Occurrences
The major strategic directions of the Euromed University of Fez are driven by its governing bodies, which are responsible for the University's proper functioning and influence.
The General Meeting (GM)
The General Assembly (GA) is the highest sovereign body of UEMF. It is chaired by the Chancellor, who is appointed by His Majesty The King, and meets at least once a year and as often as necessary to approve UEMF's activities and budget, to decide on any actions concerning the university's assets, to decide whether to initiate legal proceedings, or to renew, when applicable, the terms of the members of the Orientation, Supervision and Development Council (COSD), also known as the Board of Directors.
The General Assembly may also convene in an extraordinary session (EGM) to address urgent and highly important matters, such as: i) amending and modifying the Statutes, ii) implementing new strategic directions, or iii) if necessary, the dissolution of the Foundation.
Mr. Mohamed Kabbaj
Chancellor
The university chancellor
Responsibilities taken on
1969-1972
Director of Public Works for the Tetouan Delegation, Northern Morocco
1972-1973
Chief Engineer for the Northern District of the Department of Public Works
1973-1980
Director of Roads and Road Traffic at the Ministry of Public Works
1981-1984
Minister of Public Works
1985-1991
Minister of Equipment, Vocational Training, and Executive Training
1992-1993
Minister of Public Works, Vocational Training, and Executive Training
1995-1997
Minister of Finance and Foreign Investments
2000–2005
Advisor to His Majesty King Mohammed VI
2005–2009
Wali of the Greater Casablanca Region and Governor of the Casablanca Prefecture
Other activities Socio-professional
1993-2003: Member of Parliament
Former President of the Spirit of Fes Foundation and the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
Former President of the Fez-Saiss Association
Former President of Lafarge Holcim Morocco
Former member of the International Lafarge Group Advisory Council
Former President of the IMF and World Bank Development Committee
1984-1993 Coordinator of the Standing Interministerial Committee for Public Enterprises and Chairman of the Public Enterprises Oversight Committee
Former Vice Chancellor of Al Akhawayn University
Members of the General Assembly
Mr. Mohammed Kabbaj
Chancellor of UEMF
Prof. Mostapha BOUSMINA
President of Euromed University of Fez
Prof. Azzedine El Midaoui
Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation
Mr. Saâd Berrada
Minister of National Education, Preschool, and Sports
Mr. Nasser Bourita
Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Living Abroad
Mrs. Nadia FETTAH ALAOUI
Minister of the Economy and Finance
Mr. Nasser Kamel
Secretary General of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)
Prof. Omar FASSI FIHRI
Permanent Secretary of the Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology
Mr. Abdelouahed El Ansari
President of the Fès-Meknès Region
Mr. Abdeslem Bekkali
Mayor of the City of Fez
Mr. Omar TAJMOUATI
President of the CGEM
Prof. Ahmed BOUKOUSS
Rector of the Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture
Prof. Rado BOHINC
President of EMUNI University in Slovenia
Mr. Francisco García Pascual
Secretary General for Universities
Mr. André AZOULAY
Advisor to His Majesty The King
Mr. Abdelhak AZZOUZI
PES
Mr. Mustapha BAKKOURY
Mr. Othman Benjelloun
CEO of Bank of Africa
Prof. Taib CHKILI
former Minister
Mr. M'hammed Douiri
e.g., Minister
Mrs. Michelle Gendreau Massaloux
e.g., spokesperson for the Élysée Palace
Mr. Mohamed Horani
CEO of HPS
Mr. Driss JETTOU
e.g. Prime Minister
Mr. Khalid Safir
CEO of CDG
Mr. Saad Kettani
President of the APD
Mrs. Krasta-Tsagarapoulou Rodi
former Vice-President of the European Parliament
Legal entities
The Chancellor of UEMF
The President of UEMF
The Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation
The Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad
The Minister of Economy and Finance
The Secretary General of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)
The Permanent Secretary of the Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology
The Wali of the Fès-Meknès Region
The President of the Fès-Meknès Region
The Mayor of the City of Fès
The President of the CGEM
The President of the Conference of University Presidents of Morocco (CPU)
The Rector of the Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture
The President of EMUNI University of Slovenia
The Secretary General of Universities, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of Spain
Individuals
Mr. Azoulay André (Advisor to His Majesty The King)
Mr. Azzouzi Abdelhak (PES)
Mr. Bakkoury Mustapha (CEO of MASEN)
Mr. Benjelloun Othman (CEO of Bank of Africa)
Mr. Chkili Taib (Former Minister)
Mr. Douiri M’hammed (Former Minister)
Ms. Gendreau Massaloux Michelle (Former Spokesperson for the Élysée)
Mr. Horani Mohamed (CEO of HPS)
Mr. Jettou Driss (Former Prime Minister)
Mr. Khalid Safir (Director General of CDG)
Mr. Kettani Saad (President of APD)
Ms. Krasta-Tsagarapoulou Rodi (Former Vice-President of the European Parliament)
The Board of Directors
The Strategic Guidance, Oversight and Development Council, also known as the Board of Directors, is responsible for:
Set the overall strategic direction for the University.
To ensure the proper functioning and development of the University; to examine and approve the development plan for the University presented by its President;
Review and approve the budget prepared by the University President; finalize the University's annual budget and financial statements;
Approve the status of the University's teaching and research staff, as well as that of the national and foreign administrative and technical personnel;
Appoint ad-hoc committees, in particular a compensation committee to rule on the President's salary;
Ensure the execution of the budget and assign the Administrative and Financial Director (treasurer of the foundation) or their interim the responsibility of co-signature.
To study and propose to the General Meeting the allocation of the results;
Approve the establishment of institutes, units, and centers for teaching and/or research and define their mission;
Decide on the establishment of the University's satellite campuses;
Establish internal regulations governing its own operations.
Composition of the COSD
The COSD must consist of at least 8 members appointed by a decision of the Ordinary General Assembly, under the conditions set forth in its Internal Regulations. It is chaired by the Chancellor.
Three seats on the COSD are assigned automatically and on a permanent basis:
To the representative of the ministerial department in charge of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Executive Training;
To the ministerial department in charge of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation;
To the ministerial department in charge of the Economy and Finance.
Member of the Board of Directors
The Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Executive Training
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
The Minister of Economy and Finance
The President of the Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue between Cultures
The Secretary General of the UfM
The Permanent Secretary of the Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology
The President of the Fès-Boulemane Region
Mr. M’Hamed Douiri
Mr. Taib Chkili
Mr. Mostapha Bousmina
Mr. Othman Benjelloun
Mr. Saad Kettani
Mr. Abdelhak Azzouzi
UEMF Foundation Office
The University is established as a non-profit public utility foundation.
The Foundation's Board is composed of:
1. President, who is also the President of the University: Mostapha Bousmina,
2. Treasurer, who is also the treasurer of the University: Ghita Berrada
3. Secretary General: Abellatif Safouane