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progress - IUGB Foundation
Embracing the Present PROGRESS REPORT 2015 Building for the Future THE IUGB FOUNDATION REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN A Strong First Act You could call the IUGB Foundation’s performance thus far the first act of a long-running play…a play whose stars are the students of the International University of Grand-Bassam (IUGB) and whose plot involves the education of these students and their role in building a better Africa. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in December 2013, the Foundation is already making a real difference as evidenced by IUGB’s increasing enrollment, its successful graduates and the support being received from both corporate and individual supporters. The latter made it possible for the Foundation to grant its first scholarships to students attending IUGB this Fall. In this our first Progress Report you will read about some of the activities that have positioned the Foundation to grow, including the establishment of a board of directors to provide sound leadership and governance. You will also see profiles of our students, graduates and IUGB’s distinguished faculty. Sidney E. Harris Chairman IUGB Foundation’s first act was a hit-but it’s just the beginning. West Africa abounds with young, talented individuals who want to show what they can do. IUGB can provide that opportunity with your support. Learn more about IUGB (www.iugb.edu.ci) and see how your contribution to the IUGB Foundation will help our students realize their dreams. Sidney E. Harris Chairman IUGB Foundation IUGB ALUMNAE Excelling at Home and Abroad Sarran Astrid Deigna Financial Risk Analyst, Federal Home Loan Bank, Atlanta, Georgia My interest in quantitative subjects has helped me build upon a strong, early academic foundation of mathematics and science. I received a high school diploma in 2009 in the Ivory Coast where I was recognized for achievement by the country’s Education Minister. Afterward, I entered the International University of Grand-Bassam and started my pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a concentration in actuarial science. Two years later I transferred to Georgia State University, graduating with a Master’s of Actuarial Science and a Master of Science in Mathematical Risk Management. In June 2015 I began my professional career as a Risk Management Analyst at the U.S. Federal Home Loan Bank in Atlanta. One of my ultimate goals is to participate in the development of my country, Côte d’Ivoire, through my professional and scholarly experience in the United States. My extracurricular activities included serving as the President of the International University of Grand-Bassam (IUGB) Alumni & Friends Network Alumni Association (Atlanta Chapter). Ahouefa Keshia Dossou Deputy Relationship Manager, Society General Bank of Côte d’Ivoire Large Enterprises Department In high school, I always wanted to study finance and become a banker. So when I heard about IUGB and that it offered classes in English, I thought this would provide me with an ideal opportunity to achieve my career aspirations. Attending IUGB affected my life by broadening my perspective of my own life and creating the opportunity to take my first flight to the United States. As an English-language institution, IUGB also prepared me to speak English and use my language capability to make a real difference in the workforce. After graduation, I was accepted for a credit analyst position at the top-rated bank in Côte d’Ivoire. I am now planning to obtain a graduate degree in management and entrepreneurship and to become a Certified Financial Accountant (CFA). I had not focused on how much of an impact IUGB had on my life until I wrote this testimony. IUGB prepared me to gain a great position in the profession of my dreams. I am sure the education obtained from IUGB will provide me many more opportunities throughout my career. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S UPDATE... Building Momentum for the Future Approximately two years ago, the IUGB Foundation was nothing more than a vision of a few individuals who saw West Africa’s future tied to its ability to provide higher education opportunities for talented students throughout the region. Today that vision is gaining momentum, thanks to a variety of events that have created awareness and enthusiasm for the IUGB Foundation and its efforts to educate global leaders of tomorrow. Among those activities was an Inaugural Celebration in Atlanta that attracted such dignitaries as Ambassador Andrew Young, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, and representatives from Côte d’Ivoire, including Prime Minister Daniel Kablan Duncan. Also in attendance were local business leaders and students from IUGB. We are pleased with how far we’ve come in such a short time, and we’re excited about our future. We know that the key to our success rests with the individuals and organizations who understand our mission and are willing to help IUGB students realize their hopes for obtaining a college education. John F. Hicks Executive Director Thank you for your support thus far. Please help us continue this momentum and give these students the education they deserve. You may make your taxdeductible contribution to the IUGB Foundation on our website, or use the enclosed card to make your gift. We hope you find this Progress Report informative and inspiring. John F. Hicks Executive Director IUGB Foundation FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK The Value of a College Education The IUGB community sincerely appreciates the good work and significant accomplishments of the IUGB Foundation. We congratulate the Foundation on its commendable progress to date-especially the most impressive Inaugural Celebration and the diverse gathering of corporate and individual supporters who attended. IUGB is making great strides in expanding its capacity to educate the human talent essential for Africa’s development. The IUGB Foundation has an important role to play in achieving the University’s ambitious vision. We hope we can count on your continued assistance. Professor Saliou Touré IUGB President TIMELINE February January Registered in Georgia as non-profit corporation Developed operational plans and marketing materials 2012 2013 November April Submitted 501(c)3 tax-exempt application Appointed first board of directors December Obtained 501(c)3 tax-exempt status February Established corporate advisory group 2014 October Staged Inaugural Celebration Fundraiser in Atlanta November Dispatched first End of Year Appeal March Began publishing monthly on-line newsletter 2015 September Awarded first scholarships to IUGB students CELEBRATING THE LAUNCH Inaugural Celebration On October 8, 2014 the IUGB Foundation held its Inaugural Celebration at the Intercontinental Hotel in the Buckhead community of Atlanta. Featuring a reception, dinner and presentations, the event was attended by more than 250 representatives from business, government and the local community. Several Ivorians attended, including Prime Minister Daniel Kablan Duncan and the President of the International University of Grand-Bassam (IUGB), Professor Saliou Touré. The event created awareness for the IUGB Foundation but more importantly, the funds raised are enabling the Foundation to award the first scholarships in the Fall of 2015! IUGB ALUMNUS Mehmet Issa Ndiaye Senior Trader Le Conseil du Café Cacao I am a senior trader for Le Conseil du Café Cacao, the regulatory board for the cocoa and coffee industry in Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest producer of cocoa. Previously I held positions as Partner and Director for Business Development at E&E Global Consulting, Inc. (EEGC), a commodity trading boutique located in Arlington, Virginia and as an Algorithmic Trader at SMB Capital, a proprietary trading firm based on Wall Street. After completing 2 years of study at IUGB, I transferred to Georgia State University where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Actuarial Science with honors, and a minor in Finance. I co-founded and serve as President of Africa 5 Etoiles, a non-governmental organization based in Côte d’Ivoire that supports students in need of financial assistance. I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish all that I have without the spirit of leadership, excellence and entrepreneurship instilled in me by IUGB. FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS Special Thanks to our Sponsors and Contributors $5,000+ Cargill West Africa Le Conseil Du Café Cacao Sidney E. Harris International University of Grand-Bassam $2,000 - $4,999 Citibank GSU Office of International Initiatives / Jun Liu William and Jocelyn Garner John and Jacqueline Hicks J. Mack Robinson College of Business, School of Hospitality / Debra Cannon Saliou Touré University of Alabama, Birmingham Educational Foundation $500 - $1,999 Amex International, Inc. Keith and Susan Brown Alice Dear Leon and Joy Eichelberger Kesnad Oil and Energy William Fitzgibbon Bill and Lucy Garner Mathurin Gbetibouo J.H. Hollis and Co. Samuel Koffi Doris Martin Gary and Anne McKillips The Mitchell Group / Jenkins Cooper Glenwood Ross II University of Central Arkansas / Jane Williams Thomas White Donate to the IUGB Foundation www.iugbfoundation.org/donate-now-3 $20 - $499 Nicole Adams Felix Ahoussi Nurudeen Akinyemi Pierre and Anet Anoh N’Drie Assie-Lumumba Laurent Bassa Harvey and Valdera Beasley Denise Berry Mamadou Berte Claykam Ibrahim Berte Ken and Jane Brown Thomas Cuffie Clarence and Annette Cummings Makani Diaby Dominique Edoukoun-Miezan Kike Ehigiator Humphrey Ehigiator Anwar Eichelberger Virginia Floyd James Flynn Yasmine Fofana William Ford Joi Fremont Garson and Shaw LLC/Laetitia Goncalves Ramatou Coulibaly-Gauze Fred Hartfield Sonja Henry John F. Hicks, Jr. Amara Kone Valencia Kouame Cheryl Delk Le-Good Princeton Lyman Guy M’Bengue Elinda McKenna Franklin and Lynne Meadows Mehmet Issa N’Diaye Uyo Okebie-Eichelberger Caroline Okou Mike Pace Phil Perkins Cherise Peters Guillaume Porquet Vanessa Prempeh Prosidian, LLC / Adrian Woolcock Glenwood Ross III Timothy and Crystal Simon Reggie Spiller Cheryl Steele Price Edward and Claudia Swan Serge Thiémélé Lamont Toomer Margaret Walker James R. Washington Michael Weeks Alaska and Rhoda Williams James Williams Seraphin Yoro Donate to the IUGB Foundation www.iugbfoundation.org/donate-now-3 IUGB BY THE NUMBERS The International University of Grand-Bassam continues to grow. It also continues to attract top students and a stellar faculty members in both its schools, Business and Social Sciences (BSS) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The following graphics tell more about the institution, its faculty and the students as of Fall 2015. MAP OF STUDENT LOCATIONS 7 14 10 13 12 18 16 9 4 2 1 1 415 5 7 1 2 2 1 3 1 1 17 2 3 5 2 5 11 1Benin 2 Burkina Faso 3Cameroon 4 Chad 5Côte d’Ivoire 6 Democratic Republic of the Congo 7France 8Ghana 9 Guinea 10Lebanon 11Liberia 12 Mali 13Morocco 14 Netherlands 15Nigeria 16Senegal 17Togo 18 United States 473Total 8 4 1 17 15 3 6 MAJORS DECLARED BY IUGB STUDENTS 157 - BSS 30 - STEM (includes bachelor of arts political science, bachelor of science in political science, bachelor of business administration and bachelor of science in computer information systems) (includes bachelor of science in computer science, bachelor of science in mathematics, and bachelor of science in mechanical engineering and technology) STUDENTS AT IUGB US-PARTNER AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS Universities Currently Enrolled Graduates Georgia State University 8 75 University of Alabama at Birmingham 11 4 University of Indiana South Bend 20 7 Minnesota State University Mankato 40 8 University of Central Oklahoma 40 20 University of Central Arkansas 70 1 Other Institutions 16 7 TOTAL205 122 Part of 2+2 program where students attended 2 years at IUGB and completed their bachelor degrees at these institutions DISTRIBUTION OF FACULTY BY CITIZENSHIP IVORIAN INTERNATIONAL 80% DUAL (IVORIAN/INTERNATIONAL) 14% 6% STUDENT ENROLLMENT 12 150 473 1200 IUGB’s Historic Graduation Ceremony The N’sa Hotel, Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire July 27, 2015 “As I look at you, I see in you a dream that has turned into reality. Just a decade ago, IUGB existed only in the minds of some visionary individuals who were committed to set up a high-quality university that would benefit Africa’s youth. Today these same individuals are witnessing IUGB’s first graduates receive IUGB Bachelor Degree diplomas…” Prime Minister Daniel Kablan Duncan The International University of Grand-Bassam’s first graduation ceremony was a national, historic event for Côte d’Ivoire with far-reaching implications for national and regional development. Moreover, in reaching this milestone, IUGB is poised to graduate a continually increasing stream of well-qualified individuals to lead the economic transformation of Côte d’Ivoire and the West Africa region. Côte d’Ivoire’s Prime Minister and former Chairman of the Board of IUGB, his Excellency Daniel Kablan Duncan, delivered the commencement address. IUGB ALUMNUS Soro Zie Dieudonne To prepare myself for college, I went to Ghana for English language training. Afterwards, I considered several different universities, but after careful consideration selected the International University of Grand-Bassam. Upon enrolling in IUGB, I found the facilities, residences, classrooms and libraries very conducive to learning. As an American-style university, IUGB emphasizes values, accountability and excellence. Students are also encouraged to speak only English outside the classroom to help them to quickly become proficient in the language. Students also are guided by qualified professors from the United States, Asia, Europe, Côte d’Ivoire and other African countries. I feel confident in the quality of education I am receiving at IUGB. After completing my Bachelor Degree in Administration, I intend to work in Côte d’Ivoire for about two years and eventually pursue a master’s degree. FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Meet Two of Our World-Class Professors DR. LINWA BAYOMOCK DR. NERISA N. PALADAN An expert in computer science, Dr. Bayomock joined IUGB in August of 2013 and teaches undergraduate courses including: network engineering, mobile applications, software engineering, database, business intelligence and advanced programming languages. Dr. Paladan received her Doctorate in Business Administration from Ateneo d’Naga University in the Philippines. Dr. Bayomock is a 2005 PhD graduate in computer engineering from Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal, Canada and taught at that school for five years as a visiting faculty member. He also has acted as a software consultant/expert for various Canadian industries, including banking, government, insurance, telecommunications, manufacturing and healthcare. Formerly, she was Assistant Professor at Gyeongju University, South Korea and Associate Professor at Ateneo d’Naga in the Philippines. She came to IUGB in September 2014 and teaches in the School of Business and Social Sciences. Dr. Paladan worked in various industries for almost five years prior to her involvement in higher education. Her areas of research include entrepreneurship, leadership and social responsibility, among others. His areas of research are, among others, mobile applications and networks, business intelligence, web services, database and security. Dr. Paladan sees IUGB as a university that offers a global education to West African countries and exposes students to the American higher education system. Regarding his IUGB experience, Dr. Bayomock said, “My involvement in this unique liberal arts, English-speaking institution in West Africa has been challenging and exciting so far. IUGB recognizes the contributions of professors and assists them with resources to succeed.” She observed that “IUGB is a diverse institution that provides an opportunity to learn about and to appreciate the uniqueness of other cultures.” LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT TEAM The IUGB Foundation’s experienced Board of Directors believes that investing in new, ethical approaches to higher education is the key to economic advancement in Côte d’Ivoire and the whole of Sub-Saharan Africa. The Board is committed to IUGB’s vision of becoming a “Regional Center of Excellence” because in doing so, the University increases Africa’s human talent and serves as a model worthy of emulation throughout Africa. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Debra F. Cannon, PhD, Director and Associate Professor of Hospitality at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business Ambassador Alice M. Dear, President of A. M. Dear & Associates William E. Fitzgibbon, III, PhD, Dean, College of Technology, University of Houston Mr. William I. Garner, Esq., Contracts Manager, Raytheon Corporation Sidney E. Harris, PhD, Professor and Dean Emeritus, Georgia State University Ambassador John F. Hicks, IUGB USA Representative (Executive Director) Mr. Samuel Koffi, Vice-President and COO, International University of Grand-Bassam Mr. Serge Thiémélé, Partner Ernst & Young, Europe, Middle East, India and Africa Mr. Thomas E. White, Jr., Managing Director of Sales, Florida District, UPS (Vice Chairman) STAFF John F. Hicks, Executive Director Gary McKillips, Marketing and Public Relations Advisor YFusion, Marketing and Social Media Management Agency Denise Berry, Development Advisor Glenwood Ross, III, Website & Business Manager Maferima Ouattara, Administrative Coordinator Learn more about IUGB Foundation’s Board of Directors at www.IUGBFoundation.org/governance IUGB Foundation 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 710, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Office: 404-480-4511 FAX: 404-480-4505 Email: [email protected] Website: www.iugbfoundation.org International University of Grand-Bassam in Côte D’Ivoire Telephone: 225.21.30.36.40 website: www.iugb.edu.ci Scan with mobile device to make a donation
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