The Council for Education and Student Affairs at Alexandria University, chaired by Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hakim, Acting President of the University, held a meeting to discuss the development of the educational process, student support, extracurricular activities, and the continued improvement of academic regulations.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Council congratulated Dr. Heba Mohamed Refaat, Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, and Dr. Yousry Mohamed Hassan, Professor in the Department of Exercise Training and Gymnastics, on their appointments as Vice Deans for Education and Student Affairs at their respective faculties.

Dr. Abdel Hakim stressed the importance of strengthening direct communication between faculty administrations and students, encouraging continuous dialogue, listening to students’ suggestions, and addressing their concerns to provide a supportive university environment.

He also praised students’ achievements in local and international competitions and their active participation in various student activities. In support of student athletes, he announced a decision to exclude periods spent participating in official competitions and related preparation from attendance absences for students representing the University or listed on official national teams and clubs affiliated with sports federations. Missed academic work will be compensated in accordance with applicable regulations, ensuring a balance between athletic excellence and academic achievement.

Regarding academic regulations, the Council was briefed on the approval, by the Committee for Reviewing Undergraduate Academic Regulations at its meeting on October 12, of rules governing the preparation and amendment of academic regulations, aimed at improving consistency, educational quality, and alignment with academic development requirements.