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Dr. Tabassum Rashid P.O. Box 3468, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 21478 ▪ (00966) 507910651 ▪ Email: [email protected]
Educational Qualification
1986-1989 Ph. D (Psychology) A.M.U., Aligarh, India
1983-1986 M. Phil (Psychology) A.M.U., Aligarh, India
1980-1982 M.A. (Psychology) (1st Position Holder & Gold Medalist) A.M.U., Aligarh,
India
1976-1979 B.A. (Psychology) (1st Division) University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
Professional Experience
Oct. 2009- to date Associate Professor, Effat University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Aug 2015- Aug 2016 Visiting Professor/ Scholar, QC, CUNY, USA
Jan. 2001- Sept.2009 * Associate Professor (Reader), AMU, India
May 1992 - Jan. 2001 Assistant Professor (Senior Lecturer/Lecturer), AMU, India
March 1990 - May 1992 Case Analyst, Department of Business Administration, AMU, India
Oct. 1988 – Jan. 1990 Assistant Professor (Lecturer), Women’s College, AMU, India
Sept. 2002 – Dec. 2007 Assistant Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, Effat
College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
*(promotion granted from back date in accordance with eligibility criteria)
University Teaching Experience: 29 Years
Research Experience: 30+ Years
Experience of Guiding Research: Supervised Ph D Theses; Graduate &
Undergraduate Research Projects
Courses Taught in Programs: B.A /B. Sc /M. A / M.B.A /M.T.A
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Courses Taught at Undergraduate & Graduate Levels
Abnormal Psychology
Child Clinical Psychology
Contemporary Trends in
Psychology
Corporate Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Cross Cultural Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Educational & Administrative
Psychology
Family Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Industrial & Organizational
Psychology
Intro to Psychology
Learning & Individual Differences
Mental Health Psychology
Organizational Behavior (OB)
Organizational Development (OD)
Personality Psychology
Population Sociology
Psychological Assessment &
Measurement
Psychological Counseling for
Children
Psychology & Community Issues
Psychology of Leadership &
Management
Psychology of Special Groups
Research Methods in Psychology
Social Psychology
Social Work
Theories of Human Development
Therapeutic Psychology
Training (Internships) in
Counseling/ Clinical / I/O
Psychology
Supervised Undergraduate &
Graduate Capstone Researches
Guided/supervised several doctoral
students’ theses
International Research Projects
Worked in collaboration with a team of psychologists from three continents headed by
Prof. Vladimir Taksic Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Rijeka,
Croatia on an international research project related to the “Cross-Cultural Validation of
Emotional Intelligence Construct and an Emotional Competency Scale.”
Collaborated on a multinational research project involving researchers from 73
countries (a total of 22,610 participants in 93 samples were used in the study), to further
explore the concept and the psychometric properties of a psychological test for
measuring ‘Gelotophobia’ in different cultures and nationalities. Gelotophobia is a
relatively new personality construct related to Social Phobia. The project was headed by
Prof Willibald Ruch & Dr. Rene Proyer of the Department of Psychology, Personality
Assessment, University of Zurich, Switzerland.
Completed a research project “Translation, Adaptation & Validation of Situational
Judgment Tests (SJT) of Emotional Intelligence in Saudi Arabian Cultural Milieu”. The
paper was presented in a peer-reviewed international conference, and the research
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paper for publication is under process.
At present working on an international collaborative research project “Predictive Power
of Personality, Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Certain Non-Cognitive Factors in
Explaining the Students’ Academic Success, Psychological Wellbeing, and Deviant
Work Behaviour during & beyond College Years: A Cross Cultural Exploration”.
Working on another research project titled “Towards a Taxonomy of Arabic Personality
Descriptors: An Indigenous Approach to Personality Assessment with reference to the
Saudi Arabian cultural milieu”.
Research Grants
Awarded two research grants by Research & Consultancy Institute (RCI) of Effat
University in 2012. The following interdisciplinary /collaborative research projects
were successfully completed, and the research findings were presented in the
international peer-reviewed conferences during the academic year 2012-13; one of the
project related research papers has been published in the Scopus Indexed journal.
The ownership, usage, and perception of Information and Communication
Technologies (ICTs) among Faculty, Students, and Staff of Effat University.
Evaluating the effects of SKY&P- a breathing and meditation intervention- on levels of
BP, oxygen saturation, PF, and Positive Affect and Negative Affect among the
borderline essential hypertension patients.
Scientific Session Chair in International Conferences
Chaired a Scientific Session “Management of Emotions at Work” during the 18th
European Association of Work & Organizational Psychology Congress (EAWOP2017),
held at the University College of Dublin (UCD), Ireland, May 17-20, 2017.
Invited to chair a scientific session in the European Association for Research on
Learning and Instruction SIG1: Assessment & Evaluation Conference, held at Ludwig
University of Munich (LMU), Germany in 2016.
Invited to Chair a Session in the International Higher Education Teaching & Learning
Conference (HETL 2015), Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, USA, January 20-22,
2015.
Chaired a Scientific Session “ICT Skills and Competencies among Teachers” in the 7th
International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED2013),
Valencia, Spain, March, 2013.
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Invited Expert Sessions/ Seminars/ Workshops
“Personality, Emotional Intelligence (EI), and Student Success: A Cogent Connection”
presented the Sabbatical Project related research findings to Effat university faculty on
November 23, 2016, in a Seminar organized by the Research & Consultancy Institute
(RCI), Effat University.
“Personality & Emotional Intelligence: The Predictors of Students Success during & beyond the
College Years: Preliminary Research Findings”, presented to the faculty at QC, City
University of New York (CUNY), USA, on May 10, 2016.
Invited lecture “Emotional Intelligence & Social Work: The Twain Shall Meet…Signification
and Incorporation of the Emotional Intelligence in Social Work Practice”, presented at the New
York University (NYU), USA, on May 23, 2016.
“Can Personality, Emotional Intelligence, and other ‘Non-Cognitive’ Factors contribute to
Students' Academic Achievement and Psychological Well-being: A Cross-cultural Exploration”,
presented to the faculty, staff and students at Effat University, on January 27, 2016.
Invited to present a specialized workshop “Measurement Issues in Emotions and Emotional
Intelligence Research: An Update” in the 5th International Congress of Emotional
Intelligence (ICEI) held from September 17-19, 2015 at the University of Buenos Aires,
Argentina.
Co-presented an Expert Session “Methods of assessment of emotional intelligence: choices,
challenges and recommendations” in the 4th International Congress of Emotional
Intelligence (ICEI) held from September 8-10, 2013 in NY, USA.
Presented a specialized workshop “Measurement Issues in Emotions and Emotional
Intelligence Research” in the 4th International Congress of Emotional Intelligence (ICEI)
held from September 8-10, 2013 at New York University, NY, USA.
Research Presentations in International Conferences/
A. On Emotional Intelligence:
“The Relative Contributions of Personality, Emotional Intelligence, and Cognitive
Ability to College Success Matrices” (co-researcher) paper presented in the 6th
International Congress of Emotional Intelligence (ICEI), July 17-19, 2017 held at the
University of Porto, Portugal.
“Emotional Intelligence and Personality: Predictors of Psychological Well-being and
Workplace Deviance - A Pilot Study”, presented in the 18th European Association of
Work & Organizational Psychology Congress (EAWOP2017), May 17-20, 2017, held at
the University College of Dublin (UCD), Ireland.
“Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Standardization of Arabic Versions of
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the Situational Judgement Test of Emotional Management (STEM) & the Situational
Judgment Test of Emotional Understanding (STEU) among Saudi Arabian University
Students: A Pilot Study” presented in the 5th International Congress of Emotional
Intelligence (ICEI), September 17-19, 2015 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
“Does Emotional Intelligence (EI) determine the Accepted and Rejected Status? A
study of Sociometric Status, Emotional Competency, and Self-perception”. Paper
presented in 3rd International Congress of Emotional Intelligence, September 8-10, 2011
in Opatija, Croatia.
“Cross-cultural comparison of Emotional Skills & Competencies Questionnaire
(ESCQ)” (Co-researcher) Paper presented in 2nd International Emotional Intelligence
Congress, 16-18 September, 2009 in Santander, Spain.
“Cross- cultural validation of various measures of emotional intelligence” (Co-
researcher) Paper presented in the XXIX International Congress of Psychology, 20--25
July, 2008 in Berlin, Germany.
B. On ‘Gelatophobia’
“Gelatophobia around the world: The cross-cultural study of the fear of being laugh
at.” (Co-researcher) Paper presented in 21st International ASHS Humor Conference, 17-
20 June, 2009, in California State University, Long Beach, CA, USA.
“A Cross-Cultural Study on Gelatophobia: The fear of being laughed at as a universal
individual differences phenomenon.” (Co-researcher) presented in 11th Congress of the
Swiss Psychological Society, 19-20 August, 2009 in University of Neuchatel,
Switzerland.
“The measurement of the fear of being laughed at around the world” (Co-researcher)
presented in 10th European Conference on Psychological Assessment, 16-19 September,
2009 in Ghent, Belgium.
"Gelatophobia: A Multinational Study in 14 Countries" Poster presentation (Co-
researcher) in the Annual Conference of the Association of Applied and Therapeutic
Humor,15-18 February, 2007 in Panama City Beach, Florida, USA.
C. Other research presentations/seminars/invited lectures
“Extending the Classroom to Community: Incorporating a Communitybased Participat
ory Research Project in an Undergraduate Course”, paper accepted for presentation in
the International Higher Education Teaching & Learning Conference (HETL 2015),
Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, USA, 20th -22nd of January, 2015.
“The ownership, usage, and perception of Information and Communication
Technologies (ICTs) among faculty, students and staff: A study of a women’s
university in Saudi Arabia” paper presented in the 7th International Technology,
Education and Development Conference (INTED2013), Valencia, Spain, from 4th -6th of
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March, 2013.
“Evaluating the effects of Sudharshan Kriya Yoga (SKY), a breathing and meditation
intervention on borderline essential hypertension: A pilot study.” Paper presented in
the 3rd International Conference on Holistic Medicine, Colombo University, Sri Lanka,
17th -18th of November, 2012.
“Sociometric Status, Social Cognition and Evaluation of Traits: Findings across
Cultures” Paper presented in the 26th International Congress of Applied Psychology,
Athens, Greece, from 16th -21st of July, 2006.
“Rediscovering the Hidden Treasure: The Ancient Indian Schools of Psychology”
article presented in the10th European Congress of Psychology, Grenada, Spain, from 3rd
-8th of July, 2005.
“In Search of Light: Need to Incorporate Spirituality in Psychology and Psychiatry
Professional Services.” Article presented in the 1st International Conference of
Psychiatry “New Horizon in Psychiatry” held at Saudi German Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia, from 8th -10th June, 2005.
“Perceptions, Personality, and Coping: Different Theoretical Perspectives and Empirical
Reports, Lecture Delivered in the Faculty Lecture Series 2004-2005 at Effat College,
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
“Occupational Stress among Medical Professionals: Consequences & Management”
Lecture delivered at Indian Medical Association (IMA), Women Doctors Wing, Kerala,
India, August 2004 (Seminar organized by Indian Psychosocial Service Society (IPSS).
“Stress Management” & “Women Empowerment,” Lectures presented at All Saints
College, Thiruvananthapuram, India, August 2004 (Seminar organized by Indian
Psychosocial Service Society (IPSS).
“Occupational Stress among Teachers: Consequences and Management” Lecture given
at Manarat Girls School, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 2003.
“Psycho-Social Perspective on Aggression and Violence: Facts, Manifestations, and
Theories”, Lecture /Presentation given during the Faculty Lecture Series 2003-2004 at
Effat College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
"Toward Building a Value Based Society: The Role of Business Organizations and Its
Leadership", Paper co-presented in the National Seminar on "Technological
Development and Psycho-Social Changes", Held at JMI, New Delhi, India on 1st -3rd of
March, 2002.
"Therapeutic Cloning: Implication for Understanding Psychological Diseases", (co-
authored). Paper presented in the National Seminar on "Contemporary Issues in
Bioethics", held at A.M.U. Aligarh, India on 5th -7th February, 2002.
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"Human Cloning: Beginning of a Voyage to Receding Horizons", Paper presented in the
National Seminar on "Contemporary Issues in Bioethics", held at A.M.U. Aligarh, India
on 5th -7th of February, 2002.
"Positive Self- Evaluation and Personality Integration as Correlates of Job Involvement"
(co-authored). Paper presented in the 6th International 37th IAAP and 3rd PPA
conference, held at Pope John Paul II College of Education, Pondicherry, India on 5th -7th
of January 2002.
"Ageing and Work: A New Vista in HRD" (co-authored). Paper presented in the 12th
Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology, held at FMN College Kollam,
Kerala, India on 22nd -24th of October, 2001.
"The Lost Horizons: A Study of Frustration & Alienation Among Muslim Youth", Paper
presented in the 12th Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology, held at
FMN College Kollam, Kerala, India on 22nd -24th of October, 2001.
"Desirable Values of the Personnel for Organizational Health" (co-authored). Paper co-
presented in the International Conference on Health Psychology.' The Dynamic
Interface with the Work Environment', held at the Kalindi College, University of Delhi,
New Delhi, India on 23rd- 25th of March, 2001.
"Job-Tenure & Income as Correlates of Job- Involvement" (co-authored) Paper
presented in the 4th International & 35th IAAP conference held at S.P. University,
Gujarat, India on 27th -29th of May, 1999.
"Bringing Some More Light to the Twilight Zone: A Socio- Psychological Perspective on
the Needs of Elderly", Paper presented in the 4th International & 35th IAAP Conference
held at S.P. University, Gujarat, India on 27th -29th May, 1999.
"Muslim Psychological Empowerment: A Quest for New Horizons". Paper presented in
the Seminar on 'Psychological Empowerment of Muslims' held at A.M.U. Aligarh, India
on 24th of April, 1991.
Editorial Review Boards of International Journals
International Journal of Psychology (IJP) for 2012-13 (Scopus/Impact Factor: 1.778)
Computers in Human Behavior (Elsevier/Impact Factor 3.435; 5-year Impact Factor:
4.252}
Amity Journal of Management Research (AJMR)
Publications
Rashid, T. & Asghar, H. (2016). Technology use, self-directed learning, student
engagement and academic performance: Examining the interrelations. Computers in
Human Behavior, 63, 604-612.
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Rashid, T. & Asghar, H. (2016). Construct validity of two student engagement scales:
The UWES-S and the SEI. Paper published in the proceedings of European Association
for Research on Learning and Instruction SIG1: Assessment & Evaluation Conference,
University of Munich, Germany.
Rashid, T. & Mohammadyfar, A. (2009). Validation and standardization of the
Emotional Skills and Competence Questionnaire (ESCQ) among Indian university
students. Horizons of Psychology, 18 (3), 87-97. ISSN 1318-187.
“Breaking ground in cross-cultural research on the fear of being laughed at
(Gelatophobia): A multi-national study involving 73 countries” (co-author) Humor -
International Journal of Humor Research, February 2009, Vol.22 No.1-2, pages 253-279,
ISSN (0nline) 1613-3722, ISNN (Print) 0933-1719
“Managing Stress at work”, In A. Hussain’s (Ed.) ‘Stress Research and Stress Management’,
Aligarh, A.M.U. Press 2001 (co-author)
“Organizational Change and Stress Reducing Strategies for Managers”, In A. Hussain’s
(Ed.) ‘Stress Research & Stress Management’, Aligarh: A.M.U. Press 2001 (co-author).
“Personality Characteristics of Socially Accepted and Socially Rejected Undergraduate
Students”, Journal of Psychological Research, Jan. 1989, Vol. 33, No.1
“Self-Concept among Retired and Non-Retired Persons”, Indian Psychology Review,
1987, Vol. 32, No. 10
“Self-Perception of Populars and Isolates”, Journal of Advances in Psychology, 1987,
Vol.2, No.2
Membership of Professional Organizations /Societies/ Scientific Committees
Member, Scientific Committee of the 3rd International Congress of Emotional
Intelligence (ICEI) held on September 8-10, 2011 in Opatija, Croatia.
Member, Scientific Committee of the 4th International Congress of Emotional
Intelligence (ICEI) held on September 8-10, 2013 in New York, USA.
Member, Scientific Committee of the 5th International Congress of Emotional
Intelligence (ICEI) held on September 17-19, 2015 at University of Buenos Aires,
Argentina.
Member, Scientific Committee of the 6th International Congress of Emotional
Intelligence (ICEI) held on July 17-19, 2017 at University of Porto, Portugal.
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Member, Scientific Committee of the 7th International Congress of Emotional
Intelligence (ICEI) to be held in 2019 in Australia.
Board of Directors, International Society of Emotional Intelligence (ISEI), NY, USA
(2013-date)
Member, International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP), USA
Member, International Society of Emotional Intelligence (ISEI), USA
Member, Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP), India
Member, Committee on Psychology, Institute of Objective Studies (IOS), India
Awards & Scholarships
Received Excellence in Teaching Award for Humanities and Social Sciences for the year
2011-12.
Nominated for the Excellence in Teaching Award for Humanities and Social Sciences
for the year 2012-13.
Received University Gold Medal for academic excellence at Masters in Psychology
(M.A) 1980-82.
Awarded Merit Scholarship for Masters in Psychology 1980-82.
Awarded Merit Scholarship at Bachelors in Psychology 1976-79.
Administrative Experience and Committee Memberships
Chair, Department of Psychology, Effat College (now a university), Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia (2002-2007)
Chair, University Research Standing Committee, Effat University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
(2014-2015; 2016-2017; 2017-2018)
Chair, University Publication Committee, Effat University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia (2010-
2015); responsibilities included the formulation of the by-laws of the committee).
Chair, Departmental Research Committee, Department of Psychology, Effat University,
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2009-2018)
Secretary General, University Scientific Council, Effat University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
(2010-2018).
Secretary General, College Council, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Effat
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University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2011-2012 & 2014-2015).
Secretary General, Departmental Council, Department of Psychology, Effat University,
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2014-2015 & 2016-2017).
Member, University Research Ethics Committee, Effat University, Jedda, Saudi Arabia
(2012-2014).
Member Program Committee and Scientific Committee of Annual Undergraduate
Research Event, Effat University (2010-2011; 2012-2013; 2014-2015; 2016-2017).
Member, Teaching Award Committee, a sub-committee of Scientific Council (2017-
2018).
Member, Accreditation Committee, a sub-committee of University Standing Committee
for Quality Assurance (2017-2018).
Coordinator, Student Internships, Department of Psychology, Effat University (2009-
2015).
Served as:
Member, College Council, Effat College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2002-2007)
Member, Accreditation Sub-Committee, Effat College, Saudi Arabia (2003-2007)
Member, College Council, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Effat University,
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Member, Departmental Curriculum Review Committee, Department of Psychology,
Effat University, Jeddah, KSA (2010-2011)
External Member, Self -Study Committee, College of Business, Effat University, Jeddah,
KSA (2009-2010)
Member, Faculty Research Committee, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA (2009-2010)
Member, University Standing Committee on Research & Graduate Studies, Effat
University, Jeddah, KSA
Member, Women Cell, (Constituted as per the Directive of University Grants
Commission (UGC) of India to check harassment of women at workplace), A.M.U.,
Aligarh, India (2001-2002)
Warden, Cultural and Sports Activities, Begum Sultan Jahan Hall of Residence for
Women, A.M.U., Aligarh, India (2008-2009)
Acting Provost (covering Provost during leave), Begum Sultan Jahan Hall of Residence
for Women, A.M.U., Aligarh, India (2008-2009).
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Professional Development Programs/ Activities
Completed all the requirements and got certified to use the prestigious Ability Test of
Emotional Intelligence (MSCEIT) in research as well as individual, clinical, &
organizational settings, in Spring 2016.
Completed a 14-Module Course on Social Behavioral Research with Human Subjects
(Got certified with 100% grades in 13 modules & 80% in 1 module) in November, 2015.
Participated in an interactive workshop “Mechanisms for Motivation II: Inspire
Students in Classroom” presented by Prof. David Wallace of MIT, USA, at Effat
University on April 20, 2015.
Participated in an interactive workshop “Mechanisms for Motivation I: Teaching
Methods to Inspire Students” presented by Prof. David Wallace of MIT, USA, at Effat
University on February 26, 2014.
Attended a two-day participatory workshop ‘’Measurement of Learning Outcomes”
presented by Prof. Bill Boyle & Marie Charles of the University of Manchester;
organized by National Commission of Academic Accreditation & Assessment
(NCAAA), Ministry of Higher Education of Saudi Arabia, and British Council, in Riyadh
from September 10-11, 2014.
Attended a workshop “Essential Learning Skills: Enabling Success for Today’s Diverse
Online Students” presented by Dr. Barbara D'Elia & Dr. Heather Frederick of
Northcentral University, USA at Effat University, during L&T Conference on February
26, 2013.
Attended a presentation “Fostering Mobile Learning Apps in English Language
Learning” presented by Mr. Mustafa Md. Hanafiah of Yanbu Industrial College, KSA at
Effat University, during L&T Conference on February 26, 2013
Completed a training & professional development workshop for faculty on “Career
Planning” presented by Dr Yehia Darwish, Trainer, Compass for Training, Canada,
at Effat University, on October 7, 2012
Attended a presentation “English as a world language: some perspectives on teaching
and learning in a globalized age” presented by Dr. John O’Regan, Institute of
Education, University of London, UK at Effat University on April 15, 2012
Participated in a workshop “Teaching by Dialogue: How Can I Get Started”? Presented
by Carla Castillo de Hess, Director, Center of Excellence at the University F. Marroquín,
Guatemala at Effat University on March 7, 2012.
Attended a presentation on “Strategic Talent Management” presented by Mr. Jim
Matthewman, Worldwide Partner of Mercer, and organized by Arabian Society for
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Human Resource Management (ASHRM) – Jeddah Chapter, at Saudi German Hospital
(SGH) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on June 29, 2011.
Attended a workshop on “Social Media Technology Training - How to Set up Wikis” by
Ms. Cristina Costa, Research Technologies Development Officer, University of Salford,
UK, at Effat University on December 18, 2010.
Attended a two-day Seminar on Women Empowerment “The Reality of Women’s
Participation in National Development” organized by Al Sayedah Khadija Bint Khuwailid
Businesswomen Centre, Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) from
November 29 & 30, 2010.
Attended a two-day Workshop ‘Teaching and Learning Strategies’ organized by
National Commission of Academic Accreditation & Assessment (NCAAA), Ministry of
Higher Education, and British Council, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from May 18-19, 2010.
Attended a Workshop on ‘Neurosciences and Brain Profiling’ organized by Amity
University, Noida, India, from 25-27 March, 2008.
Attended a Workshop titled "How can we measure Emotional Intelligence? Issues,
Problems & Pitfalls" at the 26th International Congress of Applied Psychology, held on
16-21 July, 2006 in Athens, Greece.
Participated in a three-week Refresher Course in Applied Psychology, organized by
J.N.V University, Jodhpur from 24th December 2001 to 13th January 2002.
Completed a Refresher Course in Computer Application, organized by the Academic
Staff College, A.M.U, Aligarh from July 2-17, 2002.
Participated in the three-week Orientation Program organized by Academic Staff
College, A.M.U, from July 11- August 6, 1994.
Educational Technology
Completed an intensive training program for faculty users of the latest version of
Blackboard e-Learning System (Blackboard Learn 9.1), presented by Mr. Ghanem
Numan of Blackboard Middle East (BME) from August 31-September 1, 2015.
Acquired training and have satisfactorily completed the Post-Test assigned to the SCT
Banner Navigations release 5.X course offered by SCT.
Completed an intensive training program for faculty users of the Blackboard e-
Learning System, version 6.0 for using 'Blackboard’ for teaching, interacting with
students, assignments, testing, uploading grades, etc., 2003.
Completed training and using successfully SMART Board in teaching since 2003.
Fully conversant with utilization of the reliable internet resources and social media as
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tools for accessing learning materials, as well as research and teaching new generation
of technology-engrossed students.
Community Services
Offered a weeklong (January 14-18, 2018) interactive and experientially designed course
on Emotional Intelligence to high-school students from various international and
national high schools of city of Jeddah, under the ‘STEAM Innovation Lab: Engaging
Future Innovators’ program initiated and organized by Effat University.
Co-presented a workshop on ‘Emotional Intelligence Measurement via Situational
Judgment Tests’ presented at QC, City University of New York (CUNY) USA, to a
varied audience comprising of clinical psychologists, business executives, school
teachers/counselors, post-doctoral fellows and graduate students in October, 2015.
Served on the English Screening & Academic Advising Committees of the 5th, 6th, 8th, &
9th Editions of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Women’s Contribution to
Development Award in the years 2009, 2010, 2012 & 2013; and also presented the
finalists before the international selection panel at IDB Headquarters, Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia in the years 2009, 2010, 2012.
Chaired the English Screening & Academic Advising Committee of the 6th Edition of
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Women’s Contribution to Development Award for
2010; submitted a comprehensive written report to the Project Manager and presented
the finalists before the international selection panel at IDB Headquarters, Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia in 2010.
Supervised (Pro-Bono) a research project “Feasibility of Part time jobs in Saudi Arabia:
An exploratory study assessing the perception and attitude of prospective employers
and employees” involving students from Psychology and Marketing Management
Departments of Effat University for Saudi-Kadir, a Saudi startup company in 2013.
Served on the Effat Faculty Promotion Internal Evaluation Ad-hoc Committees for the
academic year 2016-2017; scrutinized and evaluated the applicants’ dossiers and
attended the KFUPM & Effat University evaluators’ joint promotion decision-making
meetings; and assisted in writing and reviewing the final reports on the promotion
cycle/process submitted to the KFUPM.
Internal evaluator of the research grants applications/ research proposals for the
Research & Consultancy Institute (RCI) at Effat University. I have evaluated a number
of grant applications and reviewed research proposals over the past several years.
As a member of Scientific Council, I have been involved in reviewing several Masters’
Theses of students from the Graduate Programs at Effat University through all these
years.
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Reviewed the student research proposals submitted for the Annual Undergraduate
Research Events at Effat University since 2010.
Reviewed a number of research papers submitted by students/graduates for the
publication in the forthcoming Effat Undergraduate Research Journal.
Chair, Registration Committee of the 1st English & Translation International
Conference “The Cultural Impact of Language and Translation (CILT)” held at Effat
University on November 14, 2012.
Chair, Registration Committee of the 2nd English & Translation International
Conference “Language: The Beacon of Culture and Thought” held at Effat University
on November 14, 2014.
Chair, Registration Committee of the 3rd English & Translation International
Conference "Intercultural Exchange: Language, Literature, and Translation" held at
Effat University on February 23, 2017.
Supervisor, Capstone undergraduate Research, Department of Psychology for the last
14 years (2003-2017).
Organized guest lecturers by various experts and field trips for the students enrolled in
my different courses.
Offered meditation and deep breathing sessions to the faculty & staff of Effat
University.
Volunteered to supervise university students on several field trips organized by
Deanship of Student Affairs (DSA) at Effat University.
Representing Effat University, volunteered in Indian Youth Welfare Association’s
Higher Education Fair aimed to Career Counsel High School graduates held at Indian
Consulate, Jeddah in March 2013 & March 2014.
Presented model classes/lectures to hundreds of visiting high school students during
University Open Days in Fall 2016 and Fall 2017. I have been presenting model classes to
visiting high-school students at Effat University continually for the past several years.
Mentored a number of participating students within and outside of the psychology
department during the Undergraduate Research Forum of 2017.
Interviewed prospective student applicants for undergraduate scholarships at Effat
University (volunteered to do interviews sometimes after hours and on weekends, too).
Interviewed applicants of ‘Effat Scholarships study abroad for Masters & PhD degrees’
in 2016.
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Presented a lecture “Emotional Intelligence: Does it Really Matter? Yes, it does! In School
and at Workplace, too” to the students, faculty and staff of Effat University on
November 29, 2017, organized by the Public Services Division of Effat Library &
Cultural Museum.
Member, Publication & Website Committee, L&T Conference “Internet of Things (IOT):
Embedding Intelligence", to be held from February 25th -26th, 2018.
Member, Organizing Committee, 1st International Positive Psychology Conference to be
held on March 29, 2018 at Effat University.