Dean of the College of Physical Education Chairs Master’s Thesis Defense Committee at Al-Hamdaniya University

The Dean of the College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the University of Samarra, Professor Dr. Saad Abbas Abd, was appointed Chair of the Master’s thesis defense committee for postgraduate student Marlin Salem Khidr at the College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Al-Hamdaniya University. This appointment reflects the ongoing academic cooperation among Iraqi universities and their shared commitment to strengthening the quality and rigor of postgraduate education.

The thesis, entitled “The Effectiveness of a Cognitive Psychological Counseling Program in Enhancing Professional Well-Being among Male and Female Physical Education Teachers in Al-Hamdaniya District,” examined the role of cognitive psychological counseling programs in promoting professional well-being among educators working in the field of physical education.

The examination committee consisted of:

* Professor Dr. Saad Abbas Abd – Chair.
* Assistant Professor Dr. Riyadh Akkab Marai – Member.
* Assistant Professor Dr. Stefan Jajo Marzina – Member.
* Professor Emeritus Dr. Akla Suleiman Ali – Member and Supervisor.

The selection of Professor Dr. Saad Abbas Abd to chair the defense committee reflects his distinguished academic standing and extensive expertise in the field of Physical Education and Sport Sciences. It also underscores his continued contribution to supporting scientific research and fostering academic collaboration among Iraqi universities, thereby enhancing the quality of postgraduate studies and their scholarly outcomes.