Skyline University College (SUC) organized the 13th edition of its CEO Lecture Series on January 28, 2019 with HE Dr. Rashid Alleem, Chairman of the Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA) and CEO of Alleem Knowledge Center as the keynote speaker. HE Dr. Rashid Alleem is ranked third among the 25 most influential CEOs in GCC and is considered one of the 100 most influential CEOs in the Middle East.
College is a journey unlike any other – it can be exciting and exhausting, happy and lonely, fun and nerve-wracking. Here at Skyline, we do our best to give students the best learning experience by focusing not only on their academic growth, but also on their social and life skills development. Right from the beginning, we want them to associate fun with learning. So SUC, spearheaded by the Events Committee, welcomed the freshmen with several exciting activities like pop quiz and Tambola on January 24, 2019. To cap off the evening activities, everyone enjoyed Middle Eastern dishes.
SUC’s Human Resource Department Organized a Volleyball Match for Employees.
Skyline University College prepares its students to the professional world by inviting industry experts and business professionals. On January 22, 2019, Mr. Samir Sahid, CEO of Alliot UAE and Ms. Catherine Ordonez-Rivera, a Corporate Human Resources Manager in one of the biggest ready-mix companies in the Gulf, were invited as guest lecturers in the Business Management classes of Dr. Sharon Mendoza and Dr. Hassan Al-Dhaafri. Mr. Sahid and Ms. Rivera talked about the employment laws and regulations in the UAE. As an appreciation to their engaging talk, Dr, Ajith Kumar, the Head of Academics – Business, presented the guests with tokens of appreciation.
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Starting university can be an exciting experience, but it can also be nerve-wracking. To welcome the students, help them settle into college life, and introduce them to the Skyline way of life, SUC’s Event Committee prepared various activities.
On their first day at SUC, the freshmen gained useful insights about Skyline and learned resources that they can use in their academic journey. SUC Dean Prof. Mohammad In’airat conducted an orientation focusing on the infrastructure, learning support services, and the things that make SUC unique. Dr. Osama Ali Thawabeh, Director of Student Services, discussed the flexible schedule and the assistance that SUC offers to students. Mr. Firoj Rauta, Head of Computing Services, conducted an orientation on SUC’s online portal.
Freshmen, the Skyline management, faculty, and staff warmly welcome you to Skyline!
Photos: https://skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?suc-welcomes-the-freshmen
The value of employee engagement can’t be understated. It improves productivity and efficiency in the workplace. SUC’s Human Resource Department (HRD) aims to drive employee engagement by organizing various enjoyable activities.
On January 17, 2019, the HRD held a cricket match for faculty members and staff. Through this activity, SUC aims to improve employee engagement and strengthen collaboration and a sense of camaraderie among its teams.
Skyline University College, in collaboration with MSF or Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders) and Missing Maps Team, successfully organized a session of the first Mapathon in the UAE on January 13, 2019. The volunteers from SUC and other organizations added 553 building and roads in the map of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
This humanitarian project expanded SUC’s community service efforts internationally and exposed IT students to new tools. This also served as an opportunity for all volunteers to be part of a noble cause.
Dr. Sharon Mendoza-Dreisbach, a faculty member at Skyline University College, received the Dakilang Bayani (Noble Hero) 2018 award,
Over a hundred papers of researchers and academicians from 27 different countries around the world were reviewed
Skyline University College’s Centre for Continuing Learning (CCL) successfully conducted a one-day refresher course in Management with emphasis on International Business and Strategy, Data Analytics, and Financial Analysis (Pocket MBA) on December 14, 2018 at SUC campus.
The first day of the 7th International Research Symposium of the Society for Global Business and Economic Development (SGBED) concluded successfully. It’s a great learning experience to spend the day listening to researchers and academicians having in-depth discussions and communications on various topics related to the opportunities and the challenges different industries face in the digital era.
A big thank you to all who participated in today’s sessions and let’s all look forward to learn more on the second day of the symposium!
To solidify social responsibility and reinforce the spirit of volunteerism in students, Skyline University College (SUC) became an education partner in the Own an Hour Program initiated by Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD). Own an Hour Program is organized by PAD to pay tribute to the legacy of UAE’s founding father and empower the youth by teaching them technical and life skills. This program is fully aligned with the Day for Dubai Initiative, an initiative which serves as a platform for the young generation to give back to society.
Five students from SUC, along with Dr. Taleb Bilal who is the Chair of SUC’s Services Committee, received recognition certificates from CDA (Civil Development Authority) and PAD on December 11, 2018 for their volunteer work. The students completed 100 hours of training which is divided into two parts: module and practical that are composed of sessions on creative design, web design and development, film and photography, content writing, and event management.