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COAMS Council Meeting Minutes 30 Apr 23
COAMS Council Meeting Minutes 30 Apr 23
Present: Dr. Abdullah Al Abdali, Dean, College of Applied Medical Sciences, KSAU-HS
Dr. Maha Al Turki, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, COAMS-F, KSAU-HS
Dr. Taha Taher Ismaeil, Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs, COAMS-M, KSAU-HS
Dr. Hassan Al Amri, Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs, COAMS, KSAU-HS
Dr. Tareq Al Otaibi, Assistant Dean, Clinical Affairs, COAMS, KSAU-HS
Dr. Areej Al Hareeri, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, COAMS, KSAU-HS
Dr. Abeer Al Mudaihim, Assistant Prof. Chairman CLNS Dept Council, COAMS, KSAU-HS
Dr. Saleh Al Garni, Assistant Professor, Chairman, RT, Dept Council, COAMS, KSAU-HS
Dr. Abdulrahman Al Ghamdi, Assistant Professor, EMS Dept Council, COAMS, KSAU-HS
Dr. Ahmad Al Anazi, Associate Professor, Chairman Audiology & Speech Council, COAMS, KSAU-HS
Dr. Abdullah Alanazi, Assistant Professor, Chairman, Research Unit, COAMS
Dr. Turki Al Juhani, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, COAMS, KSAU-HS
Dr. Lama Al Hawas, Assistant Professor, Chairman, Quality Unit, COAMS, KSAU-HS
Dr. Hassan AbuNurah, Assistant Professor, Quality Unit, COAMS, KSAU-HS
Dr. Maram Al Fulayyih, Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation, COAMS, KSAU-HS
Mr. Ghalib Al Ghamdi, Program Director, Occupational Therapy, COAMS, KSAU-HS
MINUTES
2.0 ASSOCIATE DEAN, ACADEMIC & STUDENTS AFFAIRS’ REPORT: DR. NESRIN AL
HARTHY/ DR. MAHA AL TURKI
2.1 Students’ Status Report
Dr. Al Turki thanked the Dean, all Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, Chairmen/
Directors, faculty members and administrative staff for their continuous
cooperation and support.
MOTION : All members have discussed the case in detail and the presiding
chairmen informed the members that DAR will report it to University Council and
will take action.
Ms. Aseel Al Koblan, Clinical Nutrition had completed her PhD in Diabetes and
Nutritional Sciences from Kings College London, UK and her Qarar ended on 16
April 2023 and she is expected to return back to work on 17 May 2023.
Education:
● PhD in Clinical Bioanalytical Chemistry from Cleveland State University, USA,
December 2017
● Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry from Rochester Institute of
Technology, USA
● (May 2012)
Work Experience:
● Assistant Professor, College of Applied Medical Sciences, KSAU HS, (25
February 2018 to present)
● Assistant Dean, Academic & Student Affairs, COAMS-Riyadh, KSAU-HS, (17
July 2022 to present)
MOTION: The council unanimously agreed to endorse the promotion for approval by the
Scientific Council.
Also Dr. Taha presented the credentials of Dr. Marwh Aldriwesh who has
applied for a promotion from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor. She
had become Assistant Professor, Molecular Biology & Microbiology, COAMS,
KSAU-HS on 06 June 2017. Dr. Al driwesh possesses the following
qualifications and experience:
Education:
● Ph.D. in Microbiology from University Leicester, UK (January 2017)
Community Services:
● January 2021–September 2022: Chair of Community Engagement Committee,
College of Applied Medical Sciences, KSAU-HS.
● September 2018–June 2021: Leader of students’ extra-curricular activities and Health
Professions Conference at college of applied medical sciences. 6
● 2018-Present: Board Member of Intellectual Awareness Unit at KSAU-HS (leader of
work ethics initiative).
● 8 November 2021: Panel member at national event conducted at KSAU-HS.
● June 2022: Participant at career Day Activity for Clinical laboratory Sciences Students
at KSAU-HS.
● 04 October 2017: Participant at NEBRAS activity conducted at KSAU-HS.
MOTION: The council unanimously agreed to endorse the promotion for approval by the
Scientific Council.
All members in favor, CARRIED
Excellence Award
Dr. Taha presented the members the Excellence Award submissions:
All the 2 papers as mentioned below were presented to the council members for their approval
College
No of Applicants Promotion
Program No. Paper Title
Applicants Name Committee
Decision
The Self Evaluation Scale and SSRP of the respective programs have
been sent to the external reviewers for their review and input. The
deadline is 30 April 2023 and we haven’t received any updates yet. As a
result, the quality unit sent a gentle reminder and a follow up email to
inquire about the review status. Further, she had requested the program
chairmen to contact them personally and urge them to submit the
documents for presenting them to the University Quality Committee.
7.0 OTHERS
7.1 Risk Management and Infection Control Sub-Committee: Dr. Ahmed Al Anazi
Dr. Al Anazi informed the members that there were 3 COVID-19 positive
cases (1 employee, 1 male student and 1 female student) during
Ramadan. All these cases followed the precaution guidelines.
There is still no Risk Management Plan generalized for all colleges, so the
Dean, Academic Affairs, Clinical Affairs and Chairman of Risk and
Management and Infection Control Committee will meet together to prepare a
plan of action.
MOTION : All the members unanimously approved his professional leave request.
The presiding chairman reminded Dr. Abdulrahman that the University agreement
with Red Crescent is about to reach the end date of agreement. Dr. Abdulrahman
Al Ghamdi will have a meeting with Red Crescent for its renewal.
9.0 ADJOURNMENT
The Chairman thanked the members for their participation and with no further business,
the meeting adjourned at 1330 hours.
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