Success Story

Accreditation Team Celebrates Full NCAAA Accreditation .

In March 2022, the Bachelor of Arts in English Program at King Khalid University achieved a significant milestone: full accreditation by the Education and Training Evaluation Commission for seven years. This landmark accomplishment underscores the program's standing as a leading center for English language and translation studies. The accreditation serves as a testament to the collective efforts of the university's senior leadership, internal quality consultants, and dedicated faculty and staff. The program is committed to shaping future leaders who will contribute to Saudi Arabia's economic and social development, aligning with the aspirations of Vision 2030 and the Aseer Strategic Plan. As Dr. Abdullah Al-Melhi, Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Translation, expressed, this is an achievement for everyone involved, and it sets a high standard for educational excellence within the institution.

Research Output (2016-2023)

From 2016 to 2023, faculty publications showed a notable increase, reflecting growing research productivity. The annual publication counts were as follows: 19 in 2016, 17 in 2017, 31 in 2018, 55 in 2019, 44 in 2020, 50 in 2021, 51 in 2022, and 69 in 2023. This data demonstrates a significant upward trend, with the number of publications more than tripling over the eight-year period. The most substantial year-over-year increase occurred between 2018 and 2019, jumping from 31 to 55 publications.

Faculty Presentations

The faculty's engagement in sharing knowledge and research through presentations has been steadily vigorous over recent years, exemplifying a deep-rooted dedication to educational dissemination. In 2016, the stage was set with 28 faculty presentations, serving as a prelude to further intellectual outreach. The number modestly increased to 44 in 2017 and reached 49 in 2018, maintaining a stable commitment to scholarly communication. The year 2019 observed a slight uptick to 54 presentations, followed by 53 presentations in 2020. The year 2021 saw a decrease to 34 presentations.