UAE- NACADA conference opens under patronage of Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi
Date
2/23/2016 7:38:23 AM
(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
DUBAI 23rd February 2016 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi Minister of State for Tolerance and President of Zayed University the NACADA conference for the Global Community of Academic Advising which is being held for the first time in Dubai was opened at Zayed University campus on Monday by Professor Reyadh AlMehaideb Vice President of Zayed University.
NACADA is an association of professional advisors counselors faculty members and administrators who are working to enhance the educational development of students and promote student success by advancing the field of academic advising globally.
More than 200 academic advisors academics student affairs professionals and educators in the UAE the region and beyond attended the 2016 NACADA conference.
The four-day event provides an interactive forum for discussion debate and exchange of ideas pertaining to academic advising through numerous activities and publications.
At the outset of the conference Professor AlMehaideb gave a welcome speech on behalf of Sheikha Lubna.
In his opening remarks he expressed his sincere gratitude and highest appreciation to NACADA board members saying "It is a marvelous opportunity for Zayed University to host the NACADA conference for the first time in its campus and a great opportunity to be involved in a vibrant environment where we can gather and exchange valuable ideas."
"Zayed University has always been committed to student success as a key component for its progress and sustainable development. The Office for Student Success was established at Zayed University to enhance students' success by supporting them in making a smooth and successful transition to college while maintaining an excellent academic standing and reaching their lifelong educational goals. This mission is accomplished through an internationally designed comprehensive array of programs services and resources" he added.
The opening ceremony was attended by officials including Dr. Marilyn Roberts Acting Provost at Zayed University Professor Jyoti Grewal Dean of University College at Zayed University Dr. Charlie Nutt NACADA Executive Director Dr. Karen Sullivan Vance Director of the Academic Advising and Learning Centre at the Western Oregon University deans and faculty members.
The four- day forum shared scholarly research that clarifies best practices as well as strategies and programs that engage students in advising; connect with leading practitioners in the field of academic advising; give a greater insight into advising students from the Arab Gulf Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and beyond.
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