5.2 OPERATIONS
Staff
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KAUST is a pioneering institution for gender equality since its inception by becoming the first mixed-gender higher education institution in Saudi Arabia at the time of its inauguration
Over the last 5 years
87 % 29 %
increase in women participation in our Early Career Programs for nationals
Student ratio 2020 / 2021
Divisions :
BESE 58 %
35 %
PSE 29 %
CEMSE 27 %
Fostering women ’ s talent increase of women in leadership positions
2021 / 2022
Divisions :
BESE 62 %
38 %
PSE 29 %
CEMSE 27 %
The
Women to Impact ( WTI ) is a women-targeted platform launched at KAUST in 2019 . The platform provides a suite of tools such as webinars , workshops , courses , professional development activities , mentorship and several other educational resources to women who want to succeed in science and technology careers , particularly in fields related to technological transformation .
The
Early Career Accelerator Program ( ECAP ) launched in 2022 is an example of the programs hosted by the platform . ECAP aims to engage more women in IT and in Saudi Arabia ’ s digital transformation . Through world-class training and career development experiences , participants become prepared to assess advanced job opportunities in several high-tech industry fields such as cybersecurity , network security , GIS , robotics or design thinking .
Family support as a means to professional equality
In order to provide its employees and students with the necessary family support for them to achieve their best , the
KAUST Daycare offers opportunities , facilities and resources for children from the age of 2 months to 3½ years to grow , develop , learn and play . There are currently three daycare sites : Islands Daycare , Harbor Early Childhood Center and Gardens Early Childhood Center . The purposebuilt centers provide early childhood care , as well as after school and school holiday cover for children who attend Kindergarten . The after-school programs support children to achieve a smooth transition to the IB accredited school at KAUST . Such service allows working parents to achieve a healthy work-family life balance , making them better professionals and care givers .
The team at the KAUST Daycare is continuously looking for ways to further develop links with parents , the community , KAUST Health and The KAUST School . Satisfaction surveys are also rolled out to the community to ensure parents are heard and their necessities are met .
Daycare Satisfaction Survey June 2021
June 2022
53.8 %
Completion rate
97.6 %
Overall Satisfaction Rate
54.1 %
Completion rate
96.5 %
Overall Satisfaction Rate
5.3 ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH
Student action for women in STEM
Launched in 2022 the goal of
Woman in Science & Engineering Research ( WiSER ) is to empower all women on campus by creating a community that provides encouragement and support . The academic group is led by students and strives to help members maximize their potential and advance in both their professional and personal lives . So far there are a total of 91 members , 5 officers and several events planned .
WISER members
Celebrating KAUST- grown women leaders
KAUST ’ s Strategic National Advancement has launched the
# HereToLead campaign celebrating future female leaders in Saudi Arabia , and highlighting women in positions of leadership that the university has shaped . The national campaign , initiated in 2022 , features the journeys of several KAUST-grown students , scholars , and staff , from STEM researchers and professors to business and management professionals , in their path to leadership roles .
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