Alexandria University “Ensuring Quality … Seeking Excellence“ Historical Background (1) • In 1938, the nucleus of Alexandria University two satellite faculties (Arts and Law). • In 1942, four faculties (Science, Commerce, Medicine, and Agriculture) were added. • Alexandria University established the nucleus branches which evolved to Tanta, Kafr el-Shiekh, and Damnhour universities. • Recently, Alexandria University established four faculties in Matrouh Governorate as a foundation for Matrouh University. Historical Background (2) • Believing in its role towards the Arab region, Alexandria University established Beirut Arab University in 1960 in Beirut, Lebanon. • Working with its African Sphere, Alexandria University established two branches one in N'djamena, Chad (2012) and the other in Tong, South Sudan (2015). AU at a Glance  30 different Faculties and Institutions.  About 170 thousands undergraduate students enrolled in the AU.  About 30 thousands graduate students registered in the AU.  About 7 thousands faculty members.  About 20 thousands employees. Faculty of Agriculture at a Glance  Started in 1942.  20 different Academic Departments in all Ag education discipline.  450 Faculty members and 150 research assistants.  About 2,500 undergraduate students enrolment.  About 900 graduate students registered.  Two Research Experimental Stations (550 acres and 315 acres). Soil & Water Sciences Department at a Glance  A strong scientific base of 40+ faculty members  Extensive Research on Land and Water Resources Management issues.  Over 47 funded research grants.  A great deal of data and information on land and water issues.  Contribution to national efforts related to sustainable natural resources management. Department is an advocate of the holistic, agro-ecosystem Management approach for Land and Water Resource Management Department Evolution  1942-1958 Department of Soils. Soil as a medium for plant growth”.  1958-1970 Soil as an integral system. Three major components of soil science: Soil Pedology Soil ; Edaphology, and Soil Technology  In 1960 we established a 2-year graduate diploma in land reclamation  1970-present “Department of Soil and Water Sciences”. Emphasizes on aspects of soil-water-plant relationships. Department Mission To search, develop, educate, train, disseminate, and promote sustainable resource management concepts and techniques with the aim of enhancing farmers’ livelihood and contribute to sustainable agricultural development in Egypt Department Vision To be a leading educational and research institution in sustainable management of land and water resources for the Middle East and North Africa Region