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CTI is dedicated to the service of the education of youth, through the academic, spiritual, and cultural wellbeing of its students. CTI offers students a challenging curriculum to meet the demands of society. CTI students are prepared to excel, develop leadership skills, and eventually become active, responsible citizens. CTI emphasizes academic excellence, character building, cultural awareness, and critical thinking. The CTI vision is for students to leave school with profound spiritual values, a solid academic foundation, wide cultural knowledge, and noteworthy leadership skills. CTI fosters a high level of education, creativity, critical thinking, self-esteem, and Godliness. CTI aims to produce men and women with high goals, and a sense of civic and moral responsibility. The Christian Teaching Institute (CTI) is a private educational organization that was founded by Mr. Emile Moacdieh in 1960. Mr. Moacdieh had a vision of a school that offers a solid education in mathematics, the sciences, the languages, and the humanities, but that is also strongly grounded in the Christian faith. His vision was to provide students excellence in moral upbringing, culture, and the liberal arts. Our Kindergarten program is a hands-on program with a focus on discovery, awareness, language instruction, mathematical concepts, and social skills. The students study three languages, English French and Arabic. The curriculum is eclectic, based on American, French, and local Lebanese. Science is offered in English, with American - curricula. Currently, we are using ebooks in most of our elementary programs. Science is supplemented by lab sessions. Mathematics is also offered in English and it tends to be advanced American and/or Lebanese programs. French is in coordination with the French Cultural Center, and we prepare our students for the DELF in the intermediate classes. The Arabic language follows what we believe to be the best offered locally, with special Arabic provisions for non-Lebanese students. Our curriculum also includes Bible, drama, art, music, and more. These classes prepare students for college and the official terminal exams. The program is accelerated Lebanese, with emphasis on mathematics, the sciences, and the three languages. There are also lots of co-curricular subjects, involving cultural studies, drama, lab, Bible, philosophy, and more. There are special HS programs for non– Lebanese students. Our students sit for the official governmental exams (Lebanese students only), the SAT exams, and special DELF French exams in coordination with the French Cultural Center. Most activities at the CTI are included in the mainstream curriculum. Thus students get to act in drama productions, or work in the lab, or get involved in sports tournaments, or use the computers, or peruse books in the library, or join competitions, or give free rein to creative output. There are also clubs and teams that students can join. Extracurricular activities are many, involving sports, scouts, artistic activities, special projects, and more. We even organize yearly school trips for our students to Europe. At the beginning of the school year, parents will be informed of the offerings currently available for the year. Students have the choice of many activities after school hours. By the 1970s the school had outgrown its premises. In 1970 a new school was built in Horsh Tabet, Sin el Fil, in what was then a completely woodland area. At that time, the school consisted of two inter-connecting blocks. The third block was built in the 1980s. The second half of the 1970’s decade witnessed the beginning of a difficult time for the Lebanese, due to a painful civil war. By God’s grace, the school went on with its mission. In the second decade of the twenty-first century, we are happy that our students practically all pass the official exams, they get excellent grades in SATs and the DELF, and they are accepted to their universities of choice. The school is “a busy school”, as one visiting professor commented, and there are always educational activities, events, and projects accompanying learning. Do not let disappointment lead to failure. Our great Gibran Khalil Gibran once prepared for four years for a major painting exhibition. He rented a special gallery for that purpose and displayed his four years of work there. Before the opening, there was a fire in the gallery. It burned down and Gibran’s paintings were all gone. Instead of dejection and loss of hope, Gibran declared that he would paint other paintings that were even better. A few years later his exhibition was held. Faith. Patience. Persistence. Keep these in mind and victory will be yours. “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen practice these things and the God of peace shall be with you. View full school

Calthorpe Academy is committed to providing a learning journey that develops the ‘skills for the life our pupils want’. The vision of Calthorpe Academy is to provide exceptional education and life opportunities to all of our children and young people. We will ensure that our curriculum is diverse, personalized, and enriched to meet the very individual needs of our learners. Aims: To challenge and inspire students to gain the highest standards in a vibrant, well- resourced and personalized learning environment. To encourage and inspire students to develop lively enquiring minds, enjoy learning and develop independent creative ideas to achieve their highest aspirations. To provide an educational environment that uses new technology as a mechanism to support learning, aid communication, and raise standards. To ensure that self-evaluation is an ingrained aspect of practice for all staff and students. To encourage and prepare students and staff to become active & healthy citizens of the Academy and the wider community. To work in a collaborative partnership with local, national, and international organizations (such as business, industry, and educational institutions), to share our resources and expertise, and to learn from them. Our commitment to ensuring the SEND Legislation is truly in action: placing parents, families, children, and young people at the heart of their decision-making. Values: We believe that all members of the Academy have a responsibility to act morally and respectfully towards themselves, others, and their environment, showing care, consideration, co-operation, and respect for all. We believe that all members of the Academy have the right to be safe, supported, valued, and cared for at all times. We believe that all members of the Academy should be encouraged to develop their skills, expand their knowledge, embrace challenge and reach their full potential. We believe in encouraging students and staff to take pride in their achievements and to celebrate their success. We support partnerships between students, parents, and schools to achieve high-quality discipline and learning. We value all our staff and students, recognizing that they deserve the highest respect and quality of resources in promoting the achievement of aspirational targets. We believe in being fair, honest, and compassionate in all our work as a school. Within our academy, everyone is actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school, we try and help our young people learn about how to make choices and what makes a good choice. Young people are encouraged to express their views and we respond to their preferences and interests throughout our teaching, by using ‘motivators and incentives’ highlighted in our Curriculum policy. A key theme in our teaching is understanding the world around us, and this includes providing experiences relating to different faiths, beliefs, and cultures. We have strong links with the Ladywood Interfaith Project (LIP) which allows our pupils to make visits to a variety of different places of worship within our local community. We also welcome multi-faith external visitors from LIP into the school to participate in celebrations and acts of collective worship. View full school

Huntingdon College is a community of faith, wisdom, and service. Huntingdon serves approximately 1100 students in the traditional undergraduate program and the Evening Studies program, providing an outstanding liberal arts education in an atmosphere that supports spiritual growth and inquiry. Huntingdon College is an institution with a rich liberal arts tradition grounded in the Judeo-Christian heritage of the United Methodist Church. The College embraces the development and growth of its students in faith, wisdom, and service, providing a solid foundation that will enable them to respond to the needs of today’s global and complex world. Through the use of traditional and non-traditional teaching and learning environments, Huntingdon College provides a foundational education in the liberal arts disciplines and professional academic studies across multiple degree levels for students from diverse backgrounds. A liberal arts core curriculum leads to a broad range of academic majors, pre-professional programs, and teacher certification programs for elementary, secondary, and P–12 levels. Placement rates into graduate and professional schools far surpass national averages excellent job placement upon graduation. A laptop computer is provided for each student for use all four years, his or hers to keep upon graduation wireless and wired Internet access available. Staton Center for Learning Enrichment, Honors Program, academic and pre-professional advising, individual counseling, and accommodations for students with disabilities, internships, Center for Career and Vocation, Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series, Rhoda Ellison Writers Festival, Jimmy Loeb Literary Series, and Stallworth Lecture Series. Huntingdon is consistently listed among U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges,” and the Princeton Review’s “The Best Colleges, Region by Region” the campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The College has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for three years. Washington Monthly, which rates colleges based on their contributions to the public good, places Huntingdon in the top 20% among 352 baccalaureate institutions. Huntingdon is a Tree Campus USA, and the campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Huntingdon’s Evening Bachelor’s Degree allows working professionals with a convenient and flexible schedule for completing their bachelor’s degrees with majors in business management or criminal justice. Each course is offered just one night a week in five-week terms. The program is offered at sites around the state. Student Life Programs: More than 50 clubs and organizations, including Greek life, student government, academic honor societies, spiritual life organizations, and fine and performing arts programs. A wide range of music ensembles, lecture series, and visual arts opportunities. More than $20 million administered annually to nearly 100% of traditional day students traditional scholarships available for achievement, circumstance, and academic merit participatory grants in cheerleading, concert choir, pom squad, marching band dependents of Alabama Power, Alfa, and the U.S. Military Methodist students and others. Security measures include security guards on campus, 24/7 year-round phone boxes outside each residence hall, emergency phone boxes in Searcy, and Narrow Lane parking lots partnered with the police department for Campus Crimestoppers Critical Alert System campus emergencies. See Higher Education Act Disclosures. Huntingdon College is a smoke-free campus. All forms of lighted tobacco are prohibited on any Huntingdon College property. No tobacco in any form is permitted in classrooms or residence halls. Huntingdon is a college of the United Methodist Church, a member of the Alabama-West Florida Conference Campus Ministry programs are active and engaging. From your first-year forward, you will be challenged to think beyond comfortable boundaries, explore new ways of knowing, and learn what you are called to do with your life. A broad liberal arts core curriculum introduces you to subjects you have never thought about and careers you have never considered. Take your education into your own hands through involved learning opportunities, such as internships, student-faculty research, service, independent study, travel-study, academic clubs. And honor societies. You will graduate with a resume filled with experiences gained both inside and outside the classroom. Academic Departments Department of Accounting and Business, W. James Samford Jr. School of Business and Professional Studies, Dr. Samir Moussalli, Chair Department of Biology, Dr. Erastus C. Dudley, Chair Department of Chemistry, Dr. Maureen Kendrick Murphy ’78, Chair Department of Communication Studies and Psychology, Dr. Kristine Copping, Chair Department of Evening Studies, W. James Samford Jr. School of Business and Professional Studies, Dr. Renee Culverhouse, Chair Department of Fine Arts, Dr. Damion Womack, Chair Department of History and Political Science, Dr. Donna Manson, Chair Department of Language and Literature, Dr. Jennifer Fremlin, Chair Department of Mathematics, Dr. Anneliese Spaeth, Chair Department of Religion, Dr. Jason Borders, Chair Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, Dr. Michael Bamman, Chair Department of Teacher Education, Dr. Anna McEwan, Acting Chair Financial aid is available to Huntingdon College students who qualify for financial assistance in order to attend Huntingdon. Financial aid programs are prepared, using the package concept, which may include aid from the Huntingdon College Scholarship and Grant Programs, Federal PELL Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), the Federal TEACH Grant, Federal Direct Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, and the Federal Work-Study Program. A student is eligible to apply for financial aid after applying for admission as a full-time or part-time student. However, no financial aid will be awarded until the student has been accepted. Students admitted as special (nondegree-seeking), or transient students are not eligible for financial assistance. All students, dependent and independent, who seek need-based federal, state, or institutional financial assistance, or non-need-based federal financial assistance to attend Huntingdon College, must annually file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). From this, a Student Aid Report (SAR) will be produced by the Government’s Federal Student Aid Office and sent to the student. Each application for financial aid will be carefully evaluated when all required data and documentation have been submitted. The student will be notified in writing of the financial aid award prepared. The student has at least 14 days to accept or reject the financial assistance offered. 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

Middlesex University Dubai is the first overseas campus of the internationally renowned Middlesex University (London, UK). The campus, which opened in 2005, has over 3,500 students from more than 100 nationalities and offers pre-university, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs in a wide variety of subject areas. It is a global university committed to meeting the needs and ambitions of a culturally and internationally diverse range of students by providing challenging academic programs underpinned by innovative research and professional practice. As well as having all the advantages associated with being a British university, students of the Dubai campus can benefit from the opportunities afforded by a rapidly developing modern city in the heart of the Middle East. Its key location in Dubai Knowledge Park puts students in close reach of Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City's tech and creative hubs. Alongside its outstanding academic credentials, Middlesex University Dubai promises a student experience with a difference. Students can immerse themselves in university life – from sports and social clubs to events including Youth Festival and international field trips. Scholarships and Grants Middlesex University Dubai offers a range of scholarships and grants, from Academic Excellence Scholarships to School Partnership Grants, APTECH Study Grants, and Postgraduate Corporate Partnership Grants. Find out more at the website. Awards and Accolades Best Media CentreForbes Middle East Higher Education Awards (2019) University of the YearDubai Lynx Festival of Creativity (2019) Best International University MENAThe European (2019) University of the Year (UAE)iStudy Awards (2019/20) Only University in the Middle East to be certified by Blackmagic Design The 1st and only University in the UAE to offer a face-to-face LLB (British Qualifying Law Degree) View full university

City University College of Ajman (CUCA) is an organization of advanced Education built up under His Highness Sheik Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Ajman, and the chairmanship of His Highness Sheik Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. CUCA gives a brilliant learning situation that encourages research and self-awareness. CUCA utilizes a wide variety of exercises for academic and professional improvement. READ – R Education and Academic Development is the training arm of R Holding. READ wandered into Ajman's education segment in 2012 with the beginning of City University College of Ajman (CUCA). The organization has now facilitated its commitment to teaching by setting up a school that concentrates on more youthful students' educational magnificence and general personality building. READ is focused on UAE Vision 2021 and supports all vision parts through City School and CUCA. City University College of Ajman attempts to be a learning institute that applies the American training framework altered to fit local necessities and offers specializations required for the job market in both the United Arab Emirates and the locale. Its demographically expanded students will have the capacity to develop their individualities, enhance self-learning aptitudes, and pursue deep-rooted learning at both the undergrad and graduate levels. In the long run, these resources will empower CUCA to wind up noticeably a nationwide and globally recognized University. The mission of City University College of Ajman (CUCA) is to offer reasonable, best quality, a market-driven educational development that gives its students the chance to exceed expectations and achieve their academic objectives. CUCA furnishes its students with robust and balanced training with multi-social and multi-national impacts in the fields of Business Administration, Law, Public Relations and Advertising, and Education. Likewise, the College creates an atmosphere that is helpful for learning, promotes group engagement, and supports a research culture. The Commission licenses all courses for Academic Accreditation from the Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs. Based on the U.S. training framework model Great area… precisely in the heart of Ajman Customized to meet UAE and global work requirements Morning, evening, and end of the week classes Competitive educational expenses with adaptable installment choices A co-educational learning environment with students from various nationalities Transportation is accessible Accommodation is accessible The City University College of Ajman is authorized by the Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs in the United Arab Emirates. The majority of our academic programs are certified by the Commission on Academic Accreditation. The Student Affairs Department plays a profoundly influential part in the students' learning experience by associating with the university's academic and different divisions to plan exercises that assist in building up a group culture and encourage the educational, individual, and professional development of students. The Student Affairs Department sorts out, actualizes, and administers all social, traditional, and amusement programs for CUCA students. Its fundamental goal is to help students build up their interests and capacities and put into practice their hobbies through an assortment of programs and exercises. The College places overwhelming stress on these extracurricular exercises. It tries to help students build up their numerous gifts and capacities and make great utilization of their relaxation time by shaping student social and scientific societies. The CUCA sports program attempts to give all students, personnel, and staff chances to take an interest in an assortment of physical exercises. Eventually, the program's point is to make, among all members, an uplifting mentality toward the need for dynamic support in physical movement, one that will ideally proceed all through their lifetime. The program is about the school's educational viewpoint to guarantee a legitimate harmony amongst academics and co-curricular exercises, which will upgrade the college experience of all who take part. Getting involved in the intramural games program depends on interest and not on the idea of winning no matter what. The program depends on goals that reflect fair play, regard for tenets and authorities, collaboration, and cooperation, all of which are optimistic traits towards sports, amusement, and life in the professional community. City University College of Ajman (CUCA) keeps up various loft-style living arrangements offered to male and female students. This top-notch student home is situated on the Ajman Corniche in the heart of the city. Apartment residence accompanies an ocean view, while the size and floor plans can somewhat be different. All flats are outfitted and furnished with kitchen facilities and washrooms. Common spots will be cleaned by CUCA staff twice per week. Students must give their particular kitchen utensils, be cleaning things, and restroom supplies. The residences are available during vacations, winter, and spring breaks. View full university

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

UMUC was founded in 1947 as the College of Special and Continuation Studies, a branch of the University of Maryland's College of Education, with locations in College Park and around the state. In 1949, UMUC was the first university to send faculty overseas to educate active-duty military personnel in Europe. University of Maryland University College. Two "universities" and a "college" … what's up with that? Well, it may be a mouthful, but our name has a special meaning, and there's the history behind it. The "University of Maryland" part signifies that we are part of the University System of Maryland. "University College" is a British term that captures what we do: Take courses and programs from all academic departments and offer them outside of the university's walls and regular class times. Today, although our name may not make sense when you first hear it, we are proud of the mission it signifies and what we have been doing for more than 65 years. UMUC's Core Values reflect our central and enduring tenets—a set of principles to guide institutional and individual professional behaviors. At UMUC, the way we do things is as important as the things we do. At the University of Maryland University College, students come first in everything we do. We are a university designed around the needs of busy professionals. We understand that you'll be balancing work and family life with your education. We know that pursuing your degree will be an investment both of your time and your finances. That's why UMUC strives to make earning your degree as convenient, flexible, and affordable as possible. You won't have to wait for graduation to start seeing the impact of your education. At UMUC, we specialize in helping students like you gain knowledge to increase your professional value, giving you the confidence you need to move your career forward. It starts with your very first class. And as one of the largest public universities in the country, we are proud to have an expansive network of accomplished alumni. UMUC keeps its undergraduate and graduates tuition rates affordable so your military benefits can go farther. We offer a unique undergraduate military quality for active-duty military service members and members of the National Guard and Reserves, so Tuition Assistance covers up to 100 percent of tuition. Plus, we've outlined a straightforward process for you to get started on your education, whether you're in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard, Navy, or Reserves. UMUC designates scholarships for active-duty military, veterans, and military spouses and families. University of Maryland University College offers undergraduate and graduate students a wide range of merit- and need-based scholarships, many of which are explicitly stated for military personnel, veterans, spouses, and family members. UMUC-administered scholarships are available to current students based on merit and financial need and earned through our foundational scholarship process. If you meet the specific eligibility criteria for one or more of these scholarships, you will be sent an invitation to complete and submit an application form. The Office of Financial Aid then matches students with one or more scholarships that align with their specific criteria. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, financial need, military affiliation, study program, and many other considerations. Miyares has maintained a singular focus on quality, access, and affordability for Maryland's adult learners and members of the U.S. military around the world. The Maryland Completion Scholarship enables Maryland community college graduates to earn a bachelor's degree from UMUC for a total cost of $20,000—including their community college tuition. Through a partnership with Prince George's Community College and Prince George's County Public Schools, UMUC has also created the Prince George's 3D Scholarship pilot program that allows high-achieving students to earn college credit while still in high school and ultimately complete a bachelor's degree for $10,000 or less. Miyares has also committed his support to the university's evolving learning model, which focuses on personalized learning experience for students at scale, emphasizing competence, and confidence as students prepare to enter professional positions. Miyares worked closely with and received the University System of Maryland Board of Regents' unanimous approval in creating a new business model that serves to keep tuition low and allows for innovative approaches to fulfilling UMUC's public mission. UMUC Ventures, a nonprofit supporting organization, now serves as a holding company for commercial enterprises to provide the university with additional revenue streams. UMUC's online library is available 24/7 to students around the globe. Most printed materials can be mailed at no cost to students in the continental United States, or you can request electronic delivery for journal articles and book chapters. To access research databases and the library catalog or view tutorials on conducting research, visit the UMUC Library. Visitors should park in the garage at the intersection of University Boulevard, Adelphi Road, and Campus Drive. To access the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, exit the visitor parking garage and walk to the right. To access the Administration Building, walk to the left! View full university

The youth who believe in education and the scholars who look for specialized and encyclopedic knowledge are the pillars of nations and their civilizations' premises. Based on these facts, Jinan University was founded in 1988. Jinan University was officially licensed by the Lebanese Republican Decree no. 1948 in 1999. So it has become a higher educational institution rewarding official academic degrees of all levels: Bachelor, Honor, Master's, and Ph.D. Degrees. Jinan has an elite academic and administrative staff using modern curricula, methodology, and technology recognized worldwide. Technology has been used to form a complete academic program that addresses the twenty-first-century student's and scholars' requirements, consistent with the quality of education on national and international levels. Jinan University is located in the capital of the North of Lebanon, Tripoli. Nevertheless, the university attracts students from all over Lebanon, including Beirut. This encouraged the university administration to work hard to open new classrooms in Sidon. The university took this initiative to help the students evade travel fatigue and the costs of living away from home. The hard work continues to open new branches in the other Lebanese areas. Jinan University has never been limited to Lebanese students. Due to her global culture and good relations with Arab, Islamic, and international surroundings, Jinan has become the destination for students, scholars, thinkers, and specialists from different countries and nationalities. This has enriched Jinan with a diversity of thoughts, perspectives, and knowledge. These unique human components' intimate presence features Jinan with the global connectivity aspect in a broad meaning. Students gain a memorable experience and excellent relations, which they can never find, but in universities with a universality aspect. View full university

In 2011, Relay became the first standalone graduate school of education to receive approval to operate in New York State for over 80 years. New York is home to the largest public school district in the country, has one of the most diverse populations globally, and offers unparalleled attractions. Relay New York currently offers the following programs: Relay Teaching Residency, Master of Arts in Teaching, and Advanced Certificate in Special Education. At Relay, our staff members strive to exemplify our core values. We work with urgency to serve our graduate students. We understand that this work requires grit as we strive toward our ambitious goals. We take responsibility for our roles in the institution's success, and we do this work with respect, showing a genuine curiosity to learn from others' perspectives. We know that we will only succeed in our mission by leveraging teamwork and embedding equity in all aspects of our work as an institution. Relay's mission is to teach teachers and school leaders to develop all students' academic skills and strength of character needed to succeed in college and life. Our vision is to become the place where a new generation of continuously-improving, mission-driven individuals can fulfill their destiny in the world's most splendid profession. The Relay was founded by a group of innovative practitioners who had a bold vision for a new kind of teacher preparation, grounded in their day-to-day experiences in the classroom. Today, we continue to explore new opportunities to expand our impact on PK-12 education and make meaningful contributions to the field of higher education. Through purposeful collaborations with local public schools and other leaders in the field, we achieve innovation at scale and inform new models of excellence in educator preparation and development. Relay is partnering with San Antonio Independent School District (S.A.I.S.D.) to provide focused support to a district elementary school. More specifically, Relay will recruit and prepare a cohort of teaching residents who will work with mentor teachers at their school and study at Relay to gain their teaching certification and Master of Arts in Teaching. The Relay will also offer professional development support to experienced teachers and school leaders. The Middle States Commission institutionally accredits Relay on Higher Education (M.S.C.H.E.), recognized by the United States Department of Education as an accrediting agency for higher education institutions. Relay also has program accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (N.C.A.T.E.). From 2007-2011, Relay operated a Teacher U program in partnership with Hunter College to create a new kind of teacher preparation program. Teacher U began with three dozen graduate students and grew into a master's degree program preparing 250 district and charter public school teachers. Relay offers several programs ranging from two weeks to two years. Our offerings include master's degrees and certification programs for teachers and teaching residents, fellowships for principals and school leaders, unique opportunities for college students to explore teaching, and online courses for members of the public. Visit our audience pages to learn more about Relay programs. Relay's curriculum varies by program, but all of our programs emphasize frequent practice and feedback. Most assignments consist of authentic work samples of graduate students' educational practice, including videos of teaching instruction or teacher coaching, lesson plan samples, assessment samples, etc. At Relay, we focus every aspect of the graduate school experience on what it takes to propel student learning in the classroom. For our teaching programs, we organize coursework around four elements of effective instruction: Content, Classroom Culture, Self and Other People, and the Teaching Cycle. During the first year of Relay master's programs, graduate students learn the basics of building relationships with students, families, and colleagues, as well as fundamentals in classroom management, lesson planning, and assessment design. In the second year, graduate students broaden their knowledge by focusing on unit planning and incorporating literacy across content areas. They also learn specific techniques that help them build rigorous and joyful classrooms — the kind of learning environments that encourage both academic achievement and character development. Like great athletes or artists, teachers become excellent at their craft through experience and practice. Deliberate practice — a focus on the concrete and specific teaching skills necessary to maximize impact in the classroom — is a cornerstone of all Relay programs, especially the Relay Teaching Residency program. Residents participate in weekly 3-to-4-hour practice sessions to develop and perfect their teaching skills. These practice sessions complement and support Relay master's classes. For example, you might practice responding to common student misconceptions. You would then receive expert feedback, apply that feedback, and do it again to build your skills. Graduate students in some states (e.g., New York) may be required to take the GRE. All graduate students enrolled in alternate route certification programs must take and pass state-specific certification exams to maintain enrollment at Relay. In some cases, you may be required to prove having passed those exams before you can be enrolled at Relay. All Relay graduate students are required to be employed by a partner school. Graduate students who lose their employment will have one month to regain employment (if enrolled in a teaching program, the new position must be in a subject and grade that matches their Relay major and certification area). If they do not find another position as a teacher or school leader, they will have to leave absence or be exited from Relay's program. Relay is committed to ensuring that programs are affordable for all graduate students—especially those teaching in high-needs schools. Tuition varies from program to program. Post Graduate students receive institutional aid from Relay, and many qualify for the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to reduce the cost of tuition. Students enrolled in degree-granting programs may apply for federal financial aid, and all students are eligible to apply for payment plans. For tuition information, read our program descriptions or contact Student Financial Services.essors who challenge and care about their students. As the only institution of higher education founded in Cherokee County, Reinhardt has long been a popular higher education resource for young people from Cherokee, Bartow, Cobb, Dawson, Forsyth, Fulton, and Pickens counties. As the institution added undergraduate programs, graduate programs and changed its name to University, its sphere of influence has continued to expand across the state, the region, and the world. Our vision is to "Create a unique Reinhardt Experience where each student thrives." Reinhardt University educates the whole person by developing its students' intellectual, social, personal, vocational, spiritual, and physical dimensions. Students find Reinhardt's academic programs engaging, challenging, and rewarding - an investment that yields positive returns to their personal and professional lives. Graduates, who take full advantage of Reinhardt's opportunities, enter their professions with a broad, liberal arts education coupled with specific professional preparation through participation in engaging classroom experiences, co-curricular enrichments, and challenging research projects, rewarding service initiatives, exciting internships, and life-transforming studies abroad. Reinhardt students can choose from four graduate programs or 40+ undergraduate programs of study, ranging from business, education, and music to political science, theater, and digital art. Also, Reinhardt's Public Safety Institute includes a Police Academy which offers P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certification and 15 credit hours towards an associate degree in criminal justice and other public-safety related programs. Reinhardt's adult and degree completion programs have been designed with you in mind for those seeking to finish a degree or advance professionally. You'll enjoy learning information and skills you can apply immediately, as well as convenient classes, simplified registration, and professors with extensive real-world experience. The master of business administration addresses a broad base of skills and allows students to immediately put theory into action in an individualized, hands-on program. The master of arts in teaching in early childhood education offers students with undergraduate degrees in fields other than education the opportunity to attend a high-quality evening program and earn a graduate degree in early childhood education and initial certification. A master's degree in public administration started in the fall of 2013. Our newest graduate program, the master of fine arts in creative writing, is in its second successful year. Several of Reinhardt's degree completion programs are offered online. They offer students the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree in healthcare administration or criminal justice. At Reinhardt, your degree comes with all of this and a whole new level of confidence and enough great memories to last a lifetime. At Reinhardt, academics are only the beginning. Whether you are an artist or an athlete, a nature lover, or a gamer, you will find plenty of ways to explore your dreams and make new friends share them with. Since 1883 Reinhardt has provided a high-quality, affordable education that sparks your curiosity, stretches your perspective, and challenges your worldview. Reinhardt is ready to help you navigate the complexities of financial aid. Almost all our students receive financial assistance, but every situation and every aid package is different, so asking questions is essential. There are many types of grants and scholarships, and by learning your story, we can put our experience and knowledge to work for you. Reinhardt is a wise investment for many families, and we look forward to providing you with guidance, information, and answers. Something exciting is always happening at Reinhardt – from athletics to outdoor adventures, campus ministry to community service. Activities also include laser tag, open-mic night, rock wall climbing, and the Halloween Costume Bash. You can also enjoy musicians, comedians, and hypnotists who visit campus regularly. Also, since Reinhardt has a small campus, it is easy to get involved in your choice of clubs and organizations. Life at Reinhardt is more than just social events, club meetings, and building your resume – we strive to provide opportunities for you to become an active member of our community. Reinhardt students have the opportunity to enrich their knowledge and expand their own cultural identities by studying abroad. The International Studies program at Reinhardt University provides students with life-transforming educational experiences outside of their society's borders. These programs expand upon the high-quality liberal arts, professional, and science education they obtain at Reinhardt as students learn to interact more effectively in a world that is becoming more interdependent and more global. Students may register for summer school group courses led by Reinhardt faculty program directors in which the classroom is global. In recent years, faculty-led programs have explored Spain, Ghana, France, Greece, Italy, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Great Britain. International studies opportunities provide excellent support for students in any significant, and such programs deeply enrich our students and our University community. View full university

Since 1939, Middle East University (MEU) has been enthusiastic about supporting students aspiring to reach their best. Our legacy of diversity, within our student body, and among our faculty, sets us apart from other Universities. But I take the most incredible pride in our passion for educating students. Having come from a family of educators and having been directly involved in education throughout my career, I feel I have the soul of a student. Approaching education from this perspective, I believe education is about exploring together with the students and going on a journey. As individuals continue their academic journey in higher education, they must find an institution that will guide them in future success. At MEU, we foster an environment where the staff shares my commitment to a lifetime of learning. Our goal is to hear students say that their time at our institution was a period that changed their lives for the better. Our vision is to be known as an international academic community that facilitates the transformation of students into men and women distinguished by their personal, professional, service-oriented, and faith-based lives. As the Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher learning in MENAU, Middle East University influences students’ hearts and minds, empowering them to live lives of professional competence, integrity, compassion, and faith, with a view towards eternity. Our Core Values: Wisdom: A passion for learning, thinking, creating, and wholistically applying knowledge to life. Faith: A spiritual environment that nurtures a personal faith in God. Integrity: Ethical standards and personal moral character in all areas of life. Compassion: Love, empathy, fairness, and respect are reflected in service to others. Community: Unity and peace in diversity, enriched by understanding and dialogue. Stewardship: Accountability in using resources, including time, health, influence, and the environment. View full university

The Lebanese University was established in 1951 to serve the diverse social groups that make up Lebanese society and provide a high-level institution where students can acquire university degrees. It was launched amid a growth in the number of students in grades 10 to 12. The first departments were The High House of Teachers and The Statistics Center. On 3 December 1951, the first class of 68 students entered the University, under the efforts of many professors and educated personalities and the support of the Lebanese President Bechara El Khoury. On 26 February 1953, official decree No. 25 founded a financial and administrative center at the University, called The Institution of Finance and Administration. The High House of Teachers was renamed The High Teachers Institution. The next significant change was 1959's regulating decree No. 2883, which, along with many others between 1960 and 1972, added more material into the University's structure and legalized all of its activities, requiring students to participate, administrators, the different faculties. The Faculty of Public Health aims to educate specialists in health, social and environmental fields, and cooperate and coordinate with public and private institutions, alongside civil organizations in the health, social, and preventive domains. It is also keen on providing theoretical and applied education while ensuring that moral standards and professional ethics are well-adopted. The Faculty of Pharmacy seeks to provide qualified professionals with pharmacies, pharmaceutical industries, and hospitals. It also endeavors to meet the increasing needs for competent pharmaceutical professionals by keeping up with the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences worldwide. The Faculty of Pedagogy is the foundation of the Lebanese University, and was known as the High Teachers Institution when it was established in 1951, before being renamed the Faculty of Pedagogy in 1967. Its current number of students stands at 2327. The Faculty includes two branches other than the Deanery. Its mission is to educate elementary and high school teachers, in addition to other pedagogic frameworks. Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management has been distinguished for its applied orientations, where learning and training are primarily geared towards practical and professional purposes. It teaches students according to the latest scientific and international basics, qualifying them to work in tourism, travel, tourist guidance, and hotel management, whether in Lebanon or other Arab countries. Faculty of Medical Science at the Lebanese University was established in 1983; distinguished students from different social classes in Lebanon had the opportunity to turn their dreams into reality and study medicine. The branches of the Faculty of Medical Sciences were merged in 1996, forming a unit tasked with graduating the best physicians, who would be recognized at the local and global levels, and known for their top-notch scientific competencies, complete training, and professional ethics. The Faculty of Medical Sciences is aware that such a high medical practice level cannot be achieved without focusing on medical research, workshops, and conferences. The Faculty now comprises 1,263 students. The Institute of Fine Arts was established in 1965 and has evolved into four branches and two departments, the Urbanism Department and the Restoration Department. It currently has around 2,930 students. The goals of the Institute of Fine Arts are closely linked to all civilized human phenomena. Indeed, its majors reflect the real civilized face of any society, whether for present or future generations. The artistic works have historically measured the greatness of all civilizations contributed to humanity and human legacy. The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration was established in 1967 as the Faculty of Commerce and was renamed in 1970. The number of students enrolled in this Faculty stands at 7,640 today, divided across six branches, in addition to the Deanery. This Faculty aims at developing highly skilled and specialized professionals in a field that has become the very backbone of modern life, as economies are now intertwined due to globalization. It is keen on establishing partnerships with enterprises from the public and private sectors, either for cooperation and staff training or for student internships. The Doctoral School of Literature, Humanities, and Social Sciences was established in 2007. It is one of the three doctoral schools created at the Lebanese University to provide the proper environment to foster and develop academic research. The number of students currently enrolled is around 951. The Doctoral School trains researchers and prepares them to manage academic research projects and supervise theses. Also, it organizes academic workshops and Ph.D. Students' Days and academic seminars and conferences to provide the necessary conditions to further the doctoral students' knowledge in academic research requirements. For these ends, it has created 14 research teams covering all the specializations of the Doctoral School. The Doctoral School has become a point of interest that attracts students throughout the Arab world. It is keen on expanding its regional and international horizons by signing agreements with other universities and international and regional institutes dedicated to supporting academic research and setting up the proper processes to carry them out. View full university

Global University is an accredited NGO higher education institution, established in 1992. In 1999, a presidential decree was signed by the Lebanese President and the Prime Minister with backward effect & recognition of all students enrolled since 1992. Global University strives to become an internationally-recognized & world-class Higher Education & Research Institution that develops & promotes distinguished elements, academic solutions, and quality education for a knowledge-based society. Global University is committed to providing its students with trustful & evidence-based educational knowledge along with practical experience to equipping them with the necessary tools & skills to compete & succeed in today's global market & society. The University integrates innovative technologies into the teaching-learning process, provides students with counseling and career advising, and promotes lifelong learning. Global University aims to usher future generations into higher educational and practical competency levels to serve their country and society while maintaining high ethical and moral values. Global University shall contribute to the advancement of useful knowledge. Human values shall maintain a respected academic presence on many levels & shall support the country and nation's future academic needs. The University strives to serve its community by preparing and advancing promising academically and practically well-trained generations to fulfill society's current and future needs and strengthen academic and social bonds. Global University shall become a pioneer and a role model enticing others to harness wills and capabilities & shall invest potentials and knowledge in the rise of this country and nation. Global University rests on a well-established tradition of knowledge and patriotic stance. It shall always maintain steadfast on its limpid and moderate thought open and striving to serve man and humanity. Global University has developed an advanced Quality Education System based on continuous assessment and feedback collection for student information retention and instructor performance. The system is supervised by a Quality Manager who has access to academic and administrative authorities. Academic non-conformance forms are issued and tracked; Global University's IT Department developed an innovative system for designing and operating electronic tests within a global course framework designed completely by Academic Affairs. Each student benefits from immediate feedback after completing an E-Test based on each course's objectives. Consequently, the learning process is thorough and personalized. Global University dared to take a very high academic risk: accept weaker students who are willing to improve. By utilizing the Academic Quality System, E-Test Engine, Mentorship, Focus Groups, Collaborative Learning, Personalized Assistance, and a powerful remedial system, Global University staff does indeed get the best out of each student. Thus: our students are confident and booming. Students are given different opportunities to utilize the latest technology. Equipped with LCD screens - user friendly - and a gigabit network supported by several application servers, our labs are open 24x7 with online internet access and licensed software available for all registered students. Global University, computer labs are not only utilized for tutoring technical classes but are also used as a significant testing facility. The student takes his electronic tests, after which the results will be immediately available at the instructor's workstation in his office. The E-Test system links academics and a quality management system that all work within a vast integrated custom-developed Global University MIS application. Global University and The American University in Greece signed scientific cooperation and research agreement; the agreement aims to promote the exchange of scientific, cultural, and educational knowledge and establish cooperation and organization of conferences, seminars, and joint workshops. The cooperation agreement was signed on Wednesday, July 22nd in Athens, by Global University President Dr. Adnan Traboulsi, and The American University in Greece president Mr. Chris Spirou in the presence of Global University Vice President for Administrative Affairs Mr. Ghaleb El Araissi and the vice president of the American University in Greece and a crowd of professors and University administrators in Greece, where Dr. Taraboulsi and President Spirou exchanged the event's shields. Later, Global University's delegation was invited to a gala dinner attended by representatives of both universities. The goal of the Human Resources Management Degree is to prepare human resource professionals to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today's workforce. The program content is designed to provide comprehensive coverage of the primary human resource responsibilities, addressing strategic and operational aspects. The courses involve both practical and theoretical considerations in the professional development of men and women in human resources in such settings as business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations and institutions. View full university

Rafik Hariri University, located in the beautiful Mechref village of Damour city, is a leading university in Lebanon. Since its establishment in September 1999, RHU has preserved the legacy of the man behind the institution in providing quality higher education that pushes boundaries beyond what seems possible. Rafik Hariri University, whose aim is to provide affordable, high-quality education and to supply knowledgeable and competent graduates to meet Lebanese and regional job market demands, became a reality and opened its doors for the first time on September 15, 1999, with the College of Business Administration, according to Presidential Decree 1947. It opened with a student population of 75. After its Colleges of Engineering and Science and Information Systems were established, RHU was granted university status on June 19, 2006, by Decree Number 17192. RHU comprises four colleges that offer courses and award academic degrees, both graduate and undergraduate. Rafik Hariri University envisions becoming a beacon of knowledge, a brand for academic distinction, and a force of meaningful transformation by fostering a culture of quality, instituting authentic learning conditions, and supporting purposeful research to advance knowledge and nurture leaders capable of driving development and contributing to the enrichment of the community - immediate and beyond. Rafik Hariri University (RHU) espouses to advance knowledge, promote innovation, build human capital, develop scientific solutions to pressing complex problems, and contribute to Lebanon and the Arab World's social and economic development by encouraging and supporting impactful research activities. Recognizing the importance of scientific and applied research, RHU is committed to foster a research culture conducive to the pursuance of solutions to promising ideas. In keeping with this commitment, RHU shall provide initial research funds to faculty members who have the potential for advancing RHU's research agenda. Toward that end, RHU offers initial funds on a competitive basis to faculty members pursuing promising research ideas. It is hoped that the results of the research effort shall lead to publishing research papers, solving a community-related problem, and paving the way to receiving support from external funding sources to advance the research to higher levels. View full university