Busniness Information Technology - Alkhalili

I was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, many many years ago. As many international student, I came to United State seeking higher education. I began as an electrical engineer major at Cal State LA, but I was forced to drop out of the university for financial reasons.

1982, I began working in the business industry working with Florsheim Shoes Company in Los Angeles, CA, and promoted to manager for four years with. In 1986, I took another position as a sales manager for three years with FGA Trading Co. in Lodi, CA.

After nine years in business, I realized that I could not improve my life status until I earn a college degree. Thus, I enrolled at the College of the Sequoias (COS) in 1989. I began as business and marketing major, but I quickly switched my major to Math/Science. 1993 was a busy year for me; I received my Associate degree from COS in math and science, I began tutoring mathematics and facilitated pre-calculus, calculus first and second semesters for the MESA Program at COS, I transferred to Cal State University, Fresno as a computer science /math major, and I married my lovely wife.

1996, my first son was born and my college career took another direction. At he same time, I accepted the position of MESA Director at the College of the Sequoias. 1998, we were blessed with another child, daughter. 1999, I received the MESA Director of the Year honor and I received my Bachelor in Science Degree in Computer Information Systems from Strayer University. 2001, I began teaching computer coursers on a part-time basis at COS and I began to design and develop database programs for local community college and MESA Community College Programs. 2002, I was selected as the Chair-elect for National Association for Minority Engineering Program Administrators (NAMEPA) Region E. Also in 2003, I received my Master degree in Science in Master of Information Technology from American InterContinental University. In addition, I was elected as the Chair for Expanding Your Horizons at COS. However, because of budget cuts, I left COS and I became the fourth MESA Director at CSU Fresno. 2004, I became the Chair for NAMEPA Region E and I began teaching part-time at National University, Fresno Center.

2005, I was given the opportunity to share my skills and technical experience in the classroom as a full-time instructor at Highline Community College. It has been a marvelous experience integrating many of my technical experiences in the classroom to improve students success and retention. The college has giving me another opportunity to use my administrative skills to co-direct the Tutoring Center.

I also enjoy being an advisor for the Table Tennis Club. Where we have producing a high quality players who have been winning many tournaments.

On the personal side, I enjoy many sports, various music, and the great outdoors. Every summer, I look forward to travel and camping in as many places as possible. I take pleasure in designing and developing websites. Since I moved to Washington State, I have been involved with many local communities. At this time, I am serving as one of the Executive directors of Arab-American Chamber of Commerce. I am also a member of Arab Center of Washington and serve on Seattle Police Department Muslim, Arab, Sikh (MSA) Advisory Council.

Now, since you know something about me I hope you share something about you when taking my class.

Thank you for visiting my personal page. I hope you contact me if you have any questions, oalkhali@highline.edu