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Welcome back to campus CNA-Q Engineering Technology Programs Receive Full International Accreditation CNA-Q Students Use Their Expertise to Help Combat Coro- navirus Pandemic CNA-Q Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members CNA-Q signs a five- year Agreement with Qatar Gas 01 03. 05. 10. 12. INDEX Beginning of the Academic year 2020-2021, the College will offer a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Maintenance Engineering Technology, a Bachelor of Applied Business Administration in Human Resource Management, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiography. CNA-Q Announces first Applied Degrees in Qatar The Campus Communiqué gives a snapshot into CNA-Q by highlighting latest news, events and activities. If you want your news item included or for additional information please contact us on: [email protected] HEADLINE Page 04 October, 2020 CAMPUS COMMUNIQUÉ Continue reading

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    Welcome back to campus

    CNA-Q Engineering Technology Programs Receive Full International Accreditation

    CNA-Q Students Use Their Expertise to Help Combat Coro-navirus Pandemic

    CNA-Q Board of TrusteesWelcomes New Members

    CNA-Q signs a five-year Agreement with Qatar Gas

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    INDEX

    Beginning of the Academic year 2020-2021, the College will offer a Bachelor of Applied Science

    Degree in Maintenance Engineering Technology, a Bachelor of Applied Business Administration in

    Human Resource Management, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiography.

    CNA-Q Announces first Applied Degrees in Qatar

    The Campus Communiqué gives a snapshot into CNA-Q by highlighting latest news, events and activities. If you want your news item included or for additional information please contact us on: [email protected]

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    October, 2020

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    WELCOME TO CNA-Q CNA-Q welcomes new Degree and Diploma students to Orientation

    College of the North Atlantic – Qatar (CNA-Q) is very pleased to welcome students back to campus for the upcoming academic year.

    Our Vision CNA-Q is the national higher education institute of choice for applied technical and vocation-al education and training.

    Our MissionCNA-Q is a national institution of higher education that pro-vides internationally-recognized technical and vocational edu-cation and training in partner-ship with employers for Qatar’s evolving economy.

    College of the North Atlantic – Qatar (CNA-Q) is very pleased to welcome stu-dents back to campus for the upcoming academic year. In an effort to combat COVID-19, there will be a mix of in-per-son and remote learning at the College. If they are on campus, students are asked to engage in proper behavior to help fight COVID-19, this includes social distancing, wearing masks, and washing hands. More than 3,200 students, including more than 300 Applied Bachelor degree students are attending the College this year.

    “I encourage students to take an active role in their CNA-Q experience,” said CNA-Q Acting President Dr. Salem Al-Naemi. “We have a wide variety of choices here on campus, from our world class athletic facilities, including male and female gymnasiums and swimming pools, to an exciting selection of student clubs, there are several opportunities to enrich the educational experience.” For the first time, CNA-Q will welcome applied Bachelor degree students to campus. The College recently introduced a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Maintenance Engineering Technology, a Bachelor of Applied Business Administra-tion Degree in Human Resource Manage-ment, and a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Medical Radiography.

    “Applied degrees provide a mix of theory and analytical skills with career-oriented, practical education and training,” said Dr. Al-Naemi. “They are a response to the growing industry need for highly-skilled, work-ready graduates.

    Total Full-Time Students at the College, for the Academic Year 2019/2020

    3,545

    A Welcome Message fromthe President

    President Welcomes New Faculty and StaffCNA-Q acting President Dr. Salem Al-Naemi hosts an event to welcome faculty and staff back to the College for the Academic year as college be-gin another exciting academic year.

    Dr. Salem Al-Naemi thanked CNA-Q faculty and staff for their hard work, under very difficult circumstances, past few months. He also thanked all who had a role to play in making the Bachelor Degrees progress a success at CNA-Q.

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    C E L E B R A T I O N

    CNA-Q Celebrates the 16th Graduationin Virtual Ceremony

    Students graduated from over 35 programs, which are each tailored to the needs of Qatar’s economy. The number of graduates in each discipline includes 238 from Business Man-agement and Information Technology, 184 from Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, and 56 from Health Scienc-es. “You have proven your ability and determination to achieve your goals through reaching what you have been seeking for many years, which culminated in your obtaining degrees and graduation certificates under exceptional circumstances im-posed on us by the Coronavirus pandemic,” said the minister. “It is with a great sense of pride that I watched these students celebrate their success,” said College of the North Atlantic – Qatar, President, Dr. Khalifa bin Nasser Al Khalifa. “It has not been an easy time these past few months, but these students remained focused, and persevered, and rose to the challenge. This lesson will serve them well in the years ahead. These

    students will become the leaders that Qatar has envisioned in the National Vision 2030.” Thousands of people watched on the official CNA-Q YouTube channel as elated students appeared on screen, dressed in their graduation regalia. The event included congratulatory messages and well wishes from CNA-Q alumni and instructors. Graduates were also extended congratulations on their academic accomplishments by H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Wahed Al Hammadi, Minister of Ed-ucation and Higher Education.

    “I congratulate you on your success, and am hopeful for a bright future for you, and that your distinguished path and ex-perience contribute to enhancing your contribution to building and elevating this country that gave you so much.” Dr Moham-med bin Saleh Al-Sada, Chair of CNA-Q’s Board of Trustees: “Graduates, you are ready for the future”.

    College of the North Atlantic - Qatar (CNA-Q) held a spectacular virtual graduation ceremony for 478 students. The ceremony was held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Wahed Al Hammadi, Minister of Education and Higher Education. It was CNA-Q’s 16th graduation ceremony.

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    A C H I E V E M E N T

    CNA-Q Engineering Technology Programs Receive Full International Accreditation

    Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, Acting Vice President, Academic has indicat-ed that the latest accreditation of CTAB are in line with our strate-gic plan and serves the overarching goal of the College which is the student success in terms of having high quality learning methodol-ogies that are internationally recognized, continuously monitored and improved. The Dean of the School of Engineering Technology at CNA-Q, Dr. Awni Al-Otoom, elaborated that the latest accred-

    itation is a proof of our commitment at CNA-Q to deliver world class of technical education that focuses on experiential learning with highest international standards. He stated that the state of the art workshops, laboratories, and highly skilled and qualified in-structors at the school have enabled the College to receive these prestigious certificates of accreditation.

    January 29, 2020

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    A C H I E V E M E N T

    CNA-Q Announces first Applied Degrees in Qatar

    Beginning of the Academic year 2020-2021, the College will offer a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Maintenance Engineering Technology, a Bachelor of Applied Business Ad-ministration in Human Resource Management, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiography.

    “The college is witnessing the launch of a new stage, during which it will be better able to supply the labor market with distinguished educational outputs by launching unique applied Bachelor programs, which will open the way for the college to expand in providing various and comprehensive programs that will contribute to the process of building and developing the economy of Qatar.” Said Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, HE. Dr. Ibrahim Bin Saleh Al-Nuaimi. “The College of the North Atlantic - Qatar was es-tablished in Qatar to meet the development needs of the state from qualified cadres in a scientific, practical and technical manner, as the college keeps pace with the developments that have occurred in the state and put its programs in quantity and quality in line with the requirements of the various sectors in the state of Qatar.”. Said Chairman of the Board of Trustees, College of the North Atlantic - Qatar HE. Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada. “These programs offered by the college will be

    followed by other university programs in the coming years, as we are now in advanced stages of preparing to transform the college into an applied university, as the first of this kind in the State of Qatar.”

    “I’m extremely pleased to make this announcement,” said CNA-Q Acting President Dr. Salem Al-Naemi. “Applied degrees are a response to the growing industry need for highly-skilled work-ready graduates. This is an extremely important step in allowing students to continue their post-secondary education experience in Qatar.” Applied degrees provide a mix of theo-ry and analytical skills with career-oriented, practical educa-tion and training. For example, a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree is designed to grow professional management skills of the learner and meet the demand for leadership of high-ly technical professionals in the workplace. “I know a lot of students have anxiously been waiting for this news,” said Dr. Salem Al-Naemi.” “I invite them to check out the details of the new degrees on CNA-Q official website: www.cna-qatar.com, and consider attending CNA-Q, or coming back to CNA-Q for their studies. The plan to offer Degrees aligns perfectly with the CNA-Q Strategic Plan, which lists Student Success as a priority.”

    CNA-Q Applied degrees provide a mix of theory and analytical skills with career-oriented, practical education and training.

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    CNA-Q Students UseTheir Expertise to HelpCombat Coronavirus Pandemic

    Just as COVID-19 was on the rise in Qatar, nine CNA-Q Respiratory Therapy (RT) students were approached by Hamad Medical Corpora-tion (HMC) to join the frontline and work as full-fledged Respiratory Therapists. The patient cases in the intensive care units and emer-gency room were dramatically increasing and the workloads of the Respiratory Therapists at HMC were starting to get overwhelmed. Having been trained alongside the hospital RT’s 35 hours per week since September, the CNA-Q students were not unfamiliar with the clinical environment of HMC. “Respiratory therapists have always been frontline workers, COVID-19 or no COVID-19. We’re very proud to be-long to a group of professionals, who never fail to put in their 101%. Being thrown head first into this pandemic as premature RTs would’ve turned into a disaster if it wasn’t for our collective motivation and the instructors who trained us for any and every situation,” said RT stu-dent Tania Abab. The CNA-Q RT students were easily integrated into the daily tasks of treating and managing severely critical patients, in-cluding areas with critical COVID-19 patients. The students carried on with their CNA-Q online studies during this time, and also continued to be successful in their online evaluations. During May, Sidra Medicine Pharmacy Department contacted CNA-Q to ask if clinical work term students from the Pharmacy Technician Program would be interest-

    ed to volunteer, working at their pharmacy department. A total of six students have been working under the supervision of a senior techni-cian and are spending around 30-40 hours a week in the Outpatient Pharmacy.

    Senior Advanced Care Paramedicine students Ruqayyah Bilal and Mohamed Ahmed of the CNA-Q Advanced Care Paramedic program have been working with Hamad Medical Corporation Ambulance Ser-vice. They have been engaging in direct patient contact during times of high risk due to COVID-19 to care for the sick and injured in Qa-tar. “I am excited to join and serve at CNA-Q,” said the new Dean of Health Sciences, Dr. Jean Moraros. “Our growing academic programs are highly in demand, well sought out by students and well respected throughout the country and the world. We provide opportunities for students to grow as individuals and become expert and caring health-care professionals in an environment that is intellectually stimulating, collaborative in learning and purposeful in outcomes. Our graduates go on to emerge with newfound knowledge and skills and become life-long learners and servants to their local communities and the nation of Qatar.”

    College of the North Atlantic – Qatar (CNA-Q) Health Sciences students are using the knowledge gained during their studies to help battle Coronavirus.

    S T U D E N T S S U C C E S S

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    A team of CNA-Q Business students came away big winners from a recent entrepreneurial competition held in Doha. The six-member team comprised of Business Administration, Human Re-

    sources, and Marketing students placed in the top three teams, and picked up the Best Marketing Strategy, the Best Presentation awards at a recent INJAZ competition.

    CNA-Q Business Students

    Win Big

    at INJAZ

    “I am extremely pleased of these exceptional students,” said team mentor, and CNA-Q Business instructor Angela Flowerday. “They worked hard, utilized the skills they have learned at the College, and created a successful environmentally friendly company, that obviously impressed the judges.” The company created by the CNA-Q students - Al Nakhla – makes straws out of fallen palm leaves. The idea is to limit the use of plastic straws, thereby reducing overall plastic waste. The team used the CNA-Q cafeteria, and Tim Horton’s to test market its product on campus.

    “This was an excellent learning experience,” said Al Nakhla spokes-person Ayesha Ishrath Suraif. “We all gained a great deal of practical experience from this exercise, and we plan to continue on with our product, and turn it into a successful business. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Angela for her guidance.” The rest of the team included Maaz Syed Ali, Perrihan Shehata, Anood Hussaini Syeda, Aisha Al Mirza, and Dana Abdelkarim.

    S T U D E N T S S U C C E S S

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    Thank you Message from the President!Happy Worlds Teacher’s Day! You have done an amazing job shifting to remote learning since the start of the pandemic. We would like to convey our heartfelt appreci-ation to you all for your dedication, your passion and your strength.2020 may be a transformative year of the 21st century. It is a year that will be remembered as the year we all learned how to continue to function as a society at a distance.This has been a demanding time for many mem-bers of our college community. You have had to find new solutions for education. You have worked around-the-clock, day and night, without rest or relief. I want you to know that, we all see your efforts. We appreciate all of your contributions. And we are all truly grateful for your efforts and ingenuity.

    At CNA-Q we are all adapting to the changes, but you as teachers are creating history. You have demonstrated your incredible care for and commitment to, our students. We know how meaningful your efforts are for our students, and we want you to know how much all of us appreciate your hard work.

    Thank you for your support and your continued commit-ment as we work together to keep everyone safe and carry out our educational mission.

    Sincerely,

    Dr. Salem Al-NaemiActing President, CNA-Q

    Happy World Teachers’ Day

    O C C A S I O N S

    Dr. Salem Al-Neami, Acting President at CNA-Q participated a seminar for the occasion of World’s teachers Day, under the theme of “Teach-ers: Leading in Crisis Reimagining the Future” in cooperation with the UNESCO Doha Office, Qatar University, and the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet), on October 5th, 2020.

    The UNESCO-chosen theme for this year’s edition of the World Teach-ers’ Day is a reflection of the unprecedented challenges created by the COVID-19 situation. The pandemic has imposed restrictions on the already-restricted education systems in several ways. Moreover, it has enforced the need to review the methods of education and teachers’ performance in general.

    Dr. Salem Al-Naemi participates in World’s Teachers’ Day seminar with the theme “Teachers: Leading in Crisis Reimagining the Future”

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    The lobby of College of the North Atlantic - Qatar (CNA-Q) was teeming with students meeting with prospective employers recently, as the College hosted another hugely successful job fair and career awareness day.

    More than 30 of Qatar’s top employers turned out to scout potential talent. For their part, students had the opportunity to see the wide range of opportunities available to them. Leading up to the one-day event, students were given the opportunity to work closely with career advisors at CNA-Q to practice their job pitch skills, receive interview tips and help sharpen their resumes. “This is an excellent opportunity for our students to get a first-hand look at what is available in the mar-ketplace, and to meet with potential employers,” said Associate Vice

    President, Student Affairs, Aljazzi Hamad Fetais. “The high number of prospective employers in attendance speaks to the interest they have in CNA-Q, and the quality students we produce. Our students are ready to move Qatar toward the QNV 2030.”

    All sectors of the economy were represented including banking and commerce, technology, telecommunications, healthcare, and the oil and gas industry.

    CNA-Q Job Fair and Career Awareness

    E V E N T

    January 26, 2020

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    CNA-Q President Dr. Salem Al-Naemi launches a workshop on formulating Business-IT Strategy Alignment for senior leadership at the College. Gartner, a Stamford, Connecti-cut-based firm held the workshop to bring the latest trends and thinking to CNA-Q.

    Business-ITStrategyAlignmentWorkshop

    S T O R Y

    CNA-Q Board Chair Visits campus

    “I have been involved in this College since its inception,” said Dr. Al-Sada. ”I am always impressed with the facilities when I visit. I am even more impressed with the resilience of the students this time because of COVID-19. It is good to see so many safety measures in place to protect students and employees.” Dr. Al-Sada’s visit comes at a busy time for CNA-Q. The College was recently granted approval to offer Applied Bachelor Degrees - a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Maintenance Engineering Technology, a Bachelor of Ap-plied Business Administration in Human Resource Management, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiography.

    “I am also pleased to tell you that we are now in the advanced stages of preparing to transform the College into an applied university,” said a beaming Dr. Al-Sada. CNA-Q is the product of an extremely suc-cessful and constructive partnership between the State of Qatar and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. CNA-Q has graduated thousands of stu-dents who were ready to enter the workforce because of the hands-on training they received at the College, or went on to pursue further studies in their fields of specialization.

    His Excellency Dr. Mohamed bin Saleh Al-Sada, Chair of the Board of College of the North Atlantic – Qatar, paid a visit to the campus recently. Dr. Al-Sada toured Engineering and Health Sciences labs.

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    CNA-Q Board of TrusteesWelcomes New Members

    His Excellency Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Wahid Al Hammadi, Minister of Education and Higher Education has issued Deci-sion No. 20/2020 to restructure the Board of Trustees of Col-lege of the North Atlantic - Qatar (CNA-Q) to include two new members. His Excellency Dr. Mohamed bin Saleh Al-Sada will remain as Chairman of the board. The two new members in-clude Prof. Mariam Ali Al-Maadeed, and Dr. Asmaa Al-Fadala.

    Also remaining on the board are His Excellency Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al-Nuaimi, Dr. Muhammad Yusef Al-Mulla, Dr. Yousef Muhammad Al-Hor, Dr. Khaled Abdullah Al-Ali. CNA-Q act-ing President Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, is a non-voting member. “I am very pleased to welcome two new members to our Board,” said Dr. Al-Sada. “This addition, of two extremely well qualified individuals, will only serve to strengthen the policies and procedures of the College moving forward.”

    There are big changes coming to CNA-Q. This is the first year we are offering Applied Bachelor Degrees - a Bachelor of Ap-plied Science Degree in Maintenance Engineering Technolo-gy, a Bachelor of Applied Business Administration in Human Resource Management, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiography. I am also pleased to tell you that we are now in the advanced stages of preparing to transform the College into an applied university.” CNA-Q is the product of an extremely successful and constructive partnership between the State of Qatar and the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. CNA includes technical and applied education, and combines accredited programs with some of the best equipment and training systems in Canada

    Prof. Mariam AlMa’adeedVice President for Research and Graduate Studies, Qatar University

    Dr. Asmaa Al-Fadala Director of Research and Content Development,World Innovation Summit for Education

    S T O R Y

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    A W A R E N E S S C A M P A I G N

    College of the North Atlantic-Qatar’s Counselling Team promoted World Mental Health Day (WMHD) on campus recently with a focus on the importance of awareness and prevention of mental health issues in young people.

    Are you okay?

    October 10, 2020 marked the annual recognition and celebration of World Mental Health Day. This year, World Men-tal Health Day held special significance given the ongoing challenges that we all are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The theme this year for World Mental Health Day was: Greater Investment – Greater Access. In keeping with this theme, CNA-Q’s Student Affairs department organized a full week of activities and events affirming to students, faculty and staff that the college is committed to providing quality mental health awareness and support. The campus was beau-tifully decorated with banners, posters and colorful balloons with inspirational messages. The entire Student Affairs team including, Library Services, Health and Wellness, Student Life,

    Student Success and Counselling, as well as participation from the campus Health Clinics and Star Cafeteria, engaged the CNA-Q community with interactive games, delicious food and positivity.

    Highlights from the event included workshops on Empathic Teach, Stress Management, and Self-Care. There were also informational displays, online courses and the opportunity to meet with CNA-Q’s talented Counsellors. Activities and events were offered on campus and through social media. An online survey conducted throughout the week indicated that the efforts of Student Affairs and everyone involved were en-thusiastically received and timely given impact of the ongoing pandemic.

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    C P E N E W S

    College of the North Atlantic – Qatar (CNA-Q) has recent-ly signed a five-year Agreement with Qatar Gas (QG) to aid in the facilitation of accredited Incident Command System (ICS) Training for their staff. As QatarGas continues to develop and expand its opera-tions, the company is required to mitigate the risk coming from this expansion which will also continue to grow. As a result, senior management requested that enhancement to the current QG Crisis Management system begin to meet these new risk profiles. After completing an analysis of the current system, formalized and comprehensive training in incident command management was identified as a priority for all Asset Managers and their respective IMT members.

    After selecting the globally recognized Incident Command System (ICS), which can be easily integrated into the current QG system as a functional enhancement, the SME’s of the Crisis Management Section are now moving forward with their approved training plan to create incident command competency for all Asset Managers within QG. The training will be delivered by QG’s Crisis Management Section in collaboration with CNA-Q who will provide sup-port in some technical areas and the provision of specialized equipment, facilities and personnel, which will be utilized for all ICS 200, 300, 400 and refresher courses.

    CNA-Q signs a five-year Agreement with Qatar Gas to collaborate on the Incident Command System (ICS) Training

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    CNA-Q Opens Sports and Wellness Facilities to Wider Community

    Two indoor air-conditioned Sport Halls

    Popular outdoor turf pitches

    Regulation tennis courts

    Three newly constructed Padel courts

    F A C I L I T I E S & R E C R E A T I O N

    College of the North Atlantic – Qatar (CNA-Q) announced that Sport and Wellness will be implementing a new facility usage management system - Planyo. The aim is to provide an enhanced level of customer service as the College seeks to expand its offerings of Sport and Wellness facilities and ser-vices not only to College stakeholders but also to the greater community. Students, faculty/staff are CNA-Q primary clients retaining free access to most programming and facilities, including

    fitness rooms and swimming pools during regular operating hours. Our facilities are available to all user groups including Alumni and the greater community during Sport and Well-ness extended hours from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Sun-day thru Thursday, and extensively over the weekend. Sport and Wellness facilities will be available to all user groups including students and faculty/staff.

    How to book a facility:1. Click the Reserve Now button.

    2. CNA-Q Students, Faculty and Staff can “Sign in” with only their College

    ID number and existing password.

    3. CNA-Q Alumni and Public Community will be required to “Sign up” and

    create a user account.

    Reserve Now

    www.cna-qatar.com

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    New Members to CNA-Q

    N E W M E M B E R S

    Marketing Director andManager, Continuing and Professional Education

    Dr. Weegar earned his PhD in Ed. Leadership and Policy, from University British Columbia in Cana-da. Through the years of his academic career, Thomas has undertaken several executive positions, including; Associate Deputy Minister, Government NWT, President of Aurora College, Vice-President, Academic Fleming College (ON), President & CEO Cumberland College, and Provost and Chief Rainy River. As a collaborative, transformational, and innovative educational leader, Dr. Weegar has provided excellent leadership in all these positions. He will bring his experience and success in enriching the quality education, learning practices, and all other academic developments of our college.

    Dr. Moraros earned his Ph.D. from New Mexico State University, in Molecular Biology. He is an inter-nationally recognized leader, scholar and senior administrator in the fields of public health, epidemiol-ogy/health disparities and higher education. Prior joining CNA-Q, In the past, Dr. Moraros has served on a number of academic leadership positions, including: Director, Master of Public Health; Director, Research Integrated Community Action Network (iCAN); and as an Executive Board member for a number of organizations. He has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts in highly respected scientific journals and has given more than 80 scientific presentations (both oral and poster format) in various national and international conferences.

    Dr. Salah Al-Sharhan graduated from University of Waterloo on 26 Oct 2002 with a Doctor of Philos-ophy Degree in Systems Design Engineering. Dr. Salah eared his Master of Applied Science from University of Waterloo on 19 June 1999. Dr. Salah completed his Bachelor of Science, Computer Science Department, Kuwait University in 1992.

    The Office of the President announced the appointment of three leaders to key academic and administration posts starting September of this year, 2020.

    DR. THOMAS WEEGARVice President, Academic

    DR. JEAN MORAROSDean, School of Health Sciences

    DR. SALAH AL-SHARSHANDean, School of Business

    Management and Information Technology

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    G R E E T I N G S

    H.E. Prof. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi

    The Undersecretary at the Ministry of Educa-tion and Higher Education and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID).

    For being chosen among the ten most influential leading Islamic figures in the world.

    The Undersecretary at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID), H.E.Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi (pictured) has been chosen among the 10 most influential leading Islamic figures in the world.

    This came according to the classification of the Belgium-based Institute of Peace and Development (INSPAD) which was announced on September 13, 2020.

    The committee responsible for the selection includes 5,000 ambassadors for peace from various countries of the world, in addition to 12,000 Islamic personalities from different countries of the world. It aims at hon-ouring the most influential Islamic figures in achieving peace and supporting dialogue.

    Commenting on this honour, Dr Al Nuaimi said in a statement: “This honour which I received took place with the support of the wise leadership in Qatar since 2003. The DICID was established under the generous direction of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the constant patronage of Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.”

    He affirmed that the principle of dialogue and the call for peace is an established fundamental principle in the Constitution of the State of Qatar. Dr Al Nuaimi added: “I see this honour in the first place as a tribute to Qatar’s leadership and people, and it is a testament to Qatar for its leadership in the field of rapprochement and coexistence and the call for peace and dialogue.”

    “We - Qataris - and I am one of them - are proud that we have succeeded in a global achievement like this that raises the name of Qatar in international forums.”

    Al Nuaimi among 10 most influential Islamic figures

    Source: the Peninsula Qatar’s Daily Newspaper

  • CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    COVID 19 Ambassadors leading action at CNA-Q CNA-Q has launched the Students “COVID-19 Ambassador Program”. A team of student volunteers, dressed in bright orange vests and masks, are safely patrolling the campus informing people of the proper protocols regarding the Coronavirus.

    Our Ambassadors are also providing protocol informa-tion virtually, as well as informing fellow students of the services available to help them during this unprece-dented time, including Zoom counselling sessions and virtual clubs.

    Students are also encouraged to bring any Covid-19 related concerns forward to their Covid-19 Student Ambassadors

    Watch for the bright orange vests on campus. The COVID-19 Student Ambassadors are here to help you!

    Feel free to ask COVID-19 ambassadors related questions you may have.

    For more information:4495 2396 [email protected]

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    CNA-Q Campus Communiqué | October 2020

    EMERGENCY HELP 44952999

    CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND PREPAREDNESS

    SAFETYPROGRAM

    HR HELP DESK SERVICE REQUEST

    SAFETY TEAM CONTACT

    REPORT SAFETY HAZARDS

    SAFETY INFO

    One of the very important things we try and do here at CNA-Q ismake sure that our people are as safe as they can be.

    A big part of that is ensuring that the relevant information is whereit needs to be and is easily accessible. To that end, the folks inHuman Resources have been working hard to ensure the infor-mation you need to know is available, and the folks in Software Development have ensured that it is visible and accessible on SharePoint.

    In response to numerous employee requests, there are now twomore ways to get help with safety related matters on Campus asshown in the right images.

    The ‘Report Safety Hazards’ button on the right allows the report-ing of safety hazards directly to Facilities as a FAMIS request. This is great way for non-emergency safety hazards to be documented and assistance or repairs requested.

    COVID-19 UPDATES

    The COVID-19 updates bottom up will take you to the series of FAQ regarding the inquiries you might have in this pandemic.

    All staff, students, alumni, and accompanying guests, will be able to benefit from these special corporate promotions; however some offers are exclusive to certain categories (Staff or Students or Alumni). All you have to do is present your College ID at the listed establishments.

    KEEP DISTANCE, KEEP SAFE

    AMAZING DEALS