Forum addresses regional human resource, counseling and special needs trends and challenges
ALHOSN University, a leading Abu Dhabi-based university dedicated to high-quality, value-based education, featured its world-class educational programs and counseling methodologies at the 7th Annual Counseling Arabia Conference which started April 7 and ends today (Thursday, April 9, 2009) at the Higher Colleges of Technology's Abu Dhabi Women's College.
Held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Conference gathers professionals, students and other concerned parties to discuss, debate and network with the aim of further enhancing counseling practices throughout the Arab World. This year's edition explores counseling, career development, human resources, academic advising, corporate training, social work, and special needs issues and trends under the theme "Transitions: Evolutions of Client and Practitioner."
"Personal development is the core goal of all educational institutions, which is why we highly value the insights provided by the Counseling Arabia Conference. Our participation in this event provides us with a perfect opportunity to show how our University has adopted programs and counseling practices that prepare our students not only for employment but more importantly for life. Our multicultural environment has been a major factor for us to monitor and positively direct the individual growth of our students," said Barbara Sheehy, Counseling Arabia Conference Organizing Committee Member, and Director/ Career Development Counselor, Students Affairs Department, ALHOSN University.
The first two days of the Conference included workshops and presentations revolving around the theme and subthemes, while the final day focuses on practitioner-relevant training programs.
Among this year's subthemes were Counseling and Advising Across Different Cultures; Developments in Counseling: Practice, Program and Training; International Models of Best Practices and Systems; Professional Development; Assessment Tools and Techniques for the Gulf Region; Human Resource Issues; Program Developments to Meet Emerging Labor Market Needs; Culturally Appropriate Techniques and Resources to Utilize with Gulf Region Nationals; Gender/Disability/Spirituality/Age Issues and Best Practices in Counseling; Nationalization of the Workforce; Well-Being; and Special Needs - Issues and Challenges.
ALHOSN University offers 18 accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in three faculties, most of which were developed by academicians from prestigious North American universities. The City Campus of ALHOSN includes the Men's Campus, the Women's Campus, Library Building, Lectures Building and the Engineering Labs Building, all located at the heart of Abu Dhabi. A main campus with state-of-the-art facilities designed according to the highest international standards will soon be constructed.
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About ALHOSN University:
ALHOSN University is a leading private university dedicated to high-quality, value-based education under the slogan "Global Knowledge with Local Vision." The Abu Dhabi-based institution is owned and supported by the Abu Dhabi Holding Company and is fully accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
ALHOSN University manages accredited programs (11 undergraduate and 7 graduate) in three faculties, all of which were developed by top North American educational experts. Undergraduate academic degrees are offered as four-year programs and taught in English, except for the Arabic education component.
The University's City Campus includes the Men's Campus, the Women's Campus, the Engineering Lab Building, the Library Building, and the Lectures Building, all located at the heart of Abu Dhabi. A main campus with world-class, state-of-the-art facilities will soon be constructed. ALHOSN is open to students from all nationalities.
For further information, please contact:
Nadine Kanj
Marketing & PR Manager
Marketing & Public Relations Department, ALHOSN University
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Fax: 02 407 0782
E-mail: n.kanj@alhosnu.ae
Website: www.alhosnu.ae
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