USIU-Africa kicks off an international search for a Vice-Chancellor

November 12, 2021 - 5 Minutes Read - By Amrit Labhuram

The United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) has commenced an international executive search seeking to retain a substantive Vice-Chancellor to lead the premier higher education institution.

The process will be spearheaded by a United Kingdom-based firm, Oxford HR, a specialist executive search and organizational effectiveness firm with an impressive depth and breadth of experience working across a broad array of practice areas.

Speaking when she confirmed the international executive search process, Interim USIU-Africa Vice-Chancellor Prof. Freida Brown said the successful candidate would be expected to spearhead and accelerate sustainable growth of programs at the University.

The University, she added, is seeking a dynamic and inspirational leader to help boost the institution’s national, regional and international positioning through commitment to excellence.

“The successful candidate will set out a vision for USIU-Africa’s next chapter and work collaboratively with the Management Board to deliver the current Strategic Plan 2021/2026 with energy, sound judgment, and integrity, thinking creatively about opportunities for growth and income diversification,” Prof. Brown said.

She added that “the new Vice-Chancellor will be expected to bring a track record of successful leadership and academic achievement, as demonstrated in a doctoral degree and ideally at full Professorial level.”

Last August, the University Council Chairman, Kris Ole Senanu, said the global executive search for a new Vice-Chancellor is expected to be highly intense. The process is anticipated to last approximately 6 to 9 months.

About USIU-Africa

USIU–Africa is one of the leading private Universities in Kenya, representing over 70 nationalities undertaking 35 Undergraduate, Graduate and Doctoral programs. It is the only University in the region with dual accreditation in Kenya by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and the United States of America (USA) by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). https://www.usiu.ac.ke/

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