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King Salman International University (KSIU) invests in renewable energy projects on campus, such as solar panels and wind turbines, to reduce its carbon footprint. The university also offers courses on sustainable energy solutions and supports research in this field. KSIU publishes yearly reports about SDG 7; the current report is given here.

“Ensure Access to Affordable, Reliable, Sustainable, and Modern Energy for All”

The 2030 goals include access to affordable and reliable energy while increasing the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. This will include improving energy efficiency and enhancing international cooperation to facilitate more open access to clean energy technology and investing in clean energy infrastructure. The plans call for special attention to supporting the infrastructure of least developed countries, small island developing countries, and landlocked developing countries.

Scientific Research

  1. The university’s scientific production in this objective, according to the Scival databases (2021-2024), represents 18 research papers with an impact of 2.34 and 162 reference citations.

  2. The university also encourages researchers to publish internationally to achieve the goal of clean energy.

The University’s Policy to Achieve This Goal

Installing solar panels on the Sharm El-Sheikh campus to generate clean and renewable energy. This reduces dependence on fossil fuels and helps reduce electricity operating costs, contributing to the Green Sharm El Sheikh project. Two stations are also being built in the El Tur and Ras Sudr branches, and the capacity of the Sharm El-Sheikh branch station is being increased.

  • Establishing a solar power station with a capacity of 80 kilowatts to study and examine the operation of small networks and the operation of the low-voltage network. This project is funded by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) through the Ministry of Trade and Industry in Egypt (1.9 million pounds).

  • Operating all private facilities in a manner subject to continuous monitoring to monitor the university’s electricity consumption and rationalize its consumption by monitoring consumption indicators.

  • Activating the university’s electronic infrastructure, which helps in saving electricity through the technology used in lighting and operation.

  • Connecting the laboratories to the Ras Sudr branch with natural gas to reduce operating costs.

  • The university adopts many researches and projects on economic and productivity studies.

  • Focusing on technological education through some colleges, for example, the College of Technological Industries, and providing technical education students enrolled in the university with the necessary skills to qualify for the labor market.

  • Interest in practical training for students in various specializations.

  • The university, through the University Center for Professional Development, established in cooperation with the American University, adopts the training of students in various fields, including entrepreneurship.

  • Helping recent graduates to facilitate their access to job opportunities through the employment and training forums that are organized regularly.

  • University graduates follow-up office.

  • Creating new and distinctive programs for undergraduate students in the university’s faculties that are concerned with issues of business administration, economic growth, self-resource management, and projects.

  • Raising awareness among students, faculty, and administrators about the importance of entrepreneurship.

  • The university was keen to provide internal transportation with three electric cars as a nucleus for the beginning of the use of new and renewable energy in the El-Tor branch.

  • The university administration has been keen since its establishment to rationalize energy consumption through the daily operation program for the three branches and the administration’s keenness to use energy-saving and consumption-saving systems and improve the power factor.

  • From studying and analyzing the data, it became clear that the consumption of electrical energy was rationalized. In 2023, the university installed a solar energy unit in the university branch in Sharm El-Sheikh with a capacity of 80 kW and benefited from this renewable energy during the operation process, as the university’s consumption was 5,372,733 kWh in the 40% operation phase and became 6,966.08 kWh with the 80% operation phase, with a savings rate of 23%.

  • Using an energy-saving air conditioning system to reduce consumption, which is the VRF system, which operates at variable speeds according to the required loads only without the need for full operation of the system. This system provides approximately 60% of the total electricity consumption for operating air conditioners.

  • Solar cells contribute to reducing the university’s consumption of non-renewable energy and using green energy. Solar cells contribute about 155 megawatts/year.

  • The production of new and renewable energy is estimated at 5% of the total annual energy consumed. Work is underway to establish new stations for new and renewable energy, including two solar power stations and a wind power station in the El-Tor branch to increase the percentage of renewable energy production to the total annual energy use.

  • Using energy-saving devices instead of traditional devices.

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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.