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Noor



Joined: 06 May 2009
Posts: 152
PostPosted: Wed May 06, 2009 11:09 pm    Post subject: Questions about QU Reply with quote
There are a few people here I'd like to PM, people with experience at QU, but because I have just registered with the board do not have PM privileges. I would be grateful if some of you contacted me.

Thank you.
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stickleback



Joined: 01 Jul 2008
Posts: 76
PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2009 7:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The best things are the housing (I had no complaints) and the teachers you work with. The courses are not bad but need constant revision. The placement system is a disaster and needs to be reviewed. Most of the administrators are OK people but someone at the top needs to review his attitude and management tactics. He needs to appraise himself and see how he can be a better person and a better manager. The checklist/spy system is what is used in penal institutions not universities.
Control/punishment is not the way to go, the way to go is support. Support your staff, treat them well and they will support you as the man says. No doubt about it.
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LuxorHouse



Joined: 21 Jul 2005
Posts: 41
Location: USA
PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2009 5:23 pm    Post subject: Questions about QU Reply with quote
Has anyone heard what might be going on in the Mass Communication Department? I recently interviewed for a position there (by a professor from another university who QU has a relationship with) and was recommended #1 to be interviewed by the department head and Dean; however, the department head apparently left and the new head has decided not to move forward with any of the hires (there were going to be multiple hires in two areas).
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Noor



Joined: 06 May 2009
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PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2009 11:34 pm    Post subject: Salaries Reply with quote
What is the typical salary package for a candidate to the Foundation program with a Master's degree and 5, 10, and 20 years experience?
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veiledsentiments



Joined: 20 Feb 2003
Posts: 17644
Location: USA
PostPosted: Mon May 18, 2009 1:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Last year the new teachers were offered 13,500 QR (US$3700) plus usual Gulf benefits... and it didn't seem to make any difference the amount of experience, which is unusual. I know that there was an effort being made to raise the amount this year or perhaps have a scale based on experience, but so far I haven't heard from anyone as to offers.

VS
(luxorhouse... sorry but I don't have any contacts in mass comm... good luck on getting something.)
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LuxorHouse



Joined: 21 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: Mon May 18, 2009 1:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks, VS! I figured that was why I hadn't had a reply.
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cowpoke



Joined: 15 May 2009
Posts: 7
PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2009 7:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
From what I've seen on Facebook, this place looks like a blast. The teachers are really wild. So is this what they do at the weekend? I can't wait to join them! Party, party, party! It must be a great place to live. Those QU babes look hot to trot.
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wilberforce



Joined: 27 Dec 2008
Posts: 647
PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2009 7:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That must have been some party!!!! Why was it put on Facebook?
I spotted that gal I met one night at Garvey's. She's looking good.
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Noor



Joined: 06 May 2009
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
veiledsentiments wrote:
Last year the new teachers were offered 13,500 QR (US$3700) plus usual Gulf benefits... and it didn't seem to make any difference the amount of experience, which is unusual. I know that there was an effort being made to raise the amount this year or perhaps have a scale based on experience, but so far I haven't heard from anyone as to offers.


I can now confirm this.
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