* A Cooperation Agreement between the University and the New Valley Governorate. * Nomination of 4 of Teaching Staff to Scientific Awards. * Appointment of 29 Teaching Staff and the Granting of 49 Degree. The Council of Assiut University in its meeting for the month of December, which was chaired by Dr. Moustafa Kamal, President of the University, approved the cooperation agreement between the University and the New Valley governorate and the Board of Industrial Training, which provides the establishment and operation of the glass industry unit from sand dunes. The Council also approved the nomination of 4 of teaching staff to scientific awards, where the university approved the nomination of Dr. AlTahir Ahmed Mekki, professor of literary studies, Faculty of Dar Al Uloom, Cairo University, for Mubarak Award in the field of literature for 2010, Dr. Attia Al Koussy professor of history, Faculty of Arts, Cairo University for the Excellence State Award in the field of social sciences for 2010, Dr. Mohamed Dehim professor of mining engineering, Faculty of , Assiut University for the State Award in the field of engineering sciences for 2009, Dr. Mamdouh Shaaban, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University for the State Award in the field of medical sciences for 2009. On the other hand, the Board approved the appointment of 29 members of the teaching staff, and the appointment of 17 assistant professors, in addition to the appointment of 8 lecturers. The Council also approved the granting of 116 scientific degrees, including 11 doctorate degrees, and 38 master's degrees.