Educational, Counseling, Advising and Skills Conference/ Workshop

I have prepared a 4 years plan for faculty development and attended all components.

Educational, Counseling, Advising and Skills Conference/ Workshop Attendance with Presentation

  • Title, Presenter, Duration, Location, Organizer

  1. EXPERIENCE SHARING SESSION: "How to Develop an Undergraduate Research Course" by KFUPM Faculty members, Dr. Ali Muqaibel, Dr. Atia Khalifa, and Dr. Mohammad Felemban, Mon. 24th May. 2021. Organized Deanship of Academic Development, KFUPM.

  2. Undergraduate Research Experience: KFUPM/ GT accomplishment, Dr. Samir AlGhadhban, Ali Muqaibel, and Ghassan Alregib, March 19, 2019

  3. Research Management and Professional Social Networking: Introduction to Mendeley®, Public EE Seminar by Dr. Ali Muqaibel, Tue. 16th Oct. 2018 ;1:10 pm, Building 59, Room 2016

  4. EXPERIENCE SHARING SESSION: "Effective Undergraduate Research Mentoring" by KFUPM faculty members Dr. Ali Muqaibel, EE, KFUPM , Dr. Basheer Chanbasha, CHEM, KFUPM, Dr. Khaled Al-Athel, ME, KFUPM, Monday: August 13, 2018, 13:00 - 14:50,15:00 - 16:00, Building 20 - Room 001.

  5. Attended and represented the University in Ibtikar, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2014.

  6. Dr. Ali Muqaibel (Chairman of Organizing Committee and presenter), “Efficient Coordination”, Department beginning of year workshop, Coral International, Khobar, Saud Arabia, 28 August 2012.

  7. The First Saudi Engineering Forum, “Engineering Education in 2020 : Meeting Industry Needs”, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 23 – 24 May 2006.

  8. Opening Session Chair (Creativity and Scientific Activities). Second Educational Meeting, Ministry of Education, Khobar Holyday-Inn, May 2005.

Educational, Counseling, Advising and Skills Conference/ Workshop Attendance without Presentation

A list of attended workshops:

  • Title, Presenter, Duration, Location

  1. Engaging students in research and inquiry: Promoting the research teaching nexus, Professor Mick Healey, Healey HE Consultants and University of Gloucestershire, UK, organized through Teaching and Learning Center, DAD, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, online.

  2. Academic writing and publishing, organized by the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University, June 10-11, 2020 (Online workshop)

  3. Online Teaching and Learning: Best Practices, Experience Sharing Session on Teaching and Learning Center, DAD, June 8/2020 at 08:30 P.M. (Online)

  4. KFUPM Honors Program, Workshop by Student Success Center, Dr. Ahmad Salem, Dr. Abdurahman Albitar, Dr. Mohammed Felemban, Dr. Zain Yamani, 26 Aug. 2019, Building 20 - Room 001 , KFUPM

  5. Advanced Tools in Blackboard 9.1, Workshop by DAD, 30 Jan 2019 at Session 1: 08:30 - 10:00, Building 20 - Room 001 , KFUPM

  6. H.O.T. I.C.E.: A Classroom Dynamic for Motivating Creative Critical Thinking, Workshop by DR. Peter Arnold Edwards , 28-Jan-2019 at 09:30 - 11:30, Building 20 - Room 001 , KFUPM

  7. Assessment of Undergraduate Research. Course Level & Program Level, WORKSHOP by Dr. Lee Phillips, University of North Carolina, USA, WEDNESDAY: August 15, 2018, 13:30 - 15:00, Building 20 - Room 001

  8. Integrating Research Skills into Lower Level and Intermediate Classes, WORKSHOP Dr. Lee Phillips, University of North Carolina, USA, WEDNESDAY: August 15, 2018,10:00 - 11:30, Building 20 - Room 001

  9. Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences, WORKSHOP by Dr. Lee Phillips, Univ. of North Carolina, USA, Tuesday: August 14, 2018 , 13:30 - 15:30, Building 20 - Room 103

  10. Trends and Practices of training Undergraduates on research skills. WORKSHOP: by Dr. Lee Phillips, Univ. of North Carolina, USA, Tuesday: August 14, 2018 , 09:00 - 11:00, Building 20 - Room 103

  11. Transparent Assignment Design, workshop by Dr. Lee Phillips, Univ. of N Carolina, USA, Monday: August 13, 2018, 13:00 - 14:50, Building 20 - Room 001

  12. Mentoring Undergraduates in Research, workshop by Dr. Lee Phillips, Univ. of N. Carolina, USA, Monday: August 13, 2018, 09:30 - 11:30, Building 20 - Room 103

  13. Curriculum Design, workshop by Dr. Sikandar Khan, KFUPM, THURSDAY: August 09, 2018 , Building 20 - Room 001

  14. EE New Two-year Cycle Assessment Plan, beginning of year Workshop 2018-2019 Term 181 which is titled, Monday 28-8-2018 1:00 - 3:30 PM, KFUPM Community Center

  15. Best Practices in Academic Advising . Dr. Ahmed Bendania ; Dr. Aiman El-Maleh ; Dr. Basim Abussaud,Wednesday, September 27, 2017, KFUPM-B20-001

  16. Effective Use of Instructional Technology to Enhance Learning, Dr. Mohammad Alshayeb, 22 Aug 2017, KFUPM-B20-001

  17. Institutionalizing Undergraduate Research, Dr. Lee Phillips; Undergraduate Research Office Director , North Carolina , USA, Monday, Mar. 13, 2017, KFUPM-B20

  18. Revision of EE strategic plan., End of 161 workshop, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, KFUPM Community Center

  19. Assessment Design Using Technology with demonstration on Questionmark software, Educational Effectiveness and Efficiency Center, Wednesday, Nov.09, 2016, 20-101 (KFUPM)

  20. Course Design Studio, Georgia Tech, 5-12 June, 2015 , Atlanta, USA

  21. 4th International Conference for E-Learning and Distance Education, , 03 Mar. 2015, Riyadh

  22. Learning Assistant Programs, Deanship of Academic Development, 03 Sep. 2014 , Crowne Plaza Al-Khobar Hotel

  23. Senior Design Projects, Dr. Mohammed AlQahtani, Dr. Wesam Mesbah, Dr. Mohammad Deriche and Dr. Naser Merah , 8/19/2014, Coral International Hotel, Khobar

  24. Assessment: Promises, Prospects and Pitfalls, Dr. Earl Irving; Senior Research Fellow, The University of Auckland, NZ , 8/18/20014, B20-103

  25. The Joy and Responsibility of Teaching Well, Dr. Stewart Ross, Former Director, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning; Minnesota State University, USA, 8/18/20014, B20-103

  26. Getting Started with Blackboard 9.1, Deanship of Academic Development, e-Learning Center, 04 Sep 2013 - 04 Sep 2013, Venue: Building 59 - Room 0014-1;Time: 13:00 - 16:00

  27. Workshop on Academic Integrity , , Dec. 25, 2013, B20-103

  28. Introduction to Articulate Presenter as a Rapid e-Learning Authoring Tool, , Sep. 16 & 17, 2012, 59 - Room 0014-1

  29. “Microsoft Exchange and Lync” Messaging and Collaboration Platforms, , Sep. 11, 2012 , B20

  30. Implementing Social Media into Teaching and Learning, Dr. Jeffery Cain , University of Kentucky, USA , Mon.Aug.t 27, 2012, B59-0014

  31. End Year Workshop: Collaboration with Georgia-Tech & Introduction to Engineering Design (EE311), New grading policy change for r Design Projects, on May 29, 2012, EE Department, May 29, 2012, Community Center

  32. Learning and Communications through Graphs, Dr. Matthew W. Ohland, Engineering Education, Purdue University , Tuesday, May 1, 2012 1:00-4:00PM, KFUPM-B20

  33. Students Motivation , , March 2012,

  34. Electronics, RF, and MW Measurements Seminar, Stewart Forsyth and Michel Joussemet , Wednesday 14th of March , 2012 (full day), KFUPM-B10

  35. EE Annual General Function Workshop: Undergraduate Research and Design, Coordinators: Dr. Kousa, Dr. Deriche, Dr. Chokri, Dr. Sharawi and Dr. Muqaibel, Sunday 23 October 2011; Time: 12:00 – 16:00, Community Center

  36. Mobile Learning in Higher Education, Dr. Norman D. Vaughan, Associate Professor, Faculty of Teaching and Learning, Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB, Canada., : Tuesday Sept 05, 2011 1300-1600, B59-0014

  37. Workshop on Blended Learning , Dr. Norman D. Vaughan, Associate Professor, Faculty of Teaching and Learning, Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB, Canada., : Monday Sept 05, 2011 1300-1600, B59-0014

  38. 1st Annual Technology Forum: Towards Building Strategic Sustainable Partnership , , May 15-16 , 2011, KFUPM-B10

  39. Participatory Classrooms, Dr. Maan Kousa & Dr. AbdulAziz Al-Saadi, morning, Sunday, March 06, 2011, KFUPM, B20

  40. General Workshop on Electrical Engineering Department Activities, Dr. Ali Al-Shikhi & Dr. Wail Mousa, Sep 21 Sep 28, 2010, Recreation Center, KFUPM

  41. General Workshop on Electrical Engineering Department Activities, Dr. Chairman & Dr. Wail Mousa, Sep 27 & Sep 28, 2009, Recreation Center, KFUPM

  42. Some ways to promote deeper learning , Dr. Gary Poole, the Director for Center of Teaching and Academic Growth, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada., September 06, 2009 Sunday , B20 - Room 001

  43. Designing a curriculum to support student understanding of research in their discipline, Prof. Alan Jenkins, Emeritus Professor, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK, September 05, 2009 Sunday , B24-Room 128

  44. Open Education Resources: Connexions Demonstration and Training Workshop, Dr. Joel Thierstein: J.D., Ph.D, Associate Provost, Rice University Houston, USA, Sun., Aug.30, 2009, B20-001

  45. 2nd Workshop on Engineering Design, 4 Professors from MIT, Sun. Apr. 19, 2009, B15-Romm 4006

  46. Program & Course Specifications, Program Assessment Center: DAD, Nov. 13, 2007, B-20/KFUPM

  47. Online Course Content Authoring using Adobe e-Learning Suite (Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator), e-Learning Center, DAD, Aug. 26-29, 2007, Sunday - Wednesday, B59-2029

  48. Advanced Writing Course in English, Deanship of Academic Development (DAD), April 18-May 09,2007,

  49. Building Your Academic Portfolio, Dr. James E. Groccia The Director of Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning Auburn University, Alabama, Feb. 25 & 27, 2007 , B 20

  50. Evaluating Student Learning, Dr. L. Dee Fink, University of Oklahoma, USA, Sep. 05, 2006,

  51. Effective Leadership Skills for Interacting with Students, Dr. L. Dee Fink, University of Oklahoma, USA, Sep. 05, 2006,

  52. First KFUPM Workshop on Engineering Design, , Apr. 11-12,2006,

  53. Research Enhancement, , Apr. 16, 2006,

  54. Using Course Design to Create more Significant Learning Experiences for Students , , Sep.3-4, 2006,

  55. Good Learning and Good Teaching: How do we Promote more of it? , , Sep. 4, 2006,

  56. A 2-day Professional Development Program for Junior Faculty Members, Dr. Simon Barrie

  57. Senior Lecturer Institute of Teaching and Learning, University of Sydney – Australia, Sep. 5 - 6, 2005, Conference Center, Building 20

  58. Workshops for Junior Faculty, Prof. Sergio J. Piccinin, University of Ottawa, Canada, Sep.04-08, 2004, Conference Center, Building 20

  59. Things I Wish They Had Told Me!, , Wed., Sep. 8, 2004, Student-Centered Teaching and Learning, , Wed. , Sep.8, 2004,

  60. Assessment of Student Learning, , Tue. , Sep. 7, 2004, ,

  61. Engaging Students in the Classroom, , Mon. , Sep. 6, 2004, ,

  62. Motivation and Student Learning, , Mon. , Sep. 5, 2004, ,

  63. Preparing to Teach, , Sat. , Sep. 4, 2004, ,

Education advising and skills seminars (samples)


  1. DAD-TLC Webinar: Feedback that Enhances Students' Learning , by Dr. John Orlando, associate director of faculty support and professor at Northcentral University, USA, Jun 17, 2020 08:30 PM Riyadh (On-line), organized by DAD , KFUPM.


  3. How to be a Research-Active Faculty at KFUPM , Dr. Salam Zummo, Aug. 26, 2019, B20-001, KFUPM Deanship of Academic Development

  4. Introducing Lean in Higher Education ,Mr. Mark Robinson, Director of Lean at the University of St Andrews and Managing Director of St Andrews Lean Consulting, UK, Aug. 26, 2019, B20-103, KFUPM Deanship of Academic Development

  5. Service-Learning Program Models, Planning and Design, Mr. Mark Robinson, Director of Lean at the University of St Andrews and Managing Director of St Andrews Lean Consulting, UK, Aug. 20, 2019, B20-103, KFUPM Deanship of Academic Development

  6. Trends of Technology in Education, Dr. Wajih Abu-AlSaud, Aug. 16, 2017, B20-103, Learning Technology Center

  7. Promoting Academic Integrity with Turnitin and iThenticate, Dr John Barrie, Executive Chairman of iParadigms & Co-Developer of Turnitin & iThenticate, Wednesday, March 7, 2012, B20-103, DEANSHIP OF LIBRARY AFFAIRS

  8. Eleven Ways to Improve Teaching, Dr. Peter Seldin, Sep. 19, 2010, B 20-103, DAD

  9. Accessing the Core Labs at KAUST, Dr. Tony R. Eastham, Director of Laboratories, KAUST, Nov 3, 2009, RI, The Office of Cooperation with KAUST

  10. Roles and Responsibilities of Faculty Members in Program Assessment, Dr. Larry David, University of Missouri, USA, September 08, 2009, Tuesday , B20-103, DAD

  11. Principles of Open Education Resources, Dr. Joel Thierstein, J.D., Ph.D,Associate Provost, Rice University Houston, USA , Sunday , August 30, 2009, B20-103, DAD

  12. Identifying Student Misconceptions in Engineering and Science, Prof. Ronald L. Miller, Director of the Center for Engineering Education, Colorado School of Mines, USA, Wednesday, February 21, 2007, 10:30 - 11:30 AM, Conference Center Building 20, Deanship of Academic Development

  13. Academic Digital Divide: Importance and Evaluation of the University Web Presence, Isidro F. Aguillo, Spanish National Research Council, Tuesday, January 23, 2007 (01:30 - 03:00 PM), Conference Center, Building 20, Deanship of Academic Development