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Academic Programs Directorate

Mr. Samuel Nigatie Ambaw
Academic Programs Directorate Director

About the Office

Academic Programs Directorate office contributes in achieving the vision of the University through mobilizing and organizing all academic staffs for effective & efficient implementation of teaching-learning activities.

The office of the Academic Programs Directorate has leadership responsibilities for planning, implementing, and coordinating all educational programs of the institutes /colleges/schools. In assuming these responsibilities, the director work closely with the Vice President, Academic Deans, Directors, Coordinators, other administrators, and all the members of the institutes/colleges/schools.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Academic Programs Director shall be accountable to the Academic, Research, Technology Transfer and Community Service Vice President and has the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Support and ensure the programs of study; prepare and supply qualified graduates in knowledge, skills, and attitudes on the basis of the existing needs of the country;
  • Foster the college’s academic programs into the future;
  • works with the deans and directors in development of the educational program, including the maintenance of standards and the evaluation of teachers;
  • participates in the planning of new facilities for the purposes of instruction and student services;
  • Develop and maintain a vision for educational growth of the University.
  • Administer all academic programs to provide quality education with overall consistency to meet the mission and Vision of the University.
  • Supervise, and evaluate all academic deans
  • understands and promotes the role and use of technology in the instructional environment;
  • advocates and promotes quality instruction, student success, integrated planning, and the expansion of Student Learning Outcomes to meet the educational needs of students in a diverse community college environment;
  • Coordinate with other Academic Directors and Coordinators in sharing educational and instructional ideas.
  • Facilitate to provide training to faculty and students on latest instructional technology and technique.
  • Schedule regular meetings with Directors, Deans, Coordinators, staffs and students.
  • Coordinate periodic academic program reviews and work with academic units in the review, study, and development of curriculum and in the improvement of instruction;
  • Develop and implement academic enhancement programs for students.
  • Convene and lead new program development and operations team to ensure cross-functional support for the development and implementation of new programs.
  • Ensure the employment and promotion of academic staff is consistent with the University’s rules and procedures;
  • Responsible for any other related activities in the academic affairs.