About Our College

Welcome to the About Our College page of the College of Languages and Translation at King Khalid University. Here you'll find comprehensive information about our college's foundations, principles, leadership, and achievements.

 Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives This crucial page outlines the guiding principles of both King Khalid University and our College of Languages and Translation:
  • University Vision, Mission, Strategic Goals, and Strategic Directives: Understand the broader institutional framework that guides our college's operations.
  • College Vision: Our aspirational view for the future of language and translation education.
  • College Mission: The core purpose that drives our daily activities and long-term strategies.
  • College Goals: The overarching aims we strive to achieve in education, research, and community service.

Additionally, this page provides a hyperlink to a detailed exploration of the comprehensive alignment between our college and King Khalid University. This alignment document demonstrates the synergistic commitment to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all aspects of our shared vision, mission, goals, and strategic directives.

Importantly, you'll also find the approval dates for these guiding principles, ensuring transparency about when these directives were established and last reviewed.

This page is essential for understanding the foundational philosophies that shape our college's approach to education, research, and community engagement within the larger context of King Khalid University.

 History This page chronicles the rich and developing history of our Faculty of Languages and Translation:
  • Origins: Learn about our establishment as "The Institute of Languages and Translation" under King Khalid University's organizational chart No. 15/8 on 1/2/1420 AH.
  • Mergers and Transformations: Discover how we emerged from the merger of the former Department of English at King Saud University and the Department of English and Translation at the Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University branch.
  • Name Changes: Follow our journey from "The Institute of English and Translation" to our current name, the "Faculty of Languages and Translation," decreed on 26/9/1424 AH, and now the "College of Languages and Translation" in 2024.
  • Leadership Legacy: Meet the four distinguished deans who have guided our growth and development:
    1. Dr. Abdullah Abu Ashi
    2. Dr. Hizbullah Al-Sindi
    3. Dr. Abdullah Al-Melhi
    4. Dr. Ahmad Ismail Assiri (current dean)
  • Departmental Structure: Understand our current academic foundation, built on two main departments:
    1. Department of English
    2. Department of Translation

This page offers valuable insights into our development, highlighting our adaptability and commitment to meeting diverse student needs through our academic programs. It provides a testament to our enduring legacy in language and translation education within the Saudi higher education landscape.

Note: As of 2024, we have established a Department of Modern Languages. While this recent development is not yet reflected on the history page, it represents our ongoing commitment to expanding our academic offerings.

  Leadership Team Meet our dedicated faculty leaders: This page provides their names, positions, and contact information, showcasing the team responsible for guiding our college's direction and ensuring academic excellence.
  • Dean
  • Vice Dean for Academic Affairs & Quality
  • Female Campus Vice Dean
  • Vice Dean of Research and Graduate Studies
  • Department Chairs and Vice Chairs for English, Modern Languages, and Translation
 Administrative Staff Get to know our administrative team members who support the college's daily operations. This page lists:
  • Staff names
  • Positions (e.g., Faculty Administration Director, Secretary to Dean, Faculty Affairs, etc.)
  • Office Landline Numbers
 College & Colleague Accomplishments Discover the achievements of our college and faculty members. This page:
  • Showcases accomplishments tracked since August 1, 2024
  • Provides a link to our News Archive for achievements dating back to March 2014
  • Highlights notable research, publications, awards, and contributions to the field of languages and translation
These resources offer a comprehensive view of our college's foundation, guiding principles, leadership, support system, and achievements. We encourage students, faculty, prospective members, and interested parties to explore these pages to gain insights into our commitment to excellence in language and translation studies.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to the appropriate contacts listed on these pages. Thank you for your interest in the College of Languages and Translation at King Khalid University.

 Click here to view the university org chart.

 Click here to view a PDF copy of the 1446 academic calendar with dates in both Hijri and Gregorian.

Please click here for the Google Maps link to the male campus.

Please click here for the Google Maps link to the female campus.

Please click here for the approximate location of the Graduate Studies campus; there are different buildings, and students will know where to go based on their schedule.

Please click here for an explanation of the Central Library and its offerings; although this is not a facility of the College of Languages and Translation, we believe it is important for you to have access to this resource. Please click here for the location of the Central Library.