SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION PROGRAM & VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM...

SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITYINTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION PROGRAM

&VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM

PRESENTATION28-10-2013

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION PROGRAM

• Vision – Developing an administrative model to be emulated in

communicating with higher education institutions and specialized research centers

• Mission – To provide a stimulating research environment for

innovation and excellence by building internal and external partnerships to the support of scientific research and graduate programs of the university


• Objectives

– To explore possibilities of International cooperation agreements with universities and scientific research institutions around the world

– To encourage and motivate university faculties to communicate with their counterparts in the leading universities of the world

– Introducing the university at the international level in order to make global presence of the SAU academic disciplines

– To build partnerships for joint scientific research programs with international universities involving faculty members and students in advanced academic and scientific research

– To encourage exchange of visits between students and faculty

– To mobilize and activate the university scholarships available for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research


WHAT WE DO?• Encourage and facilitate the SAU Departments/Colleges for

global connectivity • International Collaboration Focuses on INSTITUTION-to-

INSTITUTION Cooperation activities including:– Student Exchange Programs – SAU infrastructure development such as lab.

establishment and consultation– Faculty Exchange Program – Joint research activities– Joint Academic Programs– Curriculum review programs – Degree Enrichment Programs

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?• Step1: - Collaboration planning at the Department Council Level

-Please note that the proposal should be in the form of a service contract, as per the instructions of the Ministry of Higher Education

• Step2: Write a collaboration proposal to your College Council with the following details;

– Details of activities to be undertaken such as:» Academic Programs Curriculum Exchange and

Development» Infrastructure Development » No. of Students to be involved in exchange visits

– No. of teachers/faculty members to exchange– Duration of the agreement– Cost and budget details– Tangible outcomes

• Step3: The College will Write to the Director I.C. Program

• Step 4: Director I.C. Program will submit the proposal to International Collaboration Committee after approval of Vice Rector for Scientific Research and Graduate Studies

• Step 5: The International Collaboration Committee will discuss the case which will be directed to the University Council, then to His Excellency The Rector for approval

• Step 6: After approval, Director I.C. will initiate the contracting process with the proposed University

• Step 7: After the agreement has been finalized, the concerned College will be notified by the Director of the I.C. Program in order to start carrying out program activities

WHAT WE HAVE DONE? • LONG TERM CONTRACTS SIGNED:– QUEBEC UNIVERSITY, CANADA– UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE, USA

• LONG TERM CONTRACTS UNDER APPROVAL:– KYOTO UNIVERSITY , JAPAN– WASEDA UNIVERSITY, JAPAN

• SHORT TERM CONTRACTS (ESL Program):– DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, CANADA (Signed)– Ashland University, Ohio, USA (Under Evaluation)– ILSC Education Group, Vancouver, Canada (Under Evaluation)– INTO-Glasgow Caledonian University (Under Evaluation)– The Ohio State University, USA (Under Evaluation)

• Master Service Agreement signed (01-11- 2011)• Duration: 2 years • Review after two years• Services/Scope of Activities:– Lab construction and consultation– Development of undergraduate programs– Faculty and staff exchange for teaching & research– Students Exchange for studies & research– Organization of symposia, conferences and meetings– Academic advisory services

UNIVERSITY OF QUEBEC , CANADA (Chair on Advance Technologies of Light Metals for

Automotive Applications & SAU College of Engineering, Industrial Engineering Program)



•Services/Scope of Activities:

– Advance Material Research• Building up innovative research in engineering materials• Designing and executing research projects• Defining mechanics of knowledge transfer• Collaborating research work in specific areas in

engineering materials• Advising on establishment of equipment for IE labs• Delivering customized training courses• Performing material testing and analysis• External examiner



– Joint Bachelor of Science program• Top 10 students (after completing first three years study at

SAU) will study last two yeas at UQAC.• UQAC will award certification of specialization for these

two years. • Degree will be awarded by SAU

– Senior Graduation Project• SAU students will complete degree at home department• Research work of projects can be completed at UQAC

– Field Work & Practical Training• SAU students can join UQAC for practical training. • UQAC will award certification of this training



– Graduate Joint Program• UQAC will accept SAU nominated qualified student for

their MS and Phd programs• Nominated students will meet their admission criteria• Degree will be awarded by UQAC• SAU student will be treated as home students

– Exchange of Professors• Both parties can exchange professors according to their study plan• Both parties can exchange professors according to agreed

research areas• Each party will pay the visiting professors according to its

educational rules and its financial system



– Achievements:

• Once consultant appointed for laboratories construction, design and drawing studies are underway

• Joint research projects undertaken, resultant research work published (10 articles)

• 5 students and 2 faculty members attended filed training at University of Quebec

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE, USA (Henry Samuel School of Engineering & SAU College of Engineering

& College of Engineering and Computer Science)

• 1st Master Service Agreement signed on 31-1-2012• Agreement renewed on April 17, 2013• Agreement will expire on March 01, 2016

• No of students to be hosted: 15

• Duration: 2 years• Services:– Development of Curriculum & Academic Programs– Summer training and advanced studies– ESL– Counseling Programs

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE, USA (Henry Samuel School of Engineering & SAU College of Engineering

& College of Engineering and Computer Science)

• Achievements:

– 20 students had field training for 10 weeks which besides their study work focused on Counseling, Communication skill enhancement & ESL

– Review of academic curricula

– Academic curriculum accreditation report that focuses on accreditation of degree to make these programs acceptable

•Master Service Agreement is under approval

•Duration: 2 years (from the date of signing of agreement)

•Services :– Development of undergraduate programs

– Biology and Biotechnology lab construction and consultation

– Faculty and staff exchange for teaching & research

– Students Exchange for studies & research, advanced studies (MS/Phd)

– Exchange of Academic Program Material

– Organization of symposia, conferences and meetings

– Academic advisory services

• Scope of Activities– Undergraduate Joint Work Program• Mutual accreditation of BS degree • Collaboration in post-graduate research projects• Collaboration in areas of practical training of students

– Graduate Joint Program• KU will accept SAU nominated qualified student for

their MS and Phd programs• Nominated students will meet KU admission criteria• Degree will be awarded by KU• SAU students will be treated as home students

– Exchange of Professors• Teachers exchange according to study plan• Research exchange as per agreed research areas

– Laboratories Construction• KU will advise on establishing laboratories (biology and biotechnology) and fixing labs equipments• KU will provide customize training• Performing material testing and analysis

– External Examiner• Playing a role as external examiner

WASEDA UNIVERSITY, JAPAN (Graduate School of Advanced Science & Engineering

& SAU Al-Aflaj Science College )

•Contract under approval

•Duration: 2 years (for first stage: may be continued for 5 years)

•Services :– Development of undergraduate programs of Mathematics & Chemistry

– Nanotechnology Lab construction and consultation

– Faculty and staff exchange for teaching & research

– Students Exchange for studies and research

– Advanced studies of SAU students in Waseda University (MS/Phd)

– Exchange of Academic Program Material

– Organization of symposia, conferences and meetings

– Academic advisory services

• Scope of Activities– Consultation (External Examiners for Mathematics, Management Administration and Computer Science programs

– Exchange of Faculty (2+2) annually– Field work and Practical Training (at least 9 students)– Students post graduate studies – Labs construction and Joint Research Projects • Enhanced use Nanotechnology equipments• Joint research publications with SAU affiliation

– Proposed Budget ( Total USD 240,000/- for TWO Years)

ESL Program: Short TermDESCRIPTION

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY CANADA

Ashland University, Ohio, USA

ILSC Education Group, Vancouver, Canada

INTO-Glasgow Caledonian University

The Ohio State University, USA

Proposal: 5 weeks ESL Program 6-8 Weeks ESL Program 5 weeks ESL Program 8 weeks General English Language Course

8 weeks General English Language Course

Proposed Schedule

June 6, 2013 to July 13, 2013 June 10, 2013 to August 3, 2013. June 6, 2013 to July 13, 2013 June 10, 2013 to August 3, 2013 June 3, 2013 to August 3, 2013.

Activities 5 hours study in a day, 5 days a weekFocus will be on academic English improvementsVocabulary & Grammar improvementsQuizzes, Assessments, TutorialsExcursion Tours

2 hours daily English classesCultural Visits daily in the eveningCultural visits on Saturdays and Sundays also includedField trips to institutionsOne night homestay with an American Family

3 hours study in a day, 5 days a week, Focus will be on academic English improvementsVocabulary & Grammar improvementsQuizzes & Assessments

Classs activities such as lecturing, role playing, simulation, vocabulary test, Weekly assessment test

Cross-cultural competencies (6 morning hours, per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday)Midwest/Ohio cultural studies (6 morning hours, per week, Tuesday and Thursday)“Book Club”/One Book, One Program readings and discussions (3 morning hours, per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday)Field experience, local activities (8 afternoon hours, per week, Monday through Thursday)

Cost CAD 4892/- per participant which includes:- Tuition Fee & Registration Fee- Material Fee- Transportation from hotel to campus (5 days a week)- Health Insurance- Cultural Tours- Weekdays lunchCAD 5250/- per participant TOTAL: CAD 10142/-

USD 10,150/- per participant which includes:- Tuition Fee- Accommodation Fee- Meal charges (Less 12 meals in 8 weeks)- Class materials- Airport pick up- Visits tickets fee- Health InsuranceTOTAL : 10,150/-

CAD 6635/- per participant which includes:- Tuition Fee- Registration Fee- Material Fee- Transportation from hotel to campus- Accommodation- Activity Package is separate

GBP 3451/- per participant which includes:- Tuition Fee- Instructional Cost- Uni Plan Insurance- Half board meals on campus- No Additional Activities, students have access to centers standard activities, some are free & some need charges

USD 3700/- per participant which includes:- Tuition Fee, Instructional Cost, Material Pack, Books etc- Local transportation fee- Health Insurance

Accommodation Residence Inn Marriott (Subject to availability & cost variations)Two bedrooms suites or studio queen suitesBreakfast & internet only

university single dormitory or in a shared residence type

Residence Inn Marriott, VancouverShared room, 2 students per room (breakfast & internet)

Students residence located 5 minutes’ walk from INTO center and University campus.Single study bed rooms with en suite bath room, Half board meals available on campus

It will be worked out separately

SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY

VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAMSalient Features

WHAT IS VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM?

• INTRODUCTION:

Visiting Scholar Program (VSP) is a new program which

will focus on individual-level research and academic

cooperation in which a SAU faculty member will

cooperate with a visiting scholar (VS) who will be

temporarily hired for a particular duration (may be for

ONE year) under the Visiting Scholar Program Agreement

– NOTE: This represents an Individual-Level Cooperation

VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM

• Vision – To be a leading academic program to promote scientific

research exchange at individual to individual level in the world

• Mission – To provide with all necessary means to visiting scholars to

contribute and exchange scientific research with SAU research groups and faculty members


• Objectives – To manage all affairs of visiting scholars

– To assist visiting scholars to fulfil their objectives in coordination with SAU departments, institutes and research groups

– To adopt systematic procedures to attract distinguished international visiting scholars to participate in scientific research programs

– To assist the university to achieve its strategic objectives


• MAIN ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN:1. Research activities;

- To form a research group including SAU faculty and students- The research group will apply for research grants- To initiate and implement research projects- To publish joint research outcomes in ISI Indexed Journals

2. Infrastructure development;- To help SAU develop state-of-the art research laboratories and facilities

3. To delivers lectures and conduct workshops while visiting SAU4. To facilitate in arranging international conferences and symposia


Before nomination a VSSAU faculty members should consider the following before nominating a Visiting Scholar:• Outline a detailed research project• Determine academic staff/students who will participate as a research

group from SAU side

Criteria of Nominating VS

– Nominate a Highly Professional Individual, who;• May be a Noble Laureate or; (

http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/lists/all/)• Highly Cited Researcher or; http://www.highlycited.com/#• Has outstanding past publication record in ISI Indexed Journals (may be 20

ISI Publications in last five years)(www.isiwebofknowledge.com...... http://wokinfo.com/)

http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/lists/all/

http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/lists/all/

http://www.highlycited.com/

http://www.isiwebof/

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?Procedure of Nomination is the same as being followed in I.C. Program

• Step1: Collaboration planning at the Department Council Level

• Step2: Write a collaboration proposal to your College

• Step3: The College will Write to the Director VSP

• Step4: Director VSP will submit the proposal to International Collaboration Committee SAU after approval of Vice Rector for Scientific Research and Graduate Studies

• Step 5: The International Collaboration Committee will discuss the case which will be directed to the University Council, then to His Excellency The Rector for approval

• Step 6: After approval, Director VSP will initiate the contracting process with the nominated VS

• Step 7: After the agreement has been finalized, the concerned SAU faculty will be notified by the Director VSP in order to start carrying out program activities

VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAMResponsibilities of VS• Has obtained consent from his department/institution • Must pay two visits of SAU:

– First visit must be within three months of signing the contract and when the semester is in action.

– Second visit must be before the expiry of contract.

• Must fulfill his obligations as per the agreement: – Forming research group and applying for research grants– Co-supervising students– Apply for research grants and running the research project– Delivering lectures/seminars/training workshops

• Must actively take part in infrastructure development of the SAU• Promote SAU research objectives in his institution in order to attract

more visiting scholars for SAU• Submission of post visit report to VSP• Submission of Annual Progress Report

VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAMResponsibilities of SAU Host• Communicate frequently with VS• Develop layouts of the projects to be undertaken• Form a research group and involve VS in the group

activities• Communicate with VS to prepare proposals to apply for

research grant • Fix visit dates of VS and inform VSP department to

arrange for visa and tickets• Communicate with Public Relation Department SAU to

advertise the visit and activities to be undertaken• Arrange his lectures and seminars

VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAMWhat we will do?• Communicate with nominated VS to contracting

• Arranging E-logins for VS

• Follow-up with SAU Host and VS for research and cooperative activities

• Evaluate performance and contribution of VS for SAU

ANY QUESTIONS?&

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