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Acting Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Associate Professor, Development and Social Policy

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,

Office No.: W2-102C

Phone: +971 6 505 3200

Fax: + 971 6 5053222

Mobile: +971509950461

E-mail: halothman@sharjah.ac.ae

Profile Summary:

Dr. Hussein Al-Othman received his PhD in Sociology in development and Social Policy from the

Mississippi State University in the United States of America. Dr. Al-Othman has published more than 20

scientific research papers and has five research papers in the process of publication. He received the

Annual Faculty Incentive award in scientific research for the academic year 2011-2012. He has also

received more than 18 research grants. Dr. Al-Othman has participated in more than 30 international,

regional and local scientific conferences since 2008.

In the field of teaching, Dr. Al-Othman received the Faculty Incentive award three times. He set up two

doctoral and master's programs in Applied Sociology at the University of Sharjah. He set up the

sociology laboratory at the University of Sharjah and Mutah University. He also contributed to the

training of faculty members in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in the skills of quality

in higher education and academic accreditation, and preparing and reviewing the feasibility study of

undergraduate and postgraduate programs for the purposes of academic accreditation in the college.

Dr. Hussein Mohammed Al-Othman

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Dr. Al-Othman received the Certificate of Excellence in Learning and Teaching in 2015 from the Institute

of Leadership in Higher Education at the University of Sharjah.

For service to the university and the community, Dr. Al-Othman received the Faculty Incentive award

twice. He also participated in specialized committees at the University, including the Council of Graduate

Studies, Institutional Effectiveness and Academic Accreditation, the University's Consulting Office, the

External Conferences Regulations of Faculty members, the Development of Scientific Research at the

University and the Encouragement Awards committees.

At the college level, Dr. Al-Othman headed the Quality and Institutional Effectiveness, and the Strategic

Plan Committee. At the department level, he headed the Chairing Appointment, the Quality Assurance,

the Academic Accreditation, the Class Schedule, and the Graduate Studies committees. In the area of

community service, Dr. Al-Othman served as an advisor to the Family Strategy in the Emirate of Sharjah

team, and was the head of the Social Development Strategy Team in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. He has

also worked as an expert on family strategy policy in Jordan and served as Policy, Planning and Studies

Advisor at the National Council for the Family in Jordan. He also served as a national consultant to report

on the situation of children, youth and women in Jordan and he worked as a consultant with

international organizations, including the UNICIEF, UNDP and USAID in Jordan, Bahrain and the United

Arab Emirates. He has been a member of several national committees in the UAE (Arbitrator Panel of

the Khalifa Prize for Education, the Board of Trustees of the Arab Family Organization, the UAE Pioneers,

the committee for Curriculum Development and Design at the Ministry of Education, and the Scientific

Committee of Family Development Foundation in Abu Dhabi). In addition, Dr. Al-Othman is proficient in

social impact analysis, policy analysis and statistical analysis.

In the field of management, Dr. Al-Othman served as the Head of the Department of Sociology at the

University of Sharjah and Mutah University, and the Assistant Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities

and Social Sciences in the field of graduate studies at the University of Sharjah. He also served as

Director of the Princess Basma Center for Human Development in Jordan. He has headed the

management of several voluntary NGOs working in local development in Jordan. Currently, he is working

at the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences as an Acting Dean since September 2016.

Educational Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in Sociology, Mississippi State University, USA, 2000, Sociology (Development and Social Policy).

2. Master of Arts in Sociology, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, 1992 (Local Development)

3. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, 1981

Refereed Publications

1. Beliefs about Causes of Wealth and Poverty: A Field Study in the United Arab Emirates, 2018,

Arab Journal for Sociology (accepted for publication)

2. Cohesion and Challenges of the Emirati Family in the 21st Century, 2015, Journal of Faculty of

Arts, University of Cairo, 75(5): 5-39.

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3. Evaluating of an Asian Houbara Environmental Educational program amongst (this is

incomplete)

4. Types of Social Upbringing in the Family in the Emirate of Sharjah, 2014, Publications of the

Cultural and Information Office of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs: Sharjah (winner of the

first prize of the Award organized by the Cultural and Information office on the occasion of

Sharjah as Capital of Islamic Culture 2014)

5. Magic and Sorcery: a Field Study in the UAE Society, 2014, Supreme Council for Family Affairs:

Sharjah.

6. Attitudes of Emirati Youth towards Marriage to Foreign Women: A Quantitative and Qualitative

Study, Journal of King Saud University, M 25, Arts (1), Riyadh: pp. 1-26

7. Developing a Scale for the Social Stigma of AIDS Patients in Arab society, 2012, University of

Sharjah, Humanities and Social Sciences Journal, 9, p. 2, pp. 43-71 (joint)

8. Modernization and Dependency in the Arab World’s Human Development: Jordan as a case

study, 2012, European Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 29, Issue 2.260-269

9. Marital Happiness of Married Couples in the UAE Society: A Sample from Sharjah, 2012, Asian

Social Science, Vol. 8, No. 4: p 217-224

10. Attitudes Toward Women's Participation in Public life in the United Arab Emirates, 2011, Journal

of International Women's Studies, Vol. 12.233-246

11. Demographic and Social Determinants of Self-Assessment of Health in the Jordanian Family,

Social Affairs, 2011. Year 28: pp. 47-70

12. Causes of Divorce and its Relationship to Some Variables in Jordanian Society, 2010, University

of Sharjah, Humanities and Social Sciences Journal, Volume 7, No. 3 357-393:

13. Some Variables Affecting the Unity of the Jordanian Family, 2010, King Saud University Journal,

Volume 22, Issue 1: 203-238

14. The nostalgia for the homeland among the international students at Mutah University in Jordan

and its relationship with some variables, 2008, Journal of Social Affairs, Volume 25, Issue 99

15. Risk Factors and Reckless Behavior among University Youth in Jordan, 2008, Ministry of Youth

and Al-Hussein University: Amman, (joint)

16. Jordanian Women's Participation in Human Development: Reality and Constraints, Mutah

Journal for Research and Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences Series, Volume 21, p.3: 11-32

17. The variables affecting the evaluation of democracy and its indicators from the point of view of

Jordanian citizens: a field study, Mutah Journal for Research and Studies, Humanities and Social

Sciences Series, Volume 21, p 5: 203-238

18. Determinants of the Poverty Problem in Karak Governorate: A Field Study 2005, Mutah Journal

for Research and Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences Series, Vol 20, p.1, Mutah University

19. Self-Estimation of the poverty line from the perspective of Jordanian spouses in Karak

governorate and its determinants, Mutah Journal for Research and Studies, Humanities and

Social Sciences Series, Volume 20, p6, Mutah University

20. The beliefs of Jordanians in Karak governorate towards the causes of poverty and its

determinants, 2005, Journal of Development and Economic Policies, Volume 7, p.2, Arab

Planning Institute, Kuwait: 8-24

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21. Distinguishing poor families from non-poor in remote areas of the southern region in Jordan,

Journal of Development and Economic Policies, Volume 7, p.1: 7-44 Arab Planning Institute,

Kuwait

Research grants:

1. Youth attitudes towards the reality and future of political participation of Arab women: a quantitative

and qualitative study in four Arab societies, University of Sharjah

2. Marrying Foreign Women, 2013, University of Sharjah

3. Family Unity, 2012, University of Sharjah

4. Domestic Violence, 2010, University of Sharjah,

5. Basic Needs and Rights: Empowering them in the Framework of Sustainable Development, 2014,

Supreme Council for Family Affairs: Sharjah

6. Preparing the centre for the challenges facing the family in the twenty-first century, Supreme Council

for Family Affairs: Sharjah

7. Characteristics of the Elderly in Jordan, Department of Statistics and UNFPA, based on 2004 census

8. Investing demographic grant in addressing poverty and unemployment, Supreme Council for

Population

9. Reporting on Demographic, Social, Economic and Health Characteristics of Jordanian Families led by

Women: A descriptive survey, National Council for Family Affairs, Amman (based on Multi-Purpose

Household Survey Data, 2007 General Statistics)

10. Causes of Divorce and its Impact on Family Members, National Council for Family Affairs, Amman

11. Characteristics of the Jordanian Family, 2006, National Council for Family Affairs

12. Evaluation report on the criteria for the establishment and licensing of current kindergartens in

Jordan, 2006, National Council for Family Affairs and USAID, Amman

13. Priorities of research and studies related to the Jordanian family 2005, National Council for Family

Affairs, Amman

14. Family policies within the context of national sustainable development policies, National Strategy for

the Jordanian Family, National Council for Family Affairs, Amman

15. Meeting the basic needs of the Jordanian family and their participation in public life, National

Council for Family Affairs, Amman

16. Report on Social Determinants of Health in Jordan 2005, World Health Organization WHO, Amman

17. Family Unity in Jordan, National Council for Family Affairs, Amman

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18. Demographic, Social and Economic Characteristics of the Family in Al-Mafraq City, 1986. Jordanian

Hashemite Fund, Amman. A study used in designing the programs of Princess Basma Centers for

Development in Mafraq Governorate.

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Conferences

No. Paper Title Conference Venue Date

1 Wealth and Poverty in the UAE

Globalization: Promises, Possibilities and Pitfalls

Milwaukee Hilton City Center

USA

30/3/2017 till

4/2/2017

2 Family Crisis Management

Prospects for the Future of Social Work

Al-Qasimia University 13-14/4/2016

3 The Future of

Democratic Transition in the Arab World

Inequality, Injustice and Intersectionality

Chicago 23-26/3/2016

4 Arab Women in Human Development: A Study of Gender Inequality

Annual Meeting of the MSS, Kansas City

USA 26-29/3/2015

5 Childhood and Family Unit in the Arab society

Family in the 21st century: A roadmap in a changing world

Tunisia 15-16/1/2015

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Challenges and Strengths of Emirati

stFamily in the 21Century

“Left Behind Sociology”: Revisiting Old Ideas, Old

Theories and Understudied People

The Midwest Sociological Society

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

th6 - rdApril 3 (2014)

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Family Policies and their Integration into

National Development Policies

Social Policies for the Arab Family: The Twentieth Year

Evaluation of the International Year of the Family 2014

Sharjah United Arab Emirates

14/5/ 2014

8 Maintaining the concept of family cohesion in the

Arab world

The future of the Arab family in light of the transformations of

the age and its impact Kuwait

8/12/2013

9 Characteristics of the Strength of the UAE

family The future of the Arab family

Sharjah United Arab Emirates

14/5/2013

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Human development in Jordanian society

between dependency and modernization

Human Security and Social Mobility

Mutah University Jordan

20-22/12/2012

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Fact about Maternal and Child Abuse

(International, National, Local)

Nursing Health Conference Dubai, Dubai Health

Authority 3/11/2012

12 The strength of the

Emirati family in facing the challenges

The future of the Arab family in light of the financial changes -

Family Organization of the Arab Sharjah

14/5/2013

13 Violence and its Social

and domestic Implications

Measuring Indicators of Violence against Women National

Statistics Center

Abu Dhabi

25-27/11/2012

14 Modernization and

Dependency in the Arab World’s Spirituality

Spirituality, Emergent Creativity and Reconciliation

St. Paul University Ottawa Canada

23-26/5/ 2012

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15 Models of social policies

and their problems in developing societies

The impact of development policy on the social security of

the citizen Kuwait University 27-29/3/2012

16 Drugs in the UAE Community

8th International Security Forum on Drug Issues

Dubai Police Officers Club Dubai

19-20/6/2012

17 Social Policies: Approaches and Areas

From Care to Empowerment and Participation

Sharjah 28-29/9/2012

18 Social Policy in the Arab World

Making a Difference and Loving It

New Orleans USA

12-16/10/ 2011

19 Family Unity in the UAE Community

The 12th Family Forum "Family Unity in the Shadow of

Globalization” Sharjah 21-22/5/2011

20 Domestic Violence in the UAE

Expanding the Sociological Practice Paradigm

United States 14-17/10/2010

21 Family Unity in the UAE Society

The Annual Meeting of the Department of Sociology and

Social Work

Kuwait

22-26/3/2010

22 Family and Community Communication in the Age of Globalization

Arab Conference on "Solidarity with the Family in a Time of

Globalization"

Arab Family Organization

Libya

6-8/3/2010

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University Youth Attitudes Towards the

Concept of Physical Beauty

"The Beautiful and the Ugly: Body Representations"

Portugal

7-8/1/2010

24 Women and Human Development

Annual Conference of "UAE in the 21st Century" Social

Association

Ministry of Social Development

24/12/2009

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The Role of Arab Women in Human

Development

Regional Seminar on the Role of Arab Women Innovators in Achieving Comprehensive

Development

Jordan 6-8/12/2009

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The Concept of Citizenship and its Reality in the Arab World: Sociological

Perspective

The Conference of Good Citizenship between Reality and

Ambition

Mutah University Jordan

14 - 16/4/2009

27 Social Policies and Type

Type and Economic Sciences in the MENA Region: From Theory

to Policy

Dubai World Trade Center

Dubai School of Government Forum

16 – 18/11/2008

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Human Development and Terrorism in the

Arab Society

Terrorism in the Digital Age Conference

King Hussein Bin Talal University

Jordan 10-13/7/2008

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The variables affecting the self-assessment of the health condition in

the Jordanian family

The Fourth Annual Forum for Scientific Research

University of Sharjah UAE

7-8/5/2008

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The demographic, social and economic

characteristics of the addicts and the

problems they face: A study on addicts in the

treatment and rehabilitation center in

Sharjah

Conference on the Family and Youth in the GCC: Problems and

Solutions

University of Sharjah UAE

22 – 24/1/2008

31 The Reality of Addiction in the UAE Community

Arab Youth Conference and the Challenges of the 21st Century

University of Sharjah 6 - 7/11/2007

Seminars and workshops:

1. The Rights of Children and Women in UAE Legislation, 29/5/2016, Islamic Forum, Sharjah, United Arab

Emirates

2. Innovation in Security Work, 23/11/2015, Conference Hall, Sharjah Cultural Palace, Sharjah Police

Headquarters

3. Regional Conference on the Combating Intellectual Property Crime in the Middle East and North

Africa, 16-17/11/2015

4. Strategic Planning Workshop on Building National Identity and Strengthening Institutional Identity,

23/11/2015, Arab Family Organization, Hilton Hotel Sharjah

5. Value System in a Changing World: Problematics and Methodology, 5/10/ 2015, Theater Hall - Sharjah

Public Library, UAE Publishers Association

6. Seminar on Social Service Specialization between Reality and Ambition. 26/9/2015, Sharjah Chamber

of Commerce and Industry, Department of Social Services in Sharjah

7. Presiding judge at the Second International Conference on the History of Science Among Arabs and

Muslims, 8-11/12/2014, University of Sharjah

8. Workshop on National Qualifications Framework, 6/12/2012, University of Sharjah

9. Violence Against Women, Regional Workshop on Measuring Indicators of Violence Against Women,

25-27/11/2012, Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi, National Statistics Center

10. Chairman of the World Education Forum Conference held by the Ministry of Education, United Arab

Emirates, 3-5/5/2011, Dubai

11. The 11th Family Forum on Family Building and Social Networks: Reality and Challenges, 15-16/

5/2011, Sharjah

12. Man and Development in the Vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi.

"Sharjah Declaration for Human Rights" Forum, Department of Information and Statistics, Sharjah

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13. Needs Assessment Workshop on Better Empowering Women in a Number of Arab Countries,

Wednesday, 2/3/2011

Teaching and Learning:

• Certificate of Competence in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, April, 2015, Institute of

Leadership in Higher Education, University of Sharjah

Academic Accreditation and Quality of Education:

First: Establishing scientific programs, institutes and laboratories:

1. Establishment of the PhD program in Applied Sociology (2014-2016): For more information, see Annex

(1)

2. Establishment of the Master's program in Applied and Primary Applied Social Science: For more

information, see Annex (2)

3. Preparation of the largest proportion (more than 80%) of the re-accreditation of the Bachelor's

Program in Sociology 2014-2015: For more information, see Annex (3)

4. Establishment of Applied Sociology Institute for Studies, University of Sharjah, 2010/2011

5. Establishment of Computer Science Laboratory, University of Sharjah, 2008

6. Establishment of Computer Science Laboratory, Mutah University, 2004

Second: Preparation of feasibility studies to establish scientific programs:

1. Reviewed the feasibility reports of the bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs for the

departments of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (English language, history, Arabic

language, education and international relations departments) (2009-2016)

2. Prepared the proposal for the B.A. program in Applied Sociology, University of Sharjah, 2014

3. Prepared the feasibility report for the Doctoral Program in Applied Sociology, 2014

4. Prepared the proposal for Doctor of Philosophy program in Criminal Justice and Criminology, 2014,

University of Sharjah

5. Prepared the feasibility report for the Bachelor of Art History Program, 2013

6. Prepared the feasibility report for the Master’s program in Applied Sociology, 2008

Third: Preparation and implementation of workshops in academic guidance and evaluation of course

outcomes:

1. Workshop on Academic Guidance for Faculty Members in the University of Sharjah branch in

Khorfakkan, 15/10/2015.

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2. Workshop on Evaluation of Course Outcomes and Academic Programs for Faculty Members in the

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 16/12/2014, Al-Farabi Hall

3. Workshop for Evaluation of Educational Outcomes for Faculty Members in the Department of

Sociology, 29/1/2014

Teaching:

PhD in Applied Sociology (University of Sharjah)

• Applied Social Statistics 2 (in English)

MA in Applied Sociology (University of Sharjah)

• Advanced Methods in Social Research

• Domestic Violence

• Applied Social Statistics

• Introduction to Social Policies (in English)

Bachelor of Sociology

• Social Texts (in English)

• Social and Cultural Change

• Introduction to Research Methods

• Social Statistics

• Introduction to Demography

• Social Survey

• Social Service and Community

• UAE Society

• Introduction to Sociology

• Social Theories 2 and 1

Doctoral degree in Crime and Criminal Justice (Mutah University)

• Social Statistics

• Advanced Methods in Social Research (2)

• Analysis of Social Policies

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Master of Crime and Criminal Justice (Mutah University)

• Advanced Methods in Social Research 1

• Domestic Violence

• Social Policies

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Mutah University)

• Introduction to Sociology

• Introduction to Research Methods

• Social Texts in English

• Social Statistics

• Social Theories

Bachelor of Sociology (Mississippi State University)

• Introduction to Sociology

experience:

- 2016-present - Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

- 2014-2016 - Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

- 2012-2014 (September) - Consultant of the Family Strategy Project in the Emirate of Sharjah

- 2010-2014 - Head of Department of Sociology, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,

University of Sharjah

- 2010-2011, Editor of the Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sharjah

- 2007-2010, Faculty member in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of

Sharjah

- February 2006-June 2006, National Consultant on the Status of Children, Youth and Women in Jordan,

UNICEF and the National Council for Family Affairs

- September 2004-September 2006, Policy Consultant, Planning and Studies, National Council for Family

Affairs, Amman, Jordan

- September 2003-September 2004, Head of Department of Sociology, Mutah University, Karak, Jordan

- September 2003-2004, Member of the Council of the Faculty of Arts, Mutah University

- September 2001-September 2003, Secretary of the Council of the Department of Sociology

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- September 2000-August 2007, Faculty Member, Department of Sociology, Mutah University

- August 1997-May 2000 Research and Teaching Assistant, Department of Sociology and Social Service,

Mississippi State University, United States of America

- 1985-1996 - Director of Princess Basma Center for Human Development in Mafraq Governorate (6

centers), Jordan

- 1983-1989 - Community Development Specialist, Jordan Hashemite Fund for Human Development,

Amman, Jordan

Skills:

1. Statistical Package for Social Sciences - SPSS in the analysis of statistical data

2. Computer skills

3. Social Impact Analysis

4. Policy Analysis

5. Preparation and implementation of applied research, Policy-oriented research

Awards:

1. Received the Annual Faculty Incentive Award for Outstanding Faculty Member in the field of Teaching

for the academic year 2015/2016

2. Obtained the first rank in scientific awards in social research, Supreme Council for Family Affairs,

Sharjah, 2014

3. Received the Annual Faculty Incentive Award for Outstanding Faculty Member in the field of Teaching

for the academic year 2013/2014

4. Received the Annual Faculty Incentive Award for Outstanding Faculty Member in the field of

Community Service for the academic year 2012/2013

5. Received the Annual Faculty Incentive Award for Outstanding Faculty Member in the field of

Scientific Research for the academic year 2011/2012

6. Excellence at the university level for the best collective work in the field of teaching, 2011-2012

7. Received the Annual Faculty Incentive Award for Outstanding Faculty Member in the field of teaching

for the academic year 2010-2011

8. Received the Annual Faculty Incentive Award for Outstanding Faculty Member in the field of

Community Service for the academic year 2008-2009

Consulting:

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1. Appointed team leader of Social Development Strategy (Policy Specialist), Abu Dhabi 2016-2020

2. Prepared the Family Strategy Document at Emirate of Sharjah, Supreme Council of Family Affairs,

Sharjah, 2013/2014: See Annex (4)

3. Determined the criteria for the value of social benefits based on the results of household income and

expenditure, 2011, Ministry of Social Affairs, UAE

4. Prepared Analysis Report for Children’s Situation in the Kingdom of Bahrain 2010

5. Evaluated Social Programs and Policies for Children and Girls Centers, 2010, Supreme Council for

Family Affairs, Sharjah

6. Contributed to the preparation of the Family Strategy document in Jordan for the National Council for

the Family, 2005

Community and University Service

The Arab World

- Member of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Family Organization Award 2012 - present

- Advisor on the Status of Children in the State of Bahrain, 2010

- Policy Advisor on Studies in the National Council for the Family, 2004-2007, Amman, Jordan

UAE

- Member of the Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Award for Culture and Science, 2017

- Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of Family Development Foundation, Abu Dhabi, 2016

- Member of the Committee of the UAE pioneers, 2015, Dubai, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, United Arab

Emirates

- Arbitrator in the Khalifa Prize for Education in the field of Education and Community Service, 2015-

2016, Unit IX, Khalifa Educational Award, Abu Dhabi

- Member of the Committee for the Development of Work Methodologies in the Committees of

Developing Design, Adaptation and Review of school textbooks, 2015, Ministry of Education

- Arbitrator of the Rashid bin Humaid Award for Culture and Science, 2015

- Member of Curriculum Development Committee in accordance with the National Education Standards

Framework 2014, Ministry of Education, UAE

- Consultant of Family Strategy Project in the Emirate of Sharjah, 2012-2014

- Scientific Advisor to the Social Policy Conference in the UAE, 28-29/9/2011, Ministry of Social Affairs

University

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- Member of the Deans' Council, University of Sharjah, 2016 -present

- Member of the Supervisory Committee of the Fund for Ideas and Innovation, 2017

- Member of the Committee of the Annual Scientific Research Forum, University of Sharjah, 2015 -

present

- Member of the Committee for Review of the External Conferences of Faculty Members for the

academic year 2015/2016, University of Sharjah

- Member of the committee to develop a comprehensive proposal for the development of the

university's consultancy office 2015/2016

- Member of the "Community Affairs Recess”, 3/3/2016, University of Sharjah

- Member of the Graduate Studies Council for the academic year 2010/2011 and 2015/2016, University

of Sharjah

- Member of "Graduate Studies Recess", 16/3/2016, University of Sharjah

- Member of the Committee of Institutional Efficiency and Academic Accreditation 2015/2016

- Member of Scientific Research Development Committee, University of Sharjah, 2013-2014

- Member of the jury of the Annual Incentive Award for Faculty Member in the field of scientific research

2012/2013, University of Sharjah

- Member of Sharjah Islamic Bank Award Committee, 2011/2012

College

- Chairman of the Council of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2016-2017

- Chairman, Committee on Institutional Effectiveness and Academic Accreditation, 2013-2014 - present

- Chairman of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Strategy Committee, 2016/2017

- Chairman of the Graduate Studies Committee, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,

University of Sharjah, 2015/2016

- Member of the Strategic Plan Committee, 2015/2016, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,

University of Sharjah

- Member of the committee to study the proposal to establish a Center for Translation and

Interpretation at the university, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2015/2016

- Member of the Appointments Committee, 2014/2015, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,

University of Sharjah

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- Member of the Committee for the Initiation of Conventions and MOUs, 2014/2015, College of Arts,

Humanities and Social Sciences: University of Sharjah

- Chairman of the Graduate Studies Committee, 2013/2016

- Member of the College Strategic Plan Committee for the academic year 2013/2014

- Member of the Graduate Studies Committee, 2013/2014

- Member of the Council of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2008-2016

Department

- Chairman of the Scheduling, Study and Examinations Committee for the Master's Program in Applied

Sociology, Department of Sociology, University of Sharjah, 2009-2016

- Chairman of the Academic Accreditation and Quality Committee for the Department of Sociology,

2009-2016

- Member of the Graduate Studies Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Sharjah, 2015-

2016

- Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Sharjah, 2010-2014

- Member of the Scholarship Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Sharjah, 2015-2016

- Chairman of the Graduate Studies Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Sharjah, 2009-

2014

- Supervisor of the Association of Students of Sociology, 2009-2013

Vocational training

1. Professional Diploma for Family Counselor, 2017, Center for Continuing Education, University of

Sharjah

2. Professional Diploma for the Elderly, Abu Dhabi, 2016-2017, Center for Continuing Education,

University of Sharjah

3. Professional Diploma in Family Counseling, 21 November 2015 - 23 April 2016, Center for Continuing

Education and Professional Development, University of Sharjah

4. Professional Diploma in Family Counseling, 11 December 2014 - 30 April 2015, Center for Continuing

Education and Professional Development, University of Sharjah

5. Preparation and drafting statistical reports aimed at social policies, 1 May-26 June 2014, Federal

National Council, Dubai

6. Writing and preparing reports and social messages, 23-26 November 2014

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7. Writing and preparing reports and social messages, 7-10 December 2014

8. Professional Diploma in Family Counseling, 3 November 2012-18 March 2013, Center for Continuing

Education and Professional Development. University of Sharjah

9. The Art of Dealing with Family Problems, 25-28 November 2013, Center for Continuing Education and

Professional Development, University of Sharjah

10. Community Research – Level 3, 5-7/6/2011, Center for Continuing Education and Professional

Development, University of Sharjah

11. Development of the skills for social case study and report writing, 20-22 March 2011

12. The use of statistical systems in the analysis of security phenomena, 26-30/6/2011, Abu Dhabi

Police, Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development, University of Sharjah

Membership of Scientific Societies:

1. Member of the Midwest Sociological Society, United States of America

2. Member of International Group for the Cultural Studies, France

3. Member of the Association of Applied and Clinical Sociology United States of America

4. Member of the Social Studies Association, Sharjah

Annexes

Annex (1)

• Establishing a PhD program in Applied Sociology in the Department of Sociology in cooperation with

the members of the Academic Quality and Accreditation Committee in the Department through the

following efforts and activities that I have undertaken (evidence provided):

1.1 Preparation of the program document (see the minutes of the meeting of the 5th session of the

Accreditation and Academic Accreditation Committee in the Department of Sociology)

1.2 Chairing of the meetings related to preparations for the visit of the Academic Accreditation

Committee from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (as the Head of the Quality

and Academic Accreditation committee in the department) (see the minutes of the meeting of the 5th

session of the Quality and Academic Accreditation Committee in the Department of Sociology)

1.3 Preparation of the business plan for the PhD program in Applied Sociology

1.4 Preparation of course descriptions for the program related to modules of:

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Applied Social Statistics 2 (in English)

Gradated (is this graded or graduated) Social Research (in English)

Field Training plan

Advanced Research Seminar in Policy Analysis

The Dynamics of Community

1-5 Preparation and presentation of the doctoral program in Applied Sociology (initial accreditation) to

the Academic Accreditation team of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

1.6 Preparation of responses to the observations of the Academic Accreditation team from the Ministry

of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Annex (2)

• Significant contribution to the achievement of full academic accreditation for the Master’s program in

Applied Sociology through the following efforts and activities that I have undertaken (evidence

provided):

2.1 Preparation of the accreditation document for the Master’s program in Applied Sociology

2.2 Preparation of the evaluation report for the academic guidance for Masters’ students in Applied

Sociology, 10/6/2014

2.3 Preparation of the evaluation report for graduate students in the Master’s program in Applied

Sociology, 12/6/2014

2.4 Preparation of the report of the institution’s work, 19/6/2014

2.5 Preparation of the report on the statistical analysis of the comprehensive examination of Masters’

students in Applied Sociology, 11/12/2014

2.6 Preparation of the statistical analysis report on the results of the comprehensive examination of the

Masters’ students in Applied Sociology between 2010 and 2015, 18/12/2014

2.7 Preparation of the statistical analysis report on the number of graduate students in the academic

years from 2009 to 2014/2015

2.8 Preparation of a statistical analysis report on the number of admitted and graduate students of the

Masters’ program in Applied Sociology in the period from 2009 to 2014/2015

2.9 Preparation of the statistical report to analyze the results of the students' grades for the Master’s

Program, 2009-2014/2015, 4/2/2015

2.10 Updating of course descriptions for the Master's program in Applied Sociology related to the

modules:

Applied Social Statistics

Research project

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Training

Sociological Readings in English

2.11 Preparation of PowerPoint presentation on the full adoption of the Master's Program in Applied

Sociology, (Full-time Master of Sociology Program) to the Academic Accreditation Committee of the

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

2.12 Preparation of responses to observations

Annex (3)

3.1 Review of the application for re-accreditation of the Bachelor's program in Sociology (3 times, Spring

2015)

3.2 Preparation of the most significant part of the Bachelor's program in Sociology in the application for

its re-accreditation:

(Feasibility study or needs’ assessment, comparison with other programs locally and internationally,

course numbering system, teaching and learning methods, hands-on training, and program

effectiveness)

3.3 Preparation of the evaluation report for the academic guidance of undergraduate students in

sociology

3.4 Preparation of the evaluation report on the graduate students in the bachelor's program in sociology

3.5 Preparation of the report on the institution’s work related to the Bachelor's program

3.6 Preparation of the statistical report on the number of graduate students of Bachelor's degrees

during the last five years

3.7 Preparation of the statistical report on the number of admitted and graduating students of the

undergraduate program during the last five years

3.8 Preparation of the statistical report to analyze the results of undergraduate students' degrees during

the last five years

Annex (4)

• Consultant of Family Strategy Project in the Emirate of Sharjah, (evidence provided)

4.1 Preparation of the document plan by the advisor (Introduction, Justification, Why the Strategy,

Methodology, Strategic Planning; the Strategy Plan is now ready within a large document which will be

launched soon under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi)

4.2 Chair the sessions of the participating committees to complete the document (Guidance Committee,

Coordinating Committees, Focus Groups, Expert Presentation)

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4.3 Preparation of a document on basic needs and rights and empowering them within the framework

of sustainable development in collaboration with my colleague, Dr. Faker Al Gharabia

4.4 Preparation of a document on challenges facing the family in the 21st century in collaboration with

my colleague, Dr. Makiya Hemet

4.5 Review of the papers of the documents and correcting them in light of the strategic objectives

4.6 Launch of the strategy document under the patronage of HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al

Qassimi, Ruler of Sharjah