4.3.1

4.3.1 Does your university as a body provide access to educational resources for those not studying at the university? -e.g computers, library, online courses, access to lectures?


 Policy Title: 		8.a Learning Resource Center Policy (LRCP)
Policy Number: LRC-PO-8A Date Created: 29-05-2011
Responsible: Director LRC Approved by: Board of Trustees

Purpose

The purpose of this Policy is to define the procedures, rules and regulations for visiting and using library resources.

Scope

This policy applies to all CUD students, all academic and administrative staff.

Policy Statement

Library Rules

Turn your mobiles to silent. Be polite to those studying, step outside to take your calls. Keep your voice down. You may be asked to leave if you have been warned repeatedly. No food or drink is allowed in the Library. This policy keeps the Library pest free and helps minimize damage to Library materials. Bottled water is allowed. You will be asked to leave if you bring in anything else.

Clean up after yourself. Donā€™t leave tissue or paper on the tables; drop it in one of the waste baskets on your way out.

Help us keep the Library a clean, comfortable and quiet place to study!

Library Clearance Procedure

Student Clearance

  1. Receive the Clearance Form
    • Open the Library system and check by Student ID or by Student Family Name/Last Name
    • Verify in the library system if there are borrowed items or outstanding overdue fines. In case of lost or damaged items, student is advised to replace on the following options:
  2. Replace the same item on a new condition or with a newer edition,
  3. Pay the current market price of the book plus AED 75 processing fee
  4. Video – AED 100 for videos
  5. Lost journal – AED 50 for journals

Note: The stated amount represents an average cost of the item which includes the processing and postal charges.

  1. If thereā€™s no accountability, sign the Clearance Form.
    1. Record the student account in the ā€˜Library Clearancesā€™ folder and update the MARC record 008 field.

Student Payment Procedure

  1. Print out and sign your timesheets on the 14th of the month. If the 14th is on the weekend, please print it out the Thursday before.
    • Get the signature from your immediate supervisor.
    • You should receive payment end of the month.
    • See Finance department for payment.

Faculty/ Staff Clearance

  1. Receive the Clearance Form.
    • Open the Library system and check by Faculty/ Staff ID or by Family Name/Last Name
    • Verify in the library system if there are borrowed items or outstanding overdue fines. In case of lost or damaged items, faculty/ staff is advised to replace on the following options:
  2. Replace the same item on a new condition or with a newer edition,
  3. Pay the current market price of the book plus 75AED processing fee
  4. Video ā€“ 100 AED for videos
  5. Lost journal ā€“ 50.00 AED for journals

Note: The stated amount represents an average cost of the item which includes the processing and postal charges.

  1. If thereā€™s no accountability, sign the Clearance Form.
    1. Record the student account in the ā€˜Library Clearancesā€™ folder and update the MARC record 008 field.

Reserve Procedures

  • Library material the item location should be changed to Reserve in the item record.
  • A sticker is placed on the spine of the book with course code. Place the item on reserve item shelf.
  • If the reserved material is not owned by the Library a bibliographic and item record must be created in the library system. A protective plastic strip should be added to the material, the barcode applied and covered.
  • The sticker should be applied to the book (after applying the protective plastic strip) and the course code written on the sticker.
  • Reserve items should be cleared and returned to regular shelving or the faculty at the end of each semester unless they are permanent reserve.

Collection Development Policy

The Learning Resource Centre strives to establish an extensive collection of materials that will serve the needs of the University and its quest of providing academic programs that correlate to those offered by institutions of higher education in Canada in their content and quality. The collection will directly support, but not be limited to, the curriculums in the following areas:

General Studies
Art Biology Chemistry Communication Language Learning Skills Mathematics Psychology Sociology Translation
Architecture & Interior Design
Architects Architecture History of Architecture History of Interior Design Interior Design Materials Structures Textiles
Business
Accounting Business Management Business Operations e-Business Finance Human Resource Management International Business Islamic Banking Management Information Systems Marketing Organizational Behavior Project Management
Engineering Technology and Applied Science
Communication Technology Database Design Networking Operating Systems Software Systems Telecommunications Website Design
Health and Environment
Environmental Studies Health Information Health Management and Administration Health Sciences

The collection will include general, interdisciplinary, cultural, recreational and other materials that will strengthen the University community. The Learning Resource Centre collections include the following types of resources:

BooksElectronic ResourcesEncyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks and other appropriate reference materialDatabasesMedia Maps, pamphlets and other items of interest to the University communityUser guides and other finding aids, including directories, indexes and abstractsOther materials that relate to specific institutional objectivesText books (on Reserve)

Consideration is given to all formats, including book, multi-media, Virtual E-Learning databases and electronic resources. Microform and loose-leaf materials may be required if the content is unavailable in any other format.

  1. Selection of Materials

Final responsibility for the selection of all materials lies with the Director LRC who makes all selection decisions with the assistance and advice of the library staff, University academic officers and the Learning Resource Centre Committee. Participation in the acquisition process by all library users is encouraged through the Recommended Title form available in the LRC. Email and ā€œin personā€ suggestions are also encouraged.

Accepted resources such as Choice, Magazines for Libraries, Guide to Reference Books, ARBA (American Reference Books Annual) and other credible sources of reviews and recommendations will be used in the selection process.

ii. Principles of Selection

During the evaluation process of acquisition, priority is given to selections that support:

  • curriculum of an existing course, diploma or degree program
  • general needs of students
  • teaching and course development
  • faculty information needs and research
  • cultural, intellectual and professional needs of the University Community

During the evaluation of books or other monographic items for acquisition the following will be considered:

  • relationship to the existing collection and collection goals
  • significance and timeliness of material
  • scope and authority of the author/publisher
  • requests from users for specific titles or subjects
  • reviews and recommendations
  • format
  • cost

When considering journals or other periodicals for acquisition the following factors will be considered:

  • relationship to the existing collection and collection goals
  • significance and timeliness of material
  • availability in owned databases
  • availability of indexing and finding tools
  • scope and authority of the author/publisher
  • requests from users for specific titles or subjects
  • reviews and recommendations
  • format
  • cost

iii. Gifts

Gifts are accepted provided there are no conditions from the donor. No monetary value will be placed on items gifted to the library. The library will not assure special arrangements for the housing, retaining or displaying of gifts. Selection and weeding principles apply to gifts and purchased selections equally.

iv. Interlibrary Loan

It is not possible for the Learning Resource Centre to own all materials that are requested or needed by its users. When the library collection does not contain an item, efforts to locate the item and obtain it through all reasonable means will be undertaken. The LRC maintains an account with the British Lending Library for interlibrary Loan.

v. Cooperation with other libraries

As the CUD Learning Resource Centre grows it will cooperate as fully as possible with regional libraries in resource sharing activities. Possible areas of cooperation may include interlibrary loan, staff training, cooperative collection development, or reciprocal use/borrowing agreements. The LRC may participate with other libraries or library consortia for the purpose of cooperative purchasing programs or other activities.

vi. Replacement

Missing resources will not be automatically replaced. Careful consideration of demand for the title or subject, existence of adequate coverage in the collection, cost of replacement (is it still in-print) as well as the availability of better more up-to-date materials on the subject will be carried out. Replacement fees are charged to the user whether the exact item is purchased or not.

vii. Duplication

Multiple copies of resources will not be purchased unless sufficient need is demonstrated. The Learning Resource Centre will add copies received through other means.

viii. Electronic Resources

Virtual E-Learning databases are vital to the research needs of students and faculty. The Learning Resource Centre is actively seeking out databases that will complement the curriculum of the University and be most useful to Learning Resource Centre users. Full text databases are highly preferred over indexing or abstracting databases.

ix. Access

The Learning Resource Centre collection is cataloged and classified using Library of Congress call numbers and subject headings. An automated catalog of the collection will be maintained and will be accessible by LRC users over the Internet.

The collection will be assessable so users can browse the stacks and serve themselves. Reference, reserve and periodical collection items are not normally loaned out. Books and multimedia items are available for loan according to the LRCā€™s circulation policies.

Fines for overdue, damaged or lost items may be instituted by the Director LRC. All fines and fees are uniformly enforced. Under special circumstances, the Director LRC or a senior staff member may waive fines.

The e-library collections and services are available for CUD students and academic staff and other users.

CUD Electronic resources is strictly for registered students, faculty and staff.

Computers are available to provide access to e-resources for users within the university.

The e-library access is provided in an easy access platform, adopting new technologies and new resources added to the discovery tools resource and catalog.

Access to electronic resources off-campus through EZ proxy is available using university account login from https://www.cud.ac.ae/lrc

Access to electronic resources is in accordance with the International copyright law and UAE Federal Law No. 7 of 2002 Concerning copyrights and neighboring rights and permission on the terms of use defer by publisher.

x. Preservation

Damaged items are repaired, replaced or withdrawn according to the policies of the LRC. Specific provision is made in the LRCā€™s budget for the repair and binding of materials.

xi. Weeding and Storage

Outdated and superseded material may be discarded or placed in storage with the approval of the Director LRC. Discarded items are removed from the LRCā€™s holding records. Any items placed in storage will have their location updated to reflect the change. The LRC collectionā€™s inventory is represented by the computerized LRC records. The Learning Resource Centre makes these electronic records available for purpose of financial audit. Records of discarded items are retained for a reasonable period.

Items found to be damaged, superseded, outdated, objectionable or inappropriate for the LRC collection may be disposed of. These items will be marked ā€œwithdrawnā€ and can be discarded or may be sold at a University sponsored book sale. The Director LRC gives final approval for discarding items or removing them to storage. The Learning Resource Centre Committee will be actively consulted on such decisions, as will faculty familiar with the material under consideration.

Periodical back issues are stored in box files designed to preserve documents. Binding may be done on back issues. Issues are retained indefinitely unless noted differently on the electronic record in the LRC catalog. Back issues are subject to the same conditions for removal or withdrawal to storage as other materials.

xii. Objections

Libraries strive to acquire materials that represent diverse points of view. There may be occasions when a Learning Resource Centre user objects to a particular item in the LRC collection. Objection forms are available in the LRC office. Once a completed and signed form has been received, the LRC will review the item promptly. The review is conducted by the Director LRC or a senior staff member. The Learning Resource Centre Committee and senior academic officers are included in the review process as appropriate. Findings of the review process are promptly reported to the originating user.

xiii. Faculty Participation

Faculty and staff are encouraged to make purchase recommendations by any means they find convenient. During new faculty orientation the process for making purchase recommendations is explained. The LRC circulates publisherā€™s catalogs and forwards electronic lists to encourage and assist faculty in making recommendations in their fields of expertise. Recommendations are welcomed in any formatā€“publisherā€™s catalogs, bibliographies, photocopies of flyers, journal reviews, and commercial sources (i.e. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc.)

xiv. Student Participation

Student contributions to the LRC selection process are also encouraged. The different methods of suggesting titles for purchase are highlighted in the Learning Resource Centre orientation sessions.

xv. Standards

The Learning Resource Centre collection is developed in accordance to the collection standards established in the latest available edition of ā€œStandards for College Librariesā€ which is prepared by the Association of College and Research Libraries Board and the American Library Association Standards Committee and endorsed by Canadian Library Association.

xvi. Fair Use, Copyright & Intellectual Property

Patrons are encouraged not to violate UAE copyright law. No more than 10% of any teaching & learning material is allowed to be photocopied within LRC premises. Faculty are encouraged to contact publishers directly to find out how much of their teaching aids(electronic) are copyrighted before using them for students.

xvii. Information Literacy

Research skills information sessions are provided to all students, faculty & staff.

Learning Resource Centre User Survey Policy

The Learning Resource Centre will conduct user surveys once a year. All LRC users (students, faculty and staff) will be surveyed.

As most institutions create their surveys, we have started with a basic tool in Moodle. We will continue to monitor the survey tools available and investigate a professional tool, such as LibQual, for comparison to other Libraries / Learning Resource Centre internationally for future use. Surveys of this type are usually directed at finding out what the LRC can do better and what they do well.

Questions would address the physical and environmental aspects of the Learning Resource Centre, LRC resources (print and electronic), approachability and knowledge of staff, what the LRC does well and what areas it needs to work on.

Circulation Policy

  1. Students
    • Learning Resource Centre books are loaned for two weeks and may be renewed.
    • Books can be recalled after one week.
    • Fines will apply to all overdue items.
    • Replacement fees will apply to all lost items.
    • Learning Resource Centre patrons are responsible for all materials checked out to them.

The Learning Resource Centre warns patrons not to loan items borrowed to another person. If the item is lost or returned late, the patron will be responsible for all fines and replacement fees.

ii. Faculty

  • Learning Resource Centre books are loaned for one semester and may be renewed.
  • Books can be recalled after two weeks.
  • Fines will apply to all overdue items.
  • Replacement fees will apply to all lost items.
  • Learning Resource Centre patrons are responsible for all materials checked out to them.

The Learning Resource Centre warns patrons not to loan items borrowed to another person. If the item is lost or returned late, the patron will be responsible for all fines and replacement fees.

iii. Staff

  • Learning Resource Centre books are loaned for two weeks and may be renewed.
  • Books can be recalled after one week.
  • Fines will apply to all overdue items.
  • Replacement fees will apply to all lost items.
  • Learning Resource Centre patrons are responsible for all materials checked out to them.

The Learning Resource Centre warns patrons not to loan items borrowed to another person. If the item is lost or returned late, the patron will be responsible for all fines and replacement fees.

Fines and Replacement Fees for Lost or Damaged Item

  1. Fines

For regular overdue item, an overdue fine accrues as AED 2, per day per book for 14 days loan. For reserve overdue item, an overdue fine accrues as AED 2, per hour per book for 3 hours loan.

ii. Replacement Fees

Users who have lost or damaged borrowed item are advised to replace on the following options:

  • Replace the same item provided it is in a new condition or with a newer edition
  • Pay the current market price of the book plus AED 75 processing fee
  • Video – AED 100 for videos
  • Lost journal – AED 50 for journals

Note: The stated amount represents an average cost of the item. That includes the processing and postal charges.

Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct states the rights and responsibilities of the LRC user and has been adopted by Canadian University Dubai Learning Resource Centre.

i. CUDā€™s Learning Resource Centre will provide:

  • respectful, knowledgeable and helpful assistance
  • facilities conductive to group and individual learning
  • tools facilitating general inquiry, study and research
  • information resources to support general inquiry, study and research in various formats
  • facilities and resources free from the problems caused by food, beverages, other damaging items and inappropriate use

ii. Learning Resource Centre users will:

  • act in a manner that does not cause damage to the library, its resources or disturb other LRC users
  • use the LRC as a place to collaborate on study and research
  • be respectful and courteous to other LRC users and LRC staff
  • maintain a pest-free, clean environment by clearing study space when leaving and not bringing in food or beverages (except bottled water)

By upholding the CUD Code of Conduct Learning Resource Centre users are ensuring all users of an environment that is advantageous for study and research, contemplation, reflection and collaborative learning. All Learning Resource Centre users are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with this Code of Conduct and act appropriately while in the LRC. Those who fail to comply and disrespect the rights of others will be asked for their University ID or other identification, escorted out of the Learning Resource Centre and reported to the proper University authorities.

Learning Resource Centre Committee

  1. Learning Resource Centre Committee Mandate

On behalf of the faculty to assist the Director Learning Resource Center to ensure the quality of LRC services and the quality and breadth of the collections by actively participating in the development of said collections and services and in striving to meet the needs of the University community.

ii. Learning Resource Centre Committee Structure

The Learning Resource Centre Committee consists of one member from each Faculty (e.g. Management; Communication, Arts and Sciences; Engineering and Architecture; and Graduate studies and Research) and which is appointed by the Dean of the School. A member from Student Affairs, usually from the Success Centre which is appointed by the Vice President of Student Affairs, and a representative of the Student Council. The Director Learning Resource Center is the Chair of the Committee.

Reporting

The Director Learning Resource Center reports to the President.

Frequency of Meetings

Meetings are held twice a year, one in Fall and one in Spring semester and additional meetings may be called as needed.

Note: Access to LRC services and resources are provided Virtual E-Learning during this unprecedented pandemic period.

Study Rooms Policy

  • The study rooms are intended as a place for CUD students to work and study together as a group.
  • The study rooms are NOT for individual study

Reservation

  • A study room can be reserved for two (2) hours at a time
  • A minimum of three (3) people are considered as a group
  • Room key and the remote controls of AC and LCD projector can be collected at the library circulation area and student ID card must be presented
  • The study rooms can be reserved through Virtual E-Learning study reservation booking, phone call, email to the library or physical requested at the circulation area
  • Rooms may be reserved up to two (2) days in advance
  • A grace period of 10 minutes is given, if the room is not occupied by an eligible group, the reservation will be forfeited. The room will be given to another group
  • Back-to-back reservations of the room are not allowed. However, the group can stay in the room provided that there is no other group waiting.
  • Drinks can be consumed within the room. Eating food is not permitted. Please maintain cleanliness.

Included Equipment

Each room has a computer, projector and whiteboard.

Any difficulties with the use of technology, please contact the learning resource center staff at the circulation area or call at 04 709 6260.

Our Learning Resource Center

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) at Canadian University Dubai provides access to a wealth of electronic resources and loans of materials to all Canadian University Dubai students, faculty, and staff.

We house a print collection of over 14,000 items consisting of books, journals, and multimedia. Our wide range of electronic resources includes 40,000+ eā€journals, 200,000+ eā€books, and over 3,200,000 intelligence reports and analyses. You can also access country reports, thesis and dissertations, conference proceedings, videos, and many more electronic resources. The electronic resources are accessible on and off-campus 24/7.

We encourage students to use the physical and digital resources available at LRC for independent learning, research needs, and personal improvement. We use the Library of Congress Classification System – currently one of the most widely used library classification systems in the world. Located on the first floor, of The Hub building and equipped with computers and Wiā€Fi, the LRC organizes regular information literacy, workshops, and training for all university students and faculty.

Our agreement with the British Library enables us to provide an interlibrary loan, in case the information required by the students and faculty is not available within the LRC resources.

Computers, Photocopier, and Printer

The LRC computers are connected to the internet for research and printing purposes for CUD LRC users. Students can reload their printing and photocopying credits from the Printing Centre located at the ground of the Hub building. Reload balance cards can be purchased at 20AED. A university ID card is required to operate the photocopier machine.

Copyright

The CUD LRC abides by the UAE Federal Law No. 7 of 2002 Concerning Copyrights and Neighboring Rights and by the International copyright law.

Borrowing Procedure and Policies

Students are entitled to borrow seven items at a time for the duration of two weeks. Borrowed item(s) are renewable depending on demand. All users must present their University ID upon borrowing.

General collection

These materials can be borrowed for the duration of two weeks (14 days) and can be renewed.

Course Reserve Materials

These are course textbooks or reading materials that are required for the current semester and for LRC use only. A University student ID card must be presented at the circulation desk for borrowing.

Journals

These can be borrowed for the duration of two weeks (14 days) and can be renewed.

Fines

Overdue fines of 2AED per day per itemā€Æwill be levied on all late returned borrowed items.

Learning Resource Centre Collection

Book Chapter Request Form

If your reserve course textbook is not available in electronic access, fill this form for a book chapter request.

Note: We can only provide one chapter per book following the copyright policy. You will receive an email from the library as pdf attachment. For further assistance contact us at 04 7096260 or email us at library@cud.ac.ae.

 

External User Registration

Research Assistance Appointment

Make an Appointment – LRC Research Assistance

Make an appointment in 3 steps. Step 1: Select a staff member. Step 2: Select an available date. Step 3: Select an available timeslot.

Need help finding information or using CUD LRC resources?

Book an appointment for online assistance with the librarian.

If you need an immediate assistance during library hours, contact us on (04) 709-6260 or through email at  library@cud.ac.ae.

Document Delivery (Inter Library Loan)

Unable to find an ARTICLE or BOOK CHAPTER from the library catalog and online resources?

We can help you find your required research material through Document Delivery (Interlibrary Loan Services) supplied by British Library. Fill this form so we can process your request.

Before sending a request, check CUD One Search to verify if the material is available/accessible at the library.

ILL request is for articles and book chapters only. The requested material through ILL must be collected at the circulation area upon receiving an email or call from the library staff. The estimated delivery period of the requested document is within two weeks.

CUD One Search

CUD Library

Databases Access Guide

Title PDFs
How to Access the “My Library Account” PDF
How to Access the LRC Catalogue PDF
How to Access the CUD Electronic Resources PDF
How to Find E-Books (Ebook Central Database) PDF
How to access EBSCO (Business Source Complete) Database PDF
How to access ProQuest Database PDF
How to access Oxford Art Online PDF, PDF
How to get h-index using Scopus Database PDF

Bookstore

PURCHASE YOUR PERSONAL COPY

Important things to consider before buying textbook:

  • Search the LRC Cataloque to see if a copy of your textbook is available for borrowing. Textbooks can be borrowed for two weeks, subject to availability.
  • Check your syllabus – Sometimes you really don’t need the whole book, may be just a chapter or a portion of the book.
  • Consider purchasing textbooks online, for example; Amazon, Kinokuniya, Magrudys etc.
  • Consider online textbooks or e-textbooks – For students who own iPads, Kindles or other tablet devices, e-textbooks may be purchased and/or rented at a lower price than printed copies.  

Quick links to Purchase your textbooks.

Arabic Resources

If you know the book publisher, you can directly purchase/rent the textbooks.

LRC Catalogue

 

Study Room Reservation

CUD Learning Resource Centre provides 4 group study rooms, intended as a place for students to work and study together as a group. CUD students with valid email addresses may reserve rooms online or through a QR code located in the circulation area.

Booking Instruction

Use the calendar below. Select the day you wish to reserve using the left tab, and in the grid below select the room, time and duration of your reservation. Available slots are marked in green. A maximum of 2 hours can be booked per pay.

For booking assistance, please contact the library staff at the circulation counter or reach us at 04 709 6260 or  library@cud.ac.ae.

 

Come study with us as a visiting student

Canadian University Dubai offers you the opportunity to join us on campus for a short period of study as a Visiting Student.

If you are studying at another university but would like to experience life at CUD, you are welcome to register for between one and six courses in a semester, before transferring back to your home institution. You can explore our academic programs to find the courses relevant to your current studies.

Visiting students will need to provide us with a ā€˜Letter of Permissionā€™ from their current university, stating that there is no objection to the student taking courses at CUD and that the student will be exempted from those particular credit hours at their university.

Please note that the tuition fees etc. for full-time students also apply to visiting students. You can view a breakdown of the fee structure for more information.

 

Academic Programs

CUD Learning Resource Centre | A Successful Week to Discover & Connect

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 29th, 2022:  Canadian University Dubaiā€™s (CUD) Learning Resource Centre provided a platform for CUDā€™s community to participate in a series of fun and educational activities over one week.  The weekā€™s activities, events and awards were well-attended by students.  Dr. John Newark, Executive Vice-President of CUD opened the event with a welcome address. 

Organized by Ms. Raihanat Ahmad and the Learning Resource Centre team, the week of activities were initiated for students to discover the endless possibilities of educational material and engaging activities provided by the library and learning centre, at the newly extended CUD campus at City Walk. ā€œOne of the pathways to quench a thirst for knowledge is through reading, discovering and connecting with the Learning Resource Centre.ā€  Ms. Menchie Armillo, CUD Library Director

Over the course of the five-day event, students took part in a range of library trivia competitions, culminating in a closing awards ceremony.  The awards ceremony honoured students in each category of activity, namely, book reviews, board games, blackout poetry, and a book face competition.

Furthermore, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in a collaboration between CUDā€™s Learning Resource Centre and Amity University Dubai.  The MoU is a significant collaboration, where two universities come together to share learning resources and broaden the horizon of opportunities provided to students.ā€  Dr. John Newark, Executive Vice-President, CUD

The Learning Resource Centre is at the heart of the university, providing students with a learning centre of intellectual engagement and an access to a wealth of information and resources accessible on and off campus, 24/7. For more information click here: https://www.cud.ac.ae/lrc.

CUD Open House

You’re Invited to Our Open House on Sunday, June 18th, 2023, 11:00 am ā€“ 4:00 pm, at Canadian University Dubai, City Walk, HUB. Whether you’re a high school student, transfer student, or adult learner, our Open House offers something for everyone.

Free Online Courses

CUD Course Reserves for Students and Local Community

In order to help people outside the university to have access to education, the university offers an online reserved book service that offers courses that allow people in the community to have access to knowledge about basic services such as water or energy. The local community can reserve the course through the web portal and for free.

CUDReads Virtual Lecture: Reading Radwa Ashour’s ‘Granada’ Beneath an English Lens

We invite you to the CUDReads virtual lecture titled ā€˜Historic Presences: Reading Radwa Ashourā€™s ā€˜Granadaā€™ beneath an English lensā€™ on Thursday, December 3, 2020, from 12:00pm to 1:00 pm (GMT +4)

In this lecture, Radwa Ashourā€™s Granada: A Novel will be read as a specifically ā€˜historicalā€™ novel.  The central concern will be with the ways in which Ashourā€™s novel represents history, both via historical retrieval but also by the ways in which the history brought into the present may be seen to turn into a commentary on the ā€˜historicalā€™ novel more generically.  Thus, while Ashourā€™s novel is read for the ways it does historical representation, it will also be placed under the comparative lens of some other, anglophone historical novels from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. 

Guest speaker: Omar Sabbagh, Associate Professor of English, American University in Dubai

Dr. Omar Sabbagh is a widely published poet, writer and critic. His latest books include Minutes from the Miracle City, To My Mind, or, Kinbotes: Essays on Literature, and But It Was an Important Failure

Click here to join the webinar

Free Online Courses – Water Treatment Process

With the purpose that the people of the local community who do not have sufficient resources manage to have tools that allow them to access basic services, the university published a course on its web portal on the treatment of the water that falls from the rain, in this way to give it a possibility of having drinking water to the local community.

Free Online Courses ā€“ Solar Power System Fundamentals

With the purpose that the people of the local community who do not have sufficient resources manage to have tools that allow them to access basic services, the university published a course on its web portal on the Solar Power System Fundamentals, This gives the possibility of obtaining solar energy and thus contributing to the local community with the basic energy service.

Free Online Courses ā€“ Health ā€œFirst Aidā€

In order for people in the local community who do not have sufficient resources to have tools that allow them to access basic services, the university published a course on First Aid on its website, providing the local community with the health basics and how to react to a health emergency.

CUD Alumnus, Madhulika Karthi, BBA Accounting and Finance

Madhulika secures a role at one of UAE’s leading assurance and advisory firms

ā€œI am currently pursuing an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) because my degree from CUD enabled me to receive certain exemptions.ā€  CUD Alumnus, Madhulika Karthi, Intern, Grant Thornton

Six months into Madhulikaā€™s journey after graduating from CUD, she quickly secured an Audit Intern role at Grant Thornton in the United Arab Emirates.  During her busy work schedule, we enjoyed a cup of coffee with her:

Why did you choose to study at CUD?  I chose to study at CUD because of the quality of the academia, as well as the learning environment and the active student life.  The previous yearsā€™ graduation ceremonies have been spectacular!  Moreover, my prospects were aligned to what I needed in my qualification from CUD.

How did the professors impact your career after graduation? My professorā€™s constant support and motivation in guiding and directing me on my career path and job options has helped me make the right choices ā€“ both personally and professionally.

What did you enjoy at CUD?  CUDā€™s campus and learning environment is so supportive and positive.  I enjoyed studying at CUD.  The student life helped to develop my social skills.  I had the opportunity to host and participate in several grand events at CUD because I was Business Club President and also Student Council Treasurer.

Tell us about your journey:  I am currently pursuing an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) because my degree from CUD enabled me to receive certain exemptions.  I was recognized as the prize winner in the United Arab Emirates for the Financial Reporting exam in September 2022.  My next goal is to pursue CFE and become a Forensic Accountant.

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CANADIAN UNIVERSITY DUBAI TO BECOME REGIONAL HUB FOR OPEN ACCESS TO LEARNING

Canadian University Dubai, supported by UNESCO, is set to become a regional hub for Open Access to Learning, according to the Dubai Recommendations on Open Access to Learning, a strategic roadmap developed by attendees of the first International Conference on Web and Open Access to Learning (ICWOAL).

Under the ā€˜Dubai Recommendationsā€™ passed at the conference, CUD will be developing an Open Education Resource (OER) platform to fast-track open access to learning, based on global best practices drawn from top online learning empowering institutions.

The recommendations mark a historic moment in the growing movement for Open Educational Resources in the MENA region. The ICWOAL conference saw around 200 education practitioners from 33 countries gather at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai to discuss the future of open access to learning, against the backdrop of changing global trends, which are seeing an increasing number of learners opting for online courses.

Organized by CUD in conjunction with UNESCO and the Institute of Electronics & Electrical Engineering (IEEE), ICWOAL brought together a host of internationally renowned speakers, including Carlo Ratti, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Mike Sharples from the Open University in the UK and Muammar Al Katheeri from Dubaiā€™s Silicon Oasis Authority to share their experiences and expertise.

Dr. Karim Chelli, President and Vice-Chancellor of Canadian University Dubai, said, ā€œUnder the leadership of President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE is already at the forefront when it comes to the use of digital technologies.

ā€œThe creation of the Dubai Recommendations will help us build on this vision by working together with other education specialists to put ICT at the heart of the UAEā€™s teaching institutionsā€™ future planning to promote open access to education for all.ā€Mr Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chancellor of Canadian University Dubai, said, ā€œWe are truly honoured to have hosted the first ICWOAL. It is our hope that the Dubai Recommendations will be the first step in building an infrastructure for Open Access to Learning in the UAE. This, we believe will help to empower anyone with an interest in growing their existing skills, to ultimately help build a knowledge-based economy that fits with the vision of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. ā€Dr. Bhanu Neupana, Program Manager, Open Access to Scientific Information & ICT, UNESCO, said: ā€œItā€™s important that no one is left behind when it comes to access to education. While ICT has changed the life of most people, the spread of education can be accelerated only by using technology to allow open access to learning for all and the development of the Dubai Recommendations is just the start.ā€CANADIAN UNIVERSITY DUBAI TO BECOME REGIONAL HUB FOR OPEN ACCESS TO LEARNING Recommendation passed at International Conference held in Dubai The creation of the Dubai Recommendations will help us build on this vision by working together with other education specialists to put ICT at the heart of the UAEā€™s teaching institutionsā€™ future planning to promote open access to education for all.

Canadian University Dubai Hosts Huge Open House

Canadian University Dubai hosted hundreds of potential students and their family’s at our campus on May 3, 2017, where they had the opportunity to learn more about our 40 program offerings in Business Administration, Public Health and Health Sciences, Engineering and Applied Science & Technology, Architecture and Design, Communication and Media Studies and the Liberal Arts and Sciences.  

Please click the video below to see more from the exciting night. 

ICWOAL

Organized by Canadian University Dubai, the International Conference on Web & Open Access to Learning (ICWOAL 2014) was held at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, UAE on November 25th to 27nd, 2014.

Open access to learning and education encourages a variety of pedagogical and technological approaches to achieve the dissemination of knowledge, skills and competencies across diverse social and cultural backgrounds.

In 2002, UNESCO adopted the term Open Educational Resources (OER) to refer to the ā€œopen provision of educational resources enabled by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)ā€. Though much progress has been made in the field of OER and online learning, such as open access journals, learning objects, and open source software, there are still challenges in addressing the global education gap.

The three-day conference provided a platform for debate between researchers, practitioners, industry, students, and education policy makers interested in new developments in web learning technologies, eLearning solutions, smart learning systems, social media & learning, and policies and regulations for open access to learning and education. The event also featured a special workshop on Dubai 2020: Smart City Learning.

Among the keynote speakers were Carlo Ratti, Director of the MIT Senseable City Lab, and Mike Sharples, Professors of Educational Technology at the Open University, UK.

ICWOAL 2014 included five tracks:

Track 1: eLearning Solutions for Open Access to Learning

Track 2: Smart and Virtual Learning Systems

Track 3: Web Technologies for Open Access to Learning

Track 4: Social Networks and Open Access to Learning

Track 5: Curriculum, Policies and Social Concerns for Open Access to Learning & Education

For more information about ICWOAL 2014, visit http://www.icwoal.org