Industrial Advisory Board
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In order to enhance and
regularize KAU Engineering–Industry cooperation, the Faculty of Engineering
formed an Industrial Advisory Board in 2003(1423H). The board consists of
leading personalities from public and private sector organizations, as well
as senior faculty members from the university. KAU Engineering Industrial
Advisory Board meetings are scheduled twice a year, with its subsequent decisions producing
positive and lasting influence on the overall position of the Faculty of
Engineering towards the service of local industry in particular, and the
community at large.
The following objectives are established
for the Industrial Advisory Board:
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Consolidate relationships between the Faculty of
Engineering and public and private sector organizations.
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Provide opportunity to the public and private sectors
to recommend changes and contribute to the development of college’s
educational programs to suit market needs and professional requirements.
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Synchronize development in academic programs and the
number of engineering graduates according to specialization and market
needs.
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Assess and meet the training needs of the private
sector by organizing seminars, short courses and workshops for their
employees.
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Increase cooperation with the private sector in all
engineering disciplines to promote scientific research within the faculty
so as to address real-life problems of the local industry and community.
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Increase cooperation with the private sector
organizations for all engineering disciplines in summer training programs
for engineering students, providing also an opportunity for the faculty
members to professionalize their experience.
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Closely monitor and contextualize contemporary issues.
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Discuss hot topics, like railways and public transport,
and strategically visualize the role of the Faculty of Engineering in
providing the required support.
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Consider how KAU Engineering can provide help in post-graduate
programs.
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