VOL.1 NO.1 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF AMA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BAHRAIN

September 2013—January 2014 Salmabad, Kingdom of Bahrain

In response to the call made by HRH

Princess Sabeeka Bint Ebrahim Al

Khalifa, wife of the King and Presi-

dent of the Supreme Council of

Women, AMA International Univer-

sity-Bahrain (AMAIUB) celebrated

the Bahraini Women’s Day on De-

cember 11, 2013, at the University

Auditorium.

This activity aimed to salute the Bah-

raini women and recognize their role

in the social and economic progress

of the Kingdom.

The guest speaker, MP Ebtisam He-

jres, Chairman of the Committee on

AMA International University Bahrain (AMAIUB) appointed Dr. Nabil El

Kadhi new Provost in April 2013.

A professor who joined the university as

Dean of the College of Computer Stud-ies, Dr. Nabil is now appointed as the

University Provost (Senior Academic

Administrator). He is given the respon-

sibility to supervise and stratify the

implementation of effective educational

plans to ensure the improvement and consistency of quality education.

Dr. Kadhi comes with an academic experience in academics and manage-

ment from prominent institutions in

France (IONIS Groupe) and Dubai (Al Jazeera University). He obtained his Ph.

D. in Computer Science from Faculte

des Science de Tunis, France, and has contributed significantly to Quality Assurance reviews as well as published

more than 50 articles in reviewed journals and conferences indexed by the

Association of Computing Machinery Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) and DBLP (Computer Science Bibliography).

Noted to be the only university in Bahrain to receive accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for its Com-

puter Science programme, Dr. Kadhi announced his plans to turn AMAIUB

into an active and dynamic leader in higher education.

With over 200 branches worldwide, and a well-established International

Education System, AMAIUB will lead as the premier institution in the King-dom to offer quality education,” Dr. Kadhi said. AMAIUB will launch a

variety of new programmes and specializations which will be benchmarked with international standards and policies.

AMAIUB will also utilize time and effort to strengthen its collaborative re-

searches with both the industrial and the governmental institutions through

research papers and publications.

Banking on Dr. Kahdi’s expertise and experience, AMAIUB re-assures its

commitment to its clienteles in the kingdom. By Faten Zainal

DATALINE

Prof. Nabil Hassan El Kadhi, Ph. D. University Provost

countability, specifically in areas of

quality enhancement and assurance.

Considered as one of the educational

hubs among the GCC countries and

cognizant of the kingdom’s initiative

toward developing the Bahrain quali-

fication framework, the university

aims to empower its graduates to be

globally competitive in the job mar-

ket and labor needs.

Above all, I would like to thank you

students, for entrusting your aca-

demic career to AMAIUB, your

access to success.

Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V AMA IUB President

New Provost appointed at AMAIUB

Women and Child of the Council of Repre-

sentatives, delivered a speech highlighting

the contributions made by Bahraini Women

in the society and encouraging students to

do the same.

The Bahraini female faculty and staff ex-

pressed their thanks and appreciation to MP

Ebtisam Hejres and the AMAIUB manage-

ment on their kind gesture in celebrating

this significant event. They also wished

AMAIUB to be successful in all its endeav-

ors and more prosperity in Kingdom.

By Micah Mae Cenit

AMA International University-Bahrain

Celebrates Bahraini Women’s Day

Ms. Buena Gracia A. Canzana, Prof. Nabil Hassan El Kadhi,

Mr. Ali Jasim and Dr. Lani I. Palatino, AMAIUB officials ,

honor the guest speaker MP Ebtisam Hejres during

AMAIUB’s celebration of The Bahraini Women’s Day.

As President of AMA International

University-Bahrain (AMAIUB), I

am honored to welcome each and

every one of you to the 2nd term, AY

2013-2014. This year is a year of

setting and reaching attainable goals

for you, students, to reach your fullest

potential. The university administra-

tion, faculty and staff, are here to

support you by all means necessary,

and I look forward to working with

you as we push you all to reach your

dream.

Dream big and believe you can

achieve it. Once you have it, work

continuously. Manage it. It is your

responsibility and you need to act

accordingly.

The University believes that higher

education knows no boundaries and it

should be everyone’s privilege, thus,

AMAIUB continuously opens its

doors to other GCC nationals who

want to pursue higher education,

regardless of economic status, nation-

ality and creed.

With the increasing demand for

higher education, AMAIUB is con-

stantly heeding the Higher education

Council’s directive towards quality

education, and we continue to re-

spond to the global demands for ac-

AMAIUB President welcomes students for the 2nd term, Academic

Year 2013-2014

AMA International University-Bahrain, a leading academic

institution in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has undergone changes

to cope with the challenges for higher education in the King-dom and the region.

Through the years, AMAIUB has left no stone unturned to rise

above the global challenges responding to the academic impli-cations. As a private international university, AMAIUB pro-

vides access to quality education through its commitment to

outcome-based instruction, research and community en-gagement to produce highly skilled and capable graduates

dedicated to life-long learning responsive to the growing needs

of Bahrain and the neighboring countries. To contribute to the objectives of Bahrain Vision 2030, the

University takes cognizance of higher learning, curriculum

improvement, student skill development, curricular instructions and facility improvement to open its doors not only to Bahraini

citizens, but also to other GCC nationals who want to pursue

higher education. Responding to the global demands of ac-countability, the degree programs of the university have been

subjected to Quality Assurance Authority for Education and

Training (QAAET), an internal body tasked to elevate the stan-dard of education, monitor and review the system to quality

control especially the higher education department in the king-

dom of Bahrain, and underwent consultancy with the Accredit-ing Body for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and the

European Council for Business Education (ECBE), to continu-

ally support excellence in superlative education. AMAIUB acknowledges the aid of its foremost wealth, the

human capital or knowledge assets. The institution has been

“re-missioning” its education policies and standards to answer some of the challenging realities of youth employment in the

labour market, shift in career paths and core skills.

Aware of these global challenges in higher education, AMAIUB emphasizes employability of its graduates. To

outsource probable opportunities, the University assists stu-

dents in mapping their career directions, as well as introduces them to various programmes and options available in differ-

ent establishments, links them with employers in the job mar-ket. Ergo, promotes an admirable employment climate in the

Kingdom of Bahrain. By Faten Zainal and Naeema Tareq

With global implications, strategies have been innovated to

transform oil based to knowledge based skill to support eco-

nomic growth and development. Gradually, this initiative will reduce the need for foreign skilled labor and create high-value

jobs for national talents. This will then process the integration

of international and intercultural dimension in the function and delivery of higher education to jibe with the mission of produc-

ing global citizens for global competitiveness.

In addressing these challenges, AMAIUB continues to work

and respond to the challenges in higher education, tailoring its

vision and mission to support the Kingdom’s economic and educational goals. Indeed, the University shows to the global

arena that since the world is changing, it has to move with it.

By Graham Reyes

NEWS September 2013—January 2014 2

AMAIUB conducts Student Election

To create a channel between the university

and the student body, AMA International

University-Bahrain conducted a university-

wide election on 6 Aug 2013.

The campaign started on the 31st August,

2013 with the College Student Council Elec-

tions Forum, where the Candidates had the

chance to represent themselves to their col-

lege students and Faculty. The candidates

gave a brief introduction about themselves

and their plans.

Led by the Office of the Student Affairs

under the leadership of Ms. Manal Sahwan,

the university election winners are as fol-

lows: By Micah Mae Cenit

‘I believe in goals. It’s never a bad thing to

have a dream. If something is really what

you want to do, just do it. Whatever your

goal is.’ — Richarch Branson, Virgin

Editorial Liner

EDITORIAL STAFF GRAHAM REYES/FATEN ZAINAL

Editors-in-Chief

MICAH MAE CENIT / NOORA JABER

Associate Editors

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Raymond Torrente Antonee Waniza Naeema Tareq Sarah Hasan Saleh

Duaa Mohamed Kenau Abenis Adeeb Ali Assi

EDITORIAL ADVISERS

Dr. Ma. Arlen F. Arellado Dr. Ronel M. Sapungan

Dr. Danebeth T. Glomo-Narzoles Dr. Rodalin N. Asenas

LAYOUT ARTISTS

Arwen Garcia / Omar Quirrez

ADMINISTRATION

Mrs. Buena Gracia A. Canzana Dr. Nabil El Kdhi Mr. Ali M. Al Jasim Head of Administration Provost Head, External Affairs

& Community Engagement

College/Positions College of

Engineering

College of

Computer

Science

College of

Administrative and

Financial Sciences

President Murad

Abdulkarim

Dina

Darraj

Noora Jaber

Vice President Mohamed

Ibrahim

Mohamed

Babilli

Abdulla Alsada

Secretary Micah Mae

Cenit

Adnan Al Alawi Noof Radhi

Treasurer Abdulrahman

Kadi Amin

University Student Council Officers Noora Jaber (President of Student Council) Dima Darraj (Vice-President of Student Council) Murad Abdulkarim (Secretary) Abdulla Alsada (Treasurer) Mohamed Babilli (Public Relations) Noof Radhi (Asst. Public Relations) Mohamed Ibrahim (Admin Clerk)

STUDENT ELECTION 2013

Kudos!

Dateline

Staff!

-AMAIUB

AMAIUB: Rising Above Global

September 2013—January 2014 FEATURES

3

Community Engagement is one of the pillars of

AMA International University-Bahrain

(AMAIUB) which uses the expertise of the fac-ulty in the areas of teaching and research to ad-

dress issues relevant to the community. It shares

the university’s knowledge and resources with

those of the public and private sectors.

The Office is managed by the Office of the Exter-nal Affairs and Community Engagement Depart-

ment Headed by Mr. Ali Al Jasim. The CE office

has the following functions:

Make important networking contacts

Learn or develop new skills- leadership Enhance your CV

Gain more experience

Build self-confidence. Meet new people

Make a difference in someone’s life

Bring people together. Get the chance to give back.

The main concepts of the Framework

Conferences/Events

Practicum/Internship

Membership of Professional Organizations

and/or MOUs

Community Services

Community-Based Research:

Incubation &Consultancy:

Proposed CE Calendar of Activities for 2nd

Trimester, AY 2013-2014

FWC1- Conferences/Seminars (FWC- Frame-

work Concept)

Islamic Banking- CAFS

Banking Sector and Paradigm Shift in Risk

Analysis- CAFS

Community Engagement of AMA

International University- Bahrain

هي عبارة عن مبادرات تقوم الجامعة : تعريف الشراكة المجتمعية

من خلالها بإستغلال خبراتها في مجال التعليم والتعلم والبحث

لتنظيم أنشطة تقوم على خدمة المجتمع، بالاضافة الى تبادل الخبرة والمعرفة والامكانات مع افراد المجتمع ومؤسساته لتطوير

المقررات الدراسية والارتقاء بمستويات التعليم والتعلم، وتتولى

ادارة العلاقات الخارجية والشراكة المجتمعية مسؤولية هذه الانشطة والمبادرات من خلال التنسيق مع الكليات المختلفة في

.الجامعة

:فوائد الشراكة المجتمعية للطالب

.تساعد على انتاج شبكة من الاتصالات

.تقوم على تعليم مهارات جديدة من بينها مهارات القيادة .تحسين السيرة الذاتية

.تحقيق المزيد من الخبرة

.بناء المزيد من الثقة بالنفس .تكوين صداقات جديدة

.مساعدة الآخرين

.تقوية الاواصر بين الناس . الوطن/فرصة لرد دين المجتمع

يقوم الاطار العام : الاطار العام لهيكل الشراكة المجتمعية للجامعةللشراكة المجتمعية بالجامعة على عدة محاور تهدف الى بيان

تطبيق الانشطة المراد تحقيقها ومساعدة الكليات على التسلسل في

. وضع البرامج المطلوبة ذات العلاقة بالشراكة مع المجتمع:وتنقسم هذه المحاور الى التالي

.الؤتمرات والمحاضرات وورش العمل

.تبادل البرامج/التدريب العملي

العضوية في الجمعيات والمنظمات المهنية وتبادل مذكرات

.التفاهم .الاعمال التطوعية وخدمات المجتمع

.البحوث في مجال خدمة المجتمع

.مراكز تطوير المشاريع والاستشارات

ملخص مقترح للانشطة والبرامج المتعلقة بالشراكة المجتمعية

( 4)، كما تضم 2014-2013للفصل الثاني من العام الدراسي برامج في مجال ربط الطلبة بالمناسبات والاحتفالات الوطنية

.وتعميق الحس الوطني لديهم

: الخطوة التالية

الدولية بمملكة البحرين جميع الطلبة واعضاء AMAتحث جامعة

الهيئتين التعليمية والادارية على الانخراط في الانشطة والفعاليات المتعلقة بالشراكة المجتمعية لما لها من فوائد جمه ولكون الشراكة

المجتمعية تشكل احد الدعامات الرئيسة في مجال عمل الجامعات

اضافة الى التعليم والتعلم والبحث العلمي، علماً بأن الجامعة قد أنشئت فريق عمل مكون من ادارة العلاقات الخارجية والشراكة

المجتمعية ومنسقي الشراكة المجتمعية للكليات وممثلين عن

الطلاب لتولي مهام اعداد برامج الشراكة المجتمعية وتنفيذها .بالتنسيق مع الكليات ذات العلاقات في الجامعة

والبريد الالكتروني 98878777/98878771للاتصال

ali.aljasim@amaiu.edu.bh

AMAIUB’s CE Framework

The framework outlines the main areas of CE

activities and provides guidance to individual

colleges on how to approach CE within AMAIUB.

Mr. Ali M. Al Jasim, Director, External Affairs &

Community Engagement

Round-Table Discussions: The possibilities

in High frequency trading in the Middle East- CAFS

FWC2- Community Service

Training of office or graphical tools for

jobless people-CCS

Environmental Awareness Symposium/

Exhibits- CGE

Basic Electrical and Electronics Awareness-

COE

Sports Festival - Students Affairs & Student

Council- Feb 14

Road Safety & Traffic Awareness - SA &

EACE April 2014.

Blood Donation- All Colleges March 2014.

National Awareness Programmes

HEC’s Carnival on National Action Charter

- All Colleges 14-2-14

National Action Charter- SA & EACE 16-2-

2014

Democratic Life and Awareness CGE-SA- }

EACE 9-3-2014

Human Rights- CGE SA EACE 6-4-2014

What’s next?

Students, staff and faculty members are encour-

aged to participate in community engagement

activities through a planned program coordinated

between the External Affairs and Community

Engagement (EACE) Department and colleges as

well as the CE Group composed of EACE, CE Coordinators and representatives of students.

Contact and enquiries may be made through Ex-

ternal Affairs and Community Engagement on email ali.aljasim@amaiu.edu.bh or tel 17787989/

17787993 .

البحرين-الدولية AMAبرنامج الشراكة المجتمعية بجامعة

AMAIUB commemorates

Bahrain National Day

With its quest for continuous quality improvement, AMA International Uni-

versity conducted a workshop on outcome-based pedagogy on September 12-

13, 2013 at the University Auditorium.

AMAIUB invited Prof. Susan Bloxam, Faculty of Education and Director of

Educational Research of the University of Cumbria, Lancaster as the re-source speaker for the said activity.

The workshop aimed to strengthen the University’s foundations on outcome-based education especially on exploring better approaches to teaching, learn-

ing and assessment of student outcomes.

The AMAIUB faculty members have fundamental backgrounds on outcome-

based education since pedagogy had been shifted from input-based into out-

come-based in 2011. This was further reinforced when the University under-went ABET accreditation of the engineering and computing programmes, and

ECBE accreditation of its business programmes.

This workshop likewise intended to boost a significant level of confidence

among the teaching force of AMAIUB. By Sarah Hasan

AMAIUB visits Al Noor Charity

Dubbed as “Share for a Cause,”

selected faculty members of

AMA International University-

Bahrain (AMAIUB), spear-

headed by the Community En-

gagement Office (CEO), re-

cently visited Al Noor Society.

Located in Hamad Town, Al

Noor Charity Welfare is headed

by Shaikha Lamia Mohammed

Al Khalifa under Al Berr Soci-

ety which is the office in

charge of the social services.

In cooperation with Ms. Rehab

who works voluntarily for the

society, AMAIUB repre-

sentatives donated boxes

of goods to the welfare

society in Hamad Town.

Believing that sharing is a

social responsibility,

AMAIUB continuously

conducts community en-

gagement activities such

as this to serve people

from all walks of life.

By Naema Tareq

Dr. Lucy F. Banta leads AMAIUB faculty and staff in distributing goods to

Al Noor Charity Welfare.

NEWS September 2013—January 2014 4

AMAIUB – CAFS holds Community

Engagement Activity

To enhance the students’ knowledge

and skills in Business planning, the

College of Administrative and Finan-

cial Sciences (CAFS) held a Writing

Business Plan seminar workshop on

December 4, 2013 at the University

Auditorium.

Mr. Nawaf Saeed Hussain A. Raah-

man, guest speaker, inspired the

participants with his personal experi-

ences when he started thinking of

how to earn money as a little boy,

with the guidance of his father. His

sharing of his track record until he

became a successful entrepreneur is

an eye-opener for the stu-

dents. Mr. Nawaf also

shared his expertise in

writing a business plan.

Spearheaded by the CAFS

Community Engagement

coordinator Dr. Lucy

Banta, the activity aimed

to enhance the students’

skills in business planning.

By Arwen Garcia

AMAIUB, in cooperation with the Office of Community En-

gagement and the Office of Student Affairs, commemorated

Bahrain National Day on December 12, 2013 at the univer-

sity auditorium from 2:00-5:00 in the afternoon.

Ms. Noora Jaber, President of the University Student Coun-

cil, mentioned that National Day is celebrated in the King-

dom of Bahrain to commemorate the accession to the throne

of the late Amir, HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.

It also symbolizes the Kingdom’s freedom from a foreign

power, of which, the citizens are obliged to protect and safe-

guard their country.

The presence of the Head of Administration Ms. Buena Gra-

cia A. Canzana, the Provost Dr. Nabil El Kdhi and Head of

Community Engagement Office Mr Ali Jassim graced the

occasion. By Duaa Mohammed Slicing of the ceremonial cake commenced the occasion. Text and photo by Noora Jaber

AMAIUB conducts outcome-based

seminar-workshop

September 2013—January 2014 NEWS 5

With the theme “Fulfilling AMA International University’s Commitment to Nation Building

in the Kingdom of Bahrain,” AMA International University-Bahrain (AMAIUB) held its 9th

Commencement Exercises on November 27, 2013 at the Al Dana Hall, Gulf Convention

Centre.

His Excellency Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V, President of AMA International University-

Bahrain, Chairman Emeritus of AMA Education System and Philippine President’s Special

Envoy to the Gulf Cooperation Council, conferred 722 candidates for the following de-

grees: Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics, Bachelor of Science in International

Studies, Bachelor of Science in Informatics Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechatron-

ics Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Computer

Science, Master in Business Administration, and Doctor of Medicine.

In his graduation message, Ambassador Aguiluz underscored that the degree programmes of

the university had been accredited by the European Council for Business Education and

Computing Accreditation Commission –Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technol-

ogy (CAC-ABET). With these accreditation awards, AMAIUB supplements the Kingdom in

developing stronger and more conformable educational programmes and in equipping its

citizens to involve themselves in sustainable nation building.

Ambassador Aguiluz also emphasized that AMAIUB’s students and alumni are already its

contribution to nation building in the Kingdom.

“The university’s competent and committed faculty members, relevant and integrative cur-

riculum, and comprehensive training programs honed you dear students with conceptual

knowledge and skills, nurtured your positive attitudes and values, and instilled among you

the willingness to participate actively in shaping your future as experienced cultural learn-

ers. You, who will soon be part, and have already been part of Bahrain’s human capital, will

lead and create a difference in the life of the people in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and in the

global arena”, Ambassador Aguiluz remarked.

AMAIUB’s 9th commencement exercises had been graced by His Excellency Jamil bin Mo-

hammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and LMRA Chairman; Dr. Ebrahim Khalifa

Aldossary, Undersecretary, Information and follow-up, Prime Minister's Court; Dr. Essam

Abdulla Fakhro, Chairman of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and

Board of Advisor of AMAIUB; Mr. Bashar Mohamed Almutawa, Board of Advisor of

AMAIUB; and His Excellency Sahid Glang, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines

to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Officials from Nigeria were also present during the said event namely: Gov. Abdulfatah

Ahmed, head of Kwara State; Hon. Gbenga Peter Makanjuola, representative of Kwara State

representing the Senator Bukola Saraki, Federal Leader; and Hon. Abdullahi Hamza, Dep-

uty Director of Management Services and Secretary of the Standing Committee on Private

Universities who represented Prof. Julius Okojie of the Office of the Order of Niger, Na-

tional Universities Commission Executive Secretary.

By : Graham Reyes and Faten Zainal

AMA International University-Bahrain

holds 9th Commencement Exercises

COLLEGE DEANS: (R-L) Dr. Gerlado C. Talisic (COE) ,

Dr. Manolo Anto (CAFS) , Dr. Minerva Bunagan (COCS),

Dr. Lani I. Palatino (CGE) and Dr. Joel Beleno (COM).

H.E Dr. Ebrahim Khalifa Al Dossary, Asst. Undersecre-

tary, Information and follow-up, Prime Minister's Court;

H.E. Dr. Essam Fakhro, Chairman, Bahrain Chamber of

Commerce and Industry (BCCI); H.E. Dr. Amable R.

Aguiluz V; His Excellency Abdulfatah Ahmed , Executive

Governor of Kwara State, Nigeria.

His Excellency Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V (right) with His

Excellency Dr. Essam Fakhro, Chairman of Bahrain

Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) (left) during

AMAIUB’s 9th Commencement Exercises

Najla Qamber, Summa Cum

Laude

His Excellency Dr. Essam Fakhro, Chairman, Bahrain

Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and

His Excellency Jamil Bin Mohammed Ali Hummaidan,

Minister of Labour

H.E Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V with

Ms. Buena Gracia A. Canzna,

AMAIUB Head of Administration His Excellency Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V, Congratulates the

graduate

NEWS September 2013—January 2014

Research, Publication Office conducts 1st Research Colloquium

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Dr. Beleno, Dr. Fatema and Ms. Buena Gracia Canzana (COO)

With the theme “Toward Excellence in Sci-ence, Information Technology and Business

Research”, the 1st AMA International Uni-

versity-Bahrain (AMAIUB) Research Collo-quium was conducted on November 2,

2013 at the University Auditorium.

A Dr. Nabil El Kadhi, University Provost also

inspired the faculty members to work on

quality research outputs which would eventu-ally contribute to the development of science,

information technology, and business.

The first plenary speaker, Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, a senior fellow at the Bahrain En-

ergy Studies, elucidated the topic on

“Realizing the Economic Potential of the Gulf Cooperation Council: Lessons from the

European Union”.

On the other hand, AMAIUB’s Head of Research and Publication Office, Dr. Amin

El Meligi discussed the university’s research goals and the future of renewable energy in Bahrain

During the afternoon session, selected faculty members presented their outputs in poster and oral presen-tations. Winners were adjudged after deliberation by the board of judges.

For the poster presentation, the winners were: Dr. Arpita Dutta, 1st place; Dr. Danebeth G. Narzoles, 2nd

place; and Dr. Lucia Banta, 3rd place. For the oral presentation, the winners were: Dr. Marluna Urubio and Dr. Claire Cosgrove, 1st place; Dr.

Andres Regondola, 2nd place; and Dr. Belen Lumeran, 3rd. This activity aimed to provide a platform for distinguished researchers of the AMAIUB colleges, COE,

CCS, CAFS, COM and CGE to present their research results and development activities in different

areas of research. Furthermore, this also provides opportunities for the delegates to show ideas and dis-cuss the possibility to develop their researches.

By Graham Reyes and Faten Zainal

The Winners

Sh.Fay Al Khalifa Students Council President Noora Jaber and Head of Students affairs Ms. Manal Sawhan

Breast Cancer Awareness at AMAIUB As part of its mandate along meaningful community engagement, AMA International

University Bahrain through the University Student Council under the Office of Student

Affairs, observed Breast Cancer Awareness Day on the 29th October 2013 through a

lecture given by Dr. Fatema Ahmed Mansour Alghanem on the topic about “Saving

Lives...Hers”. The speaker stressed the importance of self breast examination in the early

detection of a breast cancer. Sh. Fay Al Khalifa of Think Pink Bahrain graced the occa-

sion and talked about the charity projects of the organization. She indicated that eligible

women in Bahrain may avail of the mammogram services at Salmaniya Medical Com-

plex.

Aside from the mammogram fund, Think Pink is also committed to continue extending

support to institutions in terms of its Educational Fund mainly intended to increase breast

cancer awareness among Bahrain women.

Dr. Nabil El Kadhi, the University Provost, and Ms. Buena Gracia Canzana, Head of

Administration, exhorted the students and employees to adopt a healthy lifestyle them-selves and advocate for health promotion and disease prevention, particularly on breast

cancer.

This is the 2nd year the university is observing Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

By Noora Jaber

AMAIUB held its first Halloween costume party on the 31st of Octo-

ber 2013 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at the university auditorium.

Ms. Buena Gracia Canzana, Head of Administration, welcomed the audi-

ence, appreciated the efforts of the Student Council through the leader-

ship of Ms. Manal Sawhan, and mentioned that the event was a day to

commemorate the souls of our loved ones who have passed away.

As a curtain raiser, the students performed a spectacular zombie act.

When the start of the treasure hunt was signaled, students stampede indif-

ferent areas of the 3rd floor to look for the prize, while an acoustic and

a reggae band were being playing.

At the end of the event, the winners of the treasure hunt and the Best in

Costume Competition were announced. Everyone enjoyed the sweets,

food and beverages from the open buffet, music from the bands and DJ,

and the competitions. By Omar Quirrez

September 2013—January 2014 FEATURES

THE HALLOWEEN JAM

How To Get Good Marks

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Being a University student is academically chal-lenging, but there are some tips to improve a uni-

versity you marks. Firstly, create a positive atti-

tude. If you set a good attitude towards studying, it is possible that you will start liking a subject that

you were not really fond of before. Secondly,

attend classes regularly. You will remember or learn more if you are present in class during

lectures than if you skip class and take notes later

on. Another tip is to always do your homework. If you want to watch your favorite TV show in-

stead of doing homework, think about this: Is your

favorite TV show going to help you get good grades in the university and possibly help you

achieve the job of your dreams? If the answer is

yes, then by all means watch the show. Next, ask for help when you need it.

Do not feel shy to ask anybody who has the knowl-

edge on the subject that you need help with. Then, manage your time effectively. Try studying 1 or

2 hours daily and leave a half hour for homework.

If you have quiz a week afte, start studying now. Try not to study at the last minute and cram the

night before.

Many people associate the idiom "no pain no gain" with the

world of exercise. Exercise gurus often use this expression during their routines as motivation for their students. The

gain in muscle or strength would only come after the pain of

intense exercise. The same thing applies with students who study and work at the same time.

Most of the working students always have difficulty with time management and will eventually get tired and bored of

their daily routines. This is the point when students will be

close to failure and will try to re-think of their decision. The best solution will be to motivate oneself again and be

patient for the time being until it’s over and as soon as it is, here

is when “gain” comes.

Deciding whether to be a working student is a really difficult

decision to make. It reflects an individual’s personality and sense of responsibility. By Adeeb Ali Assi

In addition, set goals for

yourself. If you fail once,

don't give up and keep trying!

Finally, know your personal

learning style. It will help

you maximize your learning

by using effective study

techniques, enabling you to

make the most efficient use

of your study time. By Raymond Torrente

15 Point reminders for students

With its quest for continuous quality With

AMA International University-Bahrain’s

(AMAIUB) College of Administrative and Financial Sciences held a Self-Evaluation

Survey (SES) workshop for its programmes;

namely: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Science in Business Infor-

matics (BSBI), With the aiand Bachelor of

Science in International Studies (BSIS).

m to prepare the MBA, BSBI, and BSIS pro-

grammes for the Cycle 2 review by the Na-tional Authority for Qualifications and Quality

Assurance of Education and Training

(NAQQAET), the workshop was participated in by sixty participants who were grouped into

CAFS holds Self Evaluation Survey Workshop

AMAIUB conducts outcome based seminar-workshop AMAIUB College of Administrative and

Financial Sciences holds Community

To enhance the students’ knowledge and skill in Business planning,

the College of Administrative and Financial Office (CAFS) held a

seminar work-shop on “Writing Business Plan on December 4, 2013 at the University Auditorium as one of the college’s Commu-

nity-Engagement activities.

Spearheaded by the Community Engagement coordinator Dr. Lucy

Banta and supervised by the Business faculty, the activity aimed to

enhance the students’ skills in business planning and to leave a legacy for them before they leave the university.

Mr. Nawaf Saeed Hussain A. Rahman, Guest speaker, graced the occasion by inspiring the participants with his personal experiences

when he started thinking of how to earn money as a little boy, with

the guidance of her father. His sharing of his track record until he become a successful entrepreneur is an eye-opener for the students.

By Omar Quirrrez

A student should:

1. register subjects based on his curriculum plan.

2. carefully plan his class schedule /timing.

3. enroll pre-requisite subjects first.

4. attend subjects officially registered in.

5. have a maximum of 18 units and a minimum of 12

units per term; graduating students are allowed a

maximum of 21 units.

6. pre-enlist courses only until the last day of regular

registration or a day before the start of classes.

7. not incur more than 20% absences out of the pre-

scribed number of classes and laboratory hours in a

given course; he will automatically be dropped from

the class roll.

8. confirm added/changed subject in the accounting of-

fice to make it official. He will not be accepted in the

class nor be registered in the system if the subjects

are not confirmed

9. officially drop his subject or withdraw his enrollment

only before the midterm exam starts. No refund of fees.

A student will then pay the tuition fees for the whole

term.

10. complete within the one year period Incomplete (IC) and

In Progress (IP) marks.

11. go to their respective dean for approval of their leave of

absence if they intend to stop school.

12. keep his official receipt (COR), grade slips, and results

of evaluation.

13. apply for evaluation /graduation prior to his last trimes-

ter.

14. complete and submit his credentials (transcript of re-

cords, secondary and BS certificate duly authenticated,

copy of CPR and passport) to the Registrar’s Office.

15. get clearance from the registrar’s office whenever he

requests for credentials.

With its quest for continuous quality improve-

ment, AMA International University con-

ducted a workshop on outcome-based peda-gogy on September 12-13, 2013 at the Univer-

sity Auditorium.

AMAIUB invited Prof. Susan Bloxam, Fac-

ulty of Education and Director of Educa-

tional Research of the University of Cumbria, Lancaster to be the resource speaker for the

said activity.

The workshop aims to strengthen the Univer-

sity’s foundations on outcome-based educa-

tion especially on exploring better approaches to teaching, learning and assessment of stu-

dent outcomes.

The AMAIUB faculty members have

fundamental backgrounds on outcome-

based education since pedagogy had been shifted from input-based into outcome-

based in 2011. This was further reinforced

when the University underwent ABET accreditation of the engineering and com-

puting programmes, and ECBE accredita-

tion of its business programmes.

This workshop likewise intends to boost a

significant level of confidence among the teaching force of AMAIUB.

By Keanu Abenis

From the Desk of Ms. Noly A. Manzano ,Head of Registration

DATALINE

The participants

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September 2013—January 2014

several working committees.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Geraldo C. Talisic,

AMAIUB Head of Academic Affairs Dr. Gerldo Talisic emphasized that the success of the University’s endeavor is

a collaborative effort of the management, faculty, staff,

students and the various stakeholders.

AMAIUB Head of Administration Ms. Buena Gracia A.

Canzana also added that the SES workshop is one great opportunity for everyone to understand everything about the

University and its business programmes, to identify the

strengths and weaknesses of the said programmes, and to deal with the concerns that need to be addressed.

The workshop commenced with a briefing and tasking of

the different committees. This was followed by the review of standards, previous SES report, and NAQQAET recom-

mendations. by Antonee Waniza