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5 years ago

Bahrain: AUBH achieves eligibility to apply for US accreditation

The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) has become the first University in the Kingdom to achieve eligibility to proceed with an Application for Accreditation with the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Once awarded, AUBH would become the first higher education institution to be accredited by WSCUC in Bahrain. A determination of eligibility is not a formal status with the WASC Senior College and University Commis-sion, nor does it ensure eventual accreditation. It is a preliminary finding that the institution is potentially accreditable and can proceed within five years of its Eligibility determination to be reviewed for Candidacy or Initial Accreditation status with the Commission.

5 years ago

AUBH launches 1st Innovative Learning & Teaching Conference 2021

The American University of Bahrain will launch an “Innovative Learning and Teaching Conference 2021: Lessons from COVID-19” from May 24 – 26 at its Riffa campus. The international AUBH Innovative Learning and Teaching Conference: Lessons from COVID-19 (AEL 2021) will bring together thought leaders, top educators, and technology experts from around the region to the Kingdom of Bahrain, hosting 12 speakers, 16 sessions, and 2 workshops. The conference is set to explore emerging technologies in the educational sector as well as bring rich content that will serve the global and Middle Eastern educational community. The main aim of AEL 2021 is to bring together scholars, researchers, educators, students, professionals, and individuals interested in education and EdTech to present their works on the current developments in educational sciences. The 3-day event will provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various educational fields to share their theoretical knowledge, research findings, and educational practices with their colleagues and the academic community. With a hybrid modality, speakers will host the event on campus with our attendees joining through virtual technology. Some of our speakers include: Dr. Susan E. Saxton -Founding President of the American University of Bahrain, Prof. Mansoor Ahmed AlAali – President of Ahlia University, Prof. Riyadh Hamza- President of University of Bahrain, Dr. Reem Al Buainain- Deputy Chief of Academic Affairs, Bahrain Polytechnic and regional speakers such as Dr. Flower Darby – Director of Teach & […]

5 years ago

Learn how AUBH diversifies its academic porfolio

Gulf Insiders talks to Dr. Susan E. Saxton, Founding President of the American University of Bahrain. What’s new at AUBH? We are so excited to welcome 2021 with new degrees, new students and new partnerships! It is an exciting time at AUBH. Not only were we able to welcome students back on our beautiful campus last fall, thanks to our dual-modality learning experience and outdoor activities and events, but we also have three new undergraduate programs and three new graduate programs in the pipeline and under approval with HEC. Today, we are of course offering our learning experience online, in line with the Council for Higher Education’s directives until March 14th, however, hope to welcome our students back on campus as soon as it’s possible to do so. Adding to our list of recent accomplishments is that we are now welcoming international students from fourteen different countries, adding to our already diverse student body. AUBH is receiving a growing number of transfer students who wish to continue an American-style education in the GCC. These are students who started their education abroad, but now with our innovative academic approach, they are choosing to study closer to home. Last year we announced […]

6 years ago

AUBH is Fully Prepared for a Safe Reopening in September

The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) is the first comprehensive, purpose-built, American-style co-educational university in the Kingdom of Bahrain and is supported through the Mumtalakat portfolio. The University offers a unique approach to education which fosters interaction and collaboration between students, faculty and the professional community, resulting in a holistic educational journey for students, going beyond theory into real-life practical situations. Just recently, Gulf Insider had the chance to interview Dr. Susan E. Saxton, the Founding President of AUBH. The current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has taken the world by surprise – as an educational institution, how is AUBH maintaining the quality and enjoyment of learning in the new education paradigm? My team and I have been laser-focused on finding viable solutions to the challenges we face, both short and long-term. When university campuses closed in the Kingdom of Bahrain, we moved to distance learning seamlessly, without losing any class time. I am pleased that all of us, including students, staff, and support teams, have demonstrated the ability and desire to adapt to new teaching and learning methodologies in these unusual times. The key to our success was having tech-savvy tools already in place before the pandemic, which allowed for a […]

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