Dr. Mohammad Abdulaziz AlOhali has been the president of King Faisal University (KFU) from (2017 - 2024). He was also the Chairman of the board of trustees at Wadi Al-Ahsa Company (2019 - 2024), also has been a chairman and a member of the board of trustees in seven private universities in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. Previously, he was the deputy minister of the Ministry of Higher Education (2007 - 2017).
Before that, he served as the dean of the faculty of graduate studies at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran. He was also the dean of graduate studies, dean of scientific research, and the general coordinator of the Basic and Applied Research Program in the Research Institute at KFUPM. Dr. AlOhali was appointed as the general director of a major project for the HEd development in SA, Aafaq (Horizons), a 25-year strategic plan for higher education in Saudi Arabia. He also served as a consultant in several public & private entities. He holds a Ph.D. in nuclear physics from Duke University in the US, and has participated in more than 40 research papers and co-other in 4 books.
Is the Middle East Becoming a Global Higher Education Hub?
Economic and Social Implications of Internationalization.Student Experience, Building
Partnerships and Collaborations
6-7 October, 2024
This workshop, delivered by Be GLAD in partnership with Spacetoon Education, will highlight a Research-Based AND Field-Tested instructional system that increases critical skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This innovative system has been used extensively to transform districts within the famed Silicon Valley of California and across the US for over 20 years, producing creative problem-solvers of the future. With recent developments in technology, this award-winning instructional system is now moving to empower educators throughout the Middle East and Africa. In this workshop, you’ll learn 5 fundamental instructional strategies from the most effective system and the process to gain mastery of key indicators of success to achieve academic excellence
Innovative programs that promote equity, access, and quality in education and the creative strategies they use to navigate funding challenges and achieve impactful results. This session is packed with thought-provoking discussions and practical takeaways, offering a glimpse into how non-profits are transforming education to shape a brighter future for teaching and learning.
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Points of Discussions:
Art Residencies as Catalysts for Artistic Growth (skill development, focus and immersion, feedback and critique)
Residencies and Professional Development (networking opportunities, exhibitions and visibility)
Art Residencies as Spaces for Reflection and Conceptual Development (time for reflection, development for new ideas)
Residencies and Education (integration with art education, mentorship and guidance)
Challenges and opportunities (funding, support, residency models)
