FACULTY COMMITTEES

FAS Standing Committees

The Advisory Committee
The Undergraduate Admissions Committee
The Student Disciplinary Affairs Committee
The Graduate Studies Committee
The Library Committee
The Research Committee
The Curriculum Committee
The Student Academic Affairs Committee
University Student Faculty Committee


University Senate and Senate Committees and Boards

The University Senate
The University Admissions Committee
The Board of Graduate Studies
The Student Disciplinary Affairs Committee
The Library Committee
The University Publications Committee
The University Research Board
The University Committee on Student Affairs
The Academic Development Committee
The University Committee on General Education

FAS Standing Committees

The Advisory Committee
Chair: The Dean
Members:
S. Isber (Physics)
B. Haydar (Philosophy)
M. Jurdak (Education)
F. Abi Khuzam (Mathematics)
R. Smith (CVSP)
S. Neaime (Economics)
Functions:
The Advisory Committee shall act in an advisory and consultative capacity to the dean on:
-All matters submitted to it by the dean or any of its members.
-Appointment, promotion, reappointment or non-reappointment, leaves of absence of three months or more, of faculty members.
-Appointment of chairpersons of departments and directors.
-The Advisory Committee shall act on matters of unprofessional contact and make recommendations to the dean.

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The Undergraduate Admissions Committee
Chair: The Dean
Members:
D. Patra (Chemistry)
L. Dagher (Economics)
B. Kaafarani (Chemistry)
H. Muller (Philosophy)
M. Farhat (Fine Arts and Art History)
Director of Admissions
N. Nassif (Member of the University Admissions Committee)

Functions:
-The Admissions Committee shall recommend admission requirements for approval by the faculty, as well as any changes in these requirements.
-It shall select and recommend from among qualified applicants those who should be admitted as undergraduate students to the faculty.
-It shall evaluate admission policies and recommend any changes therein to the faculty.

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The Student Disciplinary Affairs Committee
Acting Chair: D. Wrisley (CVSP)
Members:
K. Bouhadir (Chemistry)
H. El-Rassy (Chemistry)
B. Shayya (Mathematics)
M. Marktanner (Economics)
Dean of Students
S. El-Khoury in replacement of F. Abu Salem for the First Semester 2009-2010 (Member of the University Student Affairs Committee)

Functions:
-It shall deal with any aspect of student life referred to it by the dean.
-It shall work with faculty and students to enrich the faculty's cultural activities.
-It shall consider and recommend action to the dean on all disciplinary matters involving students in the faculty.

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The Graduate Studies Committee
Acting Chair:
R. Talhouk (Biology)
Members:
C. Harb (SBS) in replacement of L. Wick (SBS) for the First Semester 2009-2010
N. Saliba (Chemistry)
H. Muller (Philosophy)
Registrar
Director of Admissions
A. Clary (Member of the Board of Graduate Studies)
N. Dajani(Member of the Board of Graduate Studies)
H. Muhtasib in replacemnt of F. Abu Salem for the First Semester 2009-2010 (Member of the Board of Graduate Studies)

Functions:
-The Graduate Studies Committee shall act on admission to graduate work of all applicants who have been recommended to it by individual departments. The Graduate Studies Committee shall recommend all applicants for PhD work to the University Board of Graduate Studies.
-It shall act upon the recommendations of departments concerning the advisor, the examining committee, and thesis topic of students working towards a master's degree; in the case of PhD students, the committee shall transmit its recommendations on these items to the Board of Graduate Studies.
-It shall rule on all departmental recommendations for exceptions to existing regulations concerning graduate work at the master's level.
-Upon the recommendation of the department concerned the Graduate Studies Committee shall act on cases of graduate students whose work is unsatisfactory.
-It shall periodically evaluate the graduate program as a whole and recommend changes to the faculty and subsequently to the Board of Graduate Studies.

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The Library Committee
Acting Chair:
H. Genz (History and Archaeology)
Members:
Bilal Orfali (Arab. & Near Eastern Languages) in replacemnt of S. Mejcher-Atassi (CVSP) for the First Semester 2009-2010
K. Makdisi (PSPA)
T. Ghaddar (Chemistry)
Librarian
T. Tlas in replacemnet of I. Saoud for the First Semester 2009-2010(Member of the University Library Committee)
S. Harb (Member of the University Library Committee)

Functions:
-The Library Committee shall advise the University librarian on matters of library policy affecting the work of the faculty.
-It shall advise both the dean and the University librarian on the effects of program or curriculum changes, both short-term and long-term, on library acquisition, with special regard to budgetary implications, and shall in particular ensure adequate library support for new or revised programs.
-It shall advise and assist the University librarian in building up a balanced collection.
-It shall assist the University librarian in her/his efforts to carry out the library policies of the University and the faculty.
-It shall perform other related tasks at the request of the dean.

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The Research Committee
Acting Chair:
N. Saliba (Chemistry)
Members:
H. Sader (History and Archaeology)
V. Khamis (Education)
B. Kaafarani (Chemistry)
H. Muller (Philosophy)
C. Harb (SBS)
C. Smith (Biology)
M. Tabbal (Member of the University Research Board)
H. Sader (Member of the University Research Board)

Functions:
-It shall stimulate, encourage and promote research in the faculty.
-It shall review all applications for University funded research grants for further recommendation to the dean and other appropriate University bodies.
-It shall promote communication between researchers within the faculty and within the University.
-It shall keep the faculty informed of all available sources of research support whether from the University or from granting agencies.

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The Curriculum Committee
Acting Chair: 
A. Lyzzaik (Mathematics) 
Members:
N. Salti (Economics)
J. Andresen (Philosophy)
T. Ghaddar (Chemistry)
N. Darwiche (Biology)
B. Bashour (Philosophy)
J. Melki (SBS) in replacemnt of I. Ruble (Economics) for the First Semester 2009-2010
Registrar
N. Nassif (Member of the Senate Academic Development Committee)
J. Meloy (Member of the Senate Academic Development Committee)

Functions:
-General academic development of the faculty.
-The Curriculum Committee shall, from time to time, re-evaluate the curriculum as a whole and recommend changes through the Academic Committee to the faculty.
-Upon the recommendation of the department concerned, the Committee shall approve new courses, discontinue existing courses, and modify courses as to their length, content and number of credits assigned.
-The Curriculum Committee shall recommend to the faculty modifications to graduation requirements.
-The Curriculum Committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the dean on matters concerning courses and examinations.

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The Student Academic Affairs Committee
Acting Chair:
Associate Dean M. Tabbal
Members:
P. Newson (History & Archaeology)
N. Najjar (SBS)
N. Saliba (Chemistry)
S. Harb (English)
I. Hamati-Ataya (PSPA)
M. Bariche (Biology)
Registrar

Functions:
-The Administrative Committee shall rule on all cases of undergraduate students whose academic status is irregular. It shall also rule on requests and petitions from undergraduate students concerning academic matters.
-It shall have the power in extraordinary circumstances to make exceptions to academic regulations in individual cases. A summary of all such exceptional decisions shall be communicated to the faculty at least once in each academic year.



University Student Faculty Committee
FAS Representatives:
A. Abdel Rahman (Geology)
K. Knio (Biology)

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University Senate and Senate Committees and Boards

The University Senate
FAS Representatives:
The Dean
R. Smith (SBS)
A. Abdel-Rahman (Geology)
S. Neaime (Economics)
S. Isber (Physics)
M. Tabbal (Physics)
A. Nasri (Computer Science)
N. Nassif (Mathematics)
S. Seikaly (History and Archaeology)
D. Wrisley (CVSP)
Nabil Dajani (SBS) in replacement of L. Choueiri (English) for the First Semester 2009-2010

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The University Admissions Committee
FAS Representative:
N. Nassif (Mathematics)

Functions:
- To recommend to the senate the general principles, policies and procedures of the admission of students to the University at the undergraduate level and to establish criteria regarding admission of hardship cases. Any proposed new policy or regulation or any proposed changes in existing policies and regulations relating to University admissions shall be referred by the proper authorities to the committee for its consideration and recommendations. Final recommendations of the committee shall be submitted to the senate for approval.
- To look into general problems of University admissions and to initiate, coordinate, and evaluate studies relating to University and faculty admissions.
-To interpret and coordinate the admission regulations of the University in cases referred to it by the proper authorities.

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The Board of Graduate Studies
FAS Representatives:
A. Clary (English)
H. Muhtsib (Biology) in replacement of F. Abu Salem (Computer Science) for the First Semester 2009-2010
N. Dajani (SBS)

Functions:
- Shall establish procedures and criteria for the evaluation of the graduate programs by the faculties concerned.
- Shall examine and make recommendations to the senate concerning the initiation of new graduate programs, modification of graduate programs, or cancellation of graduate programs upon the recommendation of the Faculty Graduate Committee and/or the Inter faculty Graduate Program Committee, and approval of the faculty(ies) concerned.
- Graduate Committees of the faculties shall be requested by the BGS to submit annual reports on their graduate programs.
- Shall set criteria for admission to graduate study for academic graduate regulations and for requirements for graduation.
- Shall, upon the recommendation of the faculty concerned, act on the admission of PhD applicants for graduate study.
- Shall act on faculty recommendations on candidacy for PhD degrees, thesis topics, and examining committees.
- Shall act on other matters referred to it by the Faculty Graduate Committee.

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The Student Disciplinary Affairs Committee
FAS Representatives:
The Dean (Ex-Officio)
H. El-Rassy (Chemistry)

Functions:
- To enquire into and act upon student violation of University rules and regulations brought to its attention by the president, the provost, a dean or upon the initiation of the committee.
- To act on appeal requests brought to its attention by a student, a committee, or a faculty member.

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The Library Committee
FAS Representatives:
S. Harb (English)
T. Tlas (Mathematics) in replacement of I. Saoud (Biology) for the First Semester 2009-2010

Functions:
- To initiate, coordinate and evaluate University plans for the development of all University libraries to make recommendations to the senate regarding such matters. Any proposed new policy or regulation related to library holdings, acquisitions and the use of facilities or any proposed changes thereof shall be submitted by the University librarian, through the office of the provost, to the committee for its consideration and recommendations. Final recommendations of the committee shall be submitted to the senate for approval.

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The University Publications Committee
FAS Representative:
H. Sader (History and Archaeology)
R. Sultan (Chemistry)

Functions:
- To promote, coordinate, and recommend policy for all academic publications bearing the imprint of the American University of Beirut and intended for distribution outside the University.
- To ensure that such publications meet internationally accepted standards of content, production, and design.
- To allocate funds for the publications which bear the University's imprint.

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The University Research Board
FAS Representatives:
H. Sader (History and Archaeology)
M. Tabbal (Physics)

Functions:
- To consider and recommend to the senate policies to be followed in seeking grant support and guidelines for the allocation of funds for research and faculty development.
- To consider policies to be followed in seeking grant support and the allocation of funds for research. -
To act in an advisory capacity to the provost in the implementation of policies pertaining to request of grants for research and faculty development.
- To prepare, edit, and publish the Annual Research Report of the University.

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The University Committee on Student Affairs
FAS Representatives:
S. El-Khoury (Mathematics) in replacement of F. Abu Salem (Computer Science) for the First Semester 2009-2010 

Functions:
- To recommend to the senate board policies regarding student life and activities on campus.
- To deal with any aspect of student life referred to it by the senate or the president.

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The Academic Development Committee
FAS Representatives:
N. Nassif (Mathematics)
J. Meloy (History and Archaeology)

Functions:
- Shall examine and make recommendations to the senate concerning the initiation of new undergraduate programs upon the recommendation and approval of the faculty (or faculties) concerned.
- Shall establish procedures and criteria for evaluating undergraduate (including interfaculty) programs at the University with the assistance of curriculum committees of various faculties.
- Shall establish and evaluate criteria for faculty loads across the University.
- The committee will deal with any aspect of academic development referred to it by the senate.
- To follow up with the chairperson of the senate the implementations of Senate decisions.

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The University Committee on General Education
FAS Representatives:
M. Farhat (FAAH)
C. Smith (Biology)
R. Karami Akkari (Education) in replacment of H. Khashan (PSPA) for the First Semester 2009-2010
G. Turkiyyah (Computer Science)