The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has joined the league of over 3,500 Academic Institutions that partner with Academic Impressions (AI) one of the largest providers of leadership development for higher educational institutions worldwide.
Academic Impressions is an organization focused on building academic capacity, and offers training programs in leadership development, professional skills, and other competency areas to higher education faculty and administrators across the United States and Canada.
In a statement signed by the senior director of public affairs of the institution Mr Yusuf Mohammed made available to Tribune Online on Friday in Yola, said the goal is to strengthen the knowledge and expertise of individuals, teams, and the institution
The President of AI, Mr Amit Mrig, highlighted the increasing gap between the supply of higher education in Africa and the rising demand and maintained that it is crucial to prioritize the development of higher education capacity across the continent. “We know there will be a tremendous increase in demand for higher education globally, and as the leading resource on leadership, we want to contribute value where we can.”
The President of the American University of Nigeria, Dr. DeWayne Frazier expressed his profound gratitude for this magnanimous gesture by AI during this period of global economic recession. “In a period of economic challenges, organizations usually rescind investments in professional development for their faculty and staff. In these challenging times, the American University of Nigeria continues to find ways to invest in our people, as they are our most valuable asset.”
He further stated, “The more we can provide for them in professional development, the entire university benefits, especially our students. I am particularly thankful to Mr. Amit Mrig and Academic Impressions for this partnership.
AUN Writing Center Director Emilienne Akpan, who also serves as the AUN/AI liaison for faculty, said the collaboration will enhance the pedagogical skills of our faculty and foster a culture of continuous improvement to position our institution at the forefront of innovative teaching and learning practices.
By leveraging the resources and expertise at Academic Impressions, we will strengthen our commitment to excellence, sustain the transformative learning experiences of our students, and facilitate valuable networking prospects for the university community.”
Monica Adama of the AUN Human Resources Department, who also serves as the AI desk officer for AUN staff, praised President Frazier for championing this commendable initiative, “This signifies a strategic investment in AUN’s employees, promising not only professional growth but also long-term benefits for the university,” she noted.
The partnership will provide interested members of the AUN community with a range of offerings from the Academic Impression to enhance their professional development.
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