ACADEMIC LEARNING SERVICES POLICY
1.0 Definitions
1.1 The following words and expressions shall have the meanings hereby assigned to them:
1.1.1 Academic Learning Services: The array of learning support services offered to Students by the University, to enhance their academic skills and succeed in their courses.
1.1.2 Course: A set of Learning Sessions in a particular subject, with a defined scope and duration, and specific learning outcomes.
1.1.3 Faculty Members: Members of the Teaching and/or Applied Research staff, whether on part- or full-time, holding the following titles: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Lecturer/Senior Technical Instructor, or Lecturer/Technical Instructor.
1.1.4 Staff: Person(s) employed by the University.
1.1.5 Student: A person who is presently enrolled at the University in a Credit Course or who is designated by the University as a Student.
1.1.6 University: University of Doha for Science and Technology established by Emiri Resolution No. 13 of 2022.
1.2 Where a word or phrase is given a particular meaning, other parts of speech and grammatical forms of that word or phrase have corresponding meanings.
1.3 Where the context requires, words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice-versa.
2.0 Policy Purpose
2.1 The purpose of this policy is to:
2.1.1 describe the Academic Learning Services (ALS) within the Student Central Services Department at the University.
2.1.2 enhance Student learning and academic success through Academic Learning Services, by providing comprehensive support services, resources, and programs tailored to meet diverse Student needs.
3.0 Policy Scope
3.1 This policy applies to all
3.1.1 Students, and
3.1.2 Staff at the University.
4.0 Policy Statement(s)
4.1 The University provides a range of Academic Learning Services to support and enhance Student learning, contribute to academic success, and foster skill development.
4.2 Academic Learning Services is guided by principles of inclusivity, confidentiality, where applicable, and is delivered in the spirit of a supportive academic environment, in alignment with the University’s educational mission and standards.
4.3 The specific types of Academic Learning Services offered, along with the requirements and conditions for their delivery, are described in the relevant procedure(s) established under this policy.
5.0 Related Documents
5.1 PL-ST-01: Student Conduct Policy.
5.2 PR-ST-01: Student Conduct Procedure.
5.3 PL-ST-15: Student Assistant Policy.
5.4 PR-ST-15: Student Assistant Procedure.