The Academic Committee is a body derived from the UA Council, in accordance with Article 8 of the Academic Affairs Rules and Regulations. Its main focus lies in the academic and pedagogical dimensions of the University, as it reviews and implements reforms to the academic system and programs of study, monitors the application of relevant policies, and ensures continuous improvement of undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as in-person, hybrid, and online courses. It also oversees the development of teaching and research strategies and promotes innovation aimed at enhancing student learning and success.

The Committee further works on the development of new study plans and academic fields, sets academic standards, ensures their compliance, deliberates on matters within its scope, and makes decisions on common and ongoing academic issues submitted for its consideration.

Committed to fostering academic integrity and excellence in teaching and learning, the Committee supports the professional growth of faculty members, encourages collaboration with partner institutions, and upholds the core pillars of the University’s mission, namely, quality education and interdisciplinary research.

The Academic Committee is composed of the Rector, Secretary General, Vice Rector for Integral Human Development, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Vice Rector for Research, Vice Rector for Cooperation and Internationalization, the deans of faculties, the heads of departments, and the Director of the Language Center.

This governing body convenes once a month under the chairmanship of the Rector, upon convocation by the Secretary General.

Composition of the Academic Committee

• Fr. Michel Saghbiny, Rector
• Fr. Jean Al Alam, Secretary General and Vice Rector for Integral Human Development
• Prof. Talar Atechian, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs
• Prof. Antoine El Samrani, Vice Rector for Research
• Prof. Rony Darazi, Vice Rector for Cooperation and Internationalization
• Dr. Georges Jalkh, Vice Rector for Administration
• Fr. Michel Khoury, Dean of the Faculty of Theology
• Prof. Nidaa Abou Mrad, Dean of the Faculty of Music and Musicology
• Dr. Gaby Moukarzel, Dean of the Faculty of Public Health
• Dr. Robert Gharios, Dean of the Antonine School of Business
• Prof. Roger Achkar, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology
• Dr. Antonio Soutou, Dean of the Faculty of Sport Sciences
• Dr. Roula Douglas, Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication
• Ms. Manal Merhi, Head of the Department of Nursing Sciences
• Ms. Maya Nohra, Head of the Department of Dental Laboratory Technology
• Dr. Charbel Habib, Head of the Department of Physical Therapy
• Dr. Anna Kechichian, Head of the Department of Speech Therapy
• Dr. Kabalan Chaccour, Head of the Department of Computer and Communications Engineering
• Dr. Charbel El Gemayel, Head of the Department of Technology in Computer Science
• Prof. Jean Pierre El Asmar, Head of the Department of Architecture
• Dr. Huguette Abou Mrad, Director of the Language Center