The University Council is composed of the
president , the vice-presidents , dean of Faculties , dean of junior colleges and
head of graduate studies . The dean of faculties and junior colleges are appointed by
the university president for four years.
At present , members of the University Council are:
Evaluate and confirm new academic fields and programs for
proposal to the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
Evaluate and confirm proposed short term academic and
research programs.
Evaluate methods for cooperation with governmental and
non-governmental agencies and determine the criteria for such cooperation.
Plan the admission of students according to the University
potential and in accordance with the developmental plans of the country.
Review the problems which the University President has
included in the Council agenda.
Assess the academic and research problems of the
University and provide adequate solutions and a general evaluation of the University
performance.
Evaluate and approve the proposed plans and programs of
the specialized councils and prepare and approve the internal rules of order and the
regulations pertaining to internal committees of the Council.