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Prof. Adi Issam Arida

The President of AFU
 

Background

Professor Adi Arida holds a distinguished career of 23+ years in deanship and academic administration. He has provided leadership and support in building a graduate and post graduate student culture and community that enriches student experience and engagement. He has played a key role in facilitating creation of a learner-centric environment conducive for quality education. Read more

The President of AFU

      • The President of the University is responsible to the BoT.  Within the policies and regulations of the Board, the President of the University, as chief executive officer, has general authority and responsibility for the University and for keeping the Board of Trustees informed regarding the University in a timely and appropriate manner.
      • The President is expected to demonstrate those leadership skills necessary for the dynamic pursuit of the goals and objectives embodied in the mission of the University.  The President is also expected to understand the higher education needs of the University's service region, work with the BoT to develop proposals for meeting those needs and provide leadership to foster cooperation between campus and community in fulfilling the University's teaching, research, and public service responsibilities.
      • The President is expected to consult appropriately with faculty, students, classified staff, and administrators in discharging the responsibilities of the office.  The President is also expected to ensure that the policies, procedures, and actions of the Board are communicated to appropriate constituencies of the University in a timely manner.
      • As chief executive of the University, the President is charged with the following specific responsibilities:
        • Exercising effective leadership in a joint effort with the BoT to implement the mission of the University, as delineated in role and scope statements approved by the BoT.
        • Providing effective leadership and support for an academic program that is consistent with the University mission, the needs of those being served, sound standards of quality, and available resources.
        • Providing effective leadership and support for a program of student that complements the academic program and recognizes the diverse interests and needs of the student body.
        • Developing a competent administrative organization and staff to ensure effective and efficient management of the University.
        • Maintaining lawful, equitable and efficient personnel programs, including appointment of qualified persons to the faculty and staff and promotion, retention, or dismissal for cause of the same.
        • Representing the University at public and private occasions.
        • Recommending to the BoT annual operating and capital budgets and other plans, financial and otherwise, for realizing the University mission, and providing sound management of the approved budgets and plans.  Budgets should reflect priorities of the University and facilitate their achievement.
        • Interacting with appropriate external bodies, including Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), and international accrediting groups, and professional, to achieve the mission of the University in a manner consistent with the AFU’s strategic plan.
        • Undertaking assignments requested by the BoT.
        • Appointing the University Council and the Deans’ Council Members.
        • The President should be a full professor and appointed by the BoT.

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