One of the ways Skyline prepares students for the professional world is by inviting guest speakers to share their professional experiences. On February 23, 2020, Mr. Mohab Ayoub, a serial entrepreneur and an alumnus of SUC, was invited to inspire BBA students by sharing his journey as an entrepreneur. Mr. Ayoub gave a talk on managing a business and coming up with strategies.
Skyline alumnus Ali Zaid, Managing Director, who is now a Managing Director at Options Shipping Services, LLC, was invited to speak in front of Skyliners for a guest lecture on February 23, 2020.
Mr. Zaid graduated from SUC with an MBA in Marketing in 2014 and he inspired the current Skyliners during his talk when he shared the challenges he faced and the successes he obtained during his journey as a student and as a professional.
Skyline regularly invites alumni and CEOs for guest lectures to motivate students and expose them to the professional world.
The Freshmen were given a warm welcome by the SUC community headed by Vice-Chancellor Mohammad In’airat during the Introbash 2020, which happened on February 19, 2020, at SUC campus. With faculty member Dr. Nizar Sahawneh as the host, the students enjoyed trivia games and Tambola; To cap off the evening activities, everyone enjoyed Middle Eastern dishes.
During the Alumni Lecture, which happened at SUC campus on February 17, 2020, Skyline Alumnus Mr. Moez Tariq Bakhshi, Compliance Officer at Emirates NBD, shared his academic and career journey to the current Skyliners.
Mr. Bakhshi who graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Travel & Tourism in 2011 and also completed his Master’s Degree in Finance in 2015 talked about the importance of planning and creating a strategy in reaching one’s career goals.
The CEO Lecture Series is a platform in which Skyline alumni share their stories to inspire students and give them insights about the different industries.
SUC keeps updating its teaching methodologies and approaches for students to improve their learning process. On that note, faculty members regularly conducts formative assessment to evaluate students’ academic progress. On February 9, 2020, faculty member Dr. Mohit Vij conducted a formative assessment for his Principles of Management students through the Online Game Quiz using the online tool Kahoot. Through this activity, students were able to assess their preparedness and determine the areas for improvement.
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Skyline alumnus Mr. Jehad Mazen Zaher who is now working with Ernst & Young as an External Auditor conducted a guest lecture on February 15, 2020 at SUC campus for the MBA students. Mr. Zaher talked about the importance of developing behavioral skills to be successful at work.
It was an interactive talk with Mr. Zaher sharing his experiences with the students, and them asking questions about teamwork, leadership, and attitude, among others.
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February 14 was a special day at SUC when students organized a Rose Day. The day gave an opportunity for students to express their appreciation to their friends by giving treats, showcasing their talents, and enjoying games where several students won special prizes.
Students should be introduced to the trends that are changing the way we do business. SUC faculty members regularly invite CEOs and industry experts to share their insights with the students. On that note, Mr. Syed Abdul Bari, Regional Sales Manager of Royal Cargo LLC, was recently invited to be a guest lecturer and discuss E-Supply Chain Management to the IT students. Mr. Syed discussed the concept of E-Supply Chain Management and the ways to successfully manage a supply chain online.
The members of SUC’s Toastmasters Club shared stories of positivity during the recent meeting which took place on February 11, 2020. TM Shahenaz Ghafour, Student Services Assistant, was the Toastmaster of the day.
Skyline’s Toastmasters club regularly organizes meetings to harness its members’ leadership skills and develop their confidence in public speaking. For more information on meetings and Toastmasters, please contact Ms. Nadine on Nadine.felix@skylineuniversity.ac.ae.
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To prepare the young generation for the technology-driven future, Skyline University College organized the “Changing the Gear” workshop for the students of the First Academy Ajman on February 4 and 5, 2020. Faculty members Dr. Hamzah Elrehail and Dr. Petr Svoboda gave sessions on “Innovation and Creativity.”
SUC regularly conducts workshops for school students as part of its CSR initiatives to impart knowledge and hone skills necessary to excel in a world dominated by technology.
Skyline University College, through its Sports Department, recently organized a birthday party for the international students staying in the hostel.
Skyline organizes various activities for the students staying at the hostel to make their living in the UAE more fun and also to make their student accommodation feel like a home away from home. At the hostel, students can also enjoy facilities such as the gym, where they can exercise to improve their health and fitness, and the common room, where they can relax and unwind.
In the latest Skyline Toastmasters Club meeting, TM Alok, Area 45 Director of Toastmasters International, served as the toastmaster of the day. With the theme “Stories,” the members shared their personal journeys. Three members also gave project speeches: P1, which is focused on identifying the members' speaking skills; P3, which helped members organize their speeches; and P9, which focused on developing persuasion skills.
Skyline’s Toastmaster club regularly organizes meetings to harness its members’ leadership skills and develop their confidence in speaking. For more information on meetings and Toastmasters, please contact Ms. Nadine on Nadine.felix@skylineuniversity.ac.ae.
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