Faculty Manual 2014 - 2015 - Scientific College of Design

FACULTY HANDBOOK
2014-2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
II.
SCD Mission, Vision, and Values……………………………………………………………………… 4
Bylaws of the Scientific College of Design……………………………………………………….. 5
A. Terms……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
B. Job Appointment……………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
C. Salaries and Allowances……………………………………………………………………………… 8
D. Working Hours, Holidays & Leave …………………………………………………………….. 10
E. Duties and Penalties………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
F. Termination of Service……………………………………………………………………………….. 13
G. Other Provisions…………………………………………………………………………………………. 14
III. College Organizational Chart……………………………………………………………………………. 16
IV. By laws of Board of Directors…………………………………………………………………………… 17
V. By laws Board of Trustees……………………………………………………………………………….. 18
VI. College Council Duties……………………………………………………………………………………… 20
VII. College Dean Duties…………………………………………………………………………………………. 21
VIII. Deputy Dean- Student Affairs Duties……………………………………………………………
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IX. Duties of Quality Assurance & Enhancement Unit …………………………………………….22
X. College Council Committee………………………………………………………………………………. 23
XI. Academic Department Head Duties …………………………………………………………..…….24
XII. Faculty Duties…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
XIII. Course Coordinators ………………………………………………………………………..……..…….26
XIV. Faculty Grievance ……………………………………………………………………………………..…….26
XV. Faculty Promotion……………………………………………………………………………………………. 27
XVI. Staff Development………………………..……………………………………………………….…………32
XVII. Code of Conduct………………………………………………………………………….…….………… 33
XVIII. Training Unit……………………………………………………………………………….………….……33
XIX. Composition of Board of Trustees 2014 - 2015…………………………………………………..34
XX. Composition of College Council 2014 – 2015 ………………………………………………..….34
XXI. Composition of Quality Assurance & Enhancement unit 2014 – 2015 ………....….34
XXII. Composition of College Council Committees 2014 – 2015 ………………….……….….35
XXIII. Faculty 2014 – 2015 ………………………………………………………………………….…….…....38
XXIV.Academic Calendar 2014 – 2015 ………………………………………………………………….…41
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Faculty Teaching Load by Rank……………………………………………………….…………… 7
2. Overtime Compensation……………………………………………………………….……………. 8
3. Allowance by Position……………………………………………….……………………………….. 9
Appendices
A. Compensation Schedule……………………………………………………………………….……..42
B. Leave Permission ………………………………………………………………………………………. 45
C. Vacation Request ………………………………………………………………………………………. 46
D. Faculty Attendance Form …………………………………………………………………………… 47
E. Faculty Grievance ………………………………………………………………………………………. 48
F. Letter for External Evaluator [Graphic Design, Architecture & Interior Design,
Fashion Design+…………………………………………………………………………………………… 49
G. Letter for External Evaluator *Fine Arts+ ……………………………………………………… 50
H. Application form for Promotion to the Rank of Associate Professor ……………. 51
I. Faculty Development Agreement ……………………………………………………………….. 52
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I.SCD MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES
SCD MISSION
Scientific College of Design is committed to academic excellence, student centeredness, and
offers exceptional liberal arts and interdisciplinary education in a cross cultural environment.
SCD VISION
Scientific College of Design aspires to occupy a preeminent position among leading art and
design institutions and aspires to shape a generation of leading artists and designers who value
personal integrity, moral responsibility, and civic pride.
VALUES
Scientific College of Design is guided by a set of values in conducting its daily activities and in
planning future activities.
Excellence
SCD commits to academic and service excellence.
Integrity
Uphold the principles of academic integrity including fairness, accountability, and honesty.
Ethical & Moral Responsibility
Foster a community of artists and designers who operate as an n extended family with strong
sense of leadership and ethical and moral responsibility.
Lifelong Learning
Pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and personal and professional development should
continue throughout one’s lifetime.
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II. BYLAWS OF THE SCIENTIFIC COLLEGE OF DESIGN
A.Terms
Article (1): Unless the context specifies otherwise, the following terms shall mean:
College: Scientific College of Design
Board of Directors: SCD Shareholders
Chairman: Board of Directors Chairman
College Council: An Academic Council consists of College Dean, Departments Heads, faculty
representatives, Quality Assurance Unit Head, and Student Affairs Head.
Dean: College Dean
Board of Trustees: A consultative committee appointed by the Board of Directors Chairman
Employees: All staff members of the college
B. Job Appointment
Article (2): Determination of the Number of Employees
The college Council determines the number of required employees in light of the college needs
and that shall be contained in the annual budget draft. It is not allowed to increase the number
of employees unless need arises and that requires approval of the Chairman.
Article (3): Determination of Job Titles
Job titles in the college are determined in accordance with the organizational structure
determined by the College Council and SCD bylaws.
Article (4): Appointment Criteria
Applicants must:
1- have the required practical and qualifications which must be certified and approved by a
specialized authority.
2- be at least 22 years old and not over 65.
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3- be medically fit.
4- not be condemned by a felony.
5- not be violating the laws of residence and labor in the Sultanate of Oman.
6- must have a university degree in his/ her field that enables him/her to work as an
academic staff at the college. This degree must be preceded by the general secondary
certificate or any equivalent to it.
Article (5): Selection Criteria
Applicants are selected based on the following:
1- Practical exams
2- Personal interviews and Presentations
Vitae and phone interviews
3- Review of Curriculum
Article (6): Trial Period
All appointed employees from the Sultanate of Oman are subject to a three-month trial period.
The college may, during or upon the end of this period, terminate the employee without any
prior notification.
Article (7): Appointment of Dean / Deputy Dean
Both the dean and deputy dean are appointed by the chairman pursuant to a special one-year
renewable contract involving the monthly salary, allowances, and any other benefits.
Article (8): Appointment of staff
1- The Chairman appoints, based on Deans recommendations, administrative staff
members.
2- The chairman appoints, based on the College Council recommendation, faculty members.
Article (9): Appointment Decisions
Appointment decisions are signed by the Dean whereas contracts are signed by the Chairman or
the Deputy Chairman.
Article (10): Employees Files
Human Resources Department archive files for all employees containing the following:
1- A copy of the contract
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2- Educational Degrees and qualification documents.
3- Curriculum Vitae
4- A copy of the passport
5- Any other relevant documents
Article (11): The College Council determines the required qualifications needed to appoint
faculty members
Article (12): Teaching Load
The weekly teaching load of academic staff is based on the credit- hour course system (One
theoretical teaching hour equals one credit hour, while one practical teaching hour equals 75%
of the credit hour). The following table indicates the teaching load in relation to theoretical and
practical hours.
Table 1: Faculty Teaching Load by Rank
No.
Job Title
Credit Hours
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Dean
Deputy Dean
QA Head
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Instructor
Teacher Assistant
Laboratory Technician
6
9
10
12
15
15
15
16
18
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Theoretical
Lectures
6
9
10
12
15
15
15
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Practical Lecture
8
12
14
16
20
20
20
22
24
English Language Courses for the foundation program are considered practical ones.
Any course with more contact hours than credit hours is considered practical.
Article (13): Overtime Compensation
The overtime compensation is awarded according to the faculty member rank as indicated in the
table below.
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Table 2. Overtime Compensation by Rank
Job Title
Omani Rials per extra credit hour
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Instructor
Teacher Assistant/ Laboratory Technician
10 RO
9 RO
8 RO
7 RO
6 RO
Administrative staffs who are assigned a teaching load are reimbursed 50% of the credit hours for
overtime compensation.
C. SALARIES, ALLOWANCES, AND BONUSES
Article (14): Determination of Salaries
An employee’s salary is determined according to the level of the job, its specifications, its
conditions, and its allowances as contained in the payroll approved by the Board of Directors.
(Appendix A)
Article (15): Salary Entitlement
Salary entitlement starts since the date an employee commences work. The salary is paid on a
monthly basis by a check or deposited in the employee's bank account. The deposit slip is a
proof that the employee has received the salary.
Article (16): Adjustment of Salaries and Allowances
Any adjustment to the basic salaries, allowances, or promotions to higher positions is
determined by the Board of Directors in light of the college’s interests and its annual budget.
The result of the evaluation of the employee, conducted by the dean/ or department head, is
also taken into consideration
Article (17): Allowances and Bonuses
Allowances and bonuses are allocated as follows:
1- Accommodation and transportation allowances: Such allowances are paid as shown by
the payroll provided. (Appendix A)
2- Bonuses: A monthly premium determined by the Chairman and paid to the employees
when doing extra jobs.
3- Management Allowances: A monthly premium paid to the Dean, the Deputy Dean,
heads of academic and administrative departments as follows:
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Table 3: Allowance by Position
No.
1
2
3
4
5
Position
Dean
Deputy Dean
Quality Assurance & Enhancement Unit Head
Academic Department Head
Administrative Department Head
Allowance
500
300
100
100
100
Article (18): Medical Insurance
The SCD provides its employees and their wives and Children with a 100% medical coverage
within the Sultanate of Oman. Based on SCD regulations, the medical insurance does not
cover maternity, dental, skin, and eye sight disorders.
Article (19): Travel Tickets for Non-Omanis
Non-Omani employees are entitled to economy-class tickets in accordance with the
provisions of the contract and travel regulations of the college.
Article (20): Staff Family Travel Tickets
The Scientific College of Design issue travel ticket for Staff member's wife and up to three
children under 18 years as stated in the contract with approval of Chairman.
Article (21): Social Security Contribution
The Finance Department shall deduct the appropriate percentage of Omani employees’ basic
salaries for Social Security contributions according to the Omani Labor Law.
Article (22): End of Service Remuneration
Non-Omani employees who are not covered by the provisions of social security shall have an
end of service remuneration in accordance with Oman Labor Law.
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D.WORKING HOURS, HOLIDAYS, & LEAVE
Article (23): Work Hours
Work hours are determined by the Board of Directors in compliance with Oman Labor Law.
Article (24): Weekly and Official Holidays
The employees of the SCD shall have a weekly holiday in addition to the official holidays
determined by the authorities in the Sultanate of Oman. The College may demand the
administrative staff to work during holidays or to work extra hours if any necessity arises.
Overtime compensation is allocated according to SCD system and Oman Labor Law.
Article (25): Ordinary, Sick, and Special Leave
Employees of the SCD can have the following leave:
1- Ordinary, sick, and special leave in accordance with the Oman Labor Law and contracts.
2- Leave without pay has to be approved by the College Dean. The College may give an
employee leave without pay for a maximum of 10 continuous days every time and a
maximum of 30 days in a year whether the leave is consecutive or not. The college may
extend the period of the leave if there are convincing reasons and if that does not
interfere with the interest of the college. This leave is not considered ordinary leave and
it is not covered by the end of service remuneration. The college is not liable to pay any
funds to the Social Securities for the period of the leave. The employee's salary will be
deducted for this leave.
Article (26): Annual Leave
The Dean determines the date of employees' annual leave so that it does not interfere with
the interests of the college. Employees may not cease attending work unless they obtain a
written approval.
Article (27): Method of Annual Leave calculation
The given annual leave with its due salary are calculated according to the following equation:
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Leave: (Number of yearly leave days × Number of real service months)
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Due Salary: (Numbers of days of given leave × basic salary)
30
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Article (28): Combining Annual Leaves
It is not allowed to combine annual leave for more than two years.
Article (29): Reimbursement for Annual Leave
If, according to work conditions, an employee cannot take annual leave, he/she will be
reimbursed in accordance with Oman Labor Law and he/ she will be also reimbursed for the
travel tickets.
E. Duties and Penalties
Article (30): Employee’s General Duties
All employees have to abide by college bylaws and carry them out precisely.
1 - Do their jobs honestly and devote work time for doing their duties.
2 – Behave in a way that is suitable with the prestige and reputation of the college.
3- Come to work regularly and respect its timing.
4- Have to carry out all orders and instructions accurately and honestly taking into account the
general interests of the college.
5- Have to preserve the monetary funds and properties of the college and not to misuse them.
6-Refrain from doing anything that may interfere with the interests of the college or do harm to
it or compete against it in work.
7-Refrain from working for any other institutions in return of money, even if this work is
temporary unless approval from the College Dean.
8-Refrain from disclosing college secrets and activities unless needed for the interest of the
college.
9-Cooperate with and respect their heads, subordinates and colleagues at work.
10-Refrain from misusing their position for personal gains or accepting any gift from any person
or authority.
Article (31): Responsibilities and Duties of Faculty Members:
Faculty members have to devote themselves entirely to the duties specified in section X.
Department Head and College Dean's assessment will be based on proficiency of these duties.
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Article (32): Questioning
All those who violate article (31) and (32) or any of their duties will be liable to questioning and
punishment in accordance with the provisions of present statute.
Article (33): Questioning of the Dean and Deputy Dean
The Chairman shall question the Dean and Deputy Dean as to any violations attributed to them
and take the necessary measures against them.
Article (34): Questioning of Employees
The Dean may question the employees as to the violations attributed to them and take the
necessary measures against them. He also may form an investigation committee to review the
violations attributed to these employees.
Article (35): Contract Termination
The Board of Directors have the right to terminate an employee's contract without prior
notification and end of service remunerations if the employee:
1- impersonate another person or counterfeit his nationality.
2-has been proven that, upon joining the college, has submitted false information and /or
documents.
3-has been legally proven that he intentionally forged records to achieve personal gains or gains
for others.
4-harras his superior, subordinates or colleagues.
5-Makes mistakes that result in huge losses for the college.
6-is found under the effect of alcohol or drugs during working hours.
Article (36): Termination of Job
If an employee commits a crime or a felony inside the workplace, the authorized authority in the
college has to stop him/her and report that to the government authorities. His/her salary will
also be stopped until a decision is taken in to the court case. If the government decides not to
take him/her to court or if he/she was declared innocent, he /she shall return to work.
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Article (37): Penalties
1-In the event of violating any laws, instructions, regulations, or any entrusted duties, employees
are liable to the following penalties:
* Notification * Warning * Final warning
time * Termination of service
* Salary cut of a period of maximum 7 days each
1- Administrative/Academic Department Heads shall issue notifications.
2- The Dean shall issue notifications, warnings, and final warnings. He also may impose the
penalty of salary cut.
3- The Chairman shall terminate the service of an employee based on the Dean’s
commendation.
3- A penalized employee may complain to the Board of Directors within a week of imposing the
penalty.
F. TERMINATION OF SERVICE
Article (38): Termination of Service
An employee’s service is terminated in the following cases:
1- Resignation: This must be done through an unconditioned written request with a specified
date. This written resignation must be submitted at least a month before the resignation date or
according to the specified period in the work contract.
2- Termination of Service during the "Trial Period": In case it has been proven that an
employee does not have competence for the job he/she is assigned.
3- Lack of Medical Fitness: If it has been proven by a certified medical report that an employee
suffers from a disease that prohibits him/her to continue his/her work. The employee's contract
is considered terminated from the date of the issuance of the medical report. The employees
shall be paid a salary up to that date.
4- Absence from Work: All employees who cease to attend work or do not return to work for a
period that exceeds fifteen days after the end of an approved leave, their service is, without a
warning, considered terminated since the date of absence or end of leave. The Chairman,
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according to his discretion, may not terminate the service of an employee due to the interest of
the college.
5- Termination Penalty: If a termination decision is taken, an employee’s service is considered
terminated since the date stated in the documented termination decision. The employee shall
be paid a salary until the date of service termination or the date of clearance.
6- Death: If an employee dies, his/her service is considered terminated from the day following
the death. Salaries and other entitlements are settled until this date.
7- Service Termination due to Position Cancellation: This may happen due to work conditions
determined by the Board of Directors.
G.OTHER PROVISIONS
Article (39): Appointment of Part-time Lecturers
The dean, after obtaining the chairman’s approval which is per se conditioned by the sufficiency
of funds in the budget, may appoint part-time lecturers for one or more semesters for teaching
and training students. The Dean shall appoint part-time instructors after seeking the approval of
the Chairman and according to the College budget.
Article (40): Deputation of Employees
The dean may deputize any employee to do other jobs in addition to his/her original job.
Article (41): Financial Guarantees
Employees of the college cannot obtain guarantees from the college to have loans or any other
financial deals from any other authorities.
Article (42): Submission of Travel Documents
All non-Omani employees have to submit their passports and their families’ passports. They can
get back these passports in the event of travelling outside Oman or for other activities after the
approval of the Chairman.
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Article (43): Non-objection Letter
The college, for any reason, is not obliged to provide an employee, whose service is terminated,
with a release letter to work for another institution. There may be an exception based on the
Chairman’s decision if that may not conflict with the college interests.
Article (44): Returning SCD property
Salaries and entitlements of terminated employees will not be paid for any reason unless they
hand in all the funds and possessions belonging to the college and settle all college entitlements.
They also have to get an endorsed clearance letter from their department head and the dean.
Article (45): Oman Labor law
The provisions of the present statute shall apply to all employees. Oman Labor Law is applied as
to all issues not covered by the provisions of the present bylaws.
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IV. BYLAWS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BoD)
SCD:
BOD Chairman:
BOD Deputy Chair:
Board:
Members:
Scientific College of Design
Board of Directors Chairman
Board of Directors Deputy Chair
Board of Directors
Board of Directors Members
A. Membership of the Board
The board will consist of shareholders of the Scientific College of Design.
B. Quorum of the Board
A quorum will consist of a majority of the board which must include the presence of the BoD
Chairman or BOD Deputy Chair.
C. Chair of the Board
The Board of Directors Chairman or Deputy Chair (in the absence of the chair) will preside over
meetings of the Board. The Chairman represents all BOD Members in making decisions based on
the annual approved budgets. The deputy Chair shall perform the duties of the BOD chair in his
absence.
D. Deputy Chair of the Board
The Deputy Chair of the board is the will secretary of the Board. The secretary will accurately
record and distribute the meeting minutes of the board as well as annual reports. The BOD
Chairman will prepare the meeting agenda and call for meetings.
E. Duties of the Board
1. Set Memorandum of Understanding with institutions of affiliations.
2. Appoint the College Dean, Deputy Dean, Quality Assurance & Enhancement Unit Head
and assess their performance.
3. Approval of appointments of faculty and staff nominated by College Dean, Academic
Department Heads, and Recruitment Committees. In addition, approval of contract
renewal or termination of existing faculty and staff.
4. Endorse long range strategic and operational plans to assure that the college’s goals are
satisfied. In addition, approval of all of SCD’s plans such as research plan, assessment
plan, human resources plan, risk management plan, etc. and associated budget.
5. Engage in regular periodic assessment of the Board of Trustees and college Council and
attend their meetings if deemed necessary
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6. Set the budget of the college based on feedback from various SCD bodies, and
established policy guidelines for all investments and major fund raising efforts of the
college.
7. Authorize changes in tuition and fees within the college.
8. Authorize the purchase, management and sale of all land, building or major equipment.
9. Authorize the construction of the new buildings and major renovations of existing
buildings. Follow up with the contractor and consultancy firm.
10. Monitor the Human Resource department to complete transactions with Ministries and
governmental institutions.
11. Manages maintenance and services contracts.
V. BYLAWS OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES (BoT)
SCD:
Scientific College of Design
BOD Chairman: Board of Directors Chairman
Board:
Board of Trustees
Deputy Chair: Board of Trustees Deputy Chair
Board:
Board of Trustees
Members:
Board of Trustees Members
SCD Dean:
Scientific College of Design Dean
A. Membership of the Board
The Board will consist of nine members selected by the BOD Chairman. Four external members
will be selected from outside SCD community, a member will represent SCD faculty, two
members will represent the Board of Directors, SCD Dean, and the Ministry of Higher Education
representative.
B. Qualifications for the Board
Members will be selected on the basis of the leadership they can provide the college .The Board
will consist of individual who are willing and able to fulfill the duties of the board to advance the
development of SCD.
C. Terms of Office for the Board
Terms of office will be for three years and renewable based on the BOD chairman after the
consultations with the Board’s Chair and Board member.
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D. Quorum of the Board
A quorum will consist of a majority of the Board which includes the presence of the Board’s
Chair and SCD Dean.
E. Chair of the Board
The Board of Directors Chairman will select the Board’s chair from external members. The
Board’s chair will preside over meetings of the Board.
F. Deputy Chair of the Board
The deputy chair of the Board will be SCD Dean an internal member of the board. The secretary
will accurately record and distribute the meeting minutes of the Board as well as annual reposts.
The Secretary will prepare the meeting agenda and calls for the meeting after the consultation
with the board’s Chair.
G. Duties of the Board
1. Develop general directives of SCD aligned with the directives of the Ministry of Higher
Education in the Sultanate of Oman.
2. Ensure an adequate mission and vision statements are placed by SCD members.
3. Endorsement of long range strategic and operational plans to assure that the
College‘s goals are satisfied. In addition, approval of all of SCD’s plans such as research
plans, assessment plan, Human Resource plan, risk management, etc.
4. Monitor and assess the academic standards of faculty against the University of Affiliation
Standards for the quality assurance and enhancement.
5. Evaluate the annual plan prepared by the College Council for development plans.
6. Assess management performance of administrative staff as well as endorse of SCD
Management Bylaws.
7. Evaluate and approve the annual report prepared by the College Council.
8. Provision of suggestions and recommendations to raise the standards of support services
for SCD constituents of scientific research, training and community work.
9. Review SCD utilization of resources at its disposal to support its mission and strategic
goals and ensure that assets are allocated effectively.
10. Approve annual student enrollment quotes.
11. Submit an annual report on decisions, recommendations, and opportunities for
improvements to the Board of Directors on achievement.
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VI. COLLEGE COUNCIL DUTIES
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The College Council is an authoritative body whose main function is to ensure that the
college is successfully meeting its mission, vision, and goals. It acts as an advisory and
recommendatory body on academic programs, processes and procedures, and on the
administration of academic services as well as other college matters. College Council
enables successful leadership throughout the college that reflects trust, openness,
teamwork, accountability, equality, and timely response. Furthermore, the College
council is the strategic decision maker. The College Dean shall chair this council and sets
its agenda.
Approval of Strategic and Operational Plans for SCD and monitor the progression of their
implementation.
Initiation of College Council Committees to accomplish specific tasks and raise findings
and recommendations.
Initiate special committees to investigate the need for a new policy identified by any
department at SCD.
Monitor College Council Committees performance and accomplishments of their actions
plans.
Monitor academic and administrative departments' performance and accomplishment of
their action plans. Department heads shall report issues of concern during the monthly
meeting.
Approval of program changes based on recommendation of academic departments and
External Advisory Committees for program assessment and development.
Generate appropriate decisions for all tasks and requests by SCD constituents.
Approval of Faculty promotion based on the recommendation of the Research and
Faculty Promotion Committee.
Selection of Distinguished Faculty Member, Administrative Staff, and Department Head.
Make decisions on students and faculty grievances and resolve conflicts.
Coordinate with Admission and Registration Department for approval of final results and
reporting indicators of general students' performance.
Approval of Honors' List for students with excellent scholastic achievements.
Coordinate with Student Council represented by its head to attend the first part of the
meeting to report on students' concerns, suggestions, and complaints. The College
Council shall take appropriate decisions to satisfy any queries.
College Council shall meet during the last week of every month. Additional meeting are
called for as deemed necessary. The first item on the agenda is following up on previous
decisions and assigned tasks.
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College Council consists of College Dean, Deputy Dean, Quality Assurance &
Enhancement Unit Head, Academic Department Heads, Faculty Representatives,
Students Affairs Head, and Student Council Head.
VII. DUTIES OF THE COLLEGE DEAN
The Dean is the chief academic administrator and shall provide leadership on all functions that
affect the college. The duties of the Dean shall include, but not limited to, the following:
- Chairs the College Council and prepares monthly meeting agenda.
- Develop a vision for the college and setting priorities among highly desirable objectives.
- Provide leadership in improving the quality of education and research, and in evaluating
the effectiveness of the academic programs.
- Oversee the enforcement of academic rules and regulations within the college.
- Evaluate annually academic and administrative department heads.
- Supervise the development and implementation of the college Strategic and Operational
Plans and other development plans.
- Supervise local and international institutional and programs accreditation.
- Report weekly to the Board of Directors Chairman and bi- annually to the Board of
Trustees.
- Oversee and approve the college budget, and coordinate expenditures among
departments.
- Engage in fund raising and development of the college.
- Pursue activities to enhance alumni involvement and interest in the college.
- Plan and organize activities for the advancement of the community
VIII. DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY DEAN FOR STUDENTS AFFAIRS
The deputy dean shall have duties as assigned to him/her by the dean. The deputy dean shall
coordinate with concerned chairpersons on assigned tasks to ensure the implementation of
college policies and decisions.
- Represent the College, in the Dean's absence at meetings and formal communications.
- Facilitate the work of the College Dean, department chairs and faculty to accomplish
their academic mission and provide leadership to the College's activities toward meeting
strategic goals and objectives.
- Consult with department chairs for student affairs on disciplinary matters and other
issues.
- Consult with the Admission and Registration Department to facilitate student registration
procedures.
- Coordinate orientation program for freshman students.
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Monitor with Admission and Registration Department students with academic
deficiencies.
Coordinate with Admission and Registration Department transcript clearance for
graduation. Coordinate with Graduation Committee publication and facilitation of
ceremony.
Coordinate with academic department chairs preparation of course offerings, schedules,
and material requests, and ordering of books.
Coordinate with Student Activities Committee on extracurricular activities
Coordinate with Admission and Registration Department the production of transcripts
and students' statistics to report to College Council.
Coordinate and advice Quality Assurance & Enhancement Unit to ensure student
centeredness in various college regulations.
Monitor Marketing and Public Relations Department and Clinic.
Consult with Library Staff and Library Committee for online system and technical
proficiency.
IX DUTIES OF QUALITY ASSURANCE & ENHANCEMENT UNIT
The QA unit shall have duties as assigned to him/her by the dean. The QA unit shall coordinate
with concerned chairpersons on assigned tasks to ensure the implementation of college policies
and decisions. QA&E Unit consists of Head, Deputy Dean, Faculty Representatives, and Students'
Affairs Head.
The duties include:
- Identify the meaning of "Quality" at SCD and disseminate quality awareness among
students, faculty, and staff.
- Provides leadership for the development and regular review of SCD Mission, Vision, and
Goals.
- Provides leadership in the development and implementation of achievements of SCD
Strategic and Operational Plans.
- Acts as a reference point between Oman Academic Accreditation Authority and academic
departments.
- Coordinate communication with Institutions of affiliation on academic support,
assessment visits, and reports.
- Coordinate communications to establish relationships with local and international
institutes.
- The Quality Assurance and Enhancement Unit develop and monitor concerned
departments on assigned tasks to ensure the implementation of college policies and
decisions.
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Monitor College Council Committees and archive reports, action plans, and meeting
minutes.
Monitor academic and administrative departments to address weaknesses for
improvement.
Archive reports, action plans, and meeting minutes.
Facilitate and develops plans to achieve local and international accreditation for
Institutional and Programs Accreditation.
Initiate External Advisory Committee and coordinate with academic departments for
program assessment and development.
Coordinate with Research and Faculty Promotion Committee for Faculty development.
Coordinate with Staff Affairs Committee for administrative staff development.
Coordinate with College Dean on development of QA&E unit's staff through conference
participation.
Oversees all academic and administrative activities of SCD to ensure appropriate
implementation of policies and rules through analysis of various assessments.
X. COLLEGE COUNCIL COMMITTEES
The spirit of shared governance in the College is the establishment of committees to advise the
dean and College Council on matters significant to the college's mission. Faculty and staff
participation is an important asset in fulfilling the college's mission. The general charge of each
committee is to address the college's teaching, research and outreach missions as they relate to
the specific committee focus.
AD HOC COMMITTEES
In addition to the proposed college committees, ad hoc committees address more specific and
season tasks within the college. These currently include:
Purchasing Committee: Outlines the purchase of material supply, stationary, books and misc.
items that are necessary for the academic year. Councils on purchases to ensure that quality
of services & product + cost effectiveness standards are met.
Information Services or IT Committee: Outlines and approves the technical purchases for the
College and collaborates with various to ensure that the college technical requirements are
met with the objectivity of structuring a digital environment that not only meets the
immediate or current facility requirements but incorporates a strategy to establish an
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infrastructure that accommodates future expansion & upgrade capabilities.
Disciplinary & Investigative Committee
• Investigates incidents & appropriates evidence for a penalty or a conviction.
• Suggest penalties for cases referred to them by the College Council.
• Judges and enforces the penalties set by the Deanship & College Council.
• May involve police authorities and/or investigators in case of fraud or committing a felony.
• The scope of investigation & conviction will be determined on a case-by-case scenario.
XI. ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT HEAD DUTIES
Academic departments will be chaired by a head who acts as the academic and administrative
leader of the department.
Faculty members are appointed as department heads for a
designated period. The head shall provide leadership and vision to the Department, and create
favorable conditions for the growth and development of the faculty. The head reports directly
to the College Dean on all matters related to the operation of the department.
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Prepares course offering, faculty schedules, and materials requests for all departmental
courses every semester.
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Serves on the College Council to raise departmental issues and participate in critical decision
making for the overall college welfare.
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Insures the proper implementation of the programs of study in consultation of course
coordinators and faculty.
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Monitors department faculty presence and performance and prepare biannual assessments
using "Faculty Evaluation Form"
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Appoints subcommittees for the study of specific tasks such as program assessment,
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Oversees the preparation of required departmental documents such as brochures,
publications, etc.
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Recommends to the College Dean appointments of new faculty, or reappointment,
promotions, and leaves of absence of faculty.
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Prepares short term action plan every semester outlining activities, exhibitions, workshops,
field trips, extra curricula activities, etc. Short term plan should be submitted to the College
Dean and QA&E Unit. The Unit will submit a copy to the Activities Committee to follow up
and support academic departments in the implementation of their plans.
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Prepares a long term plan outlining faculty needs and equipment requests.
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Heads or participates on College Council Committees.
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Documents all department activities and prepare reports to College Dean and QA&E Unit.
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Archives course files, department reports, and publications for three academic years.
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Supervises final examination and attends juries of final projects. Approves final grades for
all departmental courses before submission to the Registrar.
XII. FACULTY DUTIES
The primary duty of all faculty is to educate and serve students without any discrimination, and
to uphold the highest academic standards in their discipline. Faculty members include Fulltime
and Part-time members. Faculty members are called upon to:
1. Provide education and develop the students’ critical thinking and research abilities.
2. Deliver the courses assigned to them according to the mission and objectives of the
specific program, following the course description, learning objectives and time
schedule outlined in the course syllabus.
3. Assume responsibility for staying abreast of developments in their disciplines and of
the latest educational developments in their field.
4. Develop innovative teaching methods and regularly revise their syllabi and teaching
material for continuous advancement. Provide an enriched visual culture using
examples in theoretical and practical courses.
5. Implement SCD rules and regulations concerning student attendance in classes, as
well as the proper holding of exams.
6. Report to the Department Head on any academic issues or planned events or
activities, and inform the Head in writing in case of any planned or unexpected
absence using the Leave Permission (Appendix B) or Vacation Request (Appendix C),
and the schedule for make-up sessions for missed classes.
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7. Submit to the Department Head course files, final grades, and other requirements on
time, and hold office hours as required by College regulations.
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2.
3.
4.
In addition, to the General Duties, Fulltime faculty members are expected to:
Maintain an active presence on campus according to College Working Hours and
participate actively in the life of the Department and College by proposing activities
and by participating in and collaborating on events of academic interest.
Participate in Departmental meetings, exhibitions, and serve on Departmental and
College Council committees as required.
Serve as academic advisors.
Engage in professional activities and community work.
Note:
- Faculty may not teach at another institution during their full time employment at SCD
without prior written consent of the Department Head and College Dean.
- Faculty shall fill out a "Time Sheet" at the end of every month for the Finance
Department indicating courses taught. Time sheets should be approved by the
Department Head and the College Dean. (Appendix D)
- Faculty load and compensation scale are outlined in SCD's Organizational Bylaws.
Practical teaching hours are calculated as 75% of theoretical teaching hours. A "Practical
Course" is a course which has contact hours more than its credit hours. Please note that
some courses have both theoretical and practical hours.
- Compensation for Overtime Hours is calculated as
Overtime Hours = Theoretical Hours + 3/4 (Practical Hours) – Teaching Load
XIII. COURSE COORDINATORS
Course coordinators are assigned to courses taught by more than one instructor or sequential
courses (course taught in a sequence). Course coordinators are responsible for coordinating
course structure, content, and delivery. Course coordinators are responsible for:
1. Prepare reference materials and bibliography at the beginning of the semester to
support courses.
2. Coordinate exercises and projects courses.
3. Check syllabus, handouts, and project release to ensure continuity of sequential courses.
4. Monitor the progression of assigned courses to ensure adherence to the syllabi and
assigned projects.
5. Coordinate with faculty facilities management.
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6. Submit a report indicating progress, problems, suggestions, etc. to department head on
regular basis.
XIV. FACULTY GRIEVENCE
Scientific College of Design is committed to providing fair and secure educational and work
environment for its faculty, staff, and administrators. Faculty should try to informally resolve
complaints directly with his/her department head and College Dean. If no resolution is reached
to the satisfaction of the grievant, he/ she should present a written complaint to the Faculty
Grievance Committee Head (FGC) using faculty grievance form (Appendix E). Grievances must
be initiated within ten working days of the action being grieved. Faculty Grievance Committee
will have 10 working days for investigating a complaint. The FGC will submit a written report
containing its findings and recommendations for further actions to the College Dean. If the
grievant is not satisfied with the findings of the FGC and/ or the actions taken by the College
Dean, then he/ she may appeal in writing to the College Council. If the grievant is not satisfied
with the College Council decision, then he/she may finally appeal to the Board of Directors. The
chairman may conduct additional investigation into the case before making a final decision. The
head of the FGC has the responsibility for monitoring the results of the grievance.
XV. FACULTY PROMOTION
Faculty promotional criteria & guidelines for evaluation –
Faculty who hold a Master's Degree join SCD as Instructor upon the accomplishment or awarded
as Doctorate they will be promoted as Assistant professor.
Teaching effectiveness, research, services performed, and personal initiative are the criteria
used to assess faculty promotion at SCD. The probationary period for all ranks is 7 years. A one
year extension of the probationary period may be requested for extreme circumstances. A
request must be accompanied by documentation to the College Council for approval.
1. Teaching Effectiveness
Teaching effectiveness is evaluated using:
 Student evaluations
 Department Head evaluation
 Institution of Affiliation Reports
 Course files
 Peer Evaluation
 Other relevant documents related to teaching effectiveness
2. Research & Professional Development
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Productive research represented by publications and scholarly activities. Accepted
publications for promotion are:
 Published papers in international refereed journals
 Conference Proceedings (only one is accepted toward promotion request
if published entirely)
 Papers taken from Ph.D. dissertation are counted towards promotion, but
not included in the minimum required research. However, papers that are
based on research that expands on the work done as part of the Ph.D.
dissertation will count toward promotion.
 Maximum number of co-authors in research papers is three.
3. Services
Faculty member should provide evidence on participation in committees and councils,
consulting, community activities, participations in any forums or professional
conferences. Community services may also include:
A. Published books and newspaper, magazines, and articles in non- refereed journals.
B. Editorial contributions and/ or reviewer for scholarly journals.
C. Participation of local, regional, and international social and scientific organizations/
associations.
D. Membership of academic associations within the candidate's specialization.
E. Consultative work for governmental agencies, international organizations, or the
private sector.
F. Participation in the initiation of scientific/ academic institutions such as colleges,
departments, centers, laboratories.
G. Preparation of academic programs and/or development of curricula.
H. Provision of training workshops, conduction public lectures, etc.
I. Participation of activities, interviews, programs in any mass media.
J. Participation in any activity to serve the community or the college.
This information should be evaluated by the Department Chair, College Dean, and
Research & Faculty Promotion Committee.
4. Personal Initiative
Consideration will be given to personal characteristics which promotes faculty- student,
faculty administration, and inter-faculty relationships: enthusiasm, dedication,
cooperativeness, dependability, and sensitivity to the needs of the college community.
This information should be provided by the faculty member and evaluated by the
Department Chair, College, Dean, and Research & Faculty Promotion Committee.
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A. Promotion of Instructor to Assistant Professor
[Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Architecture & Interior Design, Fashion Design]
1. Applicant must be a Ph.D. holder.
2. The minimum level required for promotion is 70% score on teaching effectiveness
assessments.
B. Promotion of Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
[Graphic Design, Architecture & Interior Design, Fashion Design]
1. Applicant must be a Ph.D. holder.
2. Maintained the rank of Assistant Professor for four years with a minimum of one year at
SCD.
3. The minimum level required for promotion is 70% score on teaching effectiveness
assessments.
4. Published or accepted for publication six research papers in the applicant's specialization
field. Applicant should be the sole author for at least one publication. At least one
research paper should be published in an international refereed journal.
5. At least three research papers should be within the candidate's specialization.
6. International registered copyright is counted as one published artcle.
C. Promotion of Associate Professor to Professor
[Graphic Design, Architecture & Interior Design Interior Design, Fashion Design]
1. Maintained the rank of Associate professor for four years with a minimum of two years at
SCD.
2. The minimum level required for faculty promotion is 80% score on teaching
effectiveness assessments.
3. Published or accepted for publication eight research papers in the applicant's
specialization field. Applicant must be the sole author for at least one publication.
D. Promotion of Assistant to Associate Professor [Fine Arts]
1. Applicant must be a PhD holder.
2. Maintained the rank of Assistant Professor for four years with a minimum of one year at
SCD.
3. The minimum level required for promotion is 70% score on teaching effectiveness
assessments.
4. Creative work and/ or research work (must submit a minimum of four research papers)
a. Creative Arts Studio
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i. One or two person sizeable show in a reputable gallery, university, or
museum: national or international (at least 10 artworks)
ii. Significant international or national commissions
iii. Reviews of creative artworks by recognized international critics.
b. Research in Art history, Aesthetics, Art Criticism and/or Art Education.
All points required under the category (B research and Professional Development)
in addition to the following specific items:
i. Published art critiques in catalogues of major exhibitions
ii. Published art criticism on major exhibits in reputable magazines and
newspapers.
c. Other criteria
i. Work in Museums or notable private collections
ii. Awards received in significant exhibitions and or competitions.
E. Promotion of Associate Professor to Professor [FINE ARTS]
1. Maintained the rank of Associate professor for six years with a minimum of three years at
SCD.
2. The minimum level required for faculty promotion is 80% score on teaching
effectiveness assessments.
3. Published or accepted for publication eight research papers in the applicant's
specialization field. Applicant must be the sole author for at least one publication.
4. Creative work and/ or research work (must submit minimum six research papers)
a. Creative Arts Studio
iii. One or two person sizeable show in a reputable gallery, university, or
museum: national or international (at least 10 artworks)
iv. Significant international or national commissions
v. Reviews of creative artworks by recognized international critics.
b. Research in Art history, Aesthetics, Art Criticism and/or Art Education.
All points required under the category (B research and Professional Development)
in addition to the following specific items:
vi. Published art critiques in catalogues of major exhibitions
vii. Published art criticism on major exhibits in reputable magazines and
newspapers.
c. Other criteria
viii. Work in Museums or notable private collections
ix. Awards received in significant exhibitions and or competitions.
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F. FACULTY PROMOTION COMMITTEE
1. Duties
a. Collection and review of the candidate's promotion packet.
b. Review of teaching effectiveness, services, and personal initiatives.
c. Selection of external reviewers from the proposed list of reviewers prepared by the
academic departments.
d. Coordination and correspondence with external reviewers to complete promotion
procedures.
e. Submit the Promotion Committee's decision to the College Dean.
f. Other assigned tasks by the College Dean.
2. Composition
a. Promotion committee has to be comprised of five members from all college academic
departments.
b. Promotion Committee members should not be related to the candidate.
G. EXTERNAL EVALUATORS
1. Applicant's entire research file will be sent to three external referees asked to evaluate the
research work and eligibility for promotion.
2. External reviewers should be associate professors.
3. External reviewers should have a higher rank than the candidate or have more years of
experience if the same rank.
4. Two candidates should be from outside the Sultanate of Oman and from recognized
academic institutions.
5. External reviewers should be from the candidate's specialization.
6. External candidates should have not served as supervisors on the candidate's Masters
Thesis or PhD dissertation.
7. External reviewers should not be a co-author in any of the research articles used for
promotion purposes.
8. External reviewers should not be related or spouse of the candidate.
9. External reviewers should not be faculty at the Scientific College of Design or its affiliated
institutions.
10. External reviewers should not be a member of the promotion committee and is not
related to the candidates in the workplace at any stage of the promotion process.
11. A standard letter will be used to seek evaluators' feedback (Appendix F & G).
H. PROCEDURE
1. The Promotion Packet must be completed by the faculty member and submitted to the
Department Chair and College Dean for endorsement. The Department Chair and
College Dean must sign the application form indicating endorsement or lack of
endorsement before it is submitted to the committee. (Appendix H)
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2. The faculty member should be informed of the recommendations at each level of the
process and allowed to respond within two weeks.
The packet must contain 1. Promotion File 2. Research File to send by the Research &
Promotion Committee to the external reviewers (three copies).
The Promotion file should include the following:
 Application Form
 Curriculum Vitae
 Materials to demonstrate teaching effectiveness
 Awards, prizes, letters of acknowledgement for services performed
The Research File will depend on the applicant's discipline. For Graphic Design, Interior
Design, and Fashion Design the file should include the following:
 Books (scholarly and university textbooks), edited books, chapters in edited
books.(Please include cover and back pages, table of contents, and sample
chapters)
 Published papers in international refereed journals (Please include journal
title, volume, No., Month & year)
 Conference Proceedings (international and refereed)
 Editorial contributions and/ or reviewer for scholarly journals.
 Papers in local and regional journals.
For Fine Arts Applicants, the research file will include items discussed in Section IV, No. 4.
as well as research papers.
3. The applicant will submit the Promotion Packet to the Research & Faculty Promotion
Committee. The applicant may add or change information in the packet at any time prior
to the final decision on promotion.
4. The Research & Promotion Committee will review the Promotion Packet and respond to
the Department Head if the candidate does not meet the requirements within two
weeks. However, if the requirements are satisfied, the committee will send the Research
File to the external reviewers using the standardized letter (Appendix F & G).
5. Evaluators are given one month to respond. If any of the evaluators did not respond
within the deadline, the Research File will be send to another evaluator.
6. The Evaluators response is submitted to the College Dean along with the
recommendation of the Research & Promotion Committee. The College Dean will issue
the promotion decision and a copy will be sent to the Ministry of Higher Education.
7. In case of a denial, the faculty member must be notified in writing by the College Dean
within fifteen days of the denial decision indicating the reason(s) for denial.
8. The faculty member has the right to appeal the denial decision within 30 days to the
College Dean. The candidate should receive a final decision within 30 days.
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9. Upon approval, the faculty member will be notified with an official letter stating the new
rank.
XVI. STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Academic and Administrative staff are granted financial support (partial or Full) for any
professional development activities upon the approval of the department head and College
Dean. Staff members should sign "Faculty Development Agreement" to attest to remain in the
college employment for a specified number of years in return for SCD financial sponsorship.
(Appendix I)
XVII. CODE OF CONDUCT
SCD staff is expected to respect and be sensitive towards local traditions and customs. Staff is to
keep a clear distance and refrain from touching students at all times. Tight fitting and revealing
clothes are not allowed. Employees are not to discuss religious, political, and sexual topics with
students as it might affect negatively faculty student relationship.
The integrity of faculty student relationship is the basis of the college mission. Faculty members
should adhere to course content and avoid significant intrusion of materials unrelated to
coursework. They should adhere to ethical and professional behavior. Unacceptable conduct
includes activities such as evaluation of student work by criteria not directly of course
performance and undue and unexcused delay in evaluating student work.
XVIII. TRAINING UNIT
The Scientific College of Design initiated a Training Unit as a development of the Continuing
Education Committee. The training unit offers workshops for the community on individual bases
as well as employees of governmental agencies. Workshops conducted are usually workshops
on computer literacy and graphic design programs such as In Design, After Effects, Illustrator.
Interior Design faculty members conducted workshops on AutoCad and 3D Max. These
workshops were usually conducted for the employees of Ministry of Defense, Royal Omani
Army, and Royal Court Affairs, etc.
The Training Unit is meant to offer services for SCD alumni and the local community. The
working hours of the Training Unit is 4:00- 8:00. However schedule varies by workshops. Faculty
members are to seek this opportunity to submit to the Training Unit Head, Mr. Mohamed Abu
Kashef, complete files of workshop proposals.
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XIX. COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2014-2015
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Dr. Adham Al Said, Chair
Dr. Mona Ismail, Dean, Deputy Chair
Mrs. Thuriya Salah El Deen Yusef, Board of Directors Representative
Mr. Ali Swedan, Board of Directors Representative
Ms. Buthaina Al Riyami, MOHE Representative
Dr. Sharif Jalal, Faculty Representative
Dr. Fakhriya Al Yahyaia, Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Mohamed Tarek, Sultan Qaboos University
Mrs. Mariam Al Zidjali, Omani Society of Fine Arts
XX. COMPOSITION OF COLLEGE COUNICL 2014-2015
1. Dr. Mona Ismail, Chair
2. Eng. Imad Adel
3. Dr. Harini Methuku
4. Dr. Soheir Hegazy
5. Mr. Melinko Ivanovic
6. Ms. Masoom Khawaja
7. Dr. Tarek Bahaa
8. Dr. Juan Benosa
9. Dr. Covadonga Martinez
10. Dr. Diaa Al Bana
11. Mrs. Hiyam Al Shimali
12. Mrs. Mrunal Mahajan
13. Dr. Sylvia D'mello
XXI. COMPOSITION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE &, ENHANCEMENT UNIT
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Dr. Harini Methuku, Head
Eng. Imad Adel
Ms. Fareeha Osman
Mr. Ayah Abbasi
Mrs. Pooja Chhabra
Dr. Covadonga Martinez
Dr. Tarek Bahaa
Ms. Hiyam Al Shimali
Student Representative
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XXII. COMPOSITION OF COLLEGE COUNICL COMMITTEES 2014-2015
Strategic Planning Committee
1. Dr. Mohamed Adel Husni, BOD Chairman
2. Mrs. Thuriya Salah El Deen Yousef
3. Dr. Mona Ismail
4. Eng. Imad Adel
5. Dr. Harini Methuku
6. Mr Jamal Jaafar (Faculty representative)
Library Advancement Committee
1. Dr. Juan Benosa, Head
2. Mrs. Majda Al Mammari
3. Mrs. Shayamla Rama
4. Mr. Saji Lukose
5. Mr. Bassan Quraan
6. Ms. Masoom Khawaja
7. Mr. Jamal Jaafar
8. Student Representative
Student Activities Committee
1. Ms. Maimona Al Meherazy, Head
2. Ms. Hadil Al Tamimi
3. Ms Areej Khiyat
4. Mr. Ali Ahmed
5. Mrs. Hiyam Al Shamali
6. Mr. Ahmed Helmy
7. Mr. C. Jawahar
8. Student Representative
Staff Affairs Committee
1. Dr. Covadonga Martinez, Head
2. Mrs. Seham A Yaqoob
3. Mr. Naji Hassan
4. Ms. Sylvia D'Millo
5. Mr. Hussein Chaaban
6. Mr. Jamal Jaafar
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7. Ms. Pooja Chhabra
Research & Faculty Promotion Committee
1. Dr. Mona Ismail, Head
2. Dr. Soheir Hegazy
3. Dr. Juan Benosa
4. Dr. Marwan Imran
5. Dr. Diaa Al Banna
6. Dr. Tarek Bahaa
Alumni Committee
1. Dr. Tarek Bahaa, Head
2. Mr. Fakhry Al Najjar
3. Mr. Osama Dawood
4. Mrs. Roshani Michael
5. Mr. Akel Frij
6. Mrs. Fatema Azzam
7. Mr. Nour Al Ayasira
8. Student Representative
Budget Committee
1. Mr. Jalal Bin Saleh AL-Hadrami, Head
2. Dr. Mona Ismail
3. Eng Imad Adel
4. Dr. Harini Methuku
5. Dr. Sohair Hegazy
6. Dr. Juan Benosa
7. Dr. Diaa Al Banna
8. Mrs. Mrunal Mahajan
9. Mrs. Masoom Khawaja
Purchase Committee
1. Mr. Jalal Bin Saleh AL-Hadrami, Head
2. Mr. Nidal Mohammad Arafat Abed
3. Mr. Dahi AL-Qutaity
4. Mr. Zahran AL Abdulsalam
5. Mr. Aqel Freij
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AD HOC COMMITTEES
Disciplinary & Investigative Committee
1. Dr. Mona Ismail, Head
2. Eng. Imad Adel
3. Mrs. Maimona Al-Mehrezy
4. Mr. Fakhri Al-Najjar
5. Mr. Shahlan Al-Abdullah
6. Dr.Awatif Al Samarai
College Magazine
1. Dr. Mona Ismail, Head
2. Mr. Osama Dawood.
3. Mr. Fakhri Al-Najjar
4. Mr. Sherif Jalal
5. Mr. Ahmed Helmy
6. Mr. Jamal Ja'afar
7. Mrs. Leena Al Hadrami
8. Ms. Dina Taha
Faculty Grievance Committee
1. Dr. Mona Ismail, Head
2. Eng. Imad Adel
3. Dr. Harini Methuku
4. Ms. Maimona Mahmood
5. Dr. Awatif Al Samarai
Examination Committee
1. Eng. Imad Adel, head
2. Mr. Shahlan Al Abdullah
3. Mrs. Fatima Al Azzam
4. Mr. Sherif Jalal
5. Mr. Akel Frij
6. Mr. Jawaher
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XXIII. FACULTY 2014-2015
Name
Job Title
Dr. Mohamad Adel
Mrs.Thuraiya
Salah El Deen
Dr. Mona Ismail
Eng. Imad Adel
Mrs. Seham
Yaqoub
Mr. Ahmed Al
Siyabi
Mrs. Majida Al
Mammari
Mr. Jalal AlHadhrami
Mrs. Hadil Saleh
Mr. Nidal Abed
Dr.Harini
Methuku
Mrs. Dina Saleh
Chairman
Deputy Chairman
Dean
Dean’s Assistant
Dean’s Office Director
Mrs. Manobia
Ms. Hanan Abed
Mrs. Leena Al
Hadhrami
Mr. Adel Hassan
Mr. Magid Al
Kasbi
Mr. Mohammed
Abu Kashef
Ms. Maria AlWahibi
Mrs. Maymouna
Al Meharazi
Ms. Khadija AlBalushi
Dr.Awatef
Mr. Zahran Salim
Mr. Ahmed AlKusaibi
Ms. Naila Al Haj
Ms. Nahla Al
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[email protected]
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Ghaithi
Mr. Omar Al Amri
Mr. Naser Al
Rawahi
Mr. Fadhel Al
Kasbi
Mr. Anil Kumar
Mr. Sunil Kumar
Ms. Hadil AlTamimi
Ms. Amani AlOmairi
Ms. Nada Al-Habsi
Mr. Said AlMamari
Security
Security
277
277
99016408
95303429
-
Security
277
98997607
-
@9?<=;89
99741464
-
Technician
Technician
Assistant Registrar
233
IT
292
99563809
Librarian
Driver
252
95514119
99135887
Name
Job Title
Off ext.
Email
Mrs. Masoom
Khawaja
Mr. Sherif Galal
Graphic Design
Instructor HOD
Graphic Design
Instructor
Graphic Design
Instructor
Graphic Design
Instructor
Graphic Design
Instructor
Graphic Design
Instructor
Graphic Design
Instructor
Graphic Design
Instructor
263
Mobile
No.
98832793
230
98862901
sherifi scd.edu.om
230
92171055
tarek @scd.edu.om
230
97108749
[email protected]
230
97038065
[email protected]
230
96421203
[email protected]
230
-
230
96118528
[email protected]
Off ext.
Email
216
Mobile
No.
92206733
261
99733145
[email protected]
261
98268807
[email protected]
Dr.Tarek Bahaa
Eldeen
Mr. Ahmed Ali
Mr. Osama Dawod
Mr. Saji Lukose
Mr. Ahmed Helmy
Mrs. Joana SA’
Name
Job Title
Dr.Sohair Heazi
Interior Design
Department HOD
Interior Design
Department
Interior Design
Department
Mr. Akel Freij
Ms. Areej Al
Khayat
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[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mr. Milenko
Ivanovic
Mrs. Aya Abbasi
Dr. Janan Mustafa
Interior Design
Department
Interior Design
Department
Interior Design
Department
Name
Job Title
Dr.Juan Benosa
Fine Arts Department
HOD
Fine Arts Department
261
[email protected]
261
[email protected]
261
[email protected]
Email
275
Mobile
No.
95366948
278
95057785
[email protected]
Fine Arts Department
278
95657790
[email protected]
Fine Arts Department
278
95414722
[email protected]
Fine Arts Department
Fine Arts Department
Fine Arts Department
Fine Arts Department
Fine Arts Department
278
278
278
278
278
92595559
@8:88;:9
96710626
93833193
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mr. Bassam Qaraan
Fine Arts Department
278
[email protected]
Mr. Khalil Chabaan
Fine Arts Department
278
[email protected]
Dr.Covandonga
Martinez
Ms. Fareeha
Usaman
Mr. Ayman
Humaira
Ms. Laila Al-Najar
Dr.Marwan Imran
Mr. Maher Bahaa
Mr. C. Jawahar
Dr. Reem Swaifi
Off ext.
Name
Job Title
Dr.Diaa Al Bana
Mr. Ali Ahmed
Mrs. Hiyam
Shamali
Dr. Hussain
Chaban
Ms. Thuraya Al
Habsi
Fashion Design HOD
Fashion Design
Instructor
Fashion Design
Instructor
Fashion Design
Instructor
Fashion Design
Instructor
Fashion Design
Instructor
Name
Job Title
Off ext.
Ms. Fatima Azzam
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Off ext.
[email protected]
Email
215
273
Mobile
No.
99818394
95732327
273
95933048
[email protected]
273
92404215
[email protected]
m
[email protected]
95725840
[email protected]
273
273
Mobile
No.
[email protected]. om
[email protected]
Email
Mrs. Mrunal
Mahajan
Mr. Fakhri alnajjar
Mr. Jamal Jaafar
Mr. Jacob Baby
Mrs. Manju
Mathew
Mr. Naji hassan
Mr. Noor AlAyasrah
Mrs. Roshni Joy
Mr. Shahlan alabdullah
Dr.Sylvia Dmello
Mr. Ahmed
Shugair
Mrs. Pooja
Chhabra
Mrs. Shyamala
Rama
Mr. Ayman Saleh
Mrs. Mary Jhone
Mr. Tariq Rifaai
Ms. Alla Qusaini
Mr. Naji Al
Khodoor
Ms. Nikhat Afreen
English language, basic
sciences, and humanities
department HOD
Arabic Instructor
217
97772279
[email protected]
-
99332654
[email protected]
English Instructor
Mathematics Instructor
English Instructor
208
208
99095158
92689529
95217050
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
English Instructor
English Instructor
-
93331020
99468461
English Instructor
English Instructor
208
208
92612960
99334338
[email protected]
n.
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
English Instructor
Arabic Instructor
208
208
95427426
99636427
English Instructor
208
99114330
[email protected]
[email protected]
m
[email protected]
English Instructor
208
99214590
[email protected]
IT Instructor
English Instructor
English Instructor
IT Instructor
Mathematics Instructor
208
208
208
208
208
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
English Instructor
208
[email protected]
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XXIV ACADEMIC CALENDAR: 2014-2015
FALL 2014-2015
September 2014
Sunday 14 - Thursday 18
Sunday 21
October 2014
Sunday 5 – Thursday 9
Sunday 26
November 2014
Tuesday 18
December 2014
Sunday 21 - Thursday 25
January 2015
Thursday 1
Thursday 8
Sunday 11 – Thursday 15
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18
Sunday 25
Sunday 18 – Saturday 24
SPRING 2015
January 2015
Sunday 25 - Thursday 29
February 2015
Sunday 1
May 2015
Thursday 7
Thursday 14
Sunday 17 - Thursday 21
Sunday 17 - Sunday 24
Sunday 31
May 22 - September 12
July 17 – August 30
Registration - New & Returning Students - Drop and Add
Orientation & Advising
Placement Exams - New Students
Beginning of Classes
Holiday - Al Adha Feast *
Holiday - Islamic New Year *
Holiday - National Day *
Advising for Registration for Spring 2014.2015
Last Day for Withdrawal from Courses for Fall 2014-2015
End of classes - Fall 2014-2015
Final Exams Week - Fall 2014-2015
Correction of Final Exams
Reporting & Announcing Grades
Students’ Intersession Break
Registration - Drop & Add - New & Returning Students
Beginning of Classes
Last Day for Withdrawal from Courses
End of classes
Final Exam Period
Correction of Final Exams
Reporting & Announcing Grades
Students’ Intersession Break
Faculty Members' Intersession Break
May 31 – July 16
Summer 2015
September 13 – September 17
Registration - Fall 2015-2016
September 20
Beginning of Classes - Fall 2015-2016
* The exact dates for Al-Adha, National Day and Islamic New Year Holidays shall be determined by the
official authorities.
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Appendix A. Compensation Schedule
First: Academic Staff
Qualification Job Title
Basic Salary
Transportation / Head of Academic
Department
Accommodation
Allowance
Grade Grade Grade Family
Single
A
B
C
Contract Contract
P.H.D
Professor
950
850
800
400
275
100
Masters
Teacher
800
650
550
400
275
100
B.A
with
Experience
B.A without
Experience
Diploma
Assistant
550
Teacher
Assistant
400
Teacher
Training
250
Technician
500
450
400
275
______
350
300
275
______
225
200
150
_____
-Basic salary grade is determined by the qualification, specialization, and years of experience
obtained from institutions of higher education.
- Promotion from rank to rank is based on service years or promotion of academic ranks from
Assistant to Associate Professor to Professor.
-Service increment starts 2 years after joining the college and for a period of 4 years. If an
employee is promoted to a higher rank, service increment will not be paid for that year.
Department head position lasts for two years and can be renewed.
-A technical increment is paid for rare specializations or for the nature of work that requires
such increment which is determined by the head.
Second: Academic Staff
Qualification Job Title
P.H.D
Dean
P.H.D/M.A
Deputy
Dean
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Basic Salary
Grade
A
Grade
B
Transportation/ Service
Head of
Accommodation Increment Administrative
Allowance
Department
Grade
C
Salary and increments are determined by
The decision of the chairman.
Salary and increments are determined by
The decision of the chairman.
P.H.D/MA
M.A/B.A
Managing
600
director
Head of An 500
Administrative
Department
550
500
275
25
100
450
400
275
20
50
Grade
A
Grade
B
Grade
C
Accommodation Service
Head of
Transportation
Increment Administrative
Department
400
350
300
175
15
_
300
275
250
175
10
_
250
235
225
125
5
_
Third: Administrative Staff
B.A/
Diploma
Diploma
Higher
Diploma/Below
Administrative
Official
Administrative
Employee
Clerk
-Basic salary grade is determined by the qualification, specialization, and years of experience.
-Service increment starts 1year after joining the college and for a period of 4 years.
-Accommodation and transportation Allowances for non-Omani employees with a family
contract is (350 RO).
-An increment is paid for the nature of work that requires such increment which is determined
by the head.
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Appendix B - LEAVE PERMISSION
Name:
………………………………………………………… Date:
Department:
…………………………………………………………
Duration:
…………………………………………………………
.………………………………………………………..
Time : ……………………………………….…………………
Reason for Leave:
……………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
I can be reached at:
…………………………………………………………… (Please indicate a phone number)
Signature:
……………………………………………………………..
I agree
I don't agree
HoD's Signature:…………………………………………………..
I agree
Date:
.…………………………………………………..
I don't agree
College Dean's Signature:………………………………………………… Date: .……………………………………………………
Administrative Use
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Appendix C - VACATION REQUEST
Name:
………………………………………………………… Date:
Department:
…………………………………………………………
.………………………………………………………..
No. of Days Requested:……………….…………………
Date of Vacation: ………………..………………………………….
Reason for Request:
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
I can be reached at:
…………………………………………………………… (Please indicate a phone number)
Signature:
……………………………………………………………..
I agree
I don't agree
Supervisor's Signature:…………………………………………………..Date:
I agree
.…………………………………………………..
I don't agree
College Dean's Signature:………………………………………………… Date: .……………………………………………………
Administrative Use
Type of Vacation
Normal
Emergency
Without Pay
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Current Balance
Number of Days
New Balance
Appendix D - Faculty Attendance Form
Instructor's Name:
Morning Lectures
Evening Lectures
Date
Total
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
Total
Total
Total
DEAN
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HOD
Signature
Appendix E - Faculty Grievance Form
Name:
……………………………………………………………
Date: ………………………………………..
Nature of Complaint:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Resolution by Faculty Grievance Committee
Date: ………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
College Council Decision
Date: ………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
College Chairman's Decision
Date: ………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
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Appendix F "Letter for External Evaluator"
[Graphic Design, Architecture & Interior Design, Fashion Design]
Date:
Dear Dr.
Your name has been submitted as an external referee for evaluating Dr…..'s file for promotion to the rank
of …..at the Scientific College of Design. SCD is a higher Education Institution specializing in Art & Design
that grants undergraduate degrees (Architecture & Interior Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, and
Fashion Design). The teaching load is 24 credits per annum, but faculty can benefit from one day off to
conduct research work. The quality of teaching, research, and service are required criterion for
promotion at SCD.
You are requested to evaluate the research file of Dr………In your evaluation, priority should be given to
the quality of the materials, originality, and contribution to the discipline.
We look forward to your evaluation by……………………………..and thank you in advance for your help and
contribution.
Sincerely,
Research & Promotion Committee Chair
Address
Email
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Appendix G "Letter for External Evaluator"
[Fine Arts]
Date:
Dear Dr.
Your name has been submitted as an external referee for evaluating Dr…..'s file for promotion to the rank
of …..at the Scientific College of Design. SCD is a higher Education Institution specializing in Art & Design
that grants undergraduate degrees (Architecture & Interior Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, and
Fashion Design). The teaching load is 24 credits per annum, but faculty can benefit from one day off to
conduct research work. The quality of teaching, research, and service are required criterion for
promotion at SCD.
You are requested to evaluate separately the research file of Mr./ Ms./ Dr. ………In your evaluation,
priority should be given to the quality of the materials, originality, and contribution to the discipline. In
addition, you are requested to assess separately creative art work and research (if any) components.
We look forward to your evaluation by……………………………..and thank you in advance for your help and
contribution.
Sincerely,
Research & Promotion Committee Chair
Address
Email
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Appendix H "APPLICATION FORM FOR PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF ASSOCIATE
PROFESSOR"
Applicant Name:
___________________________________________
Department:
___________________________________________
Date of Appointment at SCD:
___________________________________________
Number of years served at another higher education institution at the assistant professor rank:
___________________________________________
I HAVE REVIEWED THIS PACKET AND BELIEVE THAT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE IT IS COMPLETE.
Applicant Signature
___________________________________________
Date
___________________________________________
Signatures and Endorsement Statement
_____________________________________
Department Chair
Date
I do ___I do not___ endorse candidate
_____________________________________
College Dean
Date
I do__ I do not__ endorse candidate
The Applicant has met all of the criteria for promotion at the Scientific College of Design and has
demonstrated competence in the professional discipline.
__________________________________________
Board of Directors Chairman
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Appendix I - FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
I, ………………………………………………………………..,
confirm the following:
hereby
undertake
and
1. That I am interested and agreeable to attend the development program to be
conducted by ……………………………………….. in …………………………….. from
…….………. to …………………… being sponsored by Scientific College of Design
(the “College”).
2. That on completion of the above development program, I undertake to remain in
the College’s employment for ............. year(s) from the end of the development
period. In other words, I shall continue to serve the College minimum up to
[
month], [
year],
3. That I also hereby bind myself to reimburse the College RO …………………
(………………………………………………….Omani Rials) should there be any
failure on my part to honour the above commitment for any reason. The amount
thus due from me can be recovered by the College from my terminal benefits
including leave salary or any other payment, and any shortfall therein will be
paid by me to the College.
Signed in confirmation of the above.
Signature: ………………………
Date:……………………………..
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