Service & Administration

University Service

American University in Cairo

National Accreditation Steering Committee (NAQAAE), 2018-2019

Served on committees for Standards 6/7 (Students/Alumni and Education) for development of working group reports for national accreditation
Collaborated with various state-holders for drafting and final submission
Translated from Arabic to English and edited for native English reporting
Prepared for site visits from national authorities for university accreditation process

Graduate Advisory Council, 2013-2019

Represented joint graduate programme and Department
Served on the Task Force on Thesis Submission Unit, 2018
Served on the Task Force on Graduate Student Manual, 2015-2016
Served on the Fellowship Selection Committee, reviewing applications and allocation, 2013-2019

CORE Curriculum Committee, 2018-2019

Represented Department of Political Science
Reviewed and evaluated syllabi submissions for CORE and for Centennial competition

Academic Integrity Committee (Appeals Committee), 2018-2019

Reviewed cases and evidence to adjudicate appeals

Community Standards Committee (HUSS Representative), 2017-2018

Assisted in transition to new committee structure
Reviewed dozens of cases for academic integrity and conduct-related violations
Developed innovative sanctions based on varied cases; oversaw completion of sanctions

Academic Integrity Committee (HUSS Representative), 2016-2017

Investigated various student cases and reviewed academic evidence weekly

Transportation Committee, 2014-2016

Represented faculty (part-time and full-time) interests on the committee

International Student Orientation Leader, 2005-2008

School of Oriental and African Studies, 2008-2013

Research Student Association

University of Virginia

Resident Advisor, Office of Student Life, 2003-2004

Transfer Student Peer Advisor, New Student Programs, 2002-2004

Have you opened a new location, redesigned your shop, or added a new product or service? Don't keep it to yourself, let folks know.

Departmental Service

POLS Graduate Committee, 2013-2019

Led recruitment efforts, orientation, Open House events
Reviewed applications for admissions and fellowship allocation, including interviews
Evaluated and assessed graduate thesis proposals for over 170 candidates

POLS Curriculum Committee, 2013-2019

Developed modifications and changes for comparative politics, methods, and graduate studies

POLS Coordinator, Introduction to Political Science, 2015-2019

Convened six-seven sections per term (120+ students), including coordination with each faculty
Arranged for special topics and guest lectures
Developed elaborate course website with schedule, required and further readings
Oriented new faculty each semester
Served as a liaison between course and Department for grievances/cases in particular sections

POLS Coordinator, Introduction to Political Science Methods, 2015-2019

Developed complimentary syllabi across sections and levels
Oriented new faculty with methods courses in the Department

POLS First-Year Experience Representative, 2013-2019

Represented Department at FYE booth, recruiting majors and increasing student registration

POLS Strategic Planning Committee, 2015-2019

Developed strategic plan for Department, presenting to Department and uploading to central system

POLS Social Media Coordination, 2012-2019

Founded and strategised Departmental social media presence (i.e. Facebook, Twitter) for the Department and for the Joint MA in CMEPS
Amassed thousands of followers through advertising (spending hundreds of dollars of own money)
Announced Departmental and University lectures, workshops, and student opportunities
Posted frequent calls for applications to graduate programme and responded to inquiries weekly

POLS Task Force - Evaluation Benchmarks, 2017

Developed benchmarks for Department in terms of teaching, research, and service requirements for
promotion and tenure

POLS Self-Assessment Committee, 2014-2018

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Professional Service

University Service

American University in Cairo

School of Oriental and African Studies, 2008-2013

University of Virginia

Departmental Service