Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), got the 'Extraordinary Contribution Award' throughout the Ellucian Live Middle East Conference 2015 held at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference and Event Centre, Dubai. The three-day occasion was hosted by Ellucian, a global leader in offering ingenious technology options for college institutions. This year's edition championed the style 'Redefining Success in the 21st Century,' with HBMSU becoming the very first organization to get the prestigious difference from Ellucian.

The award was given up acknowledgment of HBMSU's innovative work towards 5 nominations: HBMSU Messaging Gateway, Ellucian Solutions Manager, Virtual Finance, Course Files and Syllabus Management and Admissions, Advising and Registration Enhancements. HBMSU also won the "Student Experience" award under the theme innovations or improvements which examines the progress and instructional advancement of learners.

Dr. Al Awar expressed his appreciation and appreciation upon getting the distinction, keeping in mind that the turning point is the fruit of HBMSU's steadfast efforts to constantly offer the highest standards of wise education by incorporating the latest innovations and modern-day technological developments to develop an advanced instructional system and to provide an integrated knowing environment to learners in line with the vision of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of the University. He stated: "This award reflects the university's steadfast dedication to cultivate innovation in smart education in assistance of the instructions of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and in line with objectives of UAE Vision 2021 which intends to offer an integrated instructional system in order to develop a strong nationwide knowledge economy.".

Mathew Boice, Vice President of Ellucian, praised HBMSU for their win at the Ellucian Live Middle East 2015 Awards. He applauded the strong relations between Ellucian and HBMSU, referring to the university as a popular partner in light of its leading position in the wise innovation-- allowed education in the Arab World.

HMBSU recently introduced the current variation of the 'Banner by Ellucian Student Information System' to be integrated in the clever education infrastructure of the university. The university also announced the launch of very first global Ellucian Banner training center outside the USA. The center was established to provide universities and scholastic institutions in the Middle East with the very best Banner training services. The training center will allow faculty members, management officials and IT personnel to utilize the Banner system to improve operational performance levels.

The center will play an important role in supporting the Emiratization efforts of universities and local instructional institutions, as it will train UAE Nationals on Student Information System (SIS) functions by motivating the use of the Banner software application in all administrative procedures varying from Strategic Management and Records Handling to Learners Recruitment, Admissions, Registration, and Academic Advising.

The Ellucian Live Middle East Conference is the biggest annual event of its kind, attracting more than 500 leading higher education institutions across the area. This year's edition showcased the most recent trends and advancements along with the very best practices in the sector. It included a perfect platform for the participants to communicate with leaders of the education sector and Ellucian professionals.