Units related to the scientific assistant
The units affiliated with the Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs represent essential pillars that support the educational and research system within the college. They play a vital role in developing academic performance, enhancing research productivity, organizing faculty and student affairs, and keeping pace with technological and scientific advancements. The Assistant Dean oversees these units to ensure that their objectives align with standards of quality assurance and academic accreditation. At the forefront is the Continuing Education Unit, which is responsible for organizing training courses, workshops, and scientific seminars aimed at developing the skills of faculty members, students, and staff. This unit also strengthens the college’s connection with the community by offering specialized training programs and serves as an important link between academic expertise and labor-market needs. The Scholarships and Cultural Relations Unit manages all matters related to scholarships, academic missions, and scientific leave for faculty members. It coordinates with the Ministry of Higher Education and with academic institutions inside and outside Iraq. The unit also oversees memoranda of understanding and cooperation agreements, contributing to the international academic engagement and global visibility of the college. Supporting the research environment, the Scientific Journal Unit manages the editorial and publishing operations of the college’s academic journal. Its responsibilities include receiving research submissions, coordinating the peer-review process, ensuring adherence to international publishing standards, and strengthening the journal’s academic presence. The Career Development and Employment Unit plays a foundational role in linking students and graduates with the labor market. It provides training programs, organizes job fairs, offers career counseling services, and follows up on graduate competencies. The unit aims to improve graduates’ employability and prepare them to meet market expectations. The Human Rights Unit works to promote a culture of human rights within the college by organizing awareness activities, seminars, and educational programs. It ensures adherence to ministry guidelines related to human rights education and seeks to strengthen values of tolerance, justice, and respect for diversity within the academic environment. Meanwhile, the Website and Internet Unit is responsible for managing and updating the college’s official website, publishing news and academic activities with accuracy, and supervising internet services within college buildings. The unit also provides the necessary technical support to ensure the continuity and reliability of digital services, serving as the college’s main communication gateway to the outside world. In support of innovation and entrepreneurial initiatives, the Technology Incubator and Innovation Ecosystem Unit provides an enabling environment for creative ideas proposed by students and faculty. It works to transform innovative concepts into applicable projects, supports entrepreneurial thinking, and strengthens the innovation ecosystem through specialized training programs and collaborations with institutions focused on research, development, and startup support.