Dr. Rania Ibrahim is the Dean for Student Affairs at Effat University, overseeing student enrollment; scholarships and financial aid; student life; and centers of independent learning and communication and rhetoric, career development alumnae services; and counseling. Dr. Ibrahim holds a Ph.D. in linguistics; MATEFL in EFL testing; Diploma in Applied Linguistics; B.A. in English Language and Literature. She received her graduate degrees from Reading University, UK and Alexandria University, Egypt. She has worked at Effat University since 2001 as faculty; Director of Effat Preparatory Program and Testing Center; Director of Enrollment; Student Affairs Vice Dean; and Dean for Student Affairs. In Egypt, she has been working in Alexandria University since 1991 teaching English for Specific Purposes courses for graduate and undergraduate students, and teacher-training courses for secondary and tertiary level teachers. She is currently on leave from her position in Egypt. Her research interests are in the areas of assessment, leadership, and student development.