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Dear Students, WELCOME to our new American curriculum college in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We believe that our students will benefit greatly from the small classes that afford individual attention and the blend of teaching and learning methods used by our outstanding faculty. The College is founded on the belief that every student will have the freedom to choose their own path to the future with the careful guidance of our faculty and counselors. We further believe that success in the 21st century requires not just a good career preparation, but even more importantly, a broad higher education background including the arts, sciences, social sciences and personal development. With this solid academic preparation, our students will be highly sought after for admission as third year students at highly rated universities in the United States, as well as in other countries. Our curriculum is patterned after the first two years of general education requirements of American universities. In addition to our exciting curriculum, we believe the College experience must also include a rich student life program outside of the classroom. This includes student clubs and activities, cultural events, music performance groups, recreation, exchanges with colleges in the United States as well as, food services and housing options catering to diverse cultures and dietary restrictions. Students will make many new friendships that will last a lifetime from America and across the Gulf region. We look forward to the opportunity to share more information with you. Please contact us to schedule a visit. Sincerely, Dr. Michael E. Dobe, Sr. President
Dr. Dobe has over two decades of leadership experience that spans roles within the global financial services industry, the U.S. military and international higher education. Serving most recently as a senior executive at Prince Mohammed University, he managed a large and diverse projects portfolio. Dr. Dobe has extensive experience in introducing leading technology into emerging markets and has a vast network of global leaders in the technology and education sectors. He has taught undergraduates in the College of Arts and Sciences and graduate students in Educational Technology in the College of Education. Dr. Dobe holds a BA from St. AnseIm College, MA and Ph.D. degrees from Rutgers University. At IHC, Dr. Dobe has led the College’s effort to be recognized as a leader in technology implementation globally. The model for a Global Classroom is unique to IHC and will be a key differentiator for the College. Dr. Dobe will be responsible for IHC’s operations as well as continue teaching his course in History. As a lifelong learner, Dr. Dobe will inspire students to pursue their dreams with passion and hard work. Douglas Treadway is serving as founding Provost for IHC. He also has a private consulting practice specializing in organizational development and international education. He is a visiting professor in Education Sciences and Leadership Studies at the University of San Diego. Dr. Treadway received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University. He received two postdoctoral fellowships, one to study international environmental sustainability at Harvard University and the other to study the higher education and economic development relationship in Asia/Pacific Rim countries for the Kellogg Foundation.
Dr. Treadway has taught counseling on the graduate faculty of Oregon State University and undergraduate psychology at the University of Hawaii. He has 15 years experience as a professor of counseling and psychology and 25 years thereafter as a college and university president. His college president’s positions in California included San Jose City College, Ohlone College and Shasta College, and his university presidencies included Western Montana State College, Southwest Minnesota State University, and Chancellor of the North Dakota University System. He is a founding member of the College and University President’s Climate Protection Initiative and is active in the Association of Sustainability in Higher Education and the Society for College and University Planning. He was instrumental in the design and construction of the first new college campus (Ohlone-Newark) in the world to achieve the Green Building Council’s highest award (Platinum LEED). He was instrumental in founding Akita International University in Japan. He served as founding provost for Xing Wei College in Shanghai, China and also initiated and currently remains affiliated with the first U.S. outsourcing college in China located in the Suzhou Industrial Park. Dr. Treadway has been an active community, regional and national leader, serving as the president of the board of a regional hospital and president of the board of a community symphony. He also served on a bank board of directors, economic development commission, and an international education association. He was appointed to the advisory council for the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture as the national representative of college and university presidents. He has numerous publications—books and articles—which he has authored in the field of higher education, international and economic development.
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IHC is a selective independent and international undergraduate institution committed to fulfilling high standards of intellectual excellence and relevancy to the 21st century. The institution provides high academically performing students from the Middle East North Africa South Asia (MENASA) region with an American curriculum college education in arts, sciences and pre-professional studies and serves as a bridge for transfer access to elite universities in the U.S. and regional institutions. IHC balances specialized and general education in order that our students achieve a strong foundation for widely varying careers in business and industry, the professions, public service, teaching and fine arts.
The educational program at the College is designed around the philosophy that each student will be fully engaged when his or her own interests and curiosity motivate them. IHC provides extensive career counseling to assist students in determining their best career paths and options at the top U.S. universities. IHC seeks to differentiate learning to accommodate the individual interests of each student. The methods we use in the classroom emphasize active learning, practical applications, collaboration, development of creativity and critical thinking. Using best education practices to support 21st Century Student Outcomes, the College’s curriculum is delivered according to shared values.
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2+2 ACADEMIC
SOCIAL
FINANCIAL
The Best Featre Of the IHC Model The IHC academic model is based on the degree of Associate of Arts that is a very common pathway to Bachelor’s degrees for students in the U.S. universities. American universities divide their four-year college degree programs into two segments: Years 1 and 2 are for general liberal arts education and Years 3 and 4 are for the major field of study concentration. The IHC curriculum contains all of the General Education breadth requirements of the first two years of university and many of the pre-major courses as well. Graduates of !HC will be admitted to top U.S. universities in Junior Year standing according to selected major courses of study.
There are many social considerations when graduating from high school and selecting a college to attend. Many families today believe that it is in the best interest of their son or daughter to attend a campus not far beyond their community. Living at a great distance from parents remains uncommon in most societies of the world. The cultural adjustment of relocating to the U.S. causes many students and their family great distress and concern. Social maturity is another factor and often students between 1719 years are not yet certain of their college and career goals. Attendance at a college in their home region gives students an opportunity to explore their options in a familiar environment and remain close to family for support and guidance.
With regard to cost, there is no doubt that a U.S. higher education is very expensive for most families around the world. The more selective the university, the higher the cost. Tuition alone at highly selective U.S. universities is $50,000 or more (not including books, insurance, clothing, recreation, housing and travel). The IHC model provides the same quality instruction in the first two years of university at a fraction of the cost to the family, plus the safety, security and individual attention of a high quality small college environment.
The IHC Curriculum A student at IHC receives the highest quality education equaling the course work and requirements of the first two years of accredited American colleges and universities. The students in Dubai will adhere to the American curriculum and earn the required 60 credits. Students will be qualified to pursue degrees in wide range of academic fields from business to the social and behavioral sciences. American faculty, both in Dubai and in the U.S., will engage students in a global classroom environment. Students will learn in a highly collaborative environment with cutting edge technology, often exceeding the technology experienced in U.S. universities. They will develop the critical analysis skills so very important to succeeding in a U.S. university environment.
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