Saint Monica University Names Associate Vice President of Strategic Planning

Dr. Ndeh Ntomanbang Ningo to Oversee SMU’s Strategic Planning and Execution
By: Saint Monica University
 
BUEA, Cameroon - July 16, 2015 - PRLog -- Saint Monica University (SMU): The American International University today announced that Dr. Ndeh Ntomanbang Ningo has been named the Associate Vice President of Strategic Planning. The Associate Vice President of Strategic Planning is a newly created position at SMU and reports directly to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and indirectly to the President.

As the Associate Vice President of Strategic Planning, Dr. Ningo will lead the strategic planning process and execution of the President’s agenda. His role will include tracking progress and reporting on strategic goals, and he will work with senior leadership to develop and monitor precise objectives and metrics for the SMU’s academic, financial and operating strategies. Other areas of focus will include serving as the liaison between the University and the Ministry of Higher Education in Yaounde, Cameroon; building SMU’s reputation as a leading university in Cameroon and Africa; developing new programs especially in the area of technology; building local, national and international partnerships; and attracting the most talented faculty, students, and staff to SMU.

“I am very pleased to have Dr. Ndeh Ntomanbang Ningo as a member of my executive council,” said Professor Januarius Jingwa (JJ) Asongu, President and Chief Executive Officer of SMU. “He brings deep strategic expertise and an extraordinary breadth of accomplishment in higher education to this role. Having studied in the United States and served as a university leader in Cameroon, we found him to be the perfect candidate to lead an American university in Cameroon. He has the task to helping SMU become the best university in Cameroon and a leading university in Africa by 2020.”

“Saint Monica University is the most ambitious university in Cameroon and I am glad to join the visionary leadership in bringing the dream into reality,” said Dr. Ningo. “I will forge deep relationships with colleagues across the University to increase coordination and collaboration as SMU moves forward in a time of challenge and change in higher education. I bring over two decades of university experience as a faculty member and as a senior administrator to SMU.”

“Dr. Ningo has proven to be adept at formulating and executing on high-level strategic objectives and at working with administrators and faculty to advance institutional goals,” said President Asongu. “He is a foremost Cameroonian engineer and a recognized leader and a person of impeccable judgment, strong interpersonal skills, a highly analytical mind, and a deep knowledge of higher education. I look forward to working with him and I am confident that he will be an outstanding addition to the SMU community.”

Dr. Ningo earned his Bachelor of Science, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the United States. He has also taught at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rensselaer, NY (USA); the University of Yaounde I, Yaounde (Cameroon); and the University of Douala, Douala (Cameroon); and the University of Buea, Buea (Cameroon).

“I am both honored and excited about the opportunity to join President Asongu and the superb team,” said Dr. Ningo. “This is a transformational time in higher education and I look forward to the opportunity to serve the University as it leads the way in applied research into the arts, sciences and technology, opens new frontiers in online education, advances teaching and learning, and extends its already impressive global reach.”

About Saint Monica University: The American International University

Saint Monica University (SMU) is an American-style private Catholic institution, offering career-focused programs that are at the intersection of the liberal arts, science and technology. It is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, entrepreneurial and professional development of a diverse student population. SMU is focused on the student experience and helping our students achieve their educational and career goals, and contributing to a more sustainable society.  We offer various certificates and diplomas as well as bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees through the School of Arts, Education, & Humanities (SAEH); School of Business & Public Policy (SBPP); School of Health & Human Services (SHHS); and School of Science, Engineering & Technology (SSET). SMU is accredited in the United Kingdom by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities (ASIC) with Accreditation No: AS22357/0614 and is listed on the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) with the UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN): 10048183. SMU is also fully accredited in Cameroon by the National Commission on Private Higher Education at the Ministry of Higher Education with the Ordinance of Creation No: E14/0028/MINESUP/SG/DDES and the Ministerial Letter No: 14/01319/L/MINESUP/SG/DDES/ESUP/SDA/OAGS authorizing its operation. For more information about SMU, visit our website: www.smuedu.org or write to us at admissions@stmonicauniversity.com.
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