Counseling, Testing and Disability Services
Counseling, Testing and Disability Services
Mission
The Mission of the Department of Counseling, Testing, and Disability Services (CTDS) is to provide support services to the community of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) by ensuring equal access to educational facilities, programs, services, and activities, and by providing additional assistance through counseling, and collaborations with additional AURAK resources.
Vision
In support of the Mission of AURAK, CTDS exists to enhance the development and success of all members of the AURAK community with regard to academics, personal and interpersonal growth. Adhering to the values of excellence, community, respect, personal development, responsible citizenship, and integrity, the Department recognizes the uniqueness, dignity, value and gifts of all individuals.
Our Functions
- The Department of Counseling, Testing, and Disability Services provides counseling services which includes both academic and individual sessions. Additionally, students struggling with learning may avail themselves of individual testing to discover their learning styles and strengths. Students with both permanent and/or temporary disabilities can receive support services through DCTDS. A more complete explanation of services can be found by accessing the following links.
Our People
Dr. Sharon Waller- Manager
PhD in Special Education
Certified Educational Diagnostician
Office: B-05
E-mail:Â sharon.waller@aurak.ac.ae
Phone: +971 7 221 0900 Ext: 1288
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Mission
The Mission of the Department of Counseling, Testing, and Disability Services (CTDS) is to provide support services to the community of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) by ensuring equal access to educational facilities, programs, services, and activities, and by providing additional assistance through counseling, and collaborations with additional AURAK resources.
Vision
In support of the Mission of AURAK, CTDS exists to enhance the development and success of all members of the AURAK community with regard to academics, personal and interpersonal growth. Adhering to the values of excellence, community, respect, personal development, responsible citizenship, and integrity, the Department recognizes the uniqueness, dignity, value and gifts of all individuals.
Our Functions
- The Department of Counseling, Testing, and Disability Services provides counseling services which includes both academic and individual sessions. Additionally, students struggling with learning may avail themselves of individual testing to discover their learning styles and strengths. Students with both permanent and/or temporary disabilities can receive support services through DCTDS. A more complete explanation of services can be found by accessing the following links.
Our People
Dr. Sharon Waller- Manager
PhD in Special Education
Certified Educational Diagnostician
Office: B-05
E-mail:Â sharon.waller@aurak.ac.ae
Phone: +971 7 221 0900 Ext: 1288





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