The Education and Student Affairs Council at Alexandria University held its meeting under the chairmanship of Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of the University and Vice President for Education and Student Affairs. The meeting began by emphasizing the importance of activating the role of academic advising and the Student Guidance and Counseling Center at the university, as this plays a vital role in helping students choose their courses, understand university regulations, support academically struggling students, and develop the abilities of outstanding students, ensuring their success and facilitating their academic journey within the university.

Dr. Abdel Hakim directed the deans and vice deans of the faculties to provide various forms of support to students with disabilities, while promoting the principles of equality and equal opportunities within faculties. He also stressed the importance of integrating them into various student activities, responding promptly to their proposals and complaints, and providing effective solutions to the challenges they may face. This comes within the framework of the presidential initiative “Tamkeen” launched by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, which aims to support the integration and empowerment of students with disabilities within the university community and to provide a fair educational environment that considers the needs of all students.

Within the framework of the state’s orientation toward digital transformation, Dr. Abdel Hakim praised the efforts made by the teams at the Center for Educational Innovations, headed by Dr. Sameh Nakhla, in cooperation with the Faculty of Computers and Data Science, to develop the university’s student portal. The number of registered users has reached 163,598, with activation in 21 faculties, the publication of 439 electronic textbooks, the availability of 250 question banks, and the activation of 4,456 courses on the platform. In addition, 300 electronic textbooks are currently under review to be added to the portal.

Dr. Sameh Nakhla also pointed to the activation of the notification service on the portal and the near launch of a pilot application that will allow students to book services for medical units, university dormitories, and career development centers. In addition, a Chatbot service will be launched to respond to students’ inquiries related to academic regulations and advising, which will contribute to improving the level of services provided, especially in faculties with high student density.

During the meeting, the council also discussed the proposed numbers of students to be admitted to the university’s faculties for the 2026/2027 academic year, in light of the letter from the Supreme Council of Universities requesting proposed admission numbers for each faculty.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. Abdel Hakim extended his congratulations to faculty members, teaching assistants, employees, and students of Alexandria University on the occasion of the approaching Eid Al-Fitr, praying that this blessed occasion returns to Egypt with goodness, prosperity, and stability.

The council also congratulated Dr. Mohamed Essam Hagar on the decision appointing him as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Science, and Dr. Nermeen Abdel Hamid on her appointment as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels for Education and Student Affairs, wishing them continued success in their new responsibilities.