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15. University and Community Service

15.1. Service to the University
It is normally evidenced by membership in different committees and participation in activities at
the Department, College, and University levels. It may also be made through efficient completion

of a particular formal task, such as timetabling officer or department meeting secretary or other
extracurricular activities. Contribution to the training of junior staff and faculty mentoring activities
are considered important to the University.

Normally, for University and Committee service, the standard of quality and excellence is
measured not so much by the number of offices held or activities undertaken, but by the
demonstrable substantive value of the academic staff member's contribution to the quality
enhancement of the university, to the well-being of the community, and/or to the advancement
of his/her profession or discipline.

The faculty member has the opportunity to serve in any of the committees at all the three levels:

1) University committees
2) College committees
3) Departmental committees

Members of all these committees are nominated by the College Dean. However, membership of
University level committees is discussed and approved in UAC. In addition, membership of some

committees require the approval of UC.

University Committees

At the University level, the following standing committees exist.
1) University Council

2) University Research Committee
3) University Promotion Committee

4) QA Coordinators’ Committee
5) Risk Management Committee

College Committees
At the college level, the following standing committees exist.

1) College Council

2) College Advisory Council
3) Academic Program Development and Review Committee (APDRC)
4) College Research Committee

5) Academic Support Service Committee
6) Industry and Community Engagement Committee

7) Student Affairs Committee
8) Health and Safety Committee

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