University Council
The University Council at An-Najah National University is a central executive body within the University’s governance system, responsible for coordinating, implementing, and overseeing institutional policies and ensuring the effective management of academic and administrative operations. It functions as a vital link between strategic governance, led by the Board of Trustees, and academic decision-making structures, such as the Council of Deans.
The University Council at An-Najah National University plays a central role in ensuring the effective and continuous functioning of the University by overseeing operations, implementing strategic decisions, and addressing institutional priorities. Its core functions and responsibilities include:
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Policy Implementation and Regulatory Functions
Proposes draft internal regulations and submits them to the Board of Trustees through the University President, while ensuring the effective implementation of approved policies, strategies, and decisions.
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Administrative Oversight and Decision-Making
Reviews and decides on general administrative matters, supervises the performance of administrative units, and monitors institutional performance to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and continuous improvement.
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Strategic Coordination and Institutional Integration
Facilitates coordination among faculties, departments, centers, and administrative units, and strengthens cooperation with Palestinian, Arab, and international universities, as well as public institutions and civil society organizations.
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Resource Management
Oversees the allocation and efficient utilization of financial, human, and infrastructural resources to support academic and operational needs.
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Performance Review and Accountability
Reviews University affairs as presented in the annual reports prepared by the University President and ensures compliance with national regulations and internal governance frameworks.
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Community Engagement and Societal Impact
Establishes special committees to assess and enhance the University’s role in addressing the needs of Palestinian society.
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Operational Continuity and Crisis Management
Ensures the continuity of teaching, research, and administrative processes, and takes timely decisions in emergency situations to safeguard institutional operations.
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Oversight of Committees and Internal Processes
Supervises committees operating under its authority and ensures that disciplinary and procedural processes are conducted in accordance with University regulations.
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Advisory Role and Additional Responsibilities
Provides advisory support to University leadership, considers matters referred by the University President, and addresses any additional issues necessary to support effective institutional governance.
To support the achievement of the University’s objectives and advance its academic and administrative development, the University Council is composed of:
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The University President (Chair)
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Vice Presidents (members)
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President's Assistant (members)
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Vice Presidents Assistant (members)
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Coordinator of Scientific Centers (members)
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Deans and their Deputies and/or Assistants (members)
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Directors of Centers and Institutes (members)
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Heads of Academic Departments (members)
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Directors of Administrative Departments (members)
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Student Representatives (members)
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Alumni Representatives (members)
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Local Community Representatives (members)
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Regular (Periodic) Meetings: The University Council shall convene at least once a year upon a written invitation from the University President, sent to members along with the agenda at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting date.
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Emergency Meetings: Called by the University President, who determines the time and place at his discretion.
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The legal quorum for a valid University Council meeting shall be achieved by the attendance of at least half of the members plus one. The Council shall adopt its decisions on the matters presented by a majority of the members present.
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If the legal quorum is not met in the first session, the University President shall call for a second meeting two weeks after the date of the first session. The second meeting shall be considered legally valid if attended by at least half of the Council members.
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Decisions and recommendations are adopted by a majority of members present when attendance exceeds half of the Council. If attendance is less than half, decisions require a two-thirds majority.
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All Council decisions are binding, enforceable, and applicable to all members, whether present or absent.
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The Council holds the authority to ensure compliance and hold its members accountable.