A group of students from Damanhour University's College of Education have submitted complaints and appeals to the university's president and Egypt's Minister of Higher Education. They express concerns over unclear academic procedures and regulations, particularly regarding the transfer of students between academic levels under the credit hour system. The students demand a review of the current regulations and clearer guidelines on academic registration and dealing with academic difficulties.
The students claim that they faced uncertainty and conflicting instructions during the summer registration period. They argue that some students may be prevented from advancing to the next academic level due to not completing a specific number of credit hours. This has led to fears that some students may have to delay their studies for an entire academic year. The students are seeking a review of their academic situations and consideration for special exemptions.
The complaints highlight discrepancies in instructions issued during the summer registration period. According to the students, messages circulated on WhatsApp groups for department heads and academic advisors contained contradictory directives on course registration and conditions for advancing to the fourth academic level. The students question the clarity of the transfer regulations and their application before taking exams.
The students also dispute the application of retrospective rules and demand clarification on the date of issuance of the disputed regulations and their announcement to students. They argue that the basis for these procedures should be explained, especially given that their academic situations were formed under previous instructions. The students stress the need for a unified procedural reference that governs the registration process.
The students criticize the multiplicity of instructions related to the transition of academically struggling students and the registration of courses from higher levels. They emphasize the need to clarify the regulatory basis for these procedures and their compatibility with the rules governing the credit hour system. The students also question the mechanism for presenting decisions to the College Council members via an electronic WhatsApp group.
One of the main demands of the students is the publication of the academic regulations on the college's official website. They also request the preparation of an official academic guidance booklet that clarifies the rules for registration, transfer, failure, warning, and course repetition. The students cite a clause in the regulations that allows the College Council to make necessary decisions to implement and announce these regulations.
The students express concerns about the delayed announcement of results for previous academic years, which they believe affects the determination of their academic status and decisions regarding their progression. They call for the announcement of the academic regulations and the resolution of their academic situations. The students seek intervention from the Minister of Higher Education and the Prime Minister to address their concerns and ensure a stable and transparent academic environment.
Key points
- The students are seeking a review of the current academic regulations and clearer guidelines on academic registration.
- The students demand the publication of the academic regulations on the college's official website.
- The students express concerns about the delayed announcement of results for previous academic years.
