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The education of women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has received a great deal of attention, and this has allowed Saudi women to make definite strides towards achieving their ambitions and unveiling their uniqueness in different fields. The Saudi woman has emerged at the local level at the international level as well. We see examples of Saudi women in culture and specialized research, examples who are respected and acknowledged in international arenas and the various fields of science, proving their success and worthiness that rivals their peers in other advanced countries. PNU is one of the outcomes of the attention given to the higher education of women. This attention started early, when the General Presidency for the Education of Girls established the first college for women in 1390 AH, corresponding to 1970 C.E. The inauguration of more colleges followed, reaching 102, ranging from university colleges to intermediary colleges and community colleges. These were distributed over 72 Saudi cities and included 600,000 students. In Riyadh alone, there are six colleges, namely the College of Education for Liberal Arts Disciplines, the College of Education for Scientific Disciplines, the College of Education for the Development of Teachers, the College of Social Services, the College of Home Economics, and the College of Fine Arts. In 1427 AH, a royal order was issued to establish the first University for women in Riyadh, under the Ministry of Higher Education's supervision. This included the six colleges located in Riyadh and several new colleges established for women's education and development in the Kingdom. The University was inaugurated in 1428 AH with its first rector, H.H. Dr. Al-Jawhara bint Fahd Al-Saud. PNU, therefore, aspires to become a beacon for science, knowledge, and values. We made it our mission at PNU to become a leading institution in the field of higher education for women, keeping abreast with global developments in the fields of science and technology to develop the education of women in Saudi Arabia, thus enabling Saudi females to effectively participate in social and economic development to achieve a better future for our nation. PNU realizes that it has a sacred task to fulfill. Therefore it continuously strives to achieve excellence and make a difference in the higher education of women. For this purpose, PNU implements the best strategies to integrate the values of education and research with the sense of civic participation and social responsibility, to offer strategic development plans for our academic programs, to implement knowledge and educational partnerships with distinctive higher education institutes throughout the world, and to hold conferences, seminars, and scientific and cultural events that guarantee the development of human resources, providing our students with advanced skills that enable them to face the challenges of the era and to contribute to the establishment of a bright and safe future. PNU offers diversely rich graduate and postgraduate programs through its 15 colleges functioning in different specializations, in addition to the Preparatory and Foundation Year programs, the Arabic Language Institute for non-Arabic Speakers, and a university hospital where students of the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, and other Health Colleges receive their training. The University also includes an extensive central library, several supporting deanships, and research and service centers that aim to support the academic and educational goals of PNU. All this is offered in an attractive environment-friendly setting amidst an atmosphere that is engineered and technically prepared to accommodate the students' academic and psychological needs. Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University has a rich scientific and cognitive heritage where its history extends to the beginning of the establishment of women's colleges forty years ago. Since its inception, the University gave great attention to its vision, mission, and objectives in bringing positive change in society and transforming it into a scientific and knowledgeable community, and contributing to comprehensive development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The University has endeavored to achieve an outstanding rank among universities in the world and to adopt effective policies to support researchers in addition to promoting a distinguished research culture by: Funding research projects Supporting new researchers and future pioneers Authoring and translating books Publishing scientific works Establishing research centers in colleges Setting the foundation for establishing a women's health research center will serve as a center of excellence for scholars locally and globally. View full university

At Fisher College, we believe that college is more than just an education—it's a life-changing experience. For more than a century, Fisher has been changing lives by providing opportunities to students focused on the three most important aspects of a college experience: education, dedication, and life. Fisher is a four-year college located in Boston's historic Back Bay with locations in Brockton, New Bedford, and North Attleboro. The College provides affordable, real-world educations that prepare students to achieve their career goals and compete in today's challenging economy. Additionally, Fisher College is dedicated to the education of our military service members. Fisher College first opened its doors in 1903 in the predominantly working-class city of Somerville, Massachusetts, just two miles north of Boston. The school traces its roots to educational entrepreneurs Myron and Edmund Fisher, who believed the immigrants of that city in the early 1900s should have an opportunity to advance beyond unskilled labor jobs. In 1952, the Board of Regents of Higher Education of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts approved Fisher as a two-year college, and five years later it was given degree-granting powers. In 1970, Fisher gained accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and operates as an independent, non-profit educational institution, currently boasting a diverse population of students from all parts of America and many foreign countries. Fisher College improves lives by providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a lifetime of intellectual and professional pursuits. Fisher embraces student centered education that creates an independent graduate, who thinks critically and is prepared for the workplace. Fisher provides a unique learning environment, enhanced by experiential learning, through attentive, experienced and well-credentialed faculty. The Fisher experience motivates students to take ownership of their learning by preparing them to overcome challenges and pursue opportunities. Fisher celebrates an inclusive campus culture that values learning and diversity, bringing cultures and perspectives together in a dynamic arena. Fisher commits its entire community to supporting students and promoting intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning, through hands-on experiences in the workplace, and through a vibrant co-curricular experience. Fisher expects that its students adhere to the highest moral and ethical principles, and demonstrates the value of public service through research-based and service learning opportunities. View full university

Polk State College, established in 1964, is a multi-campus institution serving over 20,000 students with Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, and a wide range of certificate and workforce training options. The College also operates three charter high schools. Polk State’s advantages include small class sizes hands-on learning dedicated faculty day and night classes online options affordable tuition excellent financial aid a diverse community and vibrant student life, including fine arts opportunities, clubs, and intercollegiate athletics. Polk State College, a quality-driven institution, transforms students’ lives through the power of education by providing access to affordable associate and baccalaureate degrees, career certificates and workforce employment programs, delivered by diverse, qualified faculty and staff. Promote excellence and student success through innovation, community impact, and engagement. Polk State continued to grow throughout the first decade of 2000, expanding access to higher education in southeast Polk County with the Polk State JD Alexander Center in downtown Lake Wales and the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center on State Road 60, in 2009 and 2011 respectively. Besides expanding its physical presence in the county, the College has also added a suite of baccalaureate programs to its degree options in recent years. These include the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, the Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Sciences, the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, and the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Polk State College Core Values Service Integrity Knowledge Diversity Leadership JD Alexander Center 152 E. Central Avenue Lake Wales, FL 33853. Telephone: +1 863 2986830 Lakeland Campus 3425 Winter Lake Road Lakeland, Florida 33803 Telephone: +1 863 2971000 Airside West 3515 Aviation Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33811 Telephone: +1 863 2971000 Winter Haven Campus 999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven, Florida 33881 Telephone: +1 863 2971000 Center for Public Safety 1251 Jim Keene Boulevard Winter Haven, FL 33880 Telephone: +1 863 2971000 View full university

Welcome to Pillar College where we are dedicated to helping you pursue God’s purpose and your passions in higher education. Pillar is an undergraduate and graduate institution of higher learning that is faithful to classical Christianity, grounded on the authority of God’s Word, and committed to challenging Christians to serve Christ with passion and purpose. As He came into the world to serve God and humanity, you also are invited to learn how to invest your life to make a lasting impact on our world. Pillar College educates, inspires, and equips students for excellent scholarship, service, and leadership. Rooted in and committed to Pillar College has its roots as an educational ministry of the Pillar of Fire, International. The Pillar of Fire was organized in 1901. It is an evangelical organization with theological roots in the Methodist Episcopal Church and the nineteenth century American Holiness Movement. Originally called Zarephath Bible Institute, ZBI was founded in 1908 as a training school for missionaries, preachers, and teachers. Over the years, it has prepared many students to serve in various occupations in numerous Christian ministry organizations. ZBI became Somerset Christian College on March 23, 2001 When the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education issued the license to grant the two-year Associate in Biblical Studies degree. In 2006 the college was approved to offer four-year Bachelor of Arts degrees. After the loss of the Zarephath Campus due to Hurricane Irene in 2011, Somerset Christian College moved its headquarters to Newark NJ and in 2012 changed its name to Pillar College. Christian faith and love, Pillar fosters intellectual, spiritual, and social development among its diverse student population at various instructional sites. The following is a concise statement of the Wesleyan-Arminian theological doctrines upon which Pillar College is founded. While students are not required to subscribe to all of the following points, all agree to honor the rich tradition upon which this institution was established. We believe that there is one God, creator and sustainer of all things, infinite in love, perfect in judgments, and unchanging in mercy. God exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe Jesus Christ is God’s Son incarnate, born of the Virgin Mary. He died for the sins of all, taking on Himself, on behalf of sinful persons, God’s judgment upon sin. He rose bodily from the grave and ascended to the right hand of the Father where He intercedes for us. We believe that the Holy Spirit is God present and active in the world. The Holy Spirit was given to the Church in His fullness at Pentecost. By the Spirit, Christ lives in His Church, the gospel is proclaimed, and the kingdom of God is manifested in the world. We believe in the divine inspiration, truthfulness, and authority of both the Old and New Testaments, the only written Word of God, without error in all it affirms. The Scriptures are the only infallible rule of faith and practice. The Holy Spirit preserves God’s Word in the Church today and by it speaks God’s truth to peoples of every age. Pillar College is an accredited learning community dedicated to building tomorrow’s leaders today. The only accredited Christian college in New Jersey, Pillar has been offering a Christ-centered education for over 100 years. We offer traditional four-year Bachelor of Arts degrees in addition to two-year and nontraditional degree or certificate options for adult learners. When you visit any of our three locations—in Somerset, Newark or Paterson—you’ll find that Pillar College is more than an address. It’s a community of supporters. As such, we offer a quality comprehensive education with the highest possible accreditation. Our academic programs are tailored to fit the specific needs of each student. It is our goal to meet you where you are as you pursue a brighter future, and to ultimately help you get there. We take pride in helping you to discover, clarify and to achieve God’s greater vision for your life. The Associate’s degree in General Studies offers students the opportunity to earn a traditional two-year degree in as little as four semesters, depending upon life experience. Students gain competencies in writing, verbal communication, problem solving, critical and creative thinking and emotional intelligence – essential skills for the workplace and for life-enhancement in general. An Associate’s in General Studies has the following advantages: preparation for employment at the entry level, development of career skills and preparation for further study at the bachelor’s degree level. The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education is designed for future elementary school teachers, kindergarten through sixth grade. Through this program, the student will gain the skills to communicate effectively with diverse learners, particularly in urban school districts, and to promote the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of young minds. Employment of Kindergarten and Elementary school teachers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Employment of Kindergarten and Elementary school teachers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2015-2016 Edition, Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers. With every passing day our society becomes more and more diverse. With these changes the need for people with specialized skills and knowledge in cross-cultural relations becomes essential for any organization. In the Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Communication program, you will be challenged to understand the dynamics of cross-cultural communication that will help prepare you for careers in national and international levels of Public Relations, Radio & TV, Journalism, and Community Development. The knowledge, insights, and praxis that students gain in this program will help empower them to transform your world. The Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Communication is designed to be completed in four years (full-time). The first two years will introduce basic communication studies theory and practice, along with initial coursework in understanding diversity. In the final two years, through research and focus on particular cultural phenomena, the student will develop more specific goals and plans in order to engage the culture in a meaningful way. The Organizational Leadership Program is designed for those who seek to strengthen their leadership capabilities in corporate, non-profit, government or community organizations. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while learning to be effective leaders. They will also increase their capacity to understand and lead strategic change and renewal in organizations. This degree is offered in Pillar’s LEAD program. The Organizational Leadership Program is designed for those who seek to strengthen their leadership capabilities in corporate, non-profit, government or community organizations. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while learning to be effective leaders. They will also increase their capacity to understand and lead strategic change and renewal in organizations. This degree is offered in Pillar’s LEAD program. View full university

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, set up in 2006, is an Emirati college that takes advantage of the 760 years of experience of the prestigious Sorbonne, with a new campus situated on Al-Reem Island that consolidates comfort with the effectiveness of innovations. The system, education, and degrees are French and issued by Paris-Sorbonne in the humanities field by Paris-Descartes for law, administration, and economics and by Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC) in the sciences. Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is happy to proceed with a remarkable legacy of scholastic magnificence that has been sustained since the twelfth century and a similar quest for flawlessness that has made our parent organization in Paris one of the world's most prestigious signals of edification. At present, more than 700 students from more than 75 nations are selected at Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. We give our students the world-class norms of Parisian training, offering a degree coordinate from the colleges in Paris at our exceptional and exciting area inside the Arab world and its new social center point, Abu Dhabi. This is the absolute best of both universes, and we guarantee that we are continually raising students to the pinnacle of their dream professions. Thanks to the Abu Dhabi Government, the Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi has had the advantage of a fresh out of the box new campus on Al-Reem Island since 2009. This demonstrates the elevated expectations of resource improvement in the UAE as Abu Dhabi is putting resources into world-class training assets. This campus respects the traditional architecture with comparable design to the chapel of La Sorbonne in Paris while offering the facilities and innovations of a present-day campus. Sorbonne Abu Dhabi has an assortment of facilities at its Al-Reem Island campus, including: Large lecture rooms and an auditorium that accommodates up to 700 individuals. An exceptional exercise center and sports complex, with Abu Dhabi's most noteworthy indoor rock climbing wall. Music and Art rooms intended to cultivate inventiveness and coordinated effort. A Cafeteria is offering a wide variety of sound dishes for breakfast, dinners, and snacks at reasonable rates. A Medical Center is outfitted for emergencies with expert healthcare staff and offers a counseling facility every week. Underground parking that helpfully gives space to 1,000 cars. A majestic piano in the Atrium, open to skilled students to play at whatever time of the day. A Student Open Center (SOC) that likewise includes a majlis. Arabic and French gardens. Outside terraces space for students to assemble and study, talk, or simply unwind. ATM/cash machine facility available 24 hours a day. View full university

The National Institute of Vocational Education (NIVE) was set up in 2006, in light of the bearings of His Highness Sheik Mohammed canister Rashid Al Maktoum UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, so the students to give the chance to get particular expert capabilities to upgrade their access to suitable occupations. The National Institute for Vocational Education establishment with its autonomous administration is a backup of the Knowledge and Human Development. The National Institute of Vocational Education offers a scope of good with the most recent local and worldwide guidelines, every certified program locally from the National Commission for the UAE's capabilities and universally from the Pearson-BTEC United Kingdom. The National Institute of Vocational Education holds the National Commission's adoption for the capabilities of the UAE as an establishment to give education, technical and professional training. The National Institute of a new and clear vision of professional education in the United Arab Emirates, a definite focus on the significance of professional training for the future of the UAE, connected to that vision by giving the information base and make a spirit of competition and support financial improvement to keep pace with the worldwide economy. That vision also tries to enhance professional training and give realistic and genuine chances to all natives of the UAE to benefit from the job market's required jobs. To serve this end, the National Institute received an unmistakable professional training structure that gives versatile and transparent ways, where unparalleled levels of students' admission, recovery, and viability in supporting the current national economy in light of rivalry and information to contribute. The Institute aims basically to fabricate a qualified workforce for business, are adaptable and exceptionally talented, which constitute a crucial advancement, efficiency, and intensity at the local and universal levels, in light of: Meet the present and future needs of the job market. To accomplish the yearnings of the residents in the UAE. It was chosen as the learning and aptitudes gained by students at the Institute on giving them a solid base and improving their professional advancement and meeting the necessities of joining educational levels higher. The Institute is focused on the study programs with the most recent expert and worldwide educational standards received by prestigious educational establishments at the universal level, such as Edexcel Foundation contributor programs for the British Council for Technology and Business Administration (BTEC). View full university