American University of Phnom Penh
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សាកលវិទ្យាល័យអាមេរិកាំងភ្នំពេញ
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| Established | 2013 |
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| President | Bruce Taylor |
| Vice-president | James West |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Toul Kork |
| Colors | Blue, Red, White |
| Website | aupp |
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The American University of Phnom Penh (or AUPP) is a private English-medium university founded in September 2013, with a campus in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.[1] The university offers four-year degree program with majors in Business and Economics, Global Affairs, Law, and Information Technology Management[2]
History
The idea for AUPP originated with Dr. Chea Vandeth, a foreign educated Cambodian scholar, and Ken Dunn, a Fulbright Scholar to Cambodia, who together conceptualized a new university that would embody international best practices and offer academic programs of the highest quality. AUPP was organized as a non-profit institution with the mission of contributing to the human resource development of Cambodia. In 2013, AUPP began operations with 40 students at a temporary campus in Toul Kork.
A Board of Trustees was formed to direct the course of the University and oversee its development. At the same time an International Advisory Board was created including experienced educators, administrators and business leaders from the U.S. and Cambodia. This Board was tasked with advising AUPP on its management, governance and academic structures, programs and services.
The U.S. Embassy offered its support with the following statement: “AUPP collaborates with the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia to enhance the academic, professional, and social opportunities for AUPP students”.
From the outset, AUPP offered a “1+1” transfer arrangement with Middlesex Community College (MCC) in Massachusetts, under which a student could complete one year of study at AUPP and transfer to MCC to complete an Associate Degree. In March 2014, AUPP took the further step of initiating a “2+2” transfer agreement with the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML), under which AUPP students could transfer to UML after two years of study at AUPP to complete a UML Bachelor’s Degree.
AUPP’s first President, Dr. Sharon Siverts, was appointed in July 2014. Current President Dr. Bruce Taylor, a Harvard graduate with extensive international experience, assumed office in May 2016.
Campus
AUPP currently occupies temporary premises in the Toul Kork district of Phnom Penh. A site has been acquired for a permanent campus and ground was broken in August 2015. The University expects to occupy the new campus for the Spring 2017 semester. This modern facility has been designed to enhance and support a model academic teaching and learning environment, incorporating the newest technologies, a learning center library, and student services that will complement academic offerings. The environment will allow students to develop their full potential, and acquire the education necessary and relevant for 21st century competitiveness.
Academics
AUPP’s management is composed of qualified and experienced administrators with experience in American and other western institutions. AUPP employs highly qualified faculty members who have terminal degrees in their respective fields and international experience.
AUPP’s original four academic programs were: Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in IT Management, Bachelor of Arts in Global Affairs, and Bachelor of Arts in Law.
Currently AUPP is negotiating Dual Degree programs in partnership with three different American universities. Under these arrangements, students enrolled at AUPP are able to earn a dual degree issued by both AUPP and its partner university while completing their studies in Cambodia. When these negotiations are complete, AUPP expects to offer the following majors:
Bachelor of Science, Business (Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, International Business)
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design
Bachelor of Arts, Global Affairs
Bachelor of Arts, Law
Bachelor of Science, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication (Public Relations and Advertising)
Bachelor of Arts, English
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology Management
Student Life
Student learning and development are promoted inside and outside of the classroom. In addition to AUPP’s rigorous academic programs, meaningful out-of-classroom learning opportunities further AUPP’s mission of developing critical thinkers and socially responsible leaders. AUPP believes student involvement is a big part of the college experience and enhances students’ learning and preparation for successful careers.
AUPP’s student clubs include an IT club, yoga club, movie making club, football club and several others. Students are also involved in service-learning projects (social responsibility). The elected student government provides leadership opportunities, and field trips and a speaker series further round out students’ education.
AUPP’s internship program allows students to gain experience, build confidence and enhance leadership capabilities by working as interns in various local organizations or on summer internship opportunities overseas.
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