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 Al-Hussein Bin Talal University Sponsored Students
Client: Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan Start: January 2001 End: June 2002
Funding Agency: Al-Hussein Bin Talal University Project Description:
TIEC assists students selected by Al-Hussein Bin Talal University to gain admission to graduate programs at accredited U.S. universities to seek masters and/or doctoral degrees as specified. TIEC services include assistance with immigration documents and university placement, toll-free telephone access in the U.S. to TIEC, accounts receivable service for registration and payment of fees, and on-going communication between the sponsor and the student.
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Mu'tah University Affiliation Grant
Client: Mu'tah University Start: 1989 End: 1993
Funding Agency: United States Information Agency (USIA) Project Description:
Eleven administrators and faculty members from Mu'tah University visited thirteen universities in Texas where they conducted seminars, met with faculty and students, and collaborated in joint research. Eight administrators and faculty from Texas universities traveled to Mu'tah University during the duration of the project. TIEC processed a number of graduate applications to Texas universities where Mu'tah faculty completed advanced degrees.
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 Kuwait
Design of Kuwait University's New University City at Shadadiya
Client: Page Southerland Page International Start: November 2008 End: Ongoing
Funding Agency: Kuwait University Project Description:
TIEC is serving as an educational planning advisor to Page Southerland Page International and Kuwait University for design work for KU's New University City at Shadadiya. TIEC is assisting the PSP design team by helping to identify educational policy issues which have design implications for three separate projects involving KU's Colleges of Law, Shari'a and Islamic Studies, and Social Science.
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 Qatar
 Strategic Planning Assistance
Client: University of Qatar
Start: 2002 End: 2003
Funding Agency: Office of the Emir, State of Qatar
Project Description: TIEC provided an overall program of assistance to the University of Qatar to develop a Strategic Plan. Under the leadership of the University President, a TIEC Team of senior administrators worked with a University Team to conduct strategic planning workshops, draft portions of the strategic plan, and design activities to implement the plan.
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 Academic Bridge Program (ABP)
Client: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development Start: 2000 End: 2003
Funding Agency: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development Project Description:
TIEC was the sole contractor responsible for the complete design of all programmatic, organizational, and operational aspects of a new academic bridge program, in Doha, Qatar. ABP is a preparatory program for enhancing the English language skills, academic background and learning experience of high school graduates for future study at world-class universities, including the new university being developed by the Qatar Foundation. Eleven project teams comprised of 30 faculty and staff from Texas universities worked to develop the ABP academic program, management structure, assessment strategy, library and support services.
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 Feasibility Study for a Private University, Doha
Client: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development Start: January 1997 End: July 1997
Funding Agency: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development Project Description:
TIEC prepared a feasibility study for a new, private university in Doha, Qatar, for 800 students. The study began with a market analysis based on demographic research, consultations with businesses and government, plus a survey of parents of prospective university students. The final report included the market analysis results, an academic program profile, estimated facility needs, projected financial requirements, and recommendations for further action. The recommended design also included a research institute affiliated with prominent U.S. universities.
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 Sponsored Student Program
Client: Qatar Petroleum Start: 1986 End: 2005
Funding Agency: Qatar Petroleum Project Description:
TIEC provides intensive English language training, preparation for university study in the U.S., academic advising, placement in a university program, and program monitoring services for employees of Qatar Petroleum who are sent to the U.S. to complete undergraduate degrees in designated fields. More than 195 students through Fall 2003 have been supported by this ongoing program.
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 Saudi Arabia
 Design of Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University
Client: Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Start: September 2003 End: June 2007
Funding Agency: Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University Founding Committee Project Description:
TIEC was the primary contractor responsible for the design of programmatic, organizational, and operational aspects of Prince Mohammad University (PMU), a new private university in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The design is based on the American model for academic programs and administrative organization. PMU emphasizes learning competencies and applications of information technology in all programs. These include degrees in business administration, engineering, information technology and interior design. PMU opened in September 2006.
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 Estimation of Facilities Requirements and Curriculum Outline for Girls College at Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah (MYAS)
Client: Zuhair Fayez Partnership, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Start: September 2003 End: February 2004
Funding Agency: Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia Project Description:
As a subcontractor to Zuhair Fayez Partnership, TIEC developed the curriculum outline and corresponding academic space requirements for Yanbu Girls College, which will serve the post-secondary education needs of women in the MYAS area. A team of experts from TIEC-affiliated universities summarized the defining characteristics and enrollment profile for the College, outlined the academic curricula proposed by the client, and identified the facilities required and estimated space requirements for both general academic space and unique academic facilities.
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 Design of Dar Al Hekma College, Jeddah
Client: Sharikat Al Tafawuq Al Ilmi Start: 1998 End: 1999
Funding Agency: Sharikat Al Tafawuq Al Ilmi Project Description:
TIEC was the primary contractor responsible for the complete design of all programmatic, organizational, and operational aspects of a new private college for women in Jeddah. The design utilized the American model for academic programs and administrative organization. More than 20 project teams involved over 75 academics from Texas universities and elsewhere and an equal number of Saudi experts to develop the academic programs, administrative structure and procedures, information and communications technology systems, and library and support services. Academic programs included a college preparatory program, a general education core curriculum, and academic majors in interior design, business information systems, and special education. Initial policies and procedures were developed for admitting students, hiring faculty and staff, and planning and managing college operations. The College opened in September 1999.
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 United Arab Emirates
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Development of the HCT Strategic Plan for 2007-2011
Client: Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates Start: December 2006 End: June 2007
Funding Agency: Ministry of Education, U.A.E. Project Description:
TIEC participated in a project directed by Strategic Initiatives, Inc. (Herndon, VA ) to conduct an environmental scan of postsecondary education in the United Arab Emirates, to advise the Higher Colleges of Technology Policy Council on strategic issues, and to prepare an HCT Strategic Plan for 2007-2011. The project focused on strategic issues that spanned across the multi-campus system and an integrated approach to managing those issues over a five-year period and beyond.
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 Management Review of the Abu Dhabi Educational Zone (ADEZ)
Client: The Office of H.H. The President, President's Court, Abu Dhabi Start: December 2002 End: August 2003
Funding Agency: The President's Court, U.A.E. Project Description:
TIEC provided two K-12 education experts to conduct a management review of the Abu Dhabi Education Zone (ADEZ), the management office for K-12 education for the Abu Dhabi Emirate of the U.A.E. The consultants visited ADEZ officials, school principals and teachers, parents and community leaders. The review report presented observations and recommendations on strategic action planning, management and monitoring practices, school performance review, professional development, and community relationships.
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Private University Feasibility Study in Abu Dhabi
Client: PageSoutherlandPage, L.L.P. Start: February 2002 End: May 2002
Funding Agency: Private Sources Project Description:
TIEC participated in a feasibility study for a new private university in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as a subcontractor to the Houston office of the architectural firm PageSoutherlandPage, L.L.P. TIEC utilized experts from several TIEC affiliated universities to study the supply and demand for higher education in the United Arab Emirates, focusing specifically on Abu Dhabi. The study identified academic program needs and analyzed enrollment potential; then recommended degree programs, staffing levels, organizational structure, feasible financial parameters, and implementation strategies for developing the new university.
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 Yemen
 Design of Al Saleh University
Client: Yemen Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation Start: May 2009 End: May 2010
Funding Agency: Republic of Yemen Project Description:
TIEC is providing design and planning services for the establishment of Al Saleh University. This new private institution will incorporate innovative educational approaches and high academic standards to provide the next generation of Yemeni leaders and managers with the requisite cognitive skills, attitudes, and scientific and applied knowledge to deal with the challenges of economic globalization. TIEC services include a preliminary assessment of needs as well as detailed plans for the development of academic programs, governance and administrative systems, physical infrastructure, and financial management. In providing these services, experts from TIEC-affiliated universities are working closely with the new institution's founding committee, comprising prominent Yemeni academicians, government officials, and representatives of private industry, along with other key stakeholders in that country.
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 Reform of Yemen Higher Education Finance
Client: Yemen Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research Start: December 2005 End: December 2008
Funding Agency: World Bank Project Description:
TIEC assisted the Government of Yemen in its efforts to promote the decentralization of financial planning and expenditure authority to public higher education institutions in that country. The project entailed a detailed review and assessment of regulations and practices relevant to financial planning, budget, accounting, and expenditure systems in the management of Yemen's universities. At a workshop conducted in December of 2006 in Sana'a, TIEC presented recommendations for improving higher education governance as well as examples of various budgetary, human resources, and financial control mechanisms that could support an increased level of spending authority on Yemeni campuses. Then, in June of 2008, TIEC conducted a training workshop on formula funding as a way to allocate the national funding that Yemen provides to its higher education institutions. Participants included Yemeni government and university officials representing various key stakeholder groups and institutions.
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