Rate My Professor Shadi Hijazi

In his current position, Dr. Hijazi teaches general education courses such as English Composition, Technical Writing, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Fundamentals of Innovation, Research and Learning Skills, and English proficiency test preparation including IELTS, TOEFL, and EmSAT with a reported 90% success rate. He also delivers Arabic language courses for non-native speakers. As department head, he oversees the General Education program, coordinates distance learning initiatives, advises conditional admission students, supervises extracurricular activities, and develops curricula. Dr. Hijazi founded and organizes the Annual AGU Forum on Language and Education and serves as Brand Ambassador for the Al Ghurair Young Thinkers Program. His research centers on leadership styles in higher education, EFL teaching strategies, and student satisfaction. Notable publications include his PhD thesis 'Leadership Styles and Their Relationship with the Private University Employees' Job Satisfaction in United Arab Emirates' (2017), 'The Impact of English Language Lecturers’ Leadership Styles on Educational Student Satisfaction: A Case Study of University in UAE' (2022), 'How to Enhance EFL Communication Skills Through Project Work' (2022), 'Composition and Writing Skills' (2016, co-authored), and 'A Guide to Technical Writing Skills' (co-authored).