Anace Eljamal / Compiled: 31 March 2005
Part 1: Summary
/ Full Name: / Anas (Anace) M. Souhail Eljamal
Wife's Name: / Sana Elache
Children: / Luay Suhail (Born 1992)
email: /
Website: / anas.eljamal.com
Availability / Immediate
Contact Information: / KeyanoCollege
8115 Franklin Av, #58
Fort Mcmurray, AlbertaT9H 2H7
Canada
Tel (Work): (780) 913- 4884
Tel (Personal): (780) 880-1203
Career Objectives
Work with professional educators on exploiting latest information and communication technologies in teaching and learning for the success of learners.
Summary of My Career Experience
Management: I have accumulated more than 13 years of leadership and management experience in multicultural higher education. Throughout this period, I was exposed to many changes in the external and internal environment that provided me with ample experience in leading cultural changes. The success of the departments and functions I have led since 1992 are mainly due to the outstanding efforts of the teams I have worked with. This enriched in me the art of leadership that capitalizes on the strengths and talents of individual staff member to building strong teams to get the best results.
Information and Communication Technology: Since 1981, I have been heavily involved with Information and Communication as a tool to improve efficiency in management and to enhance learning. My experience covers all ICT levels: management, networking, programming, internet and eLearning.
Teaching: I have been in the teaching profession since 1985. Even when I moved to management, I always taught a course or two to sharpen my teaching and learning skills and to stay in touch with the learning minds. I believe in collaborative learning where an individual takes the responsibility of their own learning by working with peers and relying on independent learning strategies. I am a strong believer in the constructivist teaching approach where problem based learning and integration among disciplines are my style of preference.
Languages
English: Excellent communication skills, spoken, written oral and presentation.
French and German: suitable for traveling purposes. Aramaic and Old Hebrew: enough for research purposes.
Arabic: communicates very well in different dialects.
Personal Interests
I am a world travel backpacker with my family. We traveled all over Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East. Our next travels will be to Western and Northern Canada, Central and South America. I am a passionate researcher of culture, history and religion. I have given numerous presentations about cultures and religion interrelationships. I indulge myself in playing strategy games where mental challenges give me the thrill. I am a certified Akila in Boys Scouts and I enjoy watching good movies.
Academic Degrees
Masters Degree in Management, University of Wollongong, Australia, Spring 1998.
Graduate Certificate in Total Quality Management, University of Wollongong, Australia, Spring 1997.
B.Sc., Computer Science and Mathematics, American University of Beirut, Lebanon, Fall 1985.
All the above are recognized by the Government of Ontario through their International Credential Evaluation Agency.
Professional Certificates
2003: Global eLearning Workshop from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, Learning International Network Consortium.
2002:ICDLCenter Manager and Assessor, UNESCO.
2001: Independent Learning Skills, Higher Colleges of Technology.
2000: Judging Quality Award, Dubai Quality Award, Dubai Economic Department and University of Wollongong.
2000: Management Development, HarvardGraduateSchool of Education.
1995: Facilitation Training Certificate, Instructional Skills Workshop Group, Higher Colleges of Technology.
1994: Training the Trainers Certificate, Instructional Skills Workshop Group, Higher Colleges of Technology.
1993: Oracle Advanced ApplicationBuilding Certificate, Oracle.
1990: Curriculum Development, Higher Colleges of Technology.
1991-2000: Novell Netware Operating Systems Certificates, Novell and Computer Data Networks.
Chronology of Work Experience
Sep 2004 / To Present / Title: Chief Information Officer
Organization: KeyanoCollege
Website:
Jun 2000 / To Sep 2004 / Title: Manager of Educational Technology
Organization: Higher Colleges of Technology
Website:
May 1992 / To Jun 2000 / Title: Manager of Student Services and Computer Systems
Organization: Higher Colleges of Technology
Website:
Aug 1989 / To May 1992 / Title: Instructor of Business Information Systems
Organization: Higher Colleges of Technology
Website:
Sep 1988 / To Jul 1989 / Title: Teacher of Computer Sciences
Organization: Ibn Khaldoon High School
Oct 1983 / To Sep 1988 / (1) Title: Teacher of Computer Sciences and Mathematics
Organization: AmericanCommunitySchool
(2) Title: Graduate Research Assistant in Computer Sciences
Organization: AmericanUniversity of Beirut
Website:
Mar 1991 / To April 1983 / Title: Bilingual Industrial Instructor
Organization: Mitsubishi heavy Industries
Website:
References
Present Employer / Previous Employer
1) Jim Foote
President, KeyanoCollege
Postal address:
8115 Franklin Avenue,
Fort McMurrayAlbertaT9H 2H7
Email:
Tel: (780) 791-4850
2) Al Adibi
Vice President, KeyanoCollege
Postal address:
8115 Franklin Avenue,
Fort McMurrayAlbertaT9H 2H7
Email:
Tel: (780) 791-4860 / 1) Norman Gray
Previous Director,
Higher Colleges of Technology
Postal address:
1724 The Chase
Mississauga, OntarioL5M4P2
Email: or
Tel: (905) 569-0058
Postal Address:
2) Bill Vega
Present Director,
Higher Colleges of Technology
Postal address:
Dubai Men's College
15825 – Dubai, UAE
Email:
Tel: +9714 3260303 (International)
You are authorized to approach the above references.
Part 2: Digest of my Professional Experience
Collated LeadershipExperienceSince 1992 I have been assuming different senior and leading managerial roles at the institutes of higher education in the following functions:
- 1992-2000: Manager of the Department of Computer Systems and Student Services at the Higher Colleges of technology.
- 2000-2004: Manager of the Department of Information and Educational Technology at the Higher Colleges of Technology.
- 2004-present: Chief information officer at KeyanoCollege.
Implementation of these plans involved negotiation and consultation with various groups and individuals including high and middle level management as well as the coordination and conduction of numerous trading workshops as outlined in more details below.
All my managerial experience has been in a multicultural environments dealing with individuals from more than 30 nationalities. I have faced many situations where I had to manage amidst external and internal changes which gave me ample experience to lead in cultural changes.
The success of the functions and departments I have led are mainly due to outstanding efforts of the teams I have worked with, This enriched in me the art of leadership that capitalizes on the strengths and talents of individuals around me thus building strong teams to get results.
Collated Managerial Experiences
Recruitment: During my career life, I have conducted more than 100 recruitment interviews and evaluation. I was an active member on the recruitment screening committee of Student Services, educational Technologies, Information Systems and IT teachers.
Finances: Since 1992, I have been responsible for budgetary finances that reached up to AED 22M (US$ 6M) as part of the different managerial roles I was involved with. I have developed and maintained accurate financial reports that continuously matched the financial records of my institutions.
Tendering and Purchasing: During my career life, I have initiated and supervised many tendering and purchasing activities. These activities included setting specification, issuing RFP (request for proposals) evaluation of proposals, awarding contracts, commissioning and follow up on warranties. The budgetary values of tenders reached up to AED 14M (US$ 4M) in a given tender.
Performance Evaluation: I am a rooted believer in 360 degree evaluation strategies. I have been involved in initiating and developing the policies and procedures of such a performance enhancement plans in my organization. I have successfully used these methodologies to improve the performance of my team.
Committees: I have served on numerous internal and external committees as a member as well as a chair. Many of these committees where at policy making level in student services and ICT functions.
Collated Experience in ICT
Since 1981, I have been heavily involved with Information and Communication as a tool to improve efficiency in management and to enhance learning. My experience covers all ICT levels:
Management
I supervised and led teams of network engineers; system analysts; user support specialists; audiovisual technicians and educational technologists.
Telecommunication and networking
I have considerable experience with designing, purchasing and deploying information and communication technologies for educational organizations including network components; switches; security; telecommunications and data management. I have worked with teams of network engineers on designing, implementing, administering and supporting resilient network infrastructure, wireless technology, client computers and laptops. The support function involved developing and implementing remote troubleshooting and hardware management systems. I have experience with managing network operating systems of Novel and Windows NT- and the implementation of network management tools like Novell Zero Effort Network, Manage-Wise and IBM Tivoli.
Purchasing
I have experience and knowledge in planning for acquisition, replacement and support of classroom and administrative systems. I have designed state of the art classrooms where computer and audiovisual equipment were effective in the learning environment.
Programming
I have led a team of system analysts to develop educationally oriented software applications. I have strong knowledge and experience in programming with 4GL, Java, C languages, Pascal and Visual Basic .I have designed and implemented sophisticated databases for educational purposes using Microsoft Access, Oracle, ASP and PHP.
Internet
I have passion for Internet development, design and initiation of web sites using HTML, Java, Real Audio, Macromedia Flash, ASP, PHP and Intranet development.
Details of My ICT Experience
My experience ranged from developing database systems which assisted in the smooth operation of various college services to the implementation and use of Course Management Systems, Learning Management Systems (WebCT, Blackboard, and Angel), databases, networking, and internet based solutions. My Experience in leading teams of developers of technical solutions included:
- Inventory Systems: An online, Internet based, Inventory Systems for the department of computer support.
- Helpdesk Systems: an online, Internet based, teacher support system integrated with the college inventory system.
- Student Records Systems: Developed the system requirements of a Student Records System used in tracking student academic results. Experience with SCT banner as well as Power Campus.
- Internet and Intranet systems for application in educational processes like Educational Portals.
- Student Email and Web Servers implemented for educational purposes.
Developing ICT Solutions
Besides the coordination and implementation of various IT solutions, I have personally developed the following solutions:
Strack: an on-line Student Tracking System which adds functionality to the Student Records System. It is a multi-user database application that tracks the academic progress of students (grades, warnings, academic standing, attendance and counseling).
AppTrack: an on-line application tracking system that monitors and analyzes student recruitment, application, registration, entrance examinations and student placement.
Student-Staff Evaluation tally software that tabulates the responses of students' evaluation of staff performance.
PromoTrack, a student promotion tracking software that, interactively, helps the academicians to have accurate information about the progress of students during student promotion meetings.
Matrixia, a program that facilitates the tracking of course of a given program at the higher colleges of technology.
CertProd: A program that automates the printing of certificates and degrees issued at the higher Colleges of Technology.
StrackCounter: An online letter production system that helps Student Services to produce student enrollment letters based on their academic status.
Collated Experience in Education and Training
I have been in the education profession since 1958. I have extensive experience in education and training for young and adult learners. I have passion for combining technology in education for the benefit of learning, learner success and teaching effectiveness. I have been leading the introduction of eLearning paradigm in all its forms (distant education, hybrid, flexible and classroom based) with emphasis on project/problem based learning and cross disciplinary integration of learning objects.
Supporting Teaching and Learning
During the 9 years of managing the department of computer and student services, I have created an effective teaching and learning support function that serves the multicultural environment of a young college. I was successful in institutionalizing a department that offered the following services to the college community:
Reported to the College Director and served on the College Executive Committee contributing to its vision and strategic planning.
Created and institutionalized policies and procedures supporting student success including the development, implementation and evaluation of program reviews and strategic planning for the department fostering an environment that assists students in achieving their academic and personal goals.
Implemented successful student recruitment campaigns and plans to meet established enrollment targets; and managed the enrollments monitoring and managing retention and attrition.
Managed the student records systems including creation of database systems to support improving student success, automating registration and timetabling.
Created and provided leadership in the areas of student counseling and advising; student grievances; financial aid and career counseling functions.
Provided leadership and support to creation and management of student extracurricular activities, student publications, student administration council and the alumni association.
Participated in the selection of new faculty and staff in the student services area and in evaluating the performance of existing faculty and staff.
Managed the finance and budget of the department as assigned by the college and in raising sponsorships and funds from the community to support activities.
Evaluated and promoted the professional development of staff within the student services area.
Managed relations with parents, employers and the community.
Even after moving to my new capacity as manager of Educational technology, I continued supporting many of the above functions as part of the new role. Refer to my web site for full details in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
University/College level:
I have taught the following courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels:
E-Commerce courses.
E-Marketing.
Operation Managements.
Computer Systems Architecture.
Computer Programming Languages.
Database design and implementation
Data Communication and Computer Networking.
Operating Systems.
Data structures.
Principles of Business Administration.
History of the Arab World and the Middle East.
K-12 Level:
I have taught the following courses at the K-12 level:
Mathematics subjects (Calculus, Geometry and Algebra.)
Computer Sciences (Programming and Applications.)
General Sciences (Physics and Chemistry.)
Instructional/Curriculum Design
I have developed and implemented numerous curriculum and courses for the college programs as well as K-12 syllabuses:
College Curriculum: I developed the curriculum and related course material for the course of: network design, database design, computer literacy, independent learning courses and history of the middle East.
School Curriculum: I was on the UAE ministerial committee that developed the framework of the IT curriculum of the K-12 program and I was actively participating with the development of many of the related course material.
eLearning: I have developed and implemented many online material for computer courses using WebCT platform. Some of these courses are: eMarketing, Internet programming, Database Design, Operation Management and history of the Middle East.
Assessment: I have developed many online assessment tools using HotPotatoes and Respondus. Most recently, I developed an online system for ePortfolio assessment program for the first year college students.
Courseware: I have developed numerous courseware materials to support classroom teaching using different multimedia packages and tools like HyperStudio, Authorware, And ToolBook.
Experience with Adult Training
I have developed and conducted the following workshops and training programs for adults:
Web design courses (DreamWeaver, Fireworks, Flash, PHP, mySQL, Linux).
Developing eLearning courseware with WebCT and Blackboard.
Technical Free Workshops for Teachers (HotPotatoes, Respondus, electronic presentations).
Quality Service workshops.
Training the Trainers on Instructional Skills (part of the ISW initiative.)
Facilitated Instructional Skills Workshops for teachers.
Presented a paper on "Technology in Teaching" for HCT Staff Conference, 1993.
Presented numerous computer literacy workshops for the staff and faculty of HCT
Other Experiences
Leading the creation of Lifelong Learning initiative at my college through the LEAP program.
Leading the educational paradigm change of my college into the eLearning paradigm.
Leading the Certificate of Recognition of Experience (CORE) initiated by my department to help the faculty to develop themselves into the eLearning methodologies.
Managing the International Computer Driver License initiative in Dubai Men's College, Jan 2001- present.
Member of HCT Information Technology Steering Committee, March 2001-2004.
Member of Dubai Men's College Executive team, 1992-present.
Judge (Assessor) of Quality in Dubai Quality Award, 1998-present.
DMC Faculty Evaluation Committee, 1998-present.
Conducted many professional development workshops in the Higher Colleges of Technology 1989-present.
Member of DMC Student Learning Committee, June 2000- present.
Served on the following committees:
Member of the Higher Colleges of Technology IT Steering Committee, 2000 - present.
Member of the UAE Ministry of Education ministerial steering committee for K-12 IT curriculum, 2002-present.
Member of Dubai Men's College Management Committee, 2001-2004.
Member of Dubai Men's College Academic Committee, 2001-2004.
Member of DMC Student Success Committee, Jan-June 2000.
DMC Computer User Committee, Chairman, 1992-1995, 1996- 2004.
Authored a series of courseware for the Lebanese Computer Curriculum Committee (subsidiary of Hariri Foundations), Published by SarabTech, 1985-86.
Coordinator of Computer Division, American Community School, 1985-87.
Coordinator of Computer Division, Ibn Khaldoon National School, 1987-89.
Received "The Most Outstanding Contribution to College Life by a Faculty Award", 1991
Member of the HCT Process Improvement Team for managing student records, Oct. 1997-2000.
Member of the HCT Student Services Committee, 1992-2000.
UAE University-HCT joint subcommittee for Student Records, 1995-1997.
HCT Business Information Technology Work unit, 1990-1995.
Organized DMC Adventure Alley as a major student participation in Dubai Shopping Festival, 1998.
Organized Dubai Men's College Paper Rally, 1992-present.
Organized Dubai Men's College Olympette, 1994-1996.
Advisor of Tilwah, a DMC students’ quarterly magazine, 1990-1994.
Advisor of Dubai Men’s College Student Administration Council, 1990-present.
Managed summer camps, AmericanCommunitySchool, Beirut summers of 1985-88.
Part 3: Details of my last 2 Jobs