Opening Address –  H.E. Prof. Sheikha bint Abdulla Al-Misnad,  Qatar University President
Keynote Address – Dr. Charlie Nutt, Executive Director of NACADA

Academic Advising from the Lens of a Psychologist
Mehvash Ali, American University of Sharjah

High School to Higher Education: Reducing the Gap
Susanna V. Mascarenhas, Anita Abraham, National Center for Educational Development - Qatar University

Insights into the International Student Experience at Zayed University - UAE
Sally-Ann Long, Jason Ratliff, Zayed University

الدعم النفسي والروحاني بداية لإرشاد أكاديمي متميز في العصر الحاضر
Nehela Basyouny, Qatar University

Why Does the First Year Experience Matter? Perceptions and Reflections of Vice Presidents
Maha Al-Hendawi, Mazen Hasna, Omar Al-Ansari, Qatar University
Khalid Al-Khanji, Hamad bin Khalifa University

Why Generation Y is So Different?
Nada Ayyad, Qatar University

Increasing Students’ Engagement through Creativity and Leadership
Sabine Saad, University of Leicester

Mission Possible: Academic Advising in the Gulf: The Case of Qatar University
Omneya Badr, Qatar University

The Effect of Academic Advising on Students’ Career Plannings
Suad M. Alhashemi, Amra M. Ikanovic, Qatar University

The Role Of Community Engagement And Early Preparation In Student Recruitment At Hamad bin Khalifa University
Khalifa Alsalahi, Hamad bin Khalifa University

منعطف في عمل المعلم: تقييم الطالب الذاتي لتعلمه
Abdulkareem Chaaben, Khalid Meqdad, College of Education/National Center for Educator Development/Qatar University

Thinking Outside the Advising Box: Utilizing an Integrated Model of Advising
Genille Anderson, Michael Brochu, José Hernandez, Zayed University

A Dialogue on the Importance of Intercultural Skills to Advisors
Mounia Zidani-Pasionek, Dima Riyad Issa, Qatar University

Advising Assumptions and Stereotypes in the Career Development of Middle Eastern College Students
Adam R. Jeffers, Jose Hernandez, Nii Doku, Zayed University

Advising Female Married University Students in the Middle East - Cultural Traditions and Educational Expectations
Imani Fredricks-Lowman, Zayed University

An Integrated Peer Helpers Program Guided by NACADA & ACA Code of Ethics in Managing Inclusive Students Support Services Records at Qatar University
Taysier El-Gaili, Nadir Kheir, Qatar University

The Triangle of Student Career Success
Nada Al-Emadi, Arij A. Bouajila, Qatar University

Building a Compressive Retention Plan
Selma A. Haghamed, Qatar University

Infusing Technology with Academic Advising – Impact and Challenges
Chithira Johnson, Rizwan Gitay, Abdulla Mohsen N. Humran, Qatar University

It’s Not My Responsibility: Increasing Student Retention Through Distributed Leadership at English Medium Universities
Donald F. Staub, Isik University

Poster Sessions will take place concurrently throughout the day.

Academic Advising Delivery System in Abu Dhabi University
Jesel Ruby D. Talao, Wency Villamora, Abu Dhabi University

An Insight into Second Language Acquisition Counseling
Zadjia Zahi, Qatar University

NACADA Outstanding Academic Advising Award: The Case of Qatar University
Selma Haghamed, Tamara Zagmout, Elma Atic, Qatar University

Peer Tutoring: PAthway to succeSS
David Kerr, Glen Persello, Zayed University

Student Participation in Academic Advising Program at International Branch of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences and the Influencing Factors
Raheleh Zamani, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

The Impact of an Intrusive Retention Program on the Grade Point Averages of Students at Risk at Qatar University: A Pilot Study
Chithira Johnson, Rizwan Gitay, Qatar University

The Triangle of Student Career Success
Nada Al-Emadi, Arij A. Bouajila,Qatar University

ZU Library Support for Colloquy Student Retention
Judith Mavodza, Mary Sengati Zimba, Nii Doku, Zayed University

Concurrent Sessions 4

Developing, Implementing and Measuring Effectiveness of Professional Development Program for Academic Advisors
Elma Atic, Tamara Zaghmout, Rizwan Gitay, Qatar University

Empowering Students to Lead the Learning Journey
Abdou Ndoye, Qatar University

Intrusive Advising: An Action Oriented Approach
Lily Muzame, Farhan Aziz, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar

Putting Students First with GradesFirst - Student Support System
Michelle V. Elghardgui, Zayed University

Student Employment: New Perspectives for Academic Advisors
Maryam K. AlSaeedi, Anwar K. El Turk, Qatar University

A Workable Mechanism to Support Students Who are at Risk
Mohammed Chabi, Qatar University

Concurrent Sessions 5

Creative Ways in Outreaching New Students and Building Rapport
Dima Riyad Issa, Ghada Al-Kuwari, Ghada AlAnany, Abeer Musa, Amna Al Jehani, Qatar University

Exploring Cultural Influences that Impact Advising Female Students in the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC)
Jose Hernandez, Genille Anderson, Maryam Al Badi, Zayed University

Interactive Online Tools To Engage Students Within and Outside Classroom
Shankar Munusamy, Fatima Mraiche, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University

Role of Advisers in Integrating Intercultural Learning in Education Abroad Programs
Ghina Elkasti, Qatar University

The Impact of Intrusive Advising on Probation Students’ Satisfaction and Trends Toward Learning
Maha Al Thani, Qatar University

The Impact of Proper Use of Learning System on Students’ Performance "Case study of using MyMathLab"
Sharmeen K. Ibrahim, Qatar University