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2025 International ACAC Conference Sessions

Supporting Students in Crisis: How Second Chance & GU-Qatar Partnered in the MENA Region - A Case Study

mercredi 16 juillet 2025 à 11:00–12:15 EDT
BK 010
Session Description

This session will explore how a non-profit and a higher education institution successfully collaborated to provide critical access to higher education for Palestinian refugee students. Through a detailed case study, we will present a step-by-step playbook, showcasing innovative approaches such as flexible credential evaluation, English proficiency assessment, and targeted recruitment. Attendees will gain practical insights into how to design inclusive admissions policies aimed to remove barriers and empower refugee students to achieve higher education aspirations. Join us to discover how we can work together - non-profits, secondary schools, and universities to become catalysts for change and opportunity.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)
Organization (For-Profit, Non-Profit, CBO)

Lead Presenter

Karen Karidoyanes, Retired Professional

Additional Presenters

Joseph Hernandez, Georgetown University in Qatar
Izzet Sengel, American School of Doha
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