Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, chaired this Wednesday evening, April 23, the meeting of the selection committee of candidates for the position of Dean of the Faculty of nursing, within the framework of the University's keenness to apply institutional and professional efficiency standards in the selection of academic leaders.

The committee included an elite group of faculty members from inside and outside the University, headed by Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, and the membership of: Dr. Mohammed Abdul Azim Talab, former vice dean of the Faculty of Commerce for graduate studies and research and director of the Strategic Planning Unit at Assiut University, Dr. Hassan Abdul Latif Abu Al-Ula, professor at the Faculty of Medicine at Assiut University and former vice president of the New Valley University for graduate studies and research, Dr. Awatef Abdel Razek Mohammed, from Minya University, and Dr. Hala Ramzi Youssef, former vice dean of the Faculty of Nursing for graduate studies and research.

The final list of candidates for the position of Dean of the College of nursing included: Dr. Fatima Rushdi Mohammed Ali, professor at the Department of Nursing Administration and vice dean of the college for education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Nahed Shawkat Abu Al-Majd Abdul-Aal, professor at the Department of Nursing Administration and vice dean of the college for community service and environmental development.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that Assiut University is committed to achieving the standards of institutional excellence, to reach a distinguished and sustainable level of performance that supports the implementation of the University's strategy and enhances the quality and efficiency of academic and administrative work. He added that the committee relied on objective bases in the evaluation, by studying the curriculum vitae of each candidate, and discussing their future plans for the development of the College in the fields of education, scientific research and community service.

The committee also reviewed the presentations made by the two candidates, which included their comprehensive vision for developing academic and administrative performance within the College, in line with the requirements of the next stage.