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Jordan:
 Al-Hussein
Bin Talal University Sponsored Students
Client:
Al-Hussein Bin Talal University,
Ma'an, Jordan
Start:
January 2001 End: Ongoing
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. |
| 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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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:
Ongoing
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:
Ongoing
Funding
Agency: Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University Founding
Committee
Project
Description:
TIEC is 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. Target opening date
is September 2005.
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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 2004Funding
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:
 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 2003Funding
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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