Minutes of the Third Session (3) for the Academic Year 2025/2026
The Council of the College of Pharmacy held its third periodic session for the current year on the morning of Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The meeting was chaired by the Honorable Dean of the College, Asst. Prof. Dr. Laith Mohammed Abbas Al-Husseini, and attended by all council members. The Chairman opened the session by welcoming the attendees and commending the efforts made to ensure the success of the educational process. The Council then proceeded to discuss the items on its agenda:
I. Directives of the Honorable Dean
During the session, the Dean emphasized several pivotal points to ensure the regular progression of the educational process, most notably:
Academic Commitment: Strict adherence to the schedule of lectures (theoretical and practical) according to the announced timings, ensuring the presence of both faculty and students in halls and laboratories.
Time Management: The necessity of making the most of the remaining period of the second semester to complete the curricula, ensuring the scientific rigor of the material.
Examination Readiness: Preparation of all logistical and technical requirements by scientific departments and examination committees for the mid-semester exams, providing a suitable environment for students.
II. Student Affairs
Based on the principle of transparency and involving students in decisions regarding their academic career, the Council discussed the following:
Student Representation: Hosting the student representative in the session to discuss student issues directly. The Dean directed his official inclusion in segments related to student affairs to serve as an effective liaison and a voice for his colleagues before the Council.
Examination Schedule: Reviewing the proposed examination schedule for the second semester. The Council listened to the feedback of the student representative regarding the timing of subjects, working to resolve obstacles and find appropriate solutions to ensure a smooth examination process without scheduling conflicts.
III. Quality Assurance and University Performance
Within the framework of the college’s endeavor to obtain local and international accreditation, the following files were discussed:
Quality Requirements: A comprehensive review of the latest updates to quality standards issued by the Ministry and the University Presidency, emphasizing the need for all departments to strictly implement academic documentation.
Accreditation Committees: The Council discussed mechanisms for forming specialized committees tasked with preparing program and institutional accreditation files, defining the duties of each committee according to specific timelines.
Industrial Advisory Board: Discussing the proposal to establish the "Industrial Advisory Board" at the College of Pharmacy. This board aims to bridge the gap between academic outcomes and the needs of the labor market in the pharmaceutical sector, providing the college with field expertise from owners of pharmaceutical factories and companies.
Concluding Recommendation:
"Based on the above, the Dean directed the Heads of Departments and Coordinators to follow up on the implementation of these recommendations immediately and to work as one team to raise the scientific and administrative level of the college. We wish our dear students continued success."
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Within the framework of field follow-ups on student affairs, the Dean, Assistant Professor Dr. Laith Mohammed Abbas Al-Husseini, held an extensive meeting with first-year student representatives. The meeting, attended by the Head of the Student Affairs Division, Asst. Lect. Ali Aziz Kadhim, aimed to monitor the educational process and guide the academic path of new students.
Key Highlights of the Meeting:
Deanery Directives: The Dean emphasized the necessity of high discipline and full commitment to the schedule of theoretical lectures and practical laboratories. He stressed the importance of optimizing official working hours to ensure maximum academic achievement and excellence.
Open Dialogue: The Dean listened with great interest to a set of observations and suggestions presented by student representatives, reflecting their needs and aspirations during this foundational stage of their university studies.
Administrative Support: The meeting reaffirmed the pivotal role of the Student Affairs Division in overcoming obstacles and facilitating administrative procedures to ensure a smooth and seamless educational experience.
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