Personal Statement

With a PhD degree in Educational Foundations, I currently hold a position at Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, Sana’a University. Throughout my career, I have conducted extensive research and published numerous studies and research papers. Additionally, I have actively participated in conferences and workshops organized by Council for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance and Yemeni private universities. Over the years, I have orchestrated and facilitated a series of workshops and training initiatives aimed at enhancing and embedding quality standards and indicators within educational environments.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Educational Foundations, with a research dissertation titled Development of Pre-University Private Education in the Republic of Yemen: A Case of Comprehensive Quality Standards, Institute of Educational Studies, Cairo University, Egypt, 2011.
• Master’s degree in Educational Philosophy, with a thesis titled Dominant Educational Philosophies among Faculty Members in Yemeni Universities, Ibn Rushd College of Education, Baghdad University, Iraq, 2002.
• Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Sociology, Faculty of Education, Sana’a University, 1994.

Professional Experiences:

– Worked as a dean of Academic Development and Quality Center, Future University, Sept. 2016- July 2020.

– Served as a director of the Quality Assurance Department, Academic Development and QualityCenter, Future University, Sept. 2013- Sept. 2016.

– Conducted various training courses on evaluating academic programs and promoting quality in higher education institutions.

– Prepared internal regulations for Academic Development and Quality Center, Future University.

– Developed internal regulations for Quality Assurance Unit, Open Education College- Future University.

– Prepared job specifications for academic and administrative positions at Future University.

• Contributed to the preparation of the following guides:

• Guides Issued by Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center at Sana’a University, including:

– A Procedural Guide for Quality Units in Colleges and Centers.

– A Guide Learning Outcomes.

– A Review of the Regulations of Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center.

• Guides Issued by Future University:

– A Student Guide, Faculty of Open Education, Future University.

– An Examinations Guide, Faculty of Open Education, Future University.

– A Moodle System User Guide for Faculty Members, Faculty of Open Education, Future University.

– A WizIQ Virtual Classroom User Guide, Faculty of Open Education, Future University.

– A Student Guide for Participating in Educational Meetings, Faculty of Open Education, Future University.

– A Student Guide for Accessing the LMS Program.

– A Student Guide, Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences, Future University.

– A Student Guide, Graduate Studies College, Future University.

• Managed and conducted the following workshops and training courses:
• Teaching Strategies based on Intended Learning Outcomes for faculty members of Computer and Information Technology College, commissioned by Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center – Sana’a University, August 18, 2021.
• Assessment Strategies and Test Construction According to Intended Learning Outcomes for faculty members of Medical Colleges (Human Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Applied Medical Sciences, Veterinary Medicine), commissioned by Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center – Sana’a University, August 19, 2021.
• Mechanism for Self-Assessment Study of Colleges and Scientific Centers at Sana’a University, commissioned by Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center – Sana’a University, April 3-7, 2021.
• Review of Strategy and Regulations governing operations of Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center – Sana’a University, August 19, 2020.
• Mechanisms of Self-Assessment Study intended for General Secretariat of the University, commissioned by Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center – Sana’a University, April 13, 2020.
• Mechanisms of Self-Assessment Study for Colleges, commissioned by Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center- Future University, March 15, 2020.
• Review of Strategy and Regulations governing operations of Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center- Future University, February 25, 2020.
• Training sessions for members of Faculty of Administrative Sciences on How to Academic Course specifications, Future University, November 22, 2019.
• Course Specifications for Academic Programs, College of Languages and Human Sciences, April 12, 2018.
• Review and Approval of Program and Course Specifications for Open Education College, January 15-16, 2018.
• Review and Development of Curriculum Plans and Coding of Courses, Future University, November 11, 2017.
• Review of Vision, Mission, and Objectives of Future University, December 4, 2014.

• Worked as a lecturer in Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, Faculty of Education – Arhab, Sana’a University, for the academic year 2005/2006 and from 2011 to 2017.
• Served as a teacher in Department of Psychological Counseling at Higher Institute for Teacher Rehabilitation and Training in Sana’a Capital Secretariat during the academic years 2003/2004 to 2005/2006 and in the academic year 2011/2012.
• Acted as Head of Educational Sciences Department at Higher Institute for Teacher Rehabilitation and Training in Sana’a Capital Secretariat, 2003 – 2006.
• Conducted training sessions on learner-centered education as a Trainer at Al-Mutasim School in Sana’a Capital Secretariat, as part of Middle-East Partnership Initiative Project in 2006.
• Taught a diverse range of academic courses throughout my teaching career, spanning from 2003 to the present. These courses include Educational Research Methods, Social Research Methods, Design and Execution of Social Research, Media Research Methods, Total Quality Management, Educational Foundations, Educational Administration, Education System in Yemen, Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Psychological Tests and Standards.
• Held the position of a Social Specialist at Kuwait Secondary School in Sana’a Capital Secretariat, 1994-2000.

Courses, Training Programs, and Workshops:

• A workshop on “Preparing Strategic Plan for Future University 2021–2025,” Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center- Future University, March 11, 2021.
• A workshop on “Discussing Master’s Programs (Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Public Law, Broadcasting and Television, Public Relations and Advertising), Graduate College- Future University, September 14, 2020.
• A workshop on “Reviewing programs of Administrative Information Systems and Accounting Information Systems,” Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, Future University, March 19, 2020.
• A productive workshop on “Activating Quality Departments/Centers/Units in Yemeni Public and Private Universities,” Council for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education, December 21-22, 2019.
• Quality Academic Day Event, Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, Future University, in collaboration with Global Quality Systems, February 27, 2019.
• A workshop on “Reviewing Vision, Mission, and Objectives of some programs in Colleges of Administrative and Financial Sciences, and Engineering and Technology,” Academic Development and Quality Center, Future University, January 20-21, 2019.
• A workshop on “Reviewing Vision, Mission, Objectives, and Study Plans for Accounting and Business Management Programs at Graduate College,” Future University, May 6-7, 2018.
• A course on “Designing and Managing E-Activities on the Learning Management System (LMS),” Open Education College, Future University, January 4, 2018.
• A workshop on “Developing Academic Programs and Courses at Open Education College”- Future University, March 25, 2017.
• A workshop on “Performance Monitoring for Support of Self-Assessment Process,” Council for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education, December 28-29, 2015.
• A course on “Developing Skills of Faculty Members in E-Learning: Virtual Classroom System,” Open Education College, Future University, October 20-23, 2014.
• A Training Program for “Preparing Experts in Academic Program Development,” Council for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education, August 31 – September 2, 2014.
• A workshop on “Describing Academic Programs and Courses,” Academic Development and Quality Center, Future University, June 23-25, 2014.
• A workshop on “Introductory Meetings on Quality Assurance,” Council for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education, July 1, 2013.
• A course on “Conflict Management in Education,” Yemeni-German Program for Basic Education Improvement (GTZ), 2006.
• A course on “Using Computer and Internet Technologies in Education,” Middle East Partnership Initiative, 2006.
• A course on “Learner-Centered Education,” Middle East Partnership Initiative, 2006.
• A course “Train the Trainers,” Yemeni-German Program for Basic Education Improvement (GTZ), 2005.
• A training program on “Influential Personality,” Education Office in Capital Secretariat- Sana’a, 2005.