The attached document is a regulatory document issued by The Department of Usul al-Fiqh at the College of Sharia, Qassim UniversityIt is dedicated to adjusting the “mechanism for monitoring the efficiency of scientific guidance and supervision of theses and research” for postgraduate programs.. The document primarily aims to govern the academic relationship between the student and supervisor, and to ensure the quality of research outputs by establishing a clear temporal and procedural framework that begins from the moment the student enrolls in the program until they are awarded the academic degree..
The most important issues addressed in the document are:
- Guidance and Counseling Phase An academic advisor is assigned to each student during the first four weeks of study to assist them in choosing a topic and preparing a plan according to university standards.
- Scientific supervisor responsibilities: The document outlines ten core tasks for a supervisor, including regular follow-up, addressing academic difficulties, emphasizing research ethics, and assisting the student with methodological aspects and the final review of the research before submission to the department.
- Monitoring and Evaluation System The system obligates the supervisor to submit a quarterly report on the student's progress, and sets strict controls for seriousness; the student is warned if they miss more than 20%%of supervisor meetings, and it may lead to cancellation of enrollment in case of repeated violation.
- Discussion and Grant Procedures: The document details the mechanism for forming discussion committees (which must have at least three members), the conditions for a two-thirds majority vote, and the procedures for recommending the award of the academic degree and its approval by the University Council and its president.
This document primarily targets Graduate students to educate them about their rights and responsibilities, andFaculty members As supervisors and debaters clarifying their roles, in addition to Administrative and Scientific Committees At the college and university level to ensure the academic process runs according to approved regulations.