Introduction

The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) provides comprehensive administrative oversight for the university’s core academic functions. Its mission is to facilitate excellence in teaching and learning through the strategic management of student recruitment, registration, academic records, curriculum development, and faculty support.

Committed to integrity and continuous institutional improvement, the OAA serves as a bridge between students and faculty to ensure a high-quality educational environment.

Organizational Structure

The OAA is comprised of the following key units:

• The Dean’s Office
• Division of General Academic Affairs
• Center for Teaching and Learning
• Center for Student Recruitment

The Dean of Academic Affairs

The Dean provides strategic leadership and coordinates all academic activities across the university. The Dean’s Office serves as the primary liaison for academic divisions and departments, facilitating inter-departmental meetings and ensuring policy alignment.

Division of General Academic Affairs

This division manages the fundamental administrative lifecycle of the student body and the academic catalog. Its responsibilities are divided into two primary sections:

1. Registrar Services

• Student Records: Management of registration, enrollment verification, and academic transcripts.
• Academic Progression: Oversight of grading, degree audits, and the conferral of diplomas.
• Enrollment Adjustments: Processing of course changes, waivers, and inter-institutional credit transfers.

2. Curriculum Management

• Course Planning: Development and scheduling of the university curriculum and syllabi.
• Enrollment Operations: Managing course selection processes and credit calculations.
• Instructional Quality: Coordinating examinations, faculty leave coverage (substitutions/make-up sessions), and calculating teaching hours.
• Evaluations: Administering student teaching feedback to ensure instructional standards.

Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)

The CTL is dedicated to the professional development of the faculty. Its core mission is to enhance pedagogical effectiveness through:

• Faculty Development: Hosting seminars and workshops focused on innovative teaching methodologies.
• Capacity Building: Strengthening faculty expertise in curriculum design and classroom management.
• Quality Assurance: Implementing teaching assessment mechanisms to maintain and improve institutional educational standards.

Center for Student Recruitment (CSR)

Established in August 2008, the Center for Student Recruitment (CSR) evolved from the former Admission Affair Center, a second-level division within the Office of Academic Affairs. Its primary mission is to provide prospective students with essential services to help them get acquainted with the university and identify academic programs that align with their personal aspirations.

Core Responsibilities:

• Admissions Management: Overseeing all administrative affairs related to student admission and intake.
• Institutional Promotion: Managing advertising and recruitment strategies for the university and its individual departments.
• Advisory & Counseling: Providing comprehensive counseling services for prospective and incoming students to facilitate a seamless transition into the university community.