Professor Dr. Sherif Masoud El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, held a meeting with the faculty’s teaching assistants, in the presence and participation of Professor Dr. Sahar Sedqi, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, Professor Dr. Amira Yassin Heikal, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Dr. Mostafa ElBahloul, Director of the Scientific Research Unit at the Faculty. On Sunday, March 24, 2024, in the hall of Professor Dr. Al-Saeed Ashour, at nine o’clock in the morning.
Prof. Sherif began the meeting by welcoming the attendees, then he briefed them about available opportunities provided by the faculty, which they must exploit and obtain. He also urged them to acquire skills and knowledge in addition to upgrading their academic level to move forward to a distinguished future. At the end of his speech, he affirmed that loyalty, dedication and commitment must be reflected in all their actions addressing the audience, saying, “As long as the faculty supports you in various ways, you must be committed, serious, and courteous toward the students and do your best toward yourselves.”
Then Prof. Dr., Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, mentioned that teaching assistants main role is to provide support and to foster a positive learning environment for the students.
Next, Prof. Dr. Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, spoke, congratulating the attendees on their appointment, motivating them to exert effort and work hard to upgrade their scientific level on an ongoing basis, setting goals and working to achieve them, in addition to paying attention to the students, because the teaching assistant is the link between the faculty staff member and the student at the moment.
The Director of the Scientific Research Unit also spoke, where he introduced the unit, the location of its headquarters, the role it plays, and the activities, courses, and services provided supporting all faculty members and the assisting staff.
Finally, the door was opened for discussions, exchanging ideas and experiences.
The meeting ended at approximately ten in the morning.