Tishk International University (TIU), through the Social Affairs and Guidance Unit at the Dean of Students Office, organized a specialized training course entitled “Academic Advising at TIU – Road Map and Hands-on Experience.” The training was held at the TIU Campus, Education Building, Room 302, over a total duration of 24 training hours, extended and delivered between 15 November 2025 and 13 December 2025.
The training aimed to provide a comprehensive and practical introduction to the academic advising procedure at TIU, emphasizing that academic advising is an essential institutional process rather than a minor administrative task. The course covered the academic advising procedure step by step, shared practical insights drawn from real advising experiences, and highlighted good practices that support student academic progress, personal development, and timely graduation.
A key focus of the training was to demonstrate the role of academic advising in student growth and success, as well as its importance in ensuring compliance with international higher education standards. The advising procedure presented during the course is designed to align with recognized frameworks such as ISO 21001, the Bologna Process, ESG 2015, and other international quality assurance standards.
The course targeted academic advisors from all academic departments, research assistants involved in the advising process, and academic advising coordinators at the faculty level, ensuring a unified understanding and consistent implementation of advising practices across the university.
Training Agenda
- Topic 1: Academic advising according to standards
- Presenter: Ms.Rasha alkabbanie
- Topic 2: Advisory as a bridge to student growth
- Presenter: Mr.Harmand A.Hama
- Topic 3: Guiding success
- Presente: Ms.Zaynab Yaseen
- Topic 4: Academic Advising Process – Step by Step
Presenter: Ms.Rasha alkabbanie
Future Plans
As a continuation of this initiative, the Social Affairs and Guidance Unit plans to organize additional workshops and activities related to the Student Support process within academic departments. Future sessions will also focus on the role of academic advisor in responding effectively to students’ petitions and academic inquiries, further strengthening student-centered services at TIU.
Acknowledgment
Sincere thanks and appreciation are extended to dean of students members’ for their dedicated efforts in organizing and coordinating this training course, as well as to all participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions.
