Higher Education Scholarships Program (HES) Grant Number 72026818CA00001

Lebanese American University

SEMI-ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT REPORTING PERIOD: August 2019 – March 2020

SUBMITTED TO: UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID)

Contents

I. Impact Summary as of August 2019: ...... 3

II. Project Summary ...... 4

III. Detailed Progress: ...... 4

A. Advising and Registration ...... 4 B. Monitoring of Scholars ...... 5

a. OCE ...... 5

b. Student Mentors ...... 5

c. Academic Coordinators ...... 5

d. Student Support/Tutoring ...... 5

e. Academic Progress ...... 5

f. Enrichment Activities: ...... 9

1. Clubs & Enrichment Activities ...... 9

2. Leadership Activities ...... 29

2.1 Global Classrooms LAU Model United Nations ...... 29

2.2 LAU Model Arab League ...... 30

2.3 Success Stories ...... 31

V. Planned Activities: ...... 91

VI. Work Plan ...... 96

VII. Quotes from Scholars ...... 96

VIII. Appendix 1 ...... 97

IX. Appendix 2 ...... 97

I. Impact Summary as of August 2019:

Total number of Total Total Total Total Total Total number scholarships number of number of cumulative Cumulative cumulative of scholars disbursed to-date scholars scholars number of Number of number of who dropped (T = E+G+D) enrolled who scholars who Graduate scholars who during this i.e. number of during graduated graduated to- Scholars who dropped reporting initially enrolled this this date under are throughout the period scholars as per reporting reporting the program Employed entire program This number award target + period period (=G) duration (=D) includes any replacement (=E) (report only (report on the This number drop-out related students who on the total includes any to any reason = substituted drop- number of cumulative drop-out related drop-outs outs after the first students who number of to any reason = during this academic successfully scholars who drop-outs quarter only semester + new completed graduated from during this additional the program the program quarter + scholars through this quarter; successfully cumulative total cost- this is NOT including number of drop- savings. Typicall a cumulative during this outs during past y, this is indicator number of period and all reporting number 1 in your all students previous periods PMP, except that who reporting the number is not successfully period) the revised target graduate) post drop-outs.

USP(1) 61 0 0 58 47 3 0 USP(2) 65 0 0 63 51 2 0 USP(3) 95 0 0 88 61 7 0 USP(4) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A USP(5) 61 0 0 56 34 5 0 USP(6) 45 0 0 44 23 1 0 USP(7)–Cycle I 73 23 13 46 19 4 0 USP(7)–Cycle II 75 71 0 0 0 4 0 USP(7)–Cycle III 67 66 0 0 0 1 1 HES 67 65 0 0 0 2 1 Total USP/HES at 609 225 13 355 235 29 2 your university (Available on a separately attached document, refer to PMP of HES-USPVIII & HES-RSS)

II. Project Summary 1. Duration: The agreement with USAID started on September 30, 2018 and the project will last until September 29, 2027. 2. Funding: The amount of the award is $23,958,010 and LAU cost sharing amount is $9,897,889. 3. Objectives: LAU to enroll as of Fall 2019, 66 financially needy and academically qualified Lebanese public high school students across Lebanon respecting the following: a. Gender diversity b. Obtained a minimum of 12/20 on the Lebanese Baccalaureate official exam. c. Met LAU admission requirements d. Vetted as per USAID requirements 4. Key Achievements: • Between October 2019 and December 2019: At the end of Fall 2019: o 17 scholars (26.15%) were on the High Distinguished list (cumulative GPA 3.8 or above) o 7 scholars (10.77%) were on the Distinguished list (cumulative GPA between 3.5 and 3.79) o 9 scholars (13.85%) were on the Honors list (cumulative GPA between 3.20 and 3.49) o There were no scholars on probation.

III. Detailed Progress:

A. Advising and Registration Between October 2019 and December 2019, 66 HES scholars registered for Fall 2019 with full time loads, and 65 HES scholars pre-registered for Spring 2020 with full time loads. 1 scholar dropped out by the end of the Fall 2019 semester.

Between January 2020 and March 2020, 65 HES scholars registered for Spring 2020 with full time loads.

Appendix 1 details the registration loads of the scholars as they stand currently. The scholars have been in regular contact with their academic coordinators and have been receiving proper advice and direction.

B. Monitoring of Scholars A plan has been devised for the monitoring of scholars in order to ensure that they will maintain good academic standing and graduate on time. This plan is made up of multiple stakeholders who are working with the scholars in order to ensure their well being: a. OCE The Outreach and Civic Engagement at the Lebanese American University, headed by the Assistant Vice President of Outreach & Civic Engagementthe, execution of the program and ensures successful implementation, supervises orientation, enrichment activities, and media coverage, and works closely with academic coordinators on HES curricular progress. b. Student Mentors Each scholar has been assigned a student mentor whose main job is to make sure that the scholar is doing well scholastically and that he/she is not facing any problem. The student mentor is a junior or senior student of the same major who has demonstrated leadership skills. He/she helps the scholar in issues related to his/her every day life: dorms and adjustment on campus. c. Academic Coordinators All scholars have designasted HES academic facilitator. Each academic facilitator is mainly responsible for: • Advising students before registration on the course load to carry each semester; • Advising students in their courses and class work; • Monitoring the academic progress of students; • Helping the students to cope with academic challenges. d. Student Support/Tutoring Whenever deemed necessary, HES scholars receive support and tutoring from LAU student support centers such as the Cooperative Learning Center, the Writing Center, and the Academic Computer Center in addition to the counselors and professional career and academic advising coordinators in the Deans of Students’ Offices in both Byblos and Beirut. e. Academic Progress In December 2019, Fall semester came to an end, and by then the instructors had sent three progress reports for Fall 2019. The reports were studied and, when needed, proper advisory action was taken. The reports demonstrated that all HES scholars are performing well and progressing normally.

Out of the 65 HES scholars: • 46 scholars are expected to graduate in Spring 2022, • 11 scholars are expected to graduate in Fall 2022, • 8 scholars are expected to graduate in Spring 2023.

It is important to note that out of 65 students enrolled in regular classes, and as of the end of Fall 2019 semester: • 37 scholars (56.92%) have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above • 24 scholars have a cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 2.99 • 4 scholars have a cumulative GPA below 2.0 • 27 scholars (41.53%) have a major GPA of 3.0 or above • 9 scholars have a major GPA between 2.0 and 2.99 • 1 scholar has a major GPA below 2.0 • 28 scholars (43.08%) have no major GPA

During the January–March period, instructors sent two progress reports for Spring 2020 semester. The reports were studied and, when needed, proper advisory action was taken. The reports demonstrated that:

• 54 scholars are performing very well and progressing normally, • 13 scholars have a grade below C in 1 course, • 3 scholars have a grade below C in 2 courses.

Special cases: • Upon accepting & enrolling 69 HES scholars for Fall 2019, 3 scholars dropped out during the first two weeks of Fall 2019 seeking education outside of LAU. Accordingly, the final number of enrolled scholars for Fall 2019 is 66 HES scholars (10 scholars allocated under the USP VI grant until December 2019).

• Case of HES - RSS scholar ID: ****02843 (major: Nursing) HES – RSS Nursing scholar was initially enrolled in Fall 19, with a Cumulative GPA of 2.08 and no Major GPA by end of the Fall 19 semester. Due to his poor performance, he was advised to change majors, but he didn’t, despite being aware of all the academic risks of losing his scholarship and requested to wait until the end of Spring 20. Accordingly, he signed a consent letter committing to the rules of the grant that if he underperforms by the end of Spring 20, and was unable to raise his GPA, he will be asked to changed majors. Proper documentation regarding his case was filed.

• Case of HES - RSS scholar ID: ****02127 (major: Management) HES – RSS scholar initially was enrolled in Fall 19 as a Nursing scholar. By the end of Fall 19, she had a Cumulative GPA of 1.67 and no Major GPA. Due to her poor performance, she was advised to change majors. Accordingly, she agreed to changed majors to Business Management. Th scholar will be closely monitored in Spring 20 in order to properly evaluate his performance in compliance with grant terms and conditions. If she does not improve her performance in her courses, and raise her Cumulative GPA above 2.0, she might be at risk of losing her scholarship.

• Case of HES - USP VIII scholar ID: ****05383 (major: Mechanical Engineering) HES - USP VIII Mechanical Engineering scholar, was initially enrolled in Fall 2019, with a Cumulative GPA of 1.49 and no Major GPA by end of the Fall 19 semester. Due to his poor performance, he was advised to change majors, but he didn’t, despite being aware of all the academic risks of losing his scholarship and requested to wait until the end of Spring 20. Accordingly, he signed a consent letter committing to the rules of the grant that if he underperformed by the end of Spring 20, and was unable to raise his GPA, he will be asked to changed majors. Proper documentation regarding his case was filed.

• Case of HES - RSS scholar ID: ****01938 (major: Management) HES – RSS scholar was initially enrolled in Fall 19 as a Nursing scholar. By the end of Fall 19, she had a Cumulative GPA of 1.92 and no Major GPA. Due to her poor performance, she was advised to change majors. Accordingly, she agreed to changed majors to Business Management. She will be closely monitored in Spring 20 in order to properly evaluate his performance in compliance with grant terms and conditions. If she does not improve her performance in her courses, and raise her Cumulative GPA above 2.0, she might be at risk of losing her scholarship.

• Case of HES - USP VIII scholar ID: ****05376 (major: Management) HES - USP VIII Management scholar was initially enrolled in Fall 19. After attending classes for a month, he came forth and requested to drop out of the scholarship due to interpersonal personal reasons regarding his father’s health conditions. All assistance was provided in consideration of the presented request and rational behind; however, the scholars insisted on his drop out request. Therefore, his registration for Fall 19 was canceled and proper documentation regarding his case was filed.

• Case of HES - USP VIII scholar ID: ****05034 (major: Education) HES – USP VIII scholar Education scholar, was initially enrolled in Fall 19, with a Cumulative GPA of 2.85 and Major GPA of 1.67 by end of the Fall 19 semester. By the end of Fall 19, she earned a “C-“on the only major course she enrolled during the semester and thus earning a Major GPA of 1.67, below 2.0. If she does not improve her performance in her

courses and raise her Cumulative GPA and Major GPA above 2.0, she might be at risk of losing her scholarship.

• Case of HES - USP VIII scholar ID: ****05305 (major: Computer Science) HES - USP VIII Computer Science scholar, was initially enrolled in Fall 19, with a Cumulative GPA of 1.00 and no Major GPA by end of the Fall 19 semester. He was initially enrolled as an Intensive English 003 student in Fall 19 completing only 3 credits by the end of Fall 19. Due to his poor performance, he was advised to change majors, but he didn’t. The scholar will be closely monitored in Spring 20 in order to properly evaluate his performance in compliance with grant terms and conditions. Accordingly, the scholar signed a consent letter committing to the rules of the grant that if he underperforms by the end of Spring 20, and was unable to raise his GPA, he will be asked to changed majors. Proper documentation regarding his case was filed.

f. Enrichment Activities: 1. Clubs & Enrichment Activities Number of Activity Date Description participants The Outreach and Leadership Academy of Saida (OLA) organized in collaboration with R.O.A.D Reach 8-Sep-19 R.O.A.D a volunteering journey to share HES (2F;1M) Out And Dazzle activities with children (teaching, playing and reading). “Into the dawn”, an annual suicide memorial walk launched by Embrace that aimed at Into the Dawn 8-Sep-19 HES (3F) providing community support for individuals affected by suicide. The Outreach and Leadership Academy of Said R.O.A.D Reach (OLA) organized in collaboration with R.O.A.D 9-Sep-19 HES (9F;4M) Out And Dazzle a volunteering journey to share activities with children (teaching, playing and reading). Lebanese American University students participated in a Beach Cleaning campaign organized by Operation Big Blue. The Beach Cleaning volunteers gathered to clean the beach at 10-Sep-19 HES (5F;3M) Activity Ramlet El Bayda, Beirut and to raise awareness about the importance of preserving clean shores for the existence of marine species. This workshop was organized by the Career Guidance Office and presented by the Lead Career Career Advisor at LAU in order to give Exploration 11-Sep-19 students insight into factors that will boost HES (7F;1M) Workshop – their employability starting with their choice Beirut Campus of major, and sharpening their skills to stand out in the job market. Recruitment This workshop was organized by the Career Presentation: Guidance Office. Securite Assurance delivered Securite 11-Sep-19 a detail-oriented presentation and explained HES (3F) Assurance – more about their industry, career Byblos Campus opportunities and required skills. The Outreach and Leadership Academy of Saida (OLA) organized in collaboration with R.O.A.D Reach 12-Sep-19 R.O.A.D a volunteering journey to share HES (1F;1M) Out And Dazzle activities with children (teaching, playing and reading). Career Success The career success camp was designed to help 14-Sep-19 HES (1F) Camp: Enhance students acquire the soft skills that are

Number of Activity Date Description participants your mandatory in today’s global market, and that Employability will give them an edge on graduation. This trip was organized by the Office of the Trip to Aley 14-Sep-19 HES (1F) Dean of Students. Amideast held their annual Access Field day, where volunteers from both Access and YES program collaborated to make this constructive day possible. During this event, Access Field Day 15-Sep-19 HES (1F;1M) Access students from different backgrounds came to compete in American sports and games such as Football throw, Relay Race, Potato sack race, Tug of War and many others. This workshop was organized by the Career Time Guidance Office and presented by the Senior Management 16-Sep-19 Counselor at LAU who shed light on the HES (6F;2M) and Study Skills importance of time management before, during and after an exam. Town Hall meetings are held so that scholars are able to get a clear overall picture of their HES Town Hall rights and obligations; also, they get to meet HES 17-Sep-19 Meeting face to face with the HES team whereby they (15F;5M) receive answers for all their questions and concerns. Recruitment This workshop was organized by the Career Presentation: Guidance Office. Securite Assurance delivered Securite 18-Sep-19 a detail-oriented presentation and explained HES (4F) Assurance – more about their industry, career Beirut Campus opportunities and required skills. Lebanese The Lebanese Folklore Event was organized by 18-Sep-19 HES (1M) Folklore Event the Cedars Club at LAU. The Outreach and Leadership Academy of Saida (OLA) organized in collaboration with R.O.A.D Reach 19-Sep-19 R.O.A.D a volunteering journey to share HES (6F;2M) Out And Dazzle activities with children (teaching, playing and reading). The Career Services Office organized a six- Maharat min hour training program by a master trainer at Google - Byblos 20-Sep-19 Google MENA Dubai Offices – Maharat Min HES (1F;1M) Campus Google Program, and a freelance international digital marketing coach in the MENA region. Maharat min The Career Services Office organized a six- Google - Beirut 21-Sep-19 hour training program by a master trainer at HES (1M) Campus Google MENA Dubai Offices – Maharat Min

Number of Activity Date Description participants Google Program, and a freelance international digital marketing coach in the MENA region. Lebanese American University students participated in a Beach Cleaning campaign

organized by Operation Big Blue. The

Beach Cleaning volunteers gathered to clean the beach at HES 22-Sep-19 Activities Ramlet El Bayda, Beirut and to raise (15F;12M)

awareness about the importance of

preserving clean shores for the existence of marine species. The scholar volunteered at Bonheur du Ciel Volunteering at snack and restaurant where she prepared the 22-Sep-19 HES (2F) Bonheur du Ciel food and distributed meals for the underprivileged families. SSS - Introduction to The Outreach & Civic Engagement Artificial Department (OCE), hosted its 29th SOFT Intelligence and SKILLS SERIES (SSS) workshop “Introduction to 24-Sep-19 HES (5F;2M) its Impact on Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Sustainable Sustainable Development” presented an Development Associate Professor in the ECE Department. Workshop The scholar volunteered at Bonheur du Ciel Volunteering at snack and restaurant where she prepared the 25-Sep-19 HES (1F) Bonheur du Ciel food and distributed meals for the underprivileged families. The Career Exploration Workshop was organized by the Career Guidance Office in Career order to give students insight into factors that Exploration 25-Sep-19 will boost their employability starting with HES (5F) Workshop – their choice of major, building their CVs, and Byblos Campus sharpening their skills to stand out in the job market. The Outreach and Leadership Academy of Saida (OLA) organized in collaboration with R.O.A.D Reach 26-Sep-19 R.O.A.D a volunteering journey to share HES (1F) Out And Dazzle activities with children (teaching, playing and reading). Spending quality time with children brings Volunteering at them happiness and hope. Accordingly, the Orphans Welfare 27-Sep-19 Outreach and Civic Engagement Department HES (2F;2M) Society – Saida organized a visit to Orphan Welfare Center to visit and play with the children.

Number of Activity Date Description participants The Outreach & Civic Engagement Department, LAU Fouad Makhzoumi Innovation Center, Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB), Arab Institute for Women, INJAZ Innovation 28-Sep-19 NCLW National Commission for Lebanese HES (1F) Camp Women, Injaz, and CitiBank organized an Innovation Camp with the objective of attaining a resolution for controversial topics among the Lebanese community. Lebanese American University students participated in a Beach Cleaning campaign organized by Operation Big Blue. The Beach Cleaning volunteers gathered to clean the beach at HES 29-Sep-19 Activities Ramlet El Bayda, Beirut and to raise (26F;11M) awareness about the importance of preserving clean shores for the existence of marine species.

The LAU Library in Byblos offered training Multidisciplinary sessions on the use of their services and 30-Sep-19 HES (1F) Databases resources (including Library Catalog and online databases).

The Red Cross Club organized a CPR training session for students in order for them to gain First Aid Training 1-Oct-19 HES (1F) the appropriate knowledge to help people in emergency cases.

A Training Session on How to Search Library Database the Library Catalog & Search Training 2-Oct-19 HES (1M) Multidisciplinary Databases was organized by Session the LAU Libraries.

As part of the Professional Development Series, The Career Services Office organized a Goal Setting Goal 2-Oct-19 Strategies Setting Strategies workshop by the Lead - HES (6F;1M) workshop – Career Advisor at LAU to help participants to 3-Oct-19 Byblos Campus learn how to plan their future and enhance their career and learn how to identify short- term and long-term goals.

Number of Activity Date Description participants MMKN organized a workshop explaining the MMKN aim of the organization. MMKN offers a Orientation 3-Oct-19 unique volunteering activity whereby scholars HES (1F) Workshop help public schools’ students in their homework and understanding of the material.

Scholars volunteered in ROAD in order to R.O.A.D Reach 3-Oct-19 contribute in broadening the cultural and HES (4F;2M) Out And Dazzle educational skills of underprivileged children.

StartUp A series of workshops and Seminars were Challenges and organized by ChangeMaker Lebanon in order How to Deal 5-Oct-19 to contribute in expanding the knowledge HES (1F) with Them – horizon of students in Entrepreneurship, ChangeMaker Youth Impact and Public Speaking. Festival

MMKN organized a volunteering activity MMKN whereby scholars helped public schools’ Orientation 5-Oct-19 HES (2F) students in their homework and Workshop understanding of the material.

The 50 years Markaziyat Al Talaeh organized its 50 years Celebration for celebration since its foundation. Members all 6-Oct-19 HES (1F) the Foundation over Lebanon gathered together and of Talaeh discussed their future plans and events.

As part of the Professional Development Goal Setting Series, The Career Services Office organized a Strategies 7-Oct-19 Goal Setting Strategies workshop by Hassan HES (5F;4M) workshop – Baalbaki to help participants to learn how to Beirut Campus better prepare for their career path and their life.

The Career Development Services Time office organized a workshop Management 9-Oct-19 on Time Management & Study Skills to help HES (7F) and Study Skills students better manage their time and acquire the right study skills for success.

Number of Activity Date Description participants The Career Development Services in Planning for Collaboration with an Associate Professor at Graduate 10-Oct-19 the Natural Sciences Department organized HES (2M) Studies? an info session to present opportunities available for Graduate studies globally.

Scholars volunteered in ROAD in order to R.O.A.D Reach 10-Oct-19 contribute in broadening the cultural and HES (3F;2M) Out And Dazzle educational skills of underprivileged children.

The Astronomy Club in Byblos campus organized a stargazing event where Shooting Stars 11-Oct-19 HES (2F) participants listened to the recorded sound of the universe with Italian artists.

On the occasion of the International Day of Empowering the Girl Child, celebrated each year on Girls for a 11-Oct-19 October 11, the Arab Institute for Women at HES (3F;3M) Brighter LAU hosted a panel discussion on Empowering Tomorrow Girls for a Brighter Tomorrow. Beirutiyat NGO organized a “Sunday at the Library” Workshop. It is an Interactive Sunday at the program triggering communication 13-Oct-19 HES (2F) Library among children it was in collaboration with the Arab Scout Association.

MMKN organized a volunteering activity MMKN Teaching whereby scholars helped public schools’ 14-Oct-19 HES (1F;1M) Session students in their homework and understanding of the material.

Food Blessed organized an event to fight Fight Against hunger within underprivileged children. 15-Oct-19 HES (1F) Hunger Scholars volunteered and aided in food preparation.

Number of Activity Date Description participants

MMKN organized a volunteering activity MMKN Teaching whereby scholars helped public schools’ 16-Oct-19 HES (1M) Session students in their homework and understanding of the material.

Recreational Albert Nassar foundation organized Activities for recreational activities for disabled children. 17-Oct-19 HES (1F) Disabled Scholars volunteered and helped during the Children event.

HOW SPECIAL IS AUB organized a lecture on the solar system THE SOLAR given by an Italian astronomer and planetary SYSTEM? A scientist from Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur, Galactic 17-Oct-19 HES (1F) France. Scholars were introduced to the perspective on a different stages of the solar system through venerable the years. question The Career Service Office organized this info MIT session in collaboration with the MIT Sloan Management 17-Oct-19 Master of Finance Assistant Dean to teach HES (1F) Sloan School students about STEM-designated specialized Representation master’s program.

Scholars volunteered in ROAD in order to R.O.A.D Reach 17-Oct-19 contribute in broadening the cultural and HES (2F) Out And Dazzle educational skills of underprivileged children.

This event was held to support the Civil Defense who was struggling during the latest Fundraiser for fire outbreaks. Throughout the event, the 17-Oct-19 HES (3F) the Civil Defense members honored the Director of Operations in Beirut’s Region Civil Defense Station, who is a great example of leadership. MMKN organized a volunteering activity MMKN Teaching whereby scholars helped public schools’ 6-Nov-19 HES (1M) Session students in their homework and understanding of the material.

Number of Activity Date Description participants

Food Blessed organized an event to fight Fight Against hunger within underprivileged children. 12-Nov-19 HES (1F) Hunger Scholars volunteered and aided in food preparation.

MMKN organized a volunteering activity MMKN Teaching whereby scholars helped public schools’ 20-Nov-19 HES (1M) Session students in their homework and understanding of the material.

The Outreach and Civic Engagement Department in collaboration with the Arts, Independence Photography, Citizenship, Human Rights, 20-Nov-19 HES (8F;3M) Day UNESCO and Discover Lebanon clubs, organized several activities in celebration of the Lebanese Independence Day. The Outreach and Leadership Academy of Saida (OLA) organized in collaboration with R.O.A.D Reach 21-Nov-19 R.O.A.D a volunteering journey to share HES (1M) Out And Dazzle activities with children (teaching, playing and reading). The scholar volunteered at Bonheur du Ciel Volunteering at snack and restaurant where she prepared the 22-Nov-19 HES (1M) Bonheur du Ciel food and distributed meals for the underprivileged families.

The Outreach & Civic Engagement SSS- Department (OCE) hosted its 30th SOFT SKILLS Introduction to 27-Nov-19 HES (4F;2M) SERIES (SSS) workshop, given by an Assistant Robotics Professor of Mechanical Engineering at LAU.

Volunteering at 27-Nov-19 The scholars volunteered at Shifaa NGO. HES (3F) Shifaa NGO

The Outreach and Leadership Academy of Saida (OLA) organized in collaboration with R.O.A.D Reach 28-Nov-19 R.O.A.D a volunteering journey to share HES (3F;2M) Out And Dazzle activities with children (teaching, playing and reading).

Number of Activity Date Description participants This workshop was presented by the Lead Career Advisor at LAU and Certified CV Writing 28-Nov-19 Professional Career Coach from the HES (1F) Workshop Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC).

Aim Higher Than The Lebanese Red Cross at LAU held this drug 29-Nov-19 HES (1F) Drugs awareness event.

MMKN organized a volunteering activity MMKN Teaching whereby scholars helped public schools’ 2-Dec-19 HES (2M) Session students in their homework and understanding of the material.

The Outreach and Civic Engagement Spread the Department collaborated with DAFA 2-Dec-19 Warmth - OCE campaign, Arcenciel, and Assabil Public To HES (8F;6M) Donation Library to share the joy of giving by joining 13-Dec-19 Campaign hands in gifting your new/used clothes, toys, and books for deserved individuals. 3-Dec-19 Volunteering at To The scholars volunteered at Mentor Arabia. HES (1F;3M) Mentor Arabia 19-Dec-19 Food Drive – Red The Red Cross Club at LAU organized this Food 4-Dec-19 HES (1F) Cross Club Drive. MMKN organized a volunteering activity MMKN Teaching whereby scholars helped public schools’ 10-Dec-19 HES (1M) Session students in their homework and understanding of the material. This talk was presented by Mr. Ali Matar, Head of LinkedIn – MENA and EMEA Emerging LinkedIn Lecture 20-Dec-19 Markets, to teach students how to find jobs, HES (1M) careers, and build professional networks through LinkedIn.

Lebanese Food The Lebanese Food Bank NGO organized its Bank Christmas 22-Dec-19 HES (1F;3M) yearly fundraising Christmas Lunch. Lunch

Students volunteered in the storage house of Volunteering at Dar Al Aytam to gather and sort all donations 27-Dec-19 HES (2M) Dar Al Aytam in order to distribute them later to families in need.

Number of Activity Date Description participants As part of its fifth year winter campaign, the DAFA Campaign NGO DAFA Campaign organized on January 5, 5-Jan-20 in Tripoli 2020 a donations sorting and packaging day in Rashid Karami International Fair – Tripoli. In recognition of the efforts of the civil defense elements and their sacrifices to serve Volunteering at 8-Jan-20 the country and its citizens, HES students HES (2F) the Civil Defense chose to visit them and volunteer at their center in Kfeir.

Tutoring at Bayt The student volunteered to tutor orphans and 10-Jan-20 HES (1F) Al Yatem help them with their studies at Bayt Al Yatem.

This talk explored entrepreneurial thinking that artists can apply to their own projects and Innovative fundraising efforts: seeing the world as a place Thinking and 29-Jan-20 of possibility, shifting negative beliefs to HES (1F) Entrepreneurshi positive beliefs, creative partnerships, risk p taking, personal growth and social impact through the arts. The Importance Imagine Workshop and Concert Series of Cultural organized a panel discussion on The Exchange and 30-Jan-20 Importance of Cultural Exchange and HES (1F) Openness in Openness in Today’s Society, as part of its Today’s Society Spring 2020 Residency: From Far Away. The Imagine Workshop and Concert Series Orchestral (IWCS) Spring 2020 Residency presented the Concert: From 2-Feb-20 orchestral concert From Far Away, by the HES (3F;3M) Far Away Taipei Civic Symphony Orchestra, Tunisia88 Honors Choir, and Kairos Arts. This camp that started on starting February 1st, 2020, will be prolonged over 3 months MobArt Winter with the aim of providing children in Beqaa of 2-Feb-20 HES (2F;2M) Camp both Lebanese and Syrian nationalities with tools of resilience to overcome their traumas through Arts.

Number of Activity Date Description participants As part of the Professional Development Time Series, a presentation on Time Management Management and Study Skills was presented by a holder of 6-Feb-20 HES (2F) and Study Skills a diploma in Clinical Psychology from McGill –Byblos Campus University and senior counselor at LAU Beirut since 2005.

The Outreach & Civic Engagement SSS- Digital Department (OCE) hosted its 31st SOFT SKILLS Addiction 12-Feb-20 HES (9F;2M) SERIES (SSS) workshop, delivered by a Soft Disorder Skills and Leadership trainer.

As part of the Professional Development Time Series, a presentation on Time Management Management and Study Skills was presented by a holder of 12-Feb-20 HES (1F;1M) and Study Skills a diploma in Clinical Psychology from McGill – Beirut Campus University and senior counselor at LAU Beirut since 2005. Scholars volunteered in ROAD in order to R.O.A.D Reach 13-Feb-20 contribute in broadening the cultural and HES (2M) Out And Dazzle educational skills of underprivileged children. As part of the Professional Development Ace your Series, a presentation on Ace your Elevator 19-Feb-20 HES (2F) Elevator Pitch Pitch was presented by a PHR and ISTD certified trainer. The Lebanese Red Cross and Environmental Bi2tak 19-Feb-20 clubs organized this environmental awareness HES (1M) Mas2oulitak day. The Imagine Workshop and Concert Series (IWCS) closed its Spring Residency with a Chamber Music chamber music concert by an American concert: 20-Feb-20 HES (2M) Violinist, American Violist, Armenian- Beethoven 250 American Cellist, and LAU Assistant Professor of Music on piano. AKSOB’s Career and Placement Office EY Recruitment 26-Feb-20 organized a recruitment presentation by EY, HES (1F) Presentation the multinational professional services firm. As part of the Professional Development Enhance your Series, a presentation on enhancing LinkedIn 26-Feb-20 HES (2F) LinkedIn Profile Profile was presented by the Lead Career Advisor at LAU. Human Values The Lebanese Red Cross Youth Department in and Principals 1-Mar-20 HES (1M) Shouf organized this training sessions to teach Training

Number of Activity Date Description participants the audience about the HVP program in the Red Cross.

Into the Dawn

HES scholars attending Into the Dawn

Career Success Camp: Enhance your Employability

HES scholar participating Career Success Camp: Enhance your Employability

Trip to Aley

HES scholar taking a group picture during the Trip to Aley

Access Field Day

HES scholars participating in Access Field Day

SSS - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Sustainable Development Workshop

HES scholars attending the SSS - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Sustainable Development Workshop

Beach Cleaning Activities

HES scholars in a group picture during the Beach Cleaning Activities

Sunday at the Library

HES scholar teaching kids during Sunday at the Library

Independence Day

HES scholars participating in the Independence Day Celebration R.O.A.D Reach Out And Dazzle

HES scholar attending R.O.A.D

SSS- Introduction to Robotics

HES scholars listenning attentively during the SSS-Introduction to Robotics R.O.A.D Reach Out And Dazzle

HES scholar teaching students during R.O.A.D

Spread the Warmth - OCE Donation Campaign

HES scholars donating clothes during Spread the Warmth DAFA Campaign in Tripoli

HES scholars taking part in DAFA Campaign in Tripoli

Volunteering at the Civil Defense

HES scholar volunteered at the Civil Defense MobArt Winter Camp

HES student entertaining students during MobArt Winter Camp

Time Management and Study Skills –Byblos Campus

HES scholars attending the Time Management and Study Skills Workshop SSS- Digital Addiction Disorder

HES scholars attending the SSS- Digital Addiction Disorder

R.O.A.D Reach Out And Dazzle

HES scholar attending a session of R.O.A.D Reach Out And Dazzle

2. Leadership Activities

2.1 Global Classrooms LAU Model United Nations The Lebanese American University is holding, this year, the 15th Global Classrooms LAU Model United Nation’s conference in partnership with the “United Nations Association” of the United States of America. “Global Classrooms” LAU Model United Nations is a program that consists in providing knowledge and skill based training for students over 5 Saturdays at the LAU premises in the following areas: a. Conflict resolution skills including the art of coalition building, communications, negotiations, open debate and resolution writing as well as simulation exercises; b. Diplomatic skills with extensive knowledge about UN procedures and rules of diplomatic and protocol representation; c. Knowledge-based training in country demographic, economic, political and social profiles; d. Advocacy training in civic engagement and social service in order to better serve the civic society and the philanthropic causes in Lebanon.

The ultimate aim of the program is to make Lebanese and a selected number of Arab students, coming from diverse socio-economic and sectarian backgrounds, acknowledge each other’s differences, think methodically and objectively about UN problems, accept diversity, and gain communications, negotiations and leadership skills as well as cognition about the global challenges facing the United Nations.

Grade 7, 8, 10 and 11 school students will act as ambassadors for different countries and tackle the problems of sustainable development, global terrorism, menacing epidemics, global poverty, the spread of weapons of mass destruction, and environmental and ecological threats. The power of argumentation will prevail over the argument of power and the culture of democracy, unleashing the creative energies of the students, will triumph over the traditional teaching methods implemented in most of the schools of Lebanon.

Three HES Scholars are involved in this program: HES Scholar Name GC LAU MUN Position

HES - USP VIII ID: ****05240 Training and Educational Development HES – RSS ID: ****03844 Training and Educational Development HES – USP VIII ID: ****04805 Training and Educational Development

2.2 LAU Model Arab League Since 1983, the Model Arab League programs worldwide have offered high school and university students an extraordinary opportunity to learn, practice, and develop leadership skills. In the process, the participants deepen their knowledge and understanding of Arab social, economic, cultural, and political issues. The Lebanese American University, in partnership with the "Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development" (HFSHD) is implementing its 9th Model Arab League Conference in the region.

A team of LAU students will be training high-school students from all over Lebanon about practical leadership skills directly related to the social, economic, cultural and political issues Arab leaders and community have been facing.

Students gain invaluable first-hand leadership experience and hands-on training through The Model Arab League's interactive learning process. They get familiarized with the application of time management skills, the use of parliamentary procedure, the dynamics of debating, writing and editing draft resolutions.

The program aims at the empowerment of Arab Youth, in the hope of them becoming the decision makers of tomorrow.

Throughout the year, students sit for 3 training sessions at LAU Beirut Campus and the Outreach and Leadership center in Saida. By the end of the training, the now MAL delegates are prepared to take part in a two-day Conference, where committees of the Arab League are simulated.

HES Scholar Name LAU-MAL Position HES – USP VIII ID: ****04805 Training and Educational Development

2.3 Success Stories Part I: Collective Success Stories

HES Orientation Day 1 The Outreach and Civic engagement unit at the Lebanese American University welcomed the new generation of scholars under the Higher Education Scholarship (HES) granted by USAID on Friday, August 23, 2019. The American People, through the USAID, has once again generously granted 68 scholars broken down in to 49 Lebanese scholars (USP VIII) and 19 non-Lebanese (RSS) to join the Higher Education Scholarship (HES) as part of the USP VIII-Cycle I cohort.

The event started by displaying a previous USP Graduate Video of a scholar who majored in Mechanical Engineering under the USP VII Cycle I Grant. The video was followed by a word by Vice President for Student Development and Enrollment Management, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management, and Assistant Vice President for Outreach and Civic engagement in addition to a word by the finance office, deans of students’ office and Residence Hall Representative who gave informative introductory speeches to the scholars.

Newly recruited scholars were then given a break to mingle thus get to know each other which was followed by a workshop by the Assistant Vice President for Outreach and Civic Engagement informing the students of their rights and duties privileges and responsibilities under their granted scholarship and answering all students’ inquiries.

Several USP scholars from previous cohorts, VII-Cycle I, II and III volunteered to attend the HES orientation in order to assist the OCE staff and HES students in having a smooth successful event; as well as symbolizing real-life testifiers of how life changing the Higher Education Scholarship truly is.

HES scholars attending the orientation day 1

Assistant Vice President for Outreach and Civic Engagement and USAID representative addressing the newly recruited HES scholars

A group picture finalizing the Orientation Day 1

OCV: Visit to Beit Rafqa On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, the Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University organized an engaging visit to Beit Rafqa – Batroun. A total of 24 scholars attended the visit broken down in to 13 HES scholars, 1 USP VII Cycle I, 5 USP VII Cycle II, and 5 USP VII Cycle III.

Beit Rafqa aims to give the elderly a new lease on life through providing them with all the care and attention they require. Their main mission is to aid elders who have been left without care and offer them a secure and nurturing environment while giving them round-the-clock care, nutritious meals and opportunity to participate in engaging activities.

Upon arrival, scholars mingled with the elders and enjoyed a delightful experience in entertaining, dancing, and sharing cheerful moments with them. The scholars were touched by what they have encountered with the elderly and described this experience as a very rewarding one.

Scholars expressed their feelings of affection, care, and support to the elders at the center. They found this visit to be highly beneficial and eye opening as they witnessed how no community member is left out in such a loving environment.

A group picture with the elderly

Students entertaining the elderly

Students dancing and having fun

Students appreciating elderly while listening to their stories

HES Orientation Day 2 The Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University conducted on Saturday September 7, 2019 a second orientation day in Byblos Campus that has been planned to welcome the newly admitted 68 scholars under the Higher Education Scholarship.

The orientation mainly stressed on the scholarship’s requirements, ways to adapt to a new lifestyle (campus life, sociocultural difference, dorms rules & regulations, etc.).

It also covered topics on how to manage your finances, a general introduction to CSP, IDP, and reporting of activities in addition to a workshop on computer literacy.

The workshops were accompanied by interactive serious play in order to break the ice between scholars thus become more familiar with their fellow scholars.

Coming from diverse communities, HES scholars found the orientation to be highly beneficial as it helped them to get to know one another, understand their responsibilities and duties within the scholarship, and familiarize them with the university lifestyle.

Students getting ready to participate in the activities

2 HES scholars participating in an activity

A group picture to remember the day

USP / HES Residential Camp Fall 2019 The Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University organized its USP/ HES Residential Camp over a course of two days; Saturday September 14 and Sunday September 15, 2019.

A total of 46 USP VII and HES scholars accompanied by 4 OCE staff members took part in this residential camp. As part of the camp, scholars took part in various activities that were specifically selected, formulated, and implemented, in order to target specific personal/interpersonal elements, aiming to enrich scholars with skills such as leadership, teamwork, trust-building, communication, and analytical thinking.

In addition to the activities, scholars took advantage of the camp where they not only got to know one another, but also got to know the OCE staff more and have a chance to socially interact with the team.

It is no surprise that the scholars had a remarkably memorable experience at the camp as it gave them the opportunity to self-develop themselves and spend valuable time with each other.

Students enjoying the nature during the hike

A group of students posing during “build a tower” activity

A picture ending a successful Residential Camp

Individual Development Plan Workshop The Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University held an Individual Development Plan (IDP) workshop for HES scholars. The workshop took place over a course of two consecutive days; on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in Beirut Campus and on Wednesday September 25, 2019 in Byblos Campus. The workshop was attended by a total of 53 HES scholars broken down in to 29 scholars in Beirut campus & 24 in Byblos campus.

The purpose of the workshop was to introduce HES Scholars to the importance of the IDP and clarify the difference between personal objectives and IDP’s objective. The workshop also included an implementation of the Harvard Temperament Sorter where scholars got to identify their personality types thus recognize their strength and weakness.

Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a lifelong process. It is a tool used to assess students’ skills and qualities, determine their aim in life and set goals accordingly in order to maximize their potentials. The Individual Development Plan’s (IDP) main aim is to help scholars self-evaluate, track their development, and achieve both their personal objectives as well as their IDP specific objectives.

During the workshop, scholars were informed about the constituents of the IDP and the main outcomes from it. They were also aided to explore their personal strength and weaknesses aided by the Harvard Temperament Sorter so they can easily identify their objectives.

HES scholars found the workshop to be highly beneficial and informative, as the IDP will help them develop personally to better fulfill their career aspirations, acquire new skills, and enhance existing ones to better improve their overall performance.

Outreach and Leadership Coordinator at LAU detailing the IDP to students

Students taking their personality test

Community Service Project Workshop On Tuesday September 24, 2019 and Wednesday September 25, 2019, the Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University conducted a workshop in both campuses Byblos and Beirut respectively to introduce all HES scholars to the Community Service Project (CSP).

The CSP requires every scholar to conduct their own projects which mainly aims to teach students to give back to their community. The workshop was attended by a total of 60 scholars broken down into 21 scholars attended in Byblos campus and 39 Scholars in Beirut campus.

During the workshop, the Outreach and eldership Coordinator stressed on all scholars that it is required as HES scholars to complement their academic excellence with extra-curricular activities thus complete at least eight hours of documented and approved volunteering activities per month for the first year of enrollment and twelve hours during subsequent semesters.

HES scholars found the workshop to be of high benefit as it created a sense of responsibility and motivation to give back to their community thanks to the Higher Education Scholarship Program.

Scholars paying attention during the workshop

Outreach and leadership Coordinator explaining the CSP template to her audience

OCV: Visit to SOS On Wednesday September 25, 2019, the Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University organized a volunteering activity to SOS – Batroun. A total of 6 scholars attended the visit broken down in to 3 HES scholars, 1 USP VII Cycle II, and 2 USP VII Cycle III.

SOS Children's Villages Lebanon is a non-governmental non-profit social development National Association. They are part of the world’s largest practitioner movement for supporting the right of the children who are deprived of parental care or at risk of losing it by providing them with family-based care and preventing child abandonment through their Family Strengthening Program (FSP).

Upon arrival scholars were welcomed. Scholars handled the preparation and implementation of various activities such as coloring, puzzles, matching games, and competitions. The volunteers along with the children present spent two full hours interacting through activities, conversations, playing games, and dancing to music beats. The children expressed their joy and appreciation along with their coordinators.

Scholars were touched by what they have encountered and expressed feelings of affection to the orphans. They found this visit to be highly beneficial and described it as a very rewarding one.

HES students entertaining their audience

A group picture after spending a nice day

OCV: Dar Al Inaya

On Thursday September 26, 2019, the Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University organized an interactive volunteering activity at Dar Al Inaya Elderly Center. The visit was attended by a total of 11 scholars broken down in to 2 USP VII Cycle III Scholars and 9 HES.

Dar Al Inaya mainly targets the elderly and supplies them with all the nursing they require. Their main mission is to care for all those who have been left behind.

The scholars enjoyed a delightful experience in entertaining the elderly, dancing with them, and sharing cheerful moments with the presence of a magician who performed a magic show. The scholars were touched by what they have encountered with the elderly and described this experience as a very rewarding one.

Students visit elderly to provide them with emotional support

A group picture with the elderly

Bonheur Du Ciel The Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University took the initiative and invited HES students to volunteer at the Bonheur du Ciel Snack and Café on Tuesday October 8, 2019. The visit was attended by a total of 15 HES scholars, from both campuses. The Bonheur Du Ciel Snack and Café is a project hosted by the NGO itself to provide hot meals to families in need throughout the whole year.

Upon arrival, the supervisor at Bonheur Du Ciel briefed the students about the restaurant’s concept and its role in providing underprivileged families with home-cooked food.

The purpose of this volunteering activity was to promote the spirit of giving within our students. The scholars were extraordinarily cooperative in preparing food for hundreds of people, outstandingly organized in serving meals and remarkably helpful in tidying up the restaurant afterwards. They also demonstrated an unconditional consideration and love while conveying meals and sharing cheerful moments with the needy.

HES scholars preparing food

HES scholars tidying the restaurant

HES scholars pausing for a group picture after volunteering in Bohneur Du Ciel

Dar Al Aytam – Sports Activity with Children The Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University organized an interactive volunteering sports activity at Dar Al Aytam Al Islamiya in Beirut on Wednesday October 09, 2019. The visit was attended by a total of 11 scholars broken down into 1 USP VII C2, 1 USP VII C3 and 9 HES.

Dar Al Aytam is a non-governmental national, social and charity organization which offers a whole range of general and specialized social services through 56 centers covering the whole territory of Lebanon. Such establishments are characterized by a civil and social developmental nature. Scholars enjoyed a delightful experience engaging in various sports activities such as running, playing football, and basketball with individuals suffering from mental disabilities. The scholars were excited and enthusiastic to take part in this activity and expressed that this initiative served as an excellent platform for strategies of inclusion and adaptation.

Scholars engaging orphans in sports activities

HES scholars playing Football

Al Younbouh – Sports Activity with Children The Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University organized an interactive volunteering sports activity with Al Younbouh NGO in Jounieh on Friday October 11, 2019. The visit was attended by a total of 15 scholars broken down into 1 USP VII C1, 1 USP VII C2 and 13 HES students.

Al Younbouh is a non-residential center for the education, re-education and rehabilitation of individuals with intellectual and neuro-developmental disabilities. Based in Sahel Alma, Jounieh, Al Younbouh premises as well as their programs are adapted to the developmental needs of their members.

Scholars were welcomed and briefed the scholars about the NGO’s mission, vision and values then introduced the scholars to Al Younbouh kids. Then scholars enjoyed two hours with several kids from the foundation. They had a whole bunch of activities where they engaged in several sports activities with individuals suffering from mental disabilities.

The scholars were touched by the kids and described this experience as a very rewarding one.

Scholars posing for a group picture with Al Younbouh NGO members

Scholars with Al Younbouh kids

Operation Big Blue Association– Dbaye Beach Cleanup On Sunday October 13, 2019, the Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at LAU in collaboration with Operation Big Blue Association organized a beach cleaning activity at Dbayeh Public Beach.

The Operation Big Blue Association is a Lebanese NGO founded in 1997 upon the initiative of a diver who, infuriated by the sight of marine debris and dead animals in every dive, stepped in to confront the risks jeopardizing the Lebanese coast and Marine Life. The association has a clear mission to protect and monitor the coastal and marine environment and to resolve the predicaments resulting from the misuse of natural resources.

18 HES scholars from both campuses took part in this initiative that aims to raise awareness about plastic ban and non-usage of single-use plastic, which hampers the city, its sea-line and disturbs the marine-life in water bodies, in addition to societal awareness towards ecological issues on the beach.

During their participation, students gathered to clean the beach, raise awareness on the impact of littering on the environment and the importance of preserving clean shores, encourage further conservation efforts for a cleaner Lebanon, and to inspire others to promote waste reduction and preserve Lebanon’s environment.

The action was held at Dbayeh beach, adjacent to the harbor area. Participants in the cleanup noted that at least 50 large garbage bags were collected and picked up. In addition, the scholars joined other volunteers in an aim to improve the coastal and ocean ecosystem by collecting wastes off the coast.

The founder of Operation Big Blue Association highlighted the importance of promoting environmental culture in the community, combating all forms of pollution, and providing clean beaches to citizens and tourists.

The scholars who participated in this initiative found it to be a remarkably memorable experience which they would love to take part in once again.

Scholars gathering to take a group picture

HES scholars cleaning the beach

HES Annual Homecoming Reception The Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at LAU organized its “Annual Homecoming Reception” on Wednesday October 16, 2019, to celebrate the newly enrolled HES scholars under the USAID-funded Higher Education Scholarship (HES), which benefits 65 Ambassador Merit Scholars who started their academic journey at LAU in Fall 2019.

The event was held in the presence of VIPs from USAID and LAU as the master of the ceremony the Vice President for SDEM, gave an opening word welcoming the newly enrolled cohort and extending gratitude towards the American People and the USAID for their generous investment in the Lebanese community.

In his address, LAU President also expressed his thanks and gratefulness for the generosity of the American People, in return congratulated, and praised the USP scholars for their high academic excellence and encouraged them to make the most out of this opportunity, noting that he wants them not only to succeed in their program but also to excel.

A testimonial video followed the President’s speech that highlighted the success story of USP VII C2 scholar as the experience has changed her life forever with the USAID-funded USP program, with both academic and various extracurricular/leadership activities.

Following the testimonial, Deputy Chief of Mission from the US Embassy stated: “You are the country’s trustees; you are called to make this nation the best it can be, before handing it over to the next generation”. In addition, he stressed the importance of education and investing in the young minds of Lebanese youth quoting “the education is the key to the future”.

After the speech of the Deputy Chief of Mission, USP scholars presented a small performance by USP VII scholars on the piano accompanied by a traditional Arabic song by HES scholar.

A group picture followed the performance and reception in which the students were given the opportunity to mingle and share their experiences with the USAID VIPs.

LAU President giving a speech thanking the generosity of the American People

Scholars mingling with Deputy Chief of Mission

Ending the event with a symbolic gesture

Scholars taking a group picture at the end of the event

Negotiations and Conflict Resolution Workshop The Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University conducted, on Monday November 18 and Thursday November 21, 2019 a workshop titled “Negotiations and Conflict Resolution Workshop”.

The expert in Municipalities and Decentralization worked at UNDP, USAID and consulted for several international organizations, delivered the workshop which was attended by 48 HES scholars form both campuses.

Negotiation is a method by which people settle differences. It is a process by which a compromise or agreement is reached while avoiding argument and dispute. The expert seeks to put his experience at the service of emerging/young leaders who wish to make a change, and thereby contribute to coaching citizens groups.

The workshop aimed to shed light on the importance of negotiation, understanding conflicts, in addition to the tools for effective negotiation and conflict resolution (listening, establishing report, using empathy...). As an expert, he explained in detail to the scholars the negotiation strategies and techniques.

Students learned to listen actively, ask good questions, deal with difficult situation in order to overcome barriers faced during their journey, in addition, this workshop helped them

57 acknowledge the importance of learning negotiations and conflict resolution as they engage in the negotiations practically every day through interactions with students and professors.

The expert in Municipalities and Decentralization delivering the workshop

The HES scholar sharing her experience about conflicts

Power of Citizenship Workshop The Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University organized a workshop for USP/ HES scholars under the title of “Power of Citizenship”, on Wednesday November 20, 2019, given by UNDP Peace Building Project Manager and Advisor in Lebanon.

The workshop was attended by 98 scholars, broken down into 3 USP VII C1, 30 USP VII C2, 27 USP VII C3 and 39 HES scholars.

Citizenship implies the status of freedom with accompanying responsibilities. Citizens have certain rights, duties, and responsibilities. In general, full political rights, including the right to vote and to hold public office, are predicated upon citizenship. The usual responsibilities of citizenship are allegiance, taxation, and military service.

The Power of Citizenship relies on key principles such as educating individuals on human rights through acknowledging basic institutional principles and acquiring a sense of individualism and community responsibility. This workshop enriched scholar’s knowledge about the Definition, Principles and values of citizenship. It also tackled the Universal declaration of human rights, and the relationship between citizens and the state.

In addition, UNDP Peace Building Project Manager and Advisor in Lebanon elaborated more on the principles and values of citizenship, as citizenship is not only valuable as a means to protect

59 our interests; it is also an end in itself. It offers a vision of how human beings can fulfill their potential through active engagement with others, by coming together to form a community.

As community shapers, scholars acquired the essential awareness and knowledge about citizenship and the power of citizenship in order to use this knowledge towards a positive contribution in the community.

UNDP Peace Building Project Manager and Advisor in Lebanon giving the workshop

USP scholars taking a group picture at the end of the workshop Anger Management Workshop The Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at LAU organized an Anger Management Workshop for HES scholars, on the course of two days, on Monday November 25 and Monday December 2, 2019 given by an Associate Professor of Psychology. A total of 40 HES students attended from both campuses.

As an Associate Professor of Psychology clearly defined anger, stress, and the use of different strategies to manage and regulate them. In addition, she taught the audience about ways to develop a personalized action plan and follow it. The core ideas were: • Identify and understand emotions (trigger, cognitive appraisal, physiological response) • Mindfulness activity. • Emotion Regulation (why? when? how?) • Influence the emotion of others. • Developing a personalized plan “PEACE”.

Throughout the workshop, there were several interactive activities, which engaged the audience with the speaker and triggered their questions. Students developed an understanding on multiple ways to discard of their anger and stress from breathing exercises to the multiple types of mediations. At the end, the speaker wrapped up the workshop by highlighting the powerful techniques of Anger Management ranging from visualization to Self-compassion.

Associate Professor of Psychology teaching her audience about Anger Management

HES scholars during the workshop

Students participating in Mindfulness Activity Communication Skills Workshop

The Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at LAU organized a Communication Skills & Public Speaking workshop on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 and Tuesday December 10,2019; given by an instructor of Oral Communication at the Lebanese American University. The workshop was attended by 53 HES scholars broken down into: 33 from Beirut, 20 from Byblos.

The speaker is an instructor of Oral Communication at the Lebanese American University, and Film making teacher at International College. She is also a freelance arts manager and theatre activist for many artistic and cultural projects. The speaker has a BA in Communication Arts from the Lebanese American University and an MA in Arts Management and Cultural Policy from University College Dublin.

The workshop aimed to shed light on the importance of interpersonal communications and the fundamental basis of public speaking as a platform of self-expression and negotiation. As an expert in interpersonal skills, the speaker explained to the scholars the main pillars of ethical communication while reviling the equal importance of listening in the recreation of comprehensive communication in the 21st century.

While incorporating interactive activities throughout the workshop, the speaker highlighted the key elements of oral communication such as tone, hand gestures, posture, and body language. The workshop also included constructive tips on how to properly give a speech in public and

63 dismiss any irrational fears about public speaking while feeling more comfortable in one’s own skin.

The scholars learnt from the workshop how to deal with difficult behavior and improve relationships in order to deliver and understand information quickly and accurately, which will help them in their journey.

HES students listening attentively during the workshop

Instructor of Oral Communication at the Lebanese American University explaining about the importance of voice tone

A group picture highlighting a succesfull workshop

Annual Christmas Gathering “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas”. In order to celebrate Christmas, the Outreach and Civic Engagement Department organized its Annual Christmas Dinner to gather the scholars in order to share the spirit of love and giving, on Friday December 13, 2019.

Scholars gathered around the Christmas tree, took pictures with their fellow friends and staff, exchanged gifts, and had dinner all together. All were surrounded by warm greetings, heartfelt smiles, and captured moments. They believed that this dinner was very important in braking the barriers between them and teaching them the importance of loving and caring.

Scholars enjoyed their time chatting, mingling and interacting all together. The Dinner was full of positive vibes making all that attended happy and grateful.

Students enjoying each other’s company

A group picture portraying happy faces Spread the Warmth - OCE Donation Campaign

On Monday December 2, 2019, the Outreach and Civic Engagement Department launched its 2 weeks “Spread the Warmth” campaign in collaboration with DAFA NGO to share the joy of giving by joining hands in gifting new or used clothes and toys for deserved individuals.

For the Fifth year in a row, DAFA aimed to provide assistance and support in the form of donations distributed to underprivileged people across Lebanon, in order to help the families in need. On Sunday December 15, 2019, the campaign was concluded by an event that took place in Forum de Beirut. The Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at LAU, joined hands with DAFA, by organizing its own Christmas Donation Campaign with all proceedings going to the latter. OCE representatives and HES students’ volunteers participated in sorting and distributing food and clothes during the final event.

The volunteers did not hesitate to participate and take part in this event, as they have expressed that the philanthropic spirit they have was the main reason.

Students participating in the donation campaign

Students helping in packaging the donations

Students helping during the fundraising event

Reading Club - Dar Al Aytam You know that look of wonder and joy that children get on their faces when they listen to someone read them a story? Volunteer readers demonstrate that reading can be fun and enjoyable! On Friday January 31, 2020, USP/HES students visited Dar Al Aytam Reading Club to read interactive stories to orphans, aiming to plant a smile on their faces.

Students were immersed in the wonderful world of children’s books, equipping them with the skills they need to best support children they spend time with to help them be fully involved with, and enjoy reading to the orphans. They have read interactive stories to orphans in Arabic, explained its characters, and predicted the story ending.

The students succeeded in this event by demonstrating a high spirit of service, instilled values of civic engagement, and sportsmanship.

HES scholar teaching kids basic computer skills

Scholars holding a reading session

Students reading for the underprivileged

Beit Rafqa Elderly Center Spending quality time with the elderly helps in reducing their loneliness. For that, on Monday February 3, 2020, the Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University organized an interactive volunteering activity to Beit Rafqa’s Elderly Center located in Batroun.

Beit Rafqa; philanthropic endeavor, aims to give the elderly a new lease on life. They offer everything from state-of-the-art facilities, to a clean and comfortable environment, to specially planned activities.

Upon our arrival, students were welcomed by the nursing team and were exposed to the general condition of the elderly residing in the center. Then, the students experienced a delightful experience in entertaining the elderly, dancing, and sharing cheerful moments with them.

At the end of the visit, the students expressed that they were able to bridge a generational gap through volunteering in the center, as this contributes to good mental health and helps in preventing senior isolation and depression.

Students engaged in conversations with the elderly

Students entertaining the elderly

Students taking a group picture to commemorate that day

Computer Skills workshop Computer literacy is considered a very important skill to possess. Nowadays, employers want their workers to have basic computer skills because their company becomes ever more dependent on computers. For that, the Outreach and Civic Engagement Department organized a Computer Skills Workshop on Monday February 3 and Wednesday February 5, 2020 in efforts to develop this skill further.

The workshop was divided into two main parts: Software skills and hardware skills on PowerPoint presentation, screen and wires. During the workshop, students were able to apply theory into knowledge through exploring how to choose templates, changing layouts and design, zooming in, creating graphs and charts, inserting hyperlinks, using filters and trying new theme colors and much more.

At the end of this workshop, the students were exposed to how enhancing those skills leads to success in education and employment since computer skills are integral to all areas of study and work.

The workshop facilitator introducing herself to the students

The workshop facilitator about PowerPoint Templates

A group picture at the end of the workshop

Makhzan Dar Al Aytam Al Islamiya

On Saturday February 8, 2020, 5 USAID-funded scholarship students: 3 USP VII C2 and 2 HES students, at the Lebanese American University volunteered in sorting out clothes donated by retail shopping centers to Makhzan (storage) of Dar Al Aytam.

Students helped by checking good clothes from bad, as well as categorizing them according to age, gender, and season. Then, placed them on the shelves to be distributed to 11,000 registered children at Dar Al Aytam.

Our volunteers did not hesitate to participate and take part in this event, as they have expressed that giving back to their community enhances their spirit of giving. The activity falls under the university’s Outreach visits that students are required to do as part of their scholarship.

Students sorting and arranging clothes

Deir Saydet El Inaya

The elders face many challenges brought on by the aging process, ranging from physical limitations to changes in cognitive function. But they also still have a lot to share. For that reason, on Tuesday February 11, 2020, the Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University organized a volunteering activity at “Dar Saydet El Inaya” Elderly Center in Byblos.

After being exposed to a quick brief on the elderly’s various cases, students started to engage in talks with the elders, playing cards and board games, listening to old music and they all ended up dancing together.

Our students were extremely touched by what they have encountered with the elderly and described this experience as a very rewarding and touching one.

Students dancing with the elderly

Emotional Intelligence: Keeping a Balance between Academic & Extra-Curricular Successes

On Monday February 17 and Tuesday February 18, 2020, the Outreach and Civic Engagement at the Lebanese American University held an Emotional Intelligence Workshop: keeping a balance between academic & extra-curricular success, attended by 59 HES scholars from both campuses.

Emotional Intelligence was first introduced in 1995 by a psychologist and science journalist, EI is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of the people around you. Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, and Life Coaching & Training and a partner at Metanoia stress and trauma center headed the workshop by explaining the importance of understanding and managing emotions.

Furthermore, she quoted: “we cannot run out of something we are feeling (our emotions) and this is specifically where emotional intelligence kicks in” and elaborated on the difference between EQ and IQ; definition and ability. Hereafter, the speaker gave the attendees five minutes to write their strengths and traits they would like to improve and advised them about the methodology they should follow to reach the outcome needed.

After being able to prepare action plans to apply within their personal self-development, scholars became aware of the importance of EI and how it is considered a crucial skill for anyone to be successful, as people with a high degree of emotional intelligence, know what they are feeling, what their emotions mean, and how these emotions can affect other people.

Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, and Life Coaching & Training and a partner at Metanoia delivering the workshop

A group picture at the end of the workshop in Byblos Campus

Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, and Life Coaching & Training and a partner at Metanoia speaking about the importance of EI

The attendees listening attentively in Beirut Campus

KPMG Visit

Having the opportunity to visit and benefit from one of the top 4 companies in the world will help the students gain a great experience in the auditing field and know how huge operations work. On Wednesday February 19, 2020, the Outreach and Civic Engagement Department organized a corporate visit to KPMG.

KPMG, a company that was founded in 1987 when KMG merged with Peak Marwick, operates as part of a global network of independent member firms offering audit, tax and advisory services which works closely with the clients by helping them to mitigate risks and grasp opportunities.

During an effective discussion with the HR manager, students were able to have a general idea about the history of the company worldwide, and had the opportunity to know critical information regarding the recruitment process (What is expected from any recruit, from due diligence to vocational commitment) and an overview of the internship process and the path to employment through programs such as TAQAT.

Scholars visiting KPMG

The HR Manager detailing about the history of KPMG

A group picture finalizing the corporate visit

Murex Visit

On Monday February 24, 2020 the Outreach and Civic Engagement Department organized a visit to Murex. Experiencing education beyond theoretical concepts is crucial to growing sensible views to the operating world. In this light, USP and HES scholars visited Murex to gain from hand- on opportunities for learning through exposure to diverse working methods.

Murex, a main player in proposing powerful generation as a catalyst for growth and innovation in capital markets, shared with the students thirty years of enjoy in designing, imposing and evolving incorporated trading, chance management, post-trade solutions and main generation platforms.

Through exclusive conversations with the talent acquisition manager as well as with his team members, students were able to broaden a deep know-how of the company’s mission, vision and values.

Scholars listening to the presentation

The talent acquisition manager explaining about the job opportunities in Murex

A group picture at the end of the Murex Visit

Cancer Awareness Event

It only takes a little time to do a lot of good. In honor of Barbara Nassar, a cancer hero who passed away in 2014, the Outreach and Civic Engagement Department took part in the success of the annual cancer awareness event hosted by Barbara Nassar Association in collaboration with Pink Steps NGO at Forum De Beirut on Friday February 28 and Saturday February 29, 2020.

Barbara, a young wife and mother, was diagnosed with breast cancer in metastatic stage in 2009. She had a mastectomy and went through uncountable sessions of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. On February 27, 2014, having secured that her mission will not fade away, Barbara bowed her head and died. Despite pain and suffering, she was always recognized for her genuine smile and inner peace.

The cancer awareness event is composed of several booths of different cancer related NGOs. Our students were in charge of a variety of tasks to help in during the event. A group of students were allocated on booths and around the Forum to spread awareness about various types of cancer, its prevention and early detection. Other volunteers helped in welcoming schools at the reception area, prepared and served food & coffee for attendees, and also with the logistics and participant support.

Towards the end of this successful event, our students attended a conference where several public cancer awareness lectures given by specialists from the participating hospitals, and patients’ touching testimonials took place. Students were able to gain knowledge by taking part in spreading awareness in order to help save lives of people in the local community, and around the world.

Scholarship students volunteering during the event

Another successful event commemorated with a group picture

Adapting to a New Lifestyle

On Monday March 23, 2020 the Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University implemented a new methodology of proactive online workshops for HES scholars by watching two YouTube videos related to Adapting to a New Lifestyle and sharing their feedback accordingly, a total of 65 HES scholars, enrolled in both campuses, viewed the videos thus completing the requirements of the workshop intended online.

In the first video, “Learn a New Culture”, the TedX video shows the different interactions between countries and that practices in countries are seen differently, or negatively in others. Julien introduced us to what culture actually means and how cultures do differ in many eras, especially in the way of greeting others.

For-instance, saying Hello to people when entering a shop might be normal in a culture and not normal in another. He gave life experience examples about adapting to a new lifestyle. He went to a grocery in Spain and saw everyone says "Hola" and so he did. He went back to his country (Norway) and did the same, but people looked strangely at him.

He also spoke about his experience in China when riding the bus where in his culture he used to give women his seat but when he did, so she rejected and then sat on him and then he went to her village and spent several nights there. Julien stressed on the idea that what is comfortable

86 to one culture is not comfortable for another culture. The key to success is to manage to adjust in an uncomfortable situation (taking things to our advantage.) One should observe well the behaviors of others and try to fit in and adapt with the people around, exactly like he did in China, when a woman sat down on him in a bus, and because we continued the laughter and jokes with the people in the bus, he had built new friendships. He also talked about the extremes of cultures by using fruits. He shows two types of cultures and compares them to pearl and coconut. Finally, he discusses the equality idea.

To conclude: “challenge yourself to see the world in the perspective of others and to be more aware of your own biases, expectations and in the way, we perceive others behavior”.

The Audience learned to understand better and communicate more effectively within multi- cultural environments. They will learn to be more aware of their own social behaviors and how they may be misinterpreted by people of other cultures. The talk provides practical tools to understand how to connect with people having a different culture. You will learn be more aware of your own social behaviors and how they may be misinterpreted by people of other cultures. It aims at providing general tools to interact with people of different cultures, independently of which culture they are from.

In the second video, “Change your Mindset, Change the Game”, the speaker introduced the topic of "Change Your Mindset" which raises awareness of how our mindset affects our daily life. Crum mentioned that the placebo is a powerful, robust and consistent demonstration of the ability of our mindsets, in this case, the expectation to heal to recruit healing properties in the body. Besides, she added that mindset is the lens or frame of the mind through which we view the world. The mindset is a natural part of the human being.

The speaker adds to her presentation a lot of research and examples to define mindset, how it can be changed and how it affects our lives, behaviors and passion. She shows examples about Italy, milkshakes, exercise and stress. She believes that our mindsets matter and the psychological and physiological of everything in our lives is influenced by our mindsets.

The best part was the experiment that the nurse injected the same quantity of morphine to both patients. One became better because he felt that the nurse injected him, and the other was injected by the computer so he didn’t feel any improvement. On the other hand, there was an experiment to show how mindset affect the metabolism! Nutritionists should understand how mindset works to know how to make their patients thicker.

She mentioned that our mindset is hugely affected by what we hear and see, like what she mentioned about stress. “We all know that stress has many negative effects, that’s why we all feel down when we have a load of work for-instance and say we are stressed”.

Finally, she concludes by saying in the blink of an eye, we can change any facets of our lives, by simply changing our mindset.

The scholars learned to understand how our mindset can differ when one is more aware and more knowledgeable about things. Moreover, audience will learn how to be aware of their psychological factors that plays a vital part in the way we react or think. Audience will be able to acknowledge the power of mindsets. They will be aware of what they think becomes their reality.

Pre-Community Service Project Implementation Workshop

On Monday March 30 and Wednesday April 1, 2020, the Outreach and Civic Engagement Department at the Lebanese American University conducted a WebEx meeting for HES scholars. The session was attended by 57 HES scholars.

The Outreach and Leadership Coordinator started the workshop by introducing herself and introducing the main objectives of the online Pre CSP workshop; she also highlighted the learning outcomes as follows: • What is a CSP? • CSP Rules and Guidelines • Conceptualization and Implementation Process

The Outreach and Leadership Coordinator continued by mentioning to the students that the workshop will be divided into two sections: an informative session that she will be giving, and an interactive session with the LAU graduate, who will discuss some CSP ideas.

After explaining what is a CSP, what qualifies as a CSP and CSP rules and regulations, the Outreach and Leadership Coordinator detailed the steps required to be fulfilled before, during and after implementation. Furthermore, she explained to them the CSP template and how to fill it properly.

For the second part of the workshop, the LAU Graduate expressed his enthusiasm of being able to present such a workshop for scholarship students as they got a chance to impact change within their communities through their CSP.

He followed by giving them a brief summary of his book and continued by giving them examples of CSP projects and tips on how to make them sustainable.

After concluding the session, the floor was open for Q & A.

Part II: Individual Success Stories

ID: ****05384

Coming from Kaifoun, a medium-sized village in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Alley District, she is currently an HES-RSS scholar pursuing her major in Psychology. She attended and graduated Bayssour Official High School.

During her high school years, she was an enthusiastic student with an exemplary academic record. She demonstrated a great academic performance and graduated with the second highest score in her last year of high school.

Today, through the Higher Educational Scholarship Program funded by USAID she was given the chance not only to obtain a proper education in the most accredited universities, but also to encounter amazing new experiences, such as meeting new people and making new relations, in addition to the OCE team that made her feel like home.

When it comes to civic engagement, she was able to do many activities in less than a year at LAU, which made her feel more engaged in the society than ever noting that with her first year she was able to be the president of the AIE club. One of the activities that she loved was volunteering in the “friends from far away" concert, which allowed her to meet others from foreign countries all while sharing music, knowledge and having fun.

The scholarship helped her sharpen her sense of leadership through the leadership development and civic engagement workshops and the support of a great team at OCE. She spends her time volunteering with Makhzoumi NGO, Ocean Blue, Dar Al Aytam, assisting orphans in reinforcement and teaching sessions.

"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.” Inspired by this quote by Carl Roger, she learned that changing the world into a better place for us to live in, becoming the best humane version of ourselves are two top purposes in life that we should dedicate our time and efforts to fulfill them in order to have a better future.

ID: ****05017

“It was a dream that by the effort of USAID – HES came true”. an HES – USPVIII scholar, coming from Fatka - Mont Lebanon – has got the opportunity to be an HES scholar and fulfill her dream in becoming an LAU student. She graduated from Ghazir public high school with a 15/20 overall grade in her official exam.

During her high school years, she has shown an excellent performance by being one of the top 5 students in her class. She was a dedicated student with an exemplary and positive attitude always aiming high. Being a leader in “Fersen” – a kind of scout – and a team leader in Akhawiyyat Family has shaped her personality in becoming more careful about serving people and contributing to her community. She used to be shy and fearful from public speaking, but as Talaih’s supervisor, she was able to work on herself and get over this problem. She is not afraid of facing a huge crowd anymore and she’s more willing to share her opinions and ideas while speaking in public.

As someone coming from a French school and being a “Life Science” student, she stated that this was not a big challenge for her to enter and American University and major in Business. She has rapidly adapted to it. During her first semester, she has shown an idealistic academic performance though her good grades. She came over a life changing experience that modeled her entire thinking and how she sees the future. She’s now more open to opportunities and cultural growth as she lives in an open environment that has people from different backgrounds.

She showed an extreme commitment in her 8 hours volunteering per month as she always do extra hours and states that she enjoys these kind of activities. She always shows her active character by taking part in many of the Outreach and Civic Engagement volunteering activities and corporate visits.

“It always seems impossible, until we do it”- Nelson Mandela. Inspired by this quote that she always applies in her life, she has been encouraged to achieve all of her goals against all odds. She feels that whatever she believes in and aim for, will always be perceived as challenging unless she gives it a try.

V. Planned Activities:

Event Location Date (Campus, Event Type Use only the Start time End time Event Title, Objective Building, Room (drop down following: (9:00am) (11:00am) and Synopsis number or exact menu only) MM/DD/YYYY address if outside university)

Inauguration, 23-Aug-19 07:30am 03:30pm HES Orientation day 1 Beirut Campus Reception

Outreach & Corporate Field Trips & 4-Sep-19 11:00am 12:00pm Beit Rafqa Visit study tour

Lecture - 7-Sep-19 08:00am 03:00pm HES Orientation day 2 Byblos Campus conference Reach Out and Dazzle Outreach and Program-Volunteer Leadership 12-Sep-19 03:30pm 04:30pm reading and activities Voluntarism academy (OLA) for underprivileged Saida children USP/HES Residential Le Notre Hotel, Field Trips & 14-Sep-19 08:00am 08:00pm Camp Cedars study tour

USP/HES Residential Le Notre Hotel, Field Trips & 15-Sep-19 08:00am 05:00pm Camp Cedars study tour

Lecture - 17-Sep-19 05:00pm 07:00pm USP/HES Town Hall Byblos Campus conference

Lecture - 18-Sep-19 05:00pm 07:00pm USP/HES Town Hall Beirut Campus conference Reach Out and Dazzle Outreach and Program-Volunteer Leadership 19-Sep-19 03:30pm 04:30pm reading and activities Voluntarism academy (OLA) for underprivileged Saida children Reach Out and Dazzle Outreach and Program-Volunteer Leadership 26-Sep-19 03:30pm 04:30pm reading and activities Voluntarism academy (OLA) for underprivileged Saida children Outreach & Corporate Orphan Welfare Field Trips & 27-Sep-19 11:00am 12:00pm Visit Center study tour

Reach Out and Dazzle Outreach and Program-Volunteer Leadership 3-Oct-19 03:30pm 04:30pm reading and activities Voluntarism academy (OLA) for underprivileged Saida children

Branding Yourself like Lecture - 3-Oct-19 05:00pm 07:00pm Beirut Campus a Boss workshop conference

Outreach & Corporate Field Trips & 4-Oct-19 04:00pm 06:00pm Dar Al Aytam Visit study tour

Cedars for Care-Apples Field Trips & 6-Oct-19 09:00am 02:00pm TBD Harvesting Event study tour

Life Lecture - 10-Oct-19 05:00pm 07:00pm Coaching/Emotional Beirut Campus conference Intelligence Workshop Reach Out and Dazzle Outreach and Program-Volunteer Leadership 11-Oct-19 03:30pm 04:30pm reading and activities Voluntarism academy (OLA) for underprivileged Saida children Outreach & Corporate Field Trips & 11-Oct-19 04:00pm 06:00pm Dar Al Aytam Visit study tour Beach Cleaning Field Trips & 13-Oct-19 09:00am 02:00pm Dbaye Campaign study tour Life Lecture - 14-Oct-19 05:00pm 07:00pm Coaching/Emotional Byblos Campus conference Intelligence Workshop HES Annual Inauguration, 16-Oct-19 12:00pm 02:00pm Beirut Campus Homecoming Event Reception Outreach & Corporate Field Trips & 18-Oct-19 04:00pm 06:00pm Dar Al Aytam Visit study tour Reach Out and Dazzle Outreach and Program-Volunteer Leadership 18-Oct-19 03:30pm 04:30pm reading and activities Voluntarism academy (OLA) for underprivileged Saida children Reach Out and Dazzle Outreach and Program-Volunteer Leadership 25-Oct-19 03:30pm 04:30pm reading and activities Voluntarism academy (OLA) for underprivileged Saida children Outreach & Corporate Field Trips & 25-Oct-19 04:00pm 06:00pm Dar Al Aytam Visit study tour

Communication Skills Lecture - 12-Nov-19 05:00pm 07:00pm Byblos Campus Workshop conference

Communication Skills Beirut and Lecture - 13-Nov-19 05:00pm 07:00pm Workshop Byblos Campus conference

Negotiations & conflict Lecture - 18-Nov-19 05:00pm 07:00pm Beirut Campus Resolution Workshop conference

Power of Citizenship Lecture - 20-Nov-19 05:00pm 07:00pm Beirut Campus Awareness Workshop conference

Negotiations & conflict Lecture - 21-Nov-19 05:00pm 07:00pm Byblos Campus Resolution Workshop conference

Anger Management Lecture - 25-Nov-19 05:00pm 07:00pm Beirut Campus workshop conference

Power of Charisma Lecture - 27-Nov-19 05:00pm 07:00pm Beirut Campus Workshop conference

Lecture - 27-Nov-19 12:00pm 01:00pm Robotics Workshop Byblos Campus conference

Perfect Pitch Lecture - 28-Nov-19 05:00pm 07:00pm Beirut Campus Workshop conference

Anger Management Lecture - 2-Dec-19 05:00pm 07:00pm Byblos Campus workshop conference

Communication Skills Lecture - 3-Dec-19 05:00pm 07:00pm Beirut Campus Workshop conference

Reach Out and Dazzle Outreach and Program-Volunteer Leadership 5-Dec-19 02:00pm 05:00pm reading and activities Focus Group academy (OLA) for underprivileged Saida children

Communication Skills Lecture - 10-Dec-19 05:00pm 07:00pm Byblos Campus Workshop conference

Reach Out and Dazzle Outreach and Program-Volunteer Leadership 12-Dec-19 02:00pm 05:00pm reading and activities Focus Group academy (OLA) for underprivileged Saida children

Beirut and 18-Dec-19 12:00pm 02:00pm USP Exit Survey Focus Group Byblos Campus

Reach Out and Dazzle Outreach and Program-Volunteer Leadership 23-Jan-20 02:00pm 05:00pm reading and activities Focus Group academy (OLA) for underprivileged Saida children

MobArt program with 25-Jan-20 09:30am 05:00pm LOYAC Voluntarism LOYAC

Mind Mapping & Lecture - 29-Jan-20 05:00pm 07:00pm Byblos Campus Mental Health conference

Reach Out and Dazzle Outreach and Program-Volunteer Leadership 30-Jan-20 02:00pm 05:00pm reading and activities Focus Group academy (OLA) for underprivileged Saida children

Mind Mapping & Lecture - 30-Jan-20 05:00pm 07:00pm Beirut Campus Mental Health conference

Reading Club of Dar Al 31-Jan-20 04:00pm 06:00pm Dar Al Aytam Voluntarism Aytam

3-Feb-20 02:30pm 04:30pm Bet Rafqa Visit Batroun Voluntarism

3-Feb-20 05:00pm 07:00pm Computer Workshop Byblos Campus Focus Group

5-Feb-20 05:00pm 07:00pm Computer Workshop Beirut Campus Focus Group

Reach Out and Dazzle Outreach and Program-Volunteer Leadership 6-Feb-20 02:00pm 05:00pm reading and activities Focus Group academy (OLA) for underprivileged Saida children

MobArt program with 8-Feb-20 09:30am 04:30pm Loyac Voluntarism LOYAC

11-Feb-20 03:30pm 05:30pm Saydet Inaya Jbeil Voluntarism

Digital Addiction 12-Feb-20 12:00pm 01:15pm Byblos Campus Focus Group Disorder

Reach Out and Dazzle Outreach and Program-Volunteer Leadership 13-Feb-20 02:00pm 05:00pm reading and activities Focus Group academy (OLA) for underprivileged Saida children

MobArt program with 15-Feb-20 09:30am 04:30pm Loyac Voluntarism LOYAC

Le Bristol Corporate 17-Feb-20 03:00pm 04:30pm Le Bristol Hamra Focus Group visit

Emotional Intelligence 17-Feb-20 05:00pm 07:00pm Byblos Campus Focus Group Workshop

18-Feb-20 02:00pm 04:00pm Sports activity Dar Al Aytam Voluntarism

Emotional Intelligence 18-Feb-20 05:00pm 07:00pm Beirut Campus Focus Group Workshop

19-Feb-20 02:00pm 03:00pm KPMG corporate visit KPMG Focus Group

Reach Out and Dazzle Outreach and Program-Volunteer Leadership 20-Feb-20 02:00pm 05:00pm reading and activities Focus Group academy (OLA) for underprivileged Saida children

MobArt program with 22-Feb-20 09:30am 04:30pm Loyac Voluntarism LOYAC

24-Feb-20 03:00pm 05:00pm MUREX Corporate visit Murex Focus Group

Project Management 25-Feb-20 05:00pm 07:00pm Byblos Campus Focus Group Workshop

Project Management 26-Feb-20 05:00pm 07:00pm Beirut Campus Focus Group Workshop

Reach Out and Dazzle Outreach and 27-Feb-20 02:00pm 05:00pm Program-Volunteer Focus Group Leadership reading and activities

for underprivileged academy (OLA) children Saida

MobArt program with 29-Feb-20 09:30am 04:30pm Loyac Voluntarism LOYAC

Post CSP WebEx Session – 19-Mar-20 04:00pm 05:00pm Implementation Focus Group Byblos Workshop

Adapting to a New 23-Mar-20 04:00pm 04:30pm YouTube Videos Focus Group Lifestyle Workshop

Engaging in productive 24-Mar-20 04:00pm 04:40pm YouTube Videos Focus Group Self-Reflection

Post CSP WebEx Session – 24-Mar-20 04:00pm 05:00pm Implementation Focus Group Beirut Workshop Pre CSP- WebEx Session – 30-Mar-20 03:00pm 05:30pm Implementation Focus Group Beirut Workshop Basic Professionalism 31-Mar-20 04:00pm 05:30pm & Business Etiquette WebEx Session Focus Group Workshop Pre CSP- WebEx Session – 1-Apr-20 03:00pm 05:30pm Implementation Focus Group Byblos Workshop

VI. Work Plan (Available on a separately attached document, refer to the Work plan for HES Year 2019-2020)

VII. Quotes from Scholars

“Words can’t describe how thankful I am for this amazing opportunity. Through the generosity of the American people, I was not only given the opportunity to pursue my education at a prestigious university like LAU, but also got the help needed to build my personality while shaping a successful future. I will be forever grateful. Thank you USAID.” 96 HES- USP VIII (ID: ****02607) – Nursing

“Being part of the LAU Family and embraced under the wings of the USAID is a life changing opportunity. As an HES scholar, this program has reinforced my spirit of service and made me acknowledge that we, as human beings, play a crucial role in building a better community. Thanks to USAID, today my dream is more reachable than ever. I am now well prepared to serve my community and contribute to the rise of Lebanon.” “I am grateful that I have been selected to be one of the HES scholars at the Lebanese HES – USP VIII (ID: ****04805) – Computer American University. This scholarship has Science brought me one step closer towards a successful future and inspired me to be socially active in my community.”

HES – USP VIII (ID: ****05175) – Banking and Finance

VIII. Appendix 1 Refer to the attached quarterly template

IX. Appendix 2 Mentors List (Fall 2019) Scholar ID Mentors ****04776 ****05175 ****03491 ****05604 ****05415 ****05143 ****05280 ****04805 ****04947 ****05305 ****05384 ****05035 ****05115 ****01271 ****05403

****03954 ****04844 ****05017 ****04996 ****05359 ****03737 ****03427 ****05300 ****05383 ****05138 ****01756 ****05311 ****04982 ****05169 ****05290 ****06013 ****05307 ****05316 ****05303 ****01570 ****05034 ****02812 ****05221 ****05240 ****05178 ****05254 ****04847 ****05272 ****04989 ****05405 ****05207 ****05126 ****00720 ****03844 ****02176 ****06077 ****04887 ****04818 ****05383 ****05294 ****05353 ****01938 ****03262 ****06008 ****03414 ****01983 ****02607 ****05244 ****04917 ****05087 ****05017 ****04947 ****05749 ****02843 ****04984

****02430 ****03368 ****05274 ****05866 ****01883 ****00950 ****02127 ****04978 ****05309 ****05122 ****05008 HES Management ****05010

Mentors List (Spring 2020) Scholar ID Mentors ****05175 ****04776 ****05604 ****03491 ****05415 ****05272 ****05280 ****04805 ****04947 ****05305 ****05353 ****05169 ****05290 ****05502 ****05307 ****05384 ****05035 ****05115 ****01271 ****05403 ****03737 ****03427 ****05300 ****05383 ****05138 ****01756 ****05311 ****03954 ****04844 ****05017 ****04996 ****05359 ****04847 ****02812 ****01570

****05034 ****05221 ****04982 ****05316 ****05569 ****05303 ****05143 ****05240 ****05254 ****05178 ****04989 ****05405 ****05207 ****05126 ****00720 ****03844 ****02176 ****06077 ****04887 ****04818 ****05294 ****05383 ****03262 ****03414 ****06008 ****01983 ****02607 ****04978 ****05244 ****05122 ****02127 ****01938 ****05087 ****04917 ****05017 ****02843 ****05749 ****04947 ****04984 ****02430 ****03368 ****05866 ****05274 ****01883 ****00950 ****05008 HES Management ****05010

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