counseling Unit.
• Follow up on student meetings with their academic advisors and document results.
• Solve students' psychological, financial, and social issues through specialists in the Academic Counseling Unit.
• Coordinate training schedules for early-stage and intern students.
• Coordinate issues related to pre-clinical and intern students.
• Issue training and internship completion certificates.
• Provide statistics related to the Vice Deanship for Development and Quality.
• Collect data related to college graduates and intern students.
• Keep graduates connected with the college.
• Prepare students for the labor market through training and career guidance.
• Supervise Career Day and the annual graduation ceremony.

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