On January 30, 2023, the new Director of AUN Schools, Frank Marisco, walked over to the Main Campus to familiarize himself with the University. Canadian Frank Marisco takes over from Mrs. Nkem Uzowulu, who completed her tenure in December last year.
Mr. Frank, a careerist educationist and seasoned administrator with vast experience as School Principal in China, Sudan, Bangladesh, and British Columbia, paid a courtesy visit to AUN Interim President Professor Attahiru Yusuf. Professor Attahir Yusuf, who was delighted to receive the new Director, expressed gratitude for the visit and formally welcomed Mr. Frank Morisco to the AUN family, assuring him that the entire AUN community is pleased to have his expertise on board to assist in realizing the developmental vision and mission of AUN.
Professor Attahir also emphasized the importance of building a solid educational foundation in young minds through the liberal arts education that AUN offers, urging the Director to ensure that students of the AUN Academy enroll in the University after completing their secondary school education for continuity of academic excellence.
"We are happy to have the AUN Academy as our partner in education. We believe that your appointment and visit will further strengthen the ties between the two institutions and we are committed to working closely with you to ensure the success of our students."
The Director appreciated the warm reception from the Interim President and the entire AUN community. He also commended the Interim President for his foresight in seeking a solid synergy between the Academy and the University, pledging to work to ensure that the students receive the best possible education.
After the meet and greet session with the Interim President, the new Director, eager to learn more about the University, embarked on a tour of the University. The Senior Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Yusuf Mohammed, took him around to see the e-library, classrooms, laboratories, faculty, and administrative buildings. The Director, impressed with AUN's state-of-the-art educational facilities and modern technology, described it as a "serene and beautiful environment, conducive for learning and working experience."
Mr. Frank Morisco joined the AUN Schools as the new Director in January 2023. He holds a Master of Arts (Education) from the State University of California San Diego, and a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia with an Administrative Certification from the Provinces of Manitoba, Canada.
Reported by Tina Bitrus