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Signing a Framework Agreement for Cooperation between the Faculties of Business at Alexandria University and DeGroote Business School in Canada
Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, on behalf of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, witnessed today, Thursday, August 1, 2024, the signing of the framework agreement between the Faculty of Business at Alexandria University and DeGroote Business School at McMaster University in Canada, in the presence of Dr. Sayed El-Seifi, former Dean of the Faculty of Business, Dr. Amani Yacout, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Business for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Ismail Gomaa, Professor of Accounting and Auditing at the Faculty of Business at Alexandria University, Dr. Sameh Shehata, Supervisor of the International Relations Office at Alexandria University, Dr. Gihan Gewaifel, Assistant President of the University for International Branches, and Dr. Boshra Salem, Assistant President of the University for University Classification.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Ayman El-Shetewi, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Business, Alexandria University, and Dr. Khaled Hassanein, Dean of DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, Canada.
In his speech, Dr. Saeed Allam welcomed the cooperation with McMaster University, Canada, stressing the need for cooperation and expanding the scope of the memorandum of understanding between the two universities to include other fields in various scientific disciplines. He pointed out that the memorandum of understanding between the Faculty of Business, Alexandria University, and DeGroote School, McMaster University, will include exchanges between faculty members and students, in addition to cooperation in the field of joint scientific research. He pointed out that the cooperation comes within the framework of Alexandria University's strategy to raise the level of education and enhance international education competitiveness through cooperation with major American and European universities with advanced global rankings.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen stressed that the cooperation agreement between the two parties is a great opportunity for students of the Faculty of Business at Alexandria University, especially since McMaster University in Canada enjoys a good international reputation and has joint agreements with major international universities. He pointed out that the framework agreement will be followed by signing a protocol to establish a (2+2) program in the field of management, as this program allows students who have passed the first and second levels at the Faculty of Business at Alexandria University to complete the requirements for a bachelor's degree at DeGroote School of Business in Canada in 3 specialized academic programs: human resources, marketing, and finance.
Dr. Khaled Hassanein welcomed the cooperation with Alexandria University and expressed his aspiration to expand the horizons and areas of joint cooperation between the two universities in the future, especially in light of the strong relations between Egypt and Canada. He stressed that aspects of cooperation already exist between Alexandria University and McMaster University in Canada, and that McMaster University has graduates from Alexandria University who have already proven their efficiency and have become the best ambassadors for Alexandria University in Canada. He stressed that the memorandum of understanding between the two parties is the first agreement signed by McMaster University with Alexandria University, as it is one of the most important universities in the Middle East.
Alexandria University’s Community Service and Environmental Development Council Reviews Faculty Laboratories Development Plan
Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, confirmed during the meeting of the Community Service and Environmental Development Council, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the continuation of implementing the university's plan to develop laboratories in the university's faculties, based on the directives of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, in this regard.
The council discussed presenting training programs in cooperation with the National Council for People with Disability on how to deal with students with disabilities, with the participation of faculty members, assistants and administrators from the relevant faculties.
As part of the university's participation in the Decent Life “Hayah Karima” Initiative, the council reviewed the university's preparations to launch an integrated community medical convoy to Bahig Village in Borg El Arab next August, with the participation of the faculties of the medical, educational, veterinary and sports sectors, and with the participation of the Violence Against Women Unit, to serve the most needy citizens, conduct medical examinations for them and dispense the necessary medications, as well as provide social services, recreational and service activities and educational seminars.
• The council honoured Dr. Wafaa El-Sehli, professor at the Faculty of Medicine, on the occasion of her appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Beirut Arab University.
• Dr. Saeed Allam congratulated Dr. Lamia Othman, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Early Childhood Education, and Dr. Sahar Mansour Lamda, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, on the occasion of the issuance of the university president's decision to appoint them as Vice Deans for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, wishing them success in their duties to serve the two faculties.
• The council approved the cooperation agreement between the Faculty of Engineering and Orascom Construction Company to train the faculty's students.
• The Council discussed a number of activities, events, workshops, seminars, literacy efforts and educational seminars that took place during the months of June and July 2024.
Alexandria University Students Participate in First Student Activities at "The World is Alamein 2024" Festival
Two hundred students from Alexandria University participated in the first trips and student programs for the first week of the " The World is Alamein 2024" Festival, which was organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in cooperation with the United Company for Media, Helwan University, and the Student Activities Sector, with the participation of Egyptian universities.
The last day witnessed several diverse activities, as a sea tour was organized on one of the city's charming beaches, which was allocated to university students participating in the festival. The students also attended a seminar with the prominent writer, journalist, and author, Mr. Omar Taher, during which he interacted with Egyptian university students, sharing his valuable experiences and engaging them in a fruitful discussion.
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education, participated with Egyptian university students in some events of the New Alamein Festival in various student activities held there during his inspection of the various activities.
The Minister honoured the winners of beach soccer, beach volleyball, and also the winners of fine arts competition, stressing the importance of students' participation in various student activities; with the aim of enhancing interaction between them and contributing to refining the students' personality, building their awareness, enhancing their spirit of initiative, and expanding their horizons, pointing out that developing the capabilities of youth comes in line with achieving the goals of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research and Egypt's Vision 2030.
The activities concluded with a musical concert by the Anfoushi Band at the Roman Theatre in the Heritage City, in the presence of Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, who praised the participation of Egyptian university students in the second edition of the New Alamein Festival, and the vital role of the Student Activities Sector at the Ministry of Higher Education and the Leadership Preparation Institute in building student awareness.
The festival included students' participation in many activities, including a competition in fine arts that included drawing, design, and artwork, to produce artwork related to Egypt and Palestine and support the Palestinian cause. The activities also included competitions in five-a-side football and beach volleyball, in addition to choir and musical performances. The activities will last until August 31.
President of Alexandria University Appoints New Vice Deans
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, issued decisions appointing new vice deans in several faculties, as follows:
* Dr. Jihan Farouk Abul-Kheir, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education for Education and Student Affairs, for a period of three years.
* Dr. Lamia Ahmed Othman, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Early Childhood Education for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, for a period of three years.
* Dr. Sahar Mansour Lamada, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Nursing for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, for a period of three years.
* Dr. Islam Amin Zaki, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education for Boys’ for Education and Student Affairs, for a period of three years.
Graduate Studies and Research Council Discusses Mechanisms of Comprehensive Qualifying Exam for Doctoral Degree
Alexandria University’s Council of Graduate Studies and Research, which met this morning, Tuesday, 23 July 2024, headed by Dr. Hesham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, discussed the mechanism of the comprehensive qualifying exam for the doctoral degree, where Dr. Saeed confirmed that this exam aims to qualify and raise the efficiency of doctoral students by measuring their ability to interpret scientific concepts related to their academic specialization and measuring their thinking skills, in addition to preparing and qualifying them to write their theses in a correct scientific manner. Dr. Saeed stressed to the Vice Deans of Faculties and Institutes of Alexandria University, the necessity of developing a vision for each faculty and institute regarding the mechanism for implementing the comprehensive qualifying exam for the doctoral degree in a manner that suits each faculty and institute.
• The Council also discussed the topics of the Committee of Teaching Assistants and Assistant Lecturers, scientific missions, scholarships and study leaves to obtain master's and doctoral degrees.
• The Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, and the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, for cooperation in areas of common interest and to activate the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two parties in 2012, the Memorandum of Understanding between Alexandria University and West China Hospital, Sichuan University, the Memorandum of Cooperation between the Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, and Hankuk University in the Republic of Korea in the field of cultural and student exchange between the two universities, the Cooperation Agreement between the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, and the University of Naples Federico II - Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Italy, with the aim of cultural and scientific cooperation between the two universities, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, and Vita Biotics Egypt for Pharmaceutical Industries, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Faculty of Business and Kent State University, USA, and the Memorandum of Understanding between the Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, and Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
