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Full Name : Obaid Ali Otayyan Al-Modaf
Nationality : Saudi
Address : PO Box 80202, Jeddah 21589 KSA
Tel (Office) : +966 26951035
Fax : +966 26951082
Cell Phone : +966 2 506618424
E-mail : almodaf@kau.edu.sa
Current Position : Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Social Work, Faculty of Arts & Humanities, KAU. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Educational Qualifications:
· Ph.D. in Sociology, 2003. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America. DISSERTATION: Attitudes toward the Effects of Privatization on the Employment System: A Study of Undergraduate College Students in Saudi Arabia.
· Master of Arts in Sociology, 1999. Wichita State University, Wichita. Kansas, United States of America. THESIS: Consumption and Social Class: A Comparative Analysis of Consumption Patterns across Different Social Classes.
· Higher Diploma in Education, 1992. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
· BA in Sociology, 1990. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
· Associate Professor of Sociology. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. From 2009 to Present.
· Assistant Professor of Sociology. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. From Summer 2003 to Spring 2008.
· Assistant Professor. University of Virginia Tech, United States of America. Spring 2003
· Summer Scholar. Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, United States of America. Summer 2002.
· Teaching Assistant. King Abdul Aziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. From 1993 to 1995.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
· Vice-Dean for Development: May 2008 to Present.
· Academic and Institutional Accreditation General Supervisor: August 2008 to Present.
· Quality Assurance Representative: May 2008 to Present.
· Supervisor of the Faculty Graduates Training Unit 2006 to 2009.
· Representative of the Department of Sociology on the Course File Committee 2006 to 2008.
· Representative of Developed Courses of the Deanship of Distance Learning in the Department of Sociology 2006 to 2008.
· Representative of specialized courses for external studies, Department of Sociology, 2003 to 2007.
· Supervisor of Graduate Studies, Department of Sociology (Master's Degree students), 2003 to 2010.
· Advisor to the Vice President for Development: 2005 to 2007.
· Representative of King Abdulaziz University in the Committee for "Improving the Standard of Living of the Citizens" Sponsored by the Socio-economic Foundation of the Emirate of Makkah Region. 2004to 2007.
ADMINISTRATIVE & ACADEMIC COMMITTEES:
· Committee for Academic Accreditation - Faculty of Arts and Humanities. 2009 to Present
· Committee on Quality Management System. Faculty of Arts and Humanities. 2007 to Present
· Committee of the Cultural Program. College of Arts and Humanities. 2009.
· Committee for Joint International Cooperation , Department of Sociology and Social Work 2011.
· Committee for the Development of the Doctoral Program. Department of Sociology, King Abdulaziz University. 2009.
· Committee for Reviewing Departmental Courses. Department of Sociology, King Abdulaziz University, 2009.
· Committee for Reviewing Proposals for Sub-specialty Options. King Abdulaziz University. 2008.
· Committee for the Specifications of the Master's Program. Department of Sociology, King Abdulaziz University. 2007.
· Committee for the Specifications of the Higher Diploma Program in Social Research. Department of Sociology, King Abdulaziz University. 2007.
ACADEMIC AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS:
· Alpha Kappa Delta, Association of Sociologists.
· Scholarship from King Abdul Aziz University for Graduate Studies in the USA
· Scholarship from King Abdul Aziz University to attend the summer program at the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan, USA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
· Member, The Saudi Association of Sociology and Social Work
· Member, The British Sociological Association
COURSES TAUGHT:
· Economic Sociology
· Sociology of Organizations.
· Social System in Islam.
· Social Statistics
· Urban Sociology
· Analysis of Statistical Data using SPSS
· Educational Sociology
· Sources of Information in Sociology
· Economic Studies of the Arab World
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
· Economic Inflation
· Household Consumption
· Privatization and the Job System
· Poverty
· Globalization of the Economy and Social Construction
· Social Capital and Education in Local Communities
· Work Ethics in Islam
· Technology and the Labor Market
· Crime in the Workplace
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Teaching:
· Improving Assessment, Evaluation and Test Construction Skills. Four-day intensive workshop by the British Council, Beirut. July 25-29, 2010.
· The E-library. Deanship of Distance Learning - King Abdulaziz University. March 14, 2010.
· Learning for Leadership. Center for Teaching & Learning Development - King Abdulaziz University. November 18-19, 2006
· Engaging Students in the Learning Process. Center for Teaching & Learning Development - King Abdulaziz University. December 12, 2005.
· Presentation Skills at Conferences. Center for Teaching & Learning Development - King Abdulaziz University. November 30, 2004.
· Priority Management for the University Instructors. Center for Teaching & Learning Development - King Abdulaziz University. February 10, 2005.
· Student Counseling .Center for Teaching & Learning Development - King Abdulaziz University. March18, 2004.
Leadership:
· Effective Personal Productivity Leadership Management International (LMI) Jeddah. October 7th to November 11th, 2009.
· Effective Personal Leadership. Leadership Management International (LMI) Jeddah December 15th, 2009 to February 12th, 2010.
· Effective Strategic Leadership. Leadership Management International (LMI) Jeddah March 17th to April 18th, 2010.
· Effective Strategic Leadership. Management Company's Global Leadership LMI, Jeddah. May 18th to June 29th, 2010.
Quality Assurance and Accreditation:
· Internal Audit of Quality Management Systems ISO 9001.Standardization for Arabian Gulf Countries. Jeddah. May 7-10, 2010
· Academic Performance Measurement. International Islamic University Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: June 25th to July 3th, 2009.
· Evidence Collection, Performance Indicators and Benchmarking College of Business Administration. Jeddah. 15-16/2/2010.
· Upgrading the Performance of Vice-Deans for Development Using the DACUM System. King Abdulaziz University. 14/5/2009.
· The Effectiveness of Report Writing in Academic Accreditation. Global Network of Bodies of Quality in Higher Education. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 30/03/2009.
· The Effectiveness of the Site Visit to the Institution in Academic Accreditation. Global Network of Bodies of Quality in Higher Education. Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates. 30/03/2009.
· Mechanisms of Internal and External Evaluation. Association of Arab Universities, Amman - Jordan. 24-25/11/2008.
Scientific Research:
· Program in Statistics and Research Methods.
Social Research Institute, Michigan University, USA. Summer 2002.
Teaching Techniques & Technology Integration:
· A Program in Teaching Techniques:
King Abdulaziz University Committee for Innovation and Excellence. A six-week intensive program. 19/4/2007.
· EndNote King Abdulaziz University Committee for Innovation and Excellence. 20/11.2008.
· ACCESS Center for Teaching & Learning Development King Abdulaziz University. 10-12/12/ 2005.
· Power Point Center for Teaching & Learning Development - King Abdulaziz University. September 24-26/9/ 2005.
· FRONT PAGE Center for Teaching & Learning Development - King Abdulaziz University. 8-11/5/ 2004.
· SPSS Center for Teaching & Learning Development - King Abdulaziz University. 3-5/1/ 2004.
· Creating a Web-based Course Using Blackboard Faculty Development Institute-Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 10/24/2002.
· Using Macromedia Dreamweaver to Create a Web Site - Part 3 Faculty Development Institute-Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 10/16/2003.
· Introduction to Desktop Computing: Tips and Techniques-Part 2 Faculty Development Institute-Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Oct 14, 2002.
· Introduction to Digital Media: Audio, Images and Video-Part 1 Faculty Development Institute-Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 09/10/2002.
· Introduction to Desktop Computing: Tips and Techniques-Part 1 Faculty Development Institute-Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 07/10/2002.
· Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint Faculty Development Institute-Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 09/30/2002.
· Using Macromedia Dreamweaver to Create a Web Site - Part 1 Faculty Development Institute-Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 25/09/2002.
SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES:
Publications:
Journal Articles:
· Al-Modaf, Obaid Ali. 2011. "Inequality of Development: the Hard Fault of Globalization." Umm Al-Qura University Journal of Social Sciences, KSA (In English, under print).
· Al-Modaf, Obaid Ali. 2011. " Social Effects of Economic Inflation on the Saudi Family: A Study on a Sample of Families in Jeddah City." Al-Ijtima'iyah: A Journal of the Saudi Association of Sociology and Social Work. (to appear in the next issue).
· Al-Modaf, Obaid Ali. 2011. " Sociology of Adjustment with Economic Crises: Strategies of the Saudi Family in Dealing with Economic Inflation." Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Economics and Management. Volume 28, number 2 (to appear in 2014).
· Al-Modaf, Obaid Ali. 2010. "Factors Affecting Consumption Behavior of Youth in Saudi Society: A Study on Undergraduate Students at King Abdulaziz University". Arts Journal: King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA. Vol. 23, No. 1: 125-152.
· Al-Modaf, Obaid Ali. 2009. "Significance of Culture in the Marketplace: A Proposed Theoretical Perspective." Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities. Vol. 17, No. 2:249-262. (in English).
· Al-Modaf, Obaid Ali. 2008. "The Relationship Between Social Capital and Academic Achievement of the University Student." Research Centre, Faculty of Arts and Humanities. King Abdulaziz University.
· Al-Modaf, Obaid Ali. 2007. "Sociology of Advertising Using Religious Symbol: A Content Analysis of a Sample of Commercial Ads in the Saudi Society." " Journal of Social Sciences: Vol. 35, No. 73:2-101.
· Al-Modaf, Obaid Ali. 2006. "Islamic Work Ethic Code: A Conceptual Study." Umm Al-Qura University Journal of Educational, Social and Humanities Sciences: Vol. 17, No. 3: 9-28. (in English).
· Al-Modaf, Obaid Ali. 2006. " Attitudes toward the Effects of Privatization on the Employment System: A Study of Undergraduate College Students in Saudi Arabia." King Abdul Aziz University Centre of Scientific Publications. (in English).
· Al-Modaf, Obaid Ali. 2005. "Labor, Capital, and State in a Globalized Economy: Power-Dependence Relationships. " Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 19, No. 1: 81-106.
· Al-Modaf, Obaid Ali. 2004. " Poverty Phenomenon: A Sociological Critical Study of the Phenomenon’s Nature, Causes, and Ways of Remedy. " Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities,13: 97-124.
· Al-Modaf, Obaid Ali. 1999. "Consumption and Social Class: A Comparative Analysis of Consumption Patterns across Different Social Classes." Master’s Thesis (Unpublished Work ).
Books:
· Al-Modaf, Obaid Ali. 2011. Sociology of Economic Life. Al-Shagri Library Jeddah.
Supervision, Discussion and Arbitration:
Supervision and discussion of theses at the Department of Sociology and arbitration (review) of scientific research papers for publication in local scientific journals:
Thesis Supervision:
· Social and Economic Impacts of Privatization: A Field Study on Saudi Arabian Airlines Employees. Ph.D. Thesis: Mustafa Sediqq
Department of Sociology and Social Work- King Abdulaziz University
Status: Started 2009 [Ongoing]
· Social Life and Welfare in Sheltered Housing: An Ethnographic Study on the Shelters and Dwellers in the City of Jeddah.
Ph.D. Thesis: Layla Abdullah Jamal
Department of Sociology and Social Work - King Abdulaziz University
Status: Started 2009 [Ongoing]
· The Role of Guidance Programs in Raising Awareness for Marriage Planning and Family Building: A Descriptive and Analytical Study of Marriage Readiness Programs and the Beneficiaries in Jeddah"
Master's Thesis: Ghada Abdullah Al-Jwisser
Department of Sociology and Social Work - King Abdulaziz University .Thesis discussed and accepted: 8/12/2010.
· The social Implications of Satellite Television on Saudi Youth: A Field Study in the City of Jeddah
Master's Thesis: Thamer Bin Hassan Al-Hakim
Department of Sociology and Social Work - King Abdulaziz University
Thesis discussed and accepted: 27/5/2009.
Thesis Discussion:
· The Social Responsibility of the Private Sector
Ph.D. Thesis: Nasser Al-Zahrani
Discussion date: 15/11/2009
· The Social and the Economic Conditions of the Families of Prisoners: A Social Study of Some of the Families (of Prisoners) in the City of Jeddah. Master's Thesis: Nora Ayed Saleh Al-Juaid. Discussion Date: 10/11/2009
· Volunteer Work in Civil Society: A Study of the Role of Women volunteers in the Province of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Ph.D. Thesis: Suad Bin Abboud Afeef
Department of Sociology - King Abdulaziz University
Discussion Date: 11/11/2008
· Social Consensus and its Impact on Academic Achievement: An Empirical Study on a Sample of Students in The Secondary Industrial Institute in Jeddah
Master's Thesis: Essam Hassan Ambar
Department of Sociology - King Abdulaziz University
Discussion Date: 2/4/2007
Conferences:
· Annual Conference of the British Sociological Association. Title of the paper presented: "Job Satisfaction as a Forecast Factor for Deviations at the Workplace." London Apr 6-8, 2001
· International Conference on Higher Education. Title of the paper presented: "The Role of Graduate Programs in Serving Community Issues." Beirut, May 4-6, 2010
· Symposium on Social Work and Family Health in a Changing World. King Abdulaziz Medical City. Title of the paper presented: "The Balance between Family and Work among Working Families: Challenges and Opportunities." Jeddah. April, 27-28, 2010
· Tenth Congress of the International Quality Assurance Networks in Higher Education. Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates. Mar 30 – Apr 02, 2009
· World Congress of Social Sciences. Title of the paper presented: "Culture and the Market." Izmir, Turkey. Aug 21-22, 2008
· Fifth Arab Education Forum. Title of the paper presented: "Community, Education and Globalization: The Social Capital Model." April 2008, Skhirat, Morocco.
· The Arab world and the Challenges of Globalization. Title of the paper presented: "Inequality in the Globalized Development: Another Important Factor of Backwardness of Third World Communities. April 2007. Irbid University, Jordan.
· Workshop on Implementing Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz’s Document on Higher Education. Title of the paper presented: “Attitudes towards the Effects of Privatization on the Job System: A Study of Male and Female Undergraduates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia." King Abdul Aziz University Centre for Scientific Publications. 2/2/2005, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
· Conference of the Southern Sociological Society (US). Research Paper presented: "Consumption and Class: A Comparative Study of Consumption Patterns on the Different Social Strata." April 2002. Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
· The Annual Conference of the Department of Sociology at the University of Virginia Tech, USA, 2002-2003
Lectures and Training Courses Provided to The local Community:
· The Family and the Contemporary Economic Challenges (A joint lecture) Jeddah Literary Club - 11/12/2009.
· Foreign Labor and Social Security (Lecture)
Institute of Air Defense, Jeddah - 23/5/2010.
· Family Fusion to Care for Students (A Training Program). Deanship of Student Affairs, King Abdulaziz University. 16-19/5/2010.
· Career Commitment: Concept, Importance, Factors, and Effects. (Lecture). Institute of Air Defense, Jeddah 14/9/2007.
· Consumption and Saving: Theoretical Concepts, and Applied Studies. (Lecture). Institute of Air Defense, Jeddah 25/12/2005.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Computer Skills:
Technical training in the use of the following programs:
Programs in statistics and data analysis:
Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
Statistical Analysis System (SAS)
Programs for designing online courses:
Lesson Builder
Snag It
Camtasia
Distance education programs:
Centra
EMES
Language Skills
Arabic
English
Media Appearances
Participated in a variety of media programs (CNBC, Saudi Broadcast, Al- Jazeera and Saudi Gazette newspapers)
Personal Interests
Sports
Travel
REFERENCES
· Dr. Ismail Abdel Hamid Kashkari, Department of Sociology,
PO Box 80202, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah 21589
· Dr. Salim bin Ahmed Sahab, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University. E-mail: ssahab@kaau.edu.
· Dr. William Senizk, Department of Sociology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA. E-mail: snizek@vt.edu
(June 2011/version)