Board Message 4
Forward 6

Part One - Guide to Academic Governing for IAT System

1. Introduction and Purpose of the Guide 11
2. Overview of the Governing System 12
  • Vision,Mission, & Strategic Objetives of IAT
  • The Pillars of the Governing System of IAT
  • The Royal Decree
  • The IAT By-Laws
  • Policy for Delegation of Authority
  • IAT Directorate Organizational Structure
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3. The Academic Governing Structure for IAT System 24
  • An Efficient and Effective Decision Making Model
    • Introduction
    • Advantages of the New Structure
    • Flowchart of Governing Structure and Summary Table of Roles & Responsibilities
    • Executive Committee
    • Academic Advisory Council: Roles & Responsibilities
  • Academic Personnel Committee: Roles & Responsibilities
  • Academic Personnel: Professional Responsibilities & Standards of Conduct
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4. Authority Matrices as Accountability Map & Governance Navigation Tool
  • Functional and Executive Authority Matrices
  • Managing Director's Authority Matrix
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5. From Issues to Decisions: Integrated Decision Making for IAT System 41
Appendix: Legal Foundation 43

Part Two - IAT Schools (ATHS): Academic Regulations and Authorities

  • Executive Management: Roles and Responsibilities
  • Academic Staff Responsibilities
  • High School Committee: Roles and Responsibilities
  • Functional Authority Matrices
  • Executive Authority Matrices
  • Students Academic Regulations
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Part Three - IAT Academies/College: Academic Regulations and Authorities

  • Policy for Curriculum and Program Development and Change
  • Executive Management: Roles and Responsibilities
  • Academic Committees: Roles and Responsibilities
  • Functional Authority Matrices
  • Executive Authority Matrices
  • Students Academic Regulations
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Part Four - Academic Policy Development and Approval Guide for IAT System

  • Role of Policies within IAT
  • Purpose of the Guide
  • Mandatory Requirements of IAT Policies
  • Definitions and Type of Documents
  • Writing Good Policies
  • Policy Templates
  • Policy Development and Approval Process
  • The Role of Executive Committee in Policy Management at IAT
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