|
Date |
USTF Goal and Objective |
Topic |
Lecturer |
|
8:00 - 12:00 am Friday, 3 February 2022 |
·Goal 1: Promoting the excellence of education in an inspiring environment of teaching and learning. ·Goal 2: Achieving excellence in infrastructure and services to maximize the operational efficiency. ·Goal 3: Recruiting qualified diverse students, enriching their experiences, and serving their various needs in a student-centered environment. ·Goal 4: Building reciprocal relationships and long-lasting ties with external communities. ·Goal 5: Achieving Operational Excellence in University Services. |
·Coincidence between MoE Compliance Framework 15 Standards with USTF Documentation and Practice |
·Prof. Ali Abouelnour |
|
Summary |
·The workshop was conducted by Prof. Ali Abouelnour, USTF Chancellor, in presence of college deans, faculty members, administrative staff, and representatives of university service units. ·The purpose of the workshop was to explain the MoE Compliance Report send to the University, word-to-word, and ensure that each of the task-force member is aware of his assigned role in preparation of USTF response to the Ministry report on time. ·Meeting will continue throughout next week until the final report is prepared and sent out to the Ministry. |
||
|
Invitees |
·Faculty and Teaching Staff, Administrative Staff, and Service Employees |
||
|
Date |
USTF Goal and Objective |
Topic |
Lecturer |
|
9:00 - 10:00 am Friday, 11 February 2022 |
·Goal 1: Promoting excellence of education in an inspiring environment of teaching and learning.
Objective 1.1 Enhance the effectiveness and relevance of existing academic programs to meet national and international standards. Objective 1.5 Undertake regular assessment of teaching and learning activities according to pre-specified standard benchmarking. |
·Linkage of course and program assessment tools to the QFEmirates Strands |
·Dr. Yomna Shaker |
|
Summary |
·The seminar explains the linkage of course and program assessment tools to the QFEmirates strands of Knowledge, skills, and competences. ·According to the 2019 CAA Standards, all academic programs offered by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must be linked to the QFEmirates. |
||
|
Invitees |
·Faculty and Teaching Staff |
||
|
Date |
USTF Goal and Objective |
Topic |
Lecturer |
|
9:00 - 10:00 am Friday, 18 February 2022 |
·Goal 1: Promoting excellence of education in an inspiring environment of teaching and learning.
Objective 1.1 Enhance the effectiveness and relevance of existing academic programs to meet national and international standards. Objective 1.5 Undertake regular assessment of teaching and learning activities according to pre-specified standard benchmarking. |
·Exit Exams and Exit Meetings as assessment tools of Program Outcomes |
·Dr. Shimaa Basha |
|
Summary |
·Both exist exams and exit meetings are measurement tools for the level of achievement of the program learning outcomes by graduating students. ·Either exist exams or exit meetings help the University in defining the strengths and weaknesses of the academic program it offers. Both or either of the two measures help directing the University toward promoting strengths and overcoming weaknesses. As graduating student must pass the exit exam, which is better the exam or the meeting? Attend a listen to the answer from the presenter’s point of view |
||
|
Invitees |
·Faculty and Teaching Staff |
||
|
Date |
USTF Goal and Objective |
Topic |
Lecturer |
|
9:00 - 10:00 am Friday, 25 February 2022 |
·Goal 1: Promoting excellence of education in an inspiring environment of teaching and learning.
Objective 1.1 Enhance the effectiveness and relevance of existing academic programs to meet national and international standards. Objective 1.2 Promote up-to-date teaching methodologies across all disciplines in line with international best practice. |
·The feasibility of On-campus Against Online Synchronous Teaching modes of Selected Courses |
·Dr. Haytham Elmessiry |
|
Summary |
·As Prof. Ali Abouelnour, USTF Chancellor, always mentions, the online teaching and learning has started to remain in the future. Therefore, and based of the CAA direction, USTF must decide which courses can be permanently taught online, without compromising quality. ·Dr. Haytham Elmessiry, Coordinator of USTF IT programs in the College of Engineering and Technology, will present a seminar on the feasibility of teaching selected USTF courses, General Education courses for example, through synchronous online teaching mode. |
||
|
Invitees |
·Faculty and Teaching Staff |
||
|
Date |
USTF Goal and Objective |
Topic |
Lecturer |
|
9:00 - 10:00 am Friday, 4 March 2022 |
·Goal 2: Achieving excellence in infrastructure and services to maximize the operational efficiency. Objective 5.2 Promote sustainable solutions and effective management of USTF resources in all areas. Objective 5.3 Enhance the quality of university services. |
·Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Improvement of Health Services and Teaching Methods |
· Prof. Tamer Hassan |
|
Summary |
·Artificial intelligence leverages computers and machines to mimic the problem-solving and decision-making capabilities of the human mind. · The seminar aims at highlighting the applications of Artificial Intelligence in improvement of machinery and practices in the medical field to the level of error-free system. This ensures provision of the highest possible medical services assures quality of the health care systems. ·The second part of the seminars explains the wide applications of artificial intelligence in improvement of teaching and learning processes. |
||
|
Invitees |
·Faculty and Teaching Staff |
||
|
Date |
USTF Goal and Objective |
Topic |
Lecturer |
|
9:00 - 10:00 am Friday, 11 March 2022 |
·Goal 1: Promoting excellence of education in an inspiring environment of teaching and learning.
Objective 1.1 Enhance the effectiveness and relevance of existing academic programs to meet national and international standards. Objective 1.5 Undertake regular assessment of teaching and learning activities according to pre-specified standard benchmarking. |
· Advantages and Disadvantages of each Exam-Type Questions as an Assessment Tool |
·Dr. Srinivasan Ramamurthy |
|
Summary |
·Each of exam-type questions has its advantages and disadvantages in assessment of the students’ understanding of the course materials. · Prof. Ahmed Elshafey, Coordinator of the BA in Psychology Program, shall present this seminar, assessing each-exam type questions, in terms of their advantages and disadvantages as assessment tools. Prof. Elshafey shall provide the combination of exam-question types which represent a good combination in assessing the course learning outcomes (CLOs) from his viewpoint. |
||
|
Invitees |
· Faculty and Teaching Staff |
||
|
Date |
USTF Goal and Objective |
Topic |
Lecturer |
||||||
|
9:00 - 10:00 am Friday, 25 March 2022 |
· Goal 1: Promoting excellence of education in an inspiring environment of teaching and learning. Objective 2.3 Promote up-to-date teaching methodologies across all disciplines in line with international best practice. |
·Training faculty and staff to support students of determination and those with additional learning needs. |
·Prof. Aziza Eldarat |
||||||
|
Summary |
· Part (1) Students of Determination will address the following:
· Part (2) Students with additional learning needs will address the following:
·Corrective measures include consoling session which mostly succeed to put them back on trach toward achieving their goals. |
||||||||
|
Invitees |
· Faculty and Teaching Staff |
||||||||
|
Date |
USTF Goal and Objective |
Topic |
Lecturer |
|
9:00 - 10:00 am Friday, 8 April 2022 |
· Goal 3: Recruiting qualified diverse students, enriching their experiences, and serving their various needs in a student-centered environment. Objective 3.2 Provide a university experience centered on student development and success. Objective 3.3 Enhance the diversity of co-curricular activities and participation of students in a full and rich student life program. |
· The Roles and Responsibilities of USTF Faculty and Student councils in Enriching Student Life on campus |
· Dr. Asmaa Ahmad |
|
Summary |
· Dr. Asmaa Ahmad shall talk about USTF faculty role in activation and help Student Councils achieving their goals and objectives to serve their fellow students. · Dr. Asmaa shall orient the newly elected Student Councils members on engagement of students in organizing and participating in events and activities for activating student associations and clubs · Addressing the Student Councils role in hold regular meetings between students, faculty, and staff to plan activities, serve the students’ best interest, and make student voice heard on the department, college, and university levels. |
||
|
Invitees |
· Faculty, Teaching Staff, Deanship of Student Affairs, Members of Student Councils |
||
|
Date |
USTF Goal and Objective |
Topic |
Lecturer |
|
9:00 - 10:00 am Friday, 15 April 2022 |
· Goal 4: Building reciprocal relationships and long-lasting ties with external communities. Objective 4.1 Develop and implement strategies for increased collaboration with industry in academic as well as co-curricular activities. Objective 4.2 Join forces with the public and private sectors in Fujairah to strengthen the positioning of USTF as a destination for learning. |
· Activation and Utilization of Colleges External Advisory Committees |
· Dr. Ahmed Zain Elabdin |
|
Summary |
· Formation of colleges advisory committees is one of the 2019 CAA Standards, according to which in planning and development academic programs, members of external advisory committees or industry representatives for each field or program, as appropriate, are involved in the periodic review of curricula. · According to the CAA, the advisory committees help in incorporates the needs of employers and professional bodies in its curriculum development process to contribute to local economic growth and to society. The advisory committees may also provide input on the availability of internships and opportunities for practical experience and advise on career pathways. The institution assesses the effectiveness of its advisory committees. |
||
|
Invitees |
· Faculty and Teaching Staff |
||
|
Date |
USTF Goal and Objective |
Topic |
Lecturer |
|
9:00 - 10:00 am Friday, 22 April 2022 |
·Goal 5: Achieving Operational Excellence in University Services. Objective 5.3 Promote sustainable solutions and effective management of USTF resources in all areas. Objective 5.4 Enhance the quality of university services. |
· Promoting Innovation and Sustainability in USTF Practices |
·Dr. Alberto Fenandez |
|
Summary |
· Based on his fine experience in management, Dr. Alberto Fenandez, College of Business Administration, will give a seminar on how to make environmental sustainability a guiding principle in the management of the university facilities and resources. ·The linkage between innovation and sustainability is an open invitation to USTF faculty, staff, and students to think of innovative solution to the challenges facing development and improvement of on-campus services to achieve healthy, safe, and secure university environment. |
||
|
Invitees |
·Faculty and Teaching Staff |
||
|
Date |
USTF Goal and Objective |
Topic |
Lecturer |
|
9:00 - 10:00 am Friday, 29 April 2022 |
·Goal 4: Building reciprocal relationships and long-lasting ties with external communities. Objective 4.1 Develop and implement strategies for increased collaboration with industry in academic as well as co-curricular activities. Objective 4.2 Join forces with the public and private sectors in Fujairah to strengthen the positioning of USTF as a destination for learning. |
·Revised USTF Social Responsibility and Community Engagement Strategy |
· Dr. Elsayed Abdulrahman |
|
Summary |
·The seminar will address the formation of external advisory committees that provide connections with practitioners in the field to enrich academic programs through exchange of information and ideas. ·The presentation will also discuss the formation of joint committees with reputable public and private sectors to activate cooperation agreements between both parties. |
||
|
Invitees |
·Faculty and Teaching Staff |
||
|
Date |
USTF Goal and Objective |
Topic |
Lecturer |
|
9:00 - 10:00 am Friday, 6 May 2022 |
·Goal 1: Promoting excellence of education in an inspiring environment of teaching and learning.
Objective 1.1 Enhance the effectiveness and relevance of existing academic programs to meet national and international standards. Objective 1.5 Undertake regular assessment of teaching and learning activities according to pre-specified standard benchmarking. |
· The Use of Program Effectiveness Report as a Tool for Closing the Quality Assurance Loop |
· Ms. Einas Awad |
|
Summary |
· The semester-based progress program effectiveness reports and the annual final program effectiveness reports represent valuable tools for identification of the level of achievements of course and program learning outcomes throughout the University. · Ms. Einas Awad, Supervisor of the Office of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness (OIPE), shall present a seminar on how to close the quality assurance loop of USTF programs, based on assessment reports submitted by program coordinators to the OIPE at USTF. |
||
|
Invitees |
· Faculty and Teaching Staff |
||