Social and Humanitarian Research Center Contact Director Tel 6951733 Secretary Tel The Center was established in 2001 with the aim of enhancing research in all Faculty specializations, as well as supporting Arabic and Islamic heritage and simplifying its access to researchers. The Center concerns itself with providing academic consultation and research services to organizations and agencies, publishing research and studies, and organizing symposiums, conferences and training courses. Educational Development Center (EDC) The Educational Development Center is a specialized center established into serve students and staff. Years of experience has made it a unique and pioneering institute in educational training and development. EDC Training programs The Center offers training programs to professors, lecturers, teacher assistants, technicians, students, and to educators from outside the University. EDC Units Career Development for Professors, Assessment and Evaluation, Baccalaureate and Postgraduate Students -Internet Training and Technical Support Unit. , This Unit aims at supporting and developing the skills of instructors and students alike in the use of technology in instruction, learning and researching by offering courses, counseling, and effective programs. Baccalaureate Development Unit This unit is an addition to the Center and is devoted to developing and implementing the programs that address the needs of students at this level. The Mission of the Baccalaureate Unit To encourage students at this level to take part in and interact effectively with their environment by offering intensive and varied courses geared to providing them with the necessary skills that guide to success in both academic and personal life. This is achieved through the following- Training Courses Offering specialized training courses in every Faculty and more general courses open to all students that deal with the following essential areas learning skills, memory improvement skills, and skills in how to pass examinations. - Workshops Organizing workshops that deal with the following • Student difficulties and how to overcome them • Positive response to University activities.