Fact Book 2014-15 Office of Institutional Research P.O. Box 19282 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Developed by: Dr. Farhi Marir, Acting Director of Institutional Research Office The IR supporting staff: Mrs. Rana Sawalha Mrs. Priya Rupesh Mrs. Sheila Tomas
Table of Contents OVERVIEW Enrollment by Program 22 History 4 Enrollment by Level Vision &Mission 5 Readiness 23 Values 6 Readiness by Campus 24 Strategic Objectives 7 General Education 25 Colleges and Programs of Study General Education by Campus 26 Undergraduate Programs 8 Four-year Completion Rate 27 Graduate Programs 11 Four-year Completion Rate by Campus 28 Graduate Certificate Programs 13 Five-year Completion Rate 29 Organizational Structure 14 Five-year Completion Rate by Campus 30 University Leadership 15 Degree Program 31 Degree Program by Campus 32 STUDENTS Graduate 33 Undergraduate and Readiness Graduate Enrollment by Program 34 Enrollment by Age 17 Total Enrollment by Level 35 Enrollment by Emirate of Origin 18 First-time Enrollment 19 Enrollment 36 Abu Dhabi Campus 20 Enrollment by Campus 37 Dubai Campus 21 Enrollment by Level 38 2
Table of Contents Abu Dhabi Campus 39 Graduates Dubai Campus 40 Undergraduate 53 Enrollment by Level and Secondary School 41 Graduate 54 Average GSC Scores 42 Average GSC Scores by Campus 43 FACULTY Fall-to-Fall Retention Rate 44 Highest Degree Earned 55 Fall-to-Fall Retention Rate by Campus 45 Gender 56 First-time Readiness Country of Nationality 57 Readiness Level Upon Entry 46 GSC Scores 47 SURVEY First-time General Education Graduating Senior Survey 58 GSC Scores 48 Applicants Applicants to the National Universities 49 Eligible for Enrollment 50 CEPA English Scores 51 CEPA Math Scores 52 3
History Zayed University has established itself as the premier national university in the UAE and a regional leader in educational innovation and change. Founded in 1998 and proudly bearing the name of the Founder of the Nation the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, this flagship institution has met the President s high expectations. Today, Zayed University has campuses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that welcome both national and international students. Zayed University spent its first decade building its core educational programs and aligning them with internationally recognized quality standards. Having crossed the threshold of excellence expected of undergraduate institutions, Zayed University moved to the next level by launching its new Abu Dhabi Campus, a campus that is explicitly aligned with Abu Dhabi s plans for its future development. Zayed University won the City Scape Dubai 2010 prestigious Industry Choice Award among 150 submitted projects for its newly completed landmark campus in Abu Dhabi. Zayed University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (USA), which assures internationally recognized programs from a quality-assured university. 4
Vision & Mission Vision Zayed University will be the leading university in the United Arab Emirates and recognized globally for its participation in educational and cultural achievements and enrichment of economic and social development. Mission Zayed University will prepare qualified graduates who are able to contribute to building the nation through offering specializations and programs of study which match international standards and by providing an excellent learning environment to strengthen the role of the university as a leader in the progress of scientific research and community service. 5
Values A collaborative Educational community where students, faculty and staff work together in pursuit of research and knowledge. Attention to professional ethics by adhering to the highest standards of personal conduct, based on respect, honesty, objectivity, accountability and transparency in practice and discipline. Innovation through adoption and development of the highest global practices in teaching, learning and research. Teamwork and cooperation to ensure the achievement of Zayed University s mission and strategic objectives with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Leadership based on administrative excellence and continuous communication amongst all University stakeholders and openness to other cultures, dealing consciously and positively with them, both inside and outside the university community 6
Strategic Objectives Establish a cutting-edge educational environment that promotes creativity and innovation. Prepare qualified graduates who are able to contribute to the development process, and who are productive in their nation, empowered with critical thinking skills, and open to the world around them. Deliver high quality education that focuses on enriching students knowledge and skills. Upgrade the University s research level. Ensure provision of all administrative services in compliance with quality, efficiency and transparency policies. Propagate a culture of innovation within the organization. 7
Colleges and Programs of Study - Undergraduate Programs College of Arts and Creative Enterprises Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Animation Design Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Graphic Design Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Interior Design Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Visual Art Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Multimedia Design (joint with College of Technological Innovation and College of Communication and Media Sciences) College of Business Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business with Majors in: Accounting Finance Human Resource Management Marketing and Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Systems and Technology Mgmt. (joint with College of Technological Innovation) 8
Colleges and Programs of Study - Undergraduate Programs (continued) College of Communication and Media Sciences Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication and Media Sciences Specialization in Converged Media Specialization in Integrated Strategic Communications Specialization in Tourism and Cultural Communications Specialization in Film and Video Communications Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Emirati Studies (joint with College of Sustainability Sciences and Humanities) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Multimedia Design (joint with College of Technological Innovation and College of Arts and Creative Enterprises) College of Education Bachelor of Science (B.S.Ed.) in Education Specialization in Early Childhood Education (PreK- Grade 3) Specialization in Upper Primary/Preparatory Education (Grades 2-9) Teaching Field in English Language Learning Teaching Field in Mathematics Specialization in Upper Primary/Preparatory Education (Grades 5-9) Specialization in School Social Work Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology and Human Services (joint with College of Sustainability Sciences and Humanities) 9
Colleges and Programs of Study - Undergraduate Programs (continued) College of Technological Innovation Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Technology Specialization in Security and Network Technologies Specialization in Enterprise Computing Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Systems and Technology Mgmt. (joint with College of Business) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Technology and Education (joint with College of Education) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Multimedia Design (joint with College of Communication and Media Science and College of Arts and Creative Enterprises) College of Sustainability Sciences and Humanities Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Studies Specialization in Culture and Society Specialization in International Affairs Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health and Nutrition Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Science and Sustainability Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Emirati Studies (joint with College of Communication and Media Sciences) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology and Human Services (joint with College of Education) 10
Colleges and Programs of Study Graduate Programs College of Business Executive Master s in Business Administration (EMBA) Master of Science (M.S.) in Finance (Closed Cohort) Master of Management (M.M.): International Business College of Communication and Media Sciences Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communications Specialization in Tourism and Cultural Communication Specialization in Strategic Public Relations College of Education Master of Education (M.Ed.) Specialization in Educational Leadership Specialization in Special Education Master of Science (M.S.) in Teaching and Learning College of Sustainability Sciences and Humanities Executive Master s in Health Care Administration (EMHCA) Executive Master s in Public Administration (EMPA) Master of Arts (M.A.) in Diplomacy and International Affairs 11
Colleges and Programs of Study Graduate Programs (continued) College of Technological Innovation Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Technology Specialization in Cyber Security Institute for Islamic World Studies Master of Arts (M.A.) in Judicial Studies (Closed Cohort) 12
Colleges and Programs of Study Graduate Certificate Programs College of Business Graduate Certificate in Business Administration College of Communication and Media Sciences Graduate Certificate in Tourism and Cultural Communication Graduate Certificate in Public Relations College of Education Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study in Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood Education) (Closed Cohort) College of Sustainability Sciences and Humanities Certificate in Health Care Administration Certificate in Diplomacy and International Affairs College of Technological Innovation Graduate Certificate in High Technology Crime Investigation Graduate Certificate in Information Security 13
Organizational Chart President University Council Internal Audit Vice President Community Affairs Provost Deputy Provost for Academic Affairs Research Outreach Center for Teaching and Learning Dean, Student Affairs Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Dean, College of Business Sciences Dean, College of Communication and Media Sciences Dean, Interdisciplinary Programs & Assistant Provost Dean, College of Education Dean, College of Information Technology Dean, Library and Learning Resource Center Deputy Provost Finance and Administration Human Resources Financial Services Contracts & Procurement Institutional Research Campus Physical Development Publications Campus Services Computing Services 14
University Leadership President HE Lubna Bint Khalid AlQasimi Vice President Dr. Reyadh AlMehaideb Acting Provost Marilyn Roberts Chief Administrative and Finance Officer Sadiq Almulla Executive Director of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness and Chief Innovation Officer Maytha Obaid AlAli Associate Provost and Chief Academic Officer Mohsen Onsy Assistant Provost for Student Affairs Fatima AlDarmaki Assistant Provost for Faculty Affairs and Research Michael Allen Assistant Provost and Abu Dhabi &Dubai Campus Director Bryan Gilroy Acting University Registrar Ruba Ramahi Director of Administration and Acting Director, Human Capital Mohamed Hilal AlMazrouie Acting Dean, College of Business Emil Thies Dean, College of Arts and Creative Enterprises Ann Maree Reaney Acting Dean, College of Communication and Media Sciences Pamela Creedon Dean, College of Education Robin Dada Dean, College of Sustainability Sciences and Humanities Chris Southgate Acting Dean, College of Technological Innovation Zakaria Maamar Dean, University College Jyoti Grewal Dean, Graduate Studies Chet Jablonski Director, Academic Bridge Program Wayne Jones Acting Director, Institute for Islamic World Studies Tarak Abdallah Acting Director, Institute for Arabic Language Elsayed Darwish Acting Director, Institute for Community Engagement Rahman Haleem 15
University Leadership (continued) Director, Institute for Social and Economic Research Mouawiya AlAwad Director, Center for Educational Effectiveness Kevin Schoepp Director, Center for Educational Innovation Brad Johnson Director, University Library and Learning Commons Leslie Haas Acting Director, Office of Institutional Research Farhi Marir Director, Student Affairs, Abu Dhabi Shamsa Al Taie Director, Student Affairs, Dubai Fathiya AlKhamiri Director, Campus Services Maria Kennedy Director, Campus Physical Development Office Riham Hwaidi Director, Contracts and Procurement Abdalla AlZarouni Director, Finance Office Jayesh Vallabh Director, Internal Audit Mohamed AlDhandani Acting Director, Marketing and Publications Osama Nasr Acting Director, Computing Services Department Nadia Alqabanji 16
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Enrollment by Program Program AD DXB AD DXB AD DXB AD DXB AD DXB Readiness English Language Program 1136 930 1388 1036 1614 1202 1576 1122 1262 827 Baccalaureate Program, Pre-Majors 1052 1153 1379 1351 1664 1542 1809 1578 1796 1598 Provisional Gen. Ed/ Colloquy Bachelor of Arts in Arabic and Islamic Studies Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts/ Art and Design 54 116 70 120 100 122 108 118 138 149 Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design - Latifa College Bachelor of Arts in Emirate Studies 5 11 11 2 20 1 Bachelor of Arts in International Studies 57 72 75 90 131 126 163 175 214 202 Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences 54 55 50 52 64 78 10 12 1 1 Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Nutrition 30 66 48 76 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Sustainability 39 31 83 45 Bachelor of Science in Natural and Quantitative Sciences Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences Bachelor of Science in Business Sciences 277 258 338 275 423 345 541 427 652 460 Bachelor of Science in Communication and M edia Sciences 95 153 117 196 178 228 244 247 323 238 Bachelor of Science in Education 72 119 71 162 88 201 79 157 63 111 Bachelor of Science in Family Sciences Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 46 64 60 86 101 97 168 108 221 171 Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Joint Program - Bachelor of Science in Technology and Education 9 15 11 13 11 9 6 10 5 5 Joint Program - Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Design 14 31 18 48 45 79 66 84 93 Joint Progrm - Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services 48 56 100 119 Joint Program - Info Systems and Tech Mgmt. 41 23 75 20 99 22 103 32 73 35 Joint Program - Arts/Sci. and Comm/Media 2 Joint Program - Arts/Sci. and Education Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Fall 2014 Double Major 1 2 3 3 2 3 10 1 2 Total by Campus 2908 2962 3700 3165 4535 4020 5017 4217 5084 4133 ZU Total 5870 6865 8555 9234 9217 22
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Graduate Program Enrollment Program 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Executive Masters, Health Care Administration 51 62 51 Executive Masters, Public Administration 58 47 33 GC Diplomacy & International Affairs 1 1 MA in Communications 56 66 64 MA in Contemporary Islamic Studies 98 41 12 MA in Diplomacy/International Affairs 61 63 63 MA in Islamic Economic & Wealth Management 94 47 2 MA in Islamic World Studies 54 38 4 MA in Judicial Studies 34 54 44 MA in Museum Studies 29 24 MEd Master of Education 75 85 82 MM International Business 17 60 51 MSc in Finance 79 43 24 MSc in Information Technology 70 67 67 MSc in International Business 46 28 4 Executive Masters in Business Administration 93 92 73 MA in Endowments Study 20 6 MSc in Teaching and Learning 2 2 Source: ZU Banner 34
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Completing Undergraduate Degree Requirements Academic Years 2010-11 to 2014-15 D egree AD DXB AD DXB AD DXB AD DXB AD DXB Bachelor of Arts in Arabic and Islamic Studies Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design 20 47 10 35 36 60 34 29 34 47 Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences 21 31 22 20 13 21 10 12 1 Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Nutrition 7 14 15 26 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Sustainability 1 1 11 20 18 Bachelor of Science in Natural and Quantitative Sciences Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences Bachelor of Arts in International Studies 18 25 15 31 45 38 57 62 73 74 Bachelor of Arts in Emirati Studies 2 4 1 5 Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences/ Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences/ Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Sciences Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences/ Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Science in Business Sciences 96 115 138 104 131 124 177 171 235 203 Bachelor of Science in Communication and M edia Sciences 40 47 33 75 54 70 73 96 105 98 Bachelor of Science in Education 23 25 27 59 22 69 41 88 25 38 Bachelor of Science in Family Sciences Bachelor of Science in Information Systems 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 16 26 24 24 20 46 54 35 90 60 Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Design 7 5 8 21 11 35 29 Bachelor of Science in Info Systems and Tech. M anagement 7 11 41 6 34 8 32 4 20 9 Bachelor of Science in Business and Technological Innovation 24 2 14 5 Bachelor of Science in Technology and Education 5 5 8 4 2 2 5 5 4 Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services 1 21 39 Double Major 1 2 1 3 1 1 Total by Campus 241 332 322 363 369 446 539 544 698 652 ZU Total 573 685 815 1083 1350 53
Graduate Program Graduates Program 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Executive Masters, Business Administration 40 39 19 12 21 20 25 35 Master of Education, Educational Leadership 1 19 19 26 16 16 28 Executive Masters, Health Care Administration 9 11 12 16 18 15 29 10 Executive Masters, Public Administration 20 23 21 15 31 24 9 MSc in Information Technology 17 17 42 22 23 22 Master of Science, International Business 17 24 16 24 5 Master of Arts, Diplomacy & International Affairs 9 10 8 15 19 Master of Arts, Judicial Studies 22 27 29 16 Master of Arts, Communications 7 24 29 Master of Arts, Contemporary Islamic Studies 35 29 25 Master of Arts, Endowment Studies 7 12 3 Master of Arts, Islamic Economy & Wealth Management 16 53 19 Master of Arts, Museum Studies 22 2 Master of Arts, Islamic World Studies 1 36 15 Master of Science, Finance 34 38 25 Master of Management, International Business 11 23 Source: ZU Banner Total 50 89 71 111 185 248 410 285 54
Faculty Distribution of Faculty by Highest Degree Earned Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Fall 2014 Doctorate Degree 199 222 271 318 340 Master Degree 238 252 319 356 327 Bachelor s Degree 2 5 9 9 7 Unknown * 37 11 1 5 11 ZU Total 476 490 600 688 685 * Note: Data not updated in HRMS. Source: ZU HRMS 55
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Faculty Faculty by Country of Nationality Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Fall 2014 Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Fall 2014 Algeria 1 1 2 2 1 M exico 1 1 1 1 Armenia 1 M orocco 6 4 4 4 4 Australia 36 35 35 38 37 Nepal 1 Bangladesh 1 1 2 2 2 Netherlands 1 1 2 1 Belgium 1 1 1 1 New Zealand 14 15 17 19 17 British Ind. O T 1 1 North Korea 1 Bulgaria 1 1 1 2 2 Pakistan 4 8 11 Canada 54 56 71 73 69 Palestine 1 1 1 3 2 China 3 6 8 9 10 Poland 1 2 Colombia 1 1 1 1 2 Portugal 1 1 1 Croatia 1 1 1 1 Romania 1 1 1 1 2 Denmark 2 1 1 1 2 Russia 2 3 3 Egypt 22 24 30 27 25 Saudi Arabia 1 1 Ethiopia 1 1 1 Singapore 1 1 1 1 1 France 3 1 2 6 7 Slovenia 1 1 1 French Guiana 1 1 1 1 South Africa 2 2 3 2 2 Germany 5 7 9 15 15 South Korea 1 1 1 2 3 Ghana 1 Spain 2 1 Greece 1 1 3 5 5 Sudan 3 3 3 3 5 Guyana 1 1 1 1 Sweden 2 2 1 2 3 India 7 8 19 23 24 Switzerland 1 2 2 Indonisia 1 1 Syria 1 1 2 4 4 Iran 1 1 1 1 1 Tanzania 1 1 1 1 1 Iraq 2 2 3 3 1 Tunisia 2 2 2 2 2 Ireland 4 3 7 7 6 Turkey 6 7 9 12 14 Italy 1 1 U S A 173 180 199 222 203 Jamaica 1 2 2 UAE 8 8 15 20 22 Japan 2 1 1 1 1 UK 85 84 96 111 106 Jordan 9 8 14 18 26 Uzbekistan 1 1 1 1 1 Latvia 1 Yemen 1 1 1 Lebanon 2 5 6 9 9 Yugoslavia 1 1 1 1 1 Libya 1 Zimbabwe 1 1 2 2 M alaysia 3 4 4 4 5 (blank) 1 1 2 Source: ZU HRMS ZU Total 476 490 600 688 684 57
Survey Selected items from the 2014-15 Graduating Student Survey: How would you rate your entire educational experience at Zayed University? Frequency Percentage Excellent 235 45.54 Good 246 47.67 Fair 33 6.40 Poor 2 0.39 Total 516 100.0 How would you rate your educational experience in Readiness? Frequency Percentage Excellent 190 36.68 Good 226 43.63 Fair 36 6.95 Poor 5 0.97 I entered General Education directly 61 11.77 Total 518 100.0 58
Survey (continued) How would you rate your educational experience in General Education? Frequency Percentage Excellent 177 34.44 Good 278 54.09 Fair 50 9.73 Poor 9 1.75 Total 514 100.0 How would you rate your educational experience in your major program? Frequency Percentage Excellent 261 50.39 Good 213 41.12 Fair 39 7.53 Poor 5 0.97 Total 518 100.0 59
Survey (continued) To what extent has your experience at Zayed University contributed to your knowledge, skills and personal development in the area of thinking critically and analytically? Frequency Percentage Very Much 325 63.98 Quite a Bit 143 28.15 Some 33 6.50 Very Little 7 1.38 Total 514 100.0 To what extent has your experience at Zayed University contributed to your knowledge, skills and personal development in the area of understanding global issues? Frequency Percentage Very Much 285 56.66 Quite a Bit 171 34.00 Some 41 8.15 Very Little 6 1.19 Total 503 100.0 60
Survey (continued) If you could start over again, would you attend Zayed University? Frequency Percentage Definitely Yes 250 48.45 Probably Yes 195 37.79 Probably No 57 11.05 Definitely No 14 2.71 Total 516 100.0 Would you recommend Zayed University to friends or family? Frequency Percentage Definitely Yes 242 47.08 Probably Yes 217 42.22 Probably No 39 7.59 Definitely No 16 3.11 Total 514 100.0 61