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Ethical Sourcing Policy 

King Salman International University is committed to ethical sourcing by ensuring that all products and materials purchased are obtained from suppliers who adhere to fair labour practices and environmental standards. The university collaborates with certified suppliers who prioritize sustainability and ethical treatment of workers. This policy not only supports responsible consumption but also promotes social justice and environmental stewardship. 

KSIU takes into account Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) policies through recycling of goods with respect to the life-cycle of goods and services (cradle to cradle). This orientation is geared to enhancing the quality of life through reduction of the adverse environmental effects of production and consumption systems. KSIU uses a comprehensive framework that includes numerous practical solutions that are essential for creating and carrying out initiatives that promote environmental, social and economic sustainability. Examples of the practices adopted by KSIU include supply chain management, waste management and re-use, resource efficiency along the value chain, cleaner production, life-cycle thinking, eco-innovation, and eco-labelling are some examples of such solutions. Besides, KSIU embraces the fundamental SCP principles, which are recommended by UN Environment as a framework for carbon footprint reduction as stipulated in SGD 12, which is globally used as a framework for analysis and policy making: 

  • Commitment to sustainable procurement policies that prioritize environmentally sustainable and socially responsible suppliers who own the vision of sustainable consumption and production as an ethical policy for implementation. 

  • Establish products and resources sourcing guidelines and criteria to ensure that they are produced in compliance with labor standards, human rights, and environmental regulations as outlined by Vienna Digital Manifesto for digital human rights. 

  • Maintain hazardous materials inventory to be used and stored on campus and also removed safely to help identify potential risks and ensure proper handling and disposal. 

  • Improve the quality of life without increasing environmental degradation through waste disposal and landfill policy generations as of  waste separation and recycling. 

  • Minimize plastic use through reduction of material, minimize disposable items and promote a shift of consumption patterns towards groups of goods and services with lower energy and material footprint. 

  • Minimize disposable items usage through digitization of business function which reduce paper usage, and hence reduce the carbon footprint. 

  • Spread awareness for sustainable production and consumption through usage of recycled goods in the educational premises and awareness campaigns to foster the construction of responsible consumption attuned mindset. 

  • Extend responsible consumption and production to services through engagement efforts that takes shape along three models: business to customer (B 2 C), business to business (B 2 B) and business to government (B 2 G). 

  • The presence of an established donation program for used-materials on campus to local community in modeling of recycling practice and poverty reduction. 

  • Spread of resources sharing initiative along university campus to minimize resource consumption and spread awareness. 

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Technical Support and Accreditation Readiness Committee carries out the following activities:

 

  1. Providing technical support to the Quality Assurance Units in the faculties for managing quality systems and monitoring the implementation of related procedures.
  2. Offering technical support to the university’s faculties to obtain local and international accreditation.
  3. Designing and developing monitoring and evaluation templates to ensure the quality of various activities within the university.
  4. Preparing and implementing field visit plans or periodic meetings with the Quality Assurance Units in the faculties—either in person or remotely.
  5. Preparing an annual report on the committee’s activities and submitting it to the Director of the Center.

Strategic Plan Implementation Monitoring Committee undertakes the following activities:

 

  1. Regularly reviewing the university’s vision and mission in light of new developments, and supervising their periodic update with the participation of all relevant stakeholders.
  2. Developing the university’s environmental analysis methodology and setting implementation plans that ensure the participation of all parties, in coordination with the Center’s administration.
  3. Supervising the preparation of environmental analysis tools, ensuring their appropriateness for the targeted groups of each tool.
  4. Proposing updates or modifications to the university’s strategic plan and ensuring it is communicated to all concerned parties through various channels.
  5. Following up on the implementation of the university’s strategic plan activities.
  6. Providing technical support to faculties in preparing and following up the implementation of their strategic plans in alignment with the university’s overall strategy.
  7. Organizing training sessions in the field of strategic planning for faculty members and teaching assistants, delivered by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation, in coordination with the Center’s Training Unit.
  8. Preparing an annual report on the committee’s activities and submitting it to the Director of the Center.

Training and Human Resources Development Committee undertakes the following activities:

 

  1. Preparing the Center’s annual training plan to meet the needs of the Center’s internal committees as well as the faculties and administrative departments of the university regarding educational quality. This is based on training needs assessment results, followed by the design of appropriate training programs.
  2. Implementing training courses designed by the Center and issuing certificates upon completion.
  3. Coordinating the organization of training programs offered by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE) or other relevant entities.
  4. Measuring the impact of training, evaluating its outcomes and effectiveness, and preparing the required reports.
  5. Providing awareness and technical support in the field of training to the Center’s internal committees and to the training committees of the Quality Assurance Units in the faculties.
  6. Establishing a comprehensive database that includes all training programs conducted by or under the supervision of the Center, including the number and names of participants, as well as follow-up and evaluation reports for each course.
  7. Preparing an annual report on the committee’s activities and submitting it to the Director of the Center.

Measurement and Assessment Committee carries out the following activities:

 

  1. Promoting a culture of measurement and assessment and raising awareness of the importance of developing assessment processes as a cornerstone of improving the university’s educational system.
  2. Providing technical support to faculties in reviewing assessment methods, tools, and examination results.
  3. Issuing guidelines and regulations for developing assessment and examination systems in accordance with the approved National Academic Reference Standards (NARS), and disseminating them among the faculties’ measurement and assessment committees.
  4. Training faculty and teaching assistants in measurement and assessment techniques in collaboration with the Training Committee.
  5. Following up on the preparation and updating of question banks for academic courses in alignment with learning outcomes and program academic standards.
  6. Monitoring satisfaction indicators among students and faculty regarding assessment systems, student evaluation, and examinations within faculties.
  7. Reviewing and preparing annual examination evaluation reports, developing executive plans for corrective actions to address weaknesses, and enhancing strengths.
  8. Encouraging faculties—especially those with large student numbers—to apply electronic assessment systems, including e-examinations, e-marking, and exam results analysis.
  9. Providing technical support to faculties’ measurement and assessment committees in conducting statistical analysis of automated grading results.

Surveys, Publication, and Sustainability Committee performs the following activities:

 

  1. Designing surveys to collect feedback from all relevant stakeholders, including:
    • Internal stakeholders (faculty members, teaching assistants, students, and administrative staff) regarding the performance and activities of the university/faculty.
    • External stakeholders, such as employers and community beneficiaries, regarding the quality and competence of graduates.
    • Field training providers, to evaluate and improve students’ skills through continuous feedback.
  2. Collecting, analyzing, and summarizing survey results from the various faculties, and proposing corrective actions in coordination with the concerned faculties.
  3. Conducting satisfaction surveys for participants in training programs organized by the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Center, analyzing data, and preparing statistical reports to be presented and discussed at the University Council.