AU Today - Spring 2015

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Inauguration Highlights New Levels of Engagement, Support for Africa University

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Bishop Marcus Matthews, vice chair of the Board of Directors for Africa University (AU). As Furusa approaches one year on the job, Matthews notes that Furusa’s leadership is generating excitement. “He is willing to make the tough decisions that are needed at this time in the university’s history,” Matthews said. “I am excited about his approach, which is thoughtful and prayerful and shows a mindset that we have not seen previously.” e board, alumni and partners have pledged to help Furusa as he implements strategies to ensure that at least 60 percent of

AU lecturers hold PhDs by the end of 2016. “Our goal is that by 2018 our students will enjoy access to diverse and flexible instructional modalities [online/hybrid] that enhance graduation and learning for success,” Furusa said. “ey will experience a rich and engaging intellectual environment that is supportive and caring and fosters the educational excellence and operational effectiveness essential for quality student academic and social life.” Furusa is also streamlining the process for awarding scholarships and financial aid, using some of the available scholarships to recruit promising young students from African countries underrepresented in the student body. Plans are being drawn up to enhance campus infrastructure by adding housing for an additional 1,000 students, renovating existing dormitories, and adding more sports and recreational facilities.

Spring 2015

undreds turned out for the inauguration of Africa University’s fourth vice chancellor, Prof. Munashe Furusa. Held March 20-22, the inauguration ceremonies showcased the university’s strengths, contribution and impact. Two Zimbabwean parents announced a gift of $110,000, designated for the construction of a new dormitory for female students. e Indiana Conference had already presented a $1 million endowment for a professorship in agriculture and natural resources. ere were numerous cash and in-kind gifts from other individuals and companies. Attendees also celebrated news that the Foundation for Evangelism will endow an E. Stanley Jones Professorship in Evangelism, named in honor of the university’s founding vice chancellor, Prof. John W. Z. Kurewa. “At the inauguration, people recommitted themselves to helping the institution, and this is especially true of the board members,” said

100% SUPPORT

CELEBRATING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN AFRICA UNIVERSITY AND UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATIONS

Thank you for supporting Africa University through your 100 percent remittance of the Africa University Fund apportionment in 2014. Here is the listing of Annual Conferences with 100 percent or more in 2014 (with 2013 performance for comparison):

North Central Jurisdiction Dakotas East Ohio Illinois Great Rivers Iowa Minnesota West Michigan West Ohio Wisconsin Jurisdiction Total Support

2014 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 130.46% 91.25%

2013 100% 100% 106.5% 100% 100% 100% 131.68% 95.36%

Northeastern Jurisdiction Baltimore-Washington Greater New Jersey New England New York Peninsula-Delaware Susquehanna West Virginia Western Pennsylvania Jurisdiction Total Support

2014 100% 100% 100% 100% 100.43% 100% 100% 100% 95.76%

South Central Jurisdiction Central Texas Oklahoma Indian Missionary Rio Grande Southwest Texas Jurisdiction Total Support

2014 100% 100% 100% 100% 89.22%

2013 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 93.75% 2013 100% 100% 100% 89.04%

Southeastern Jurisdiction Florida Holston Kentucky North Carolina Red Bird Missionary South Carolina Tennessee Jurisdiction Total Support

2014 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 102.98% 100% 91%

2013 100% 100%

Western Jurisdiction Alaska United Methodist California Pacific Desert Southwest Oregon Idaho Rocky Mountain Jurisdiction Total Support

2014 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 91.78%

2013 100%

100% 100% 100.39% 121.89% 91.70%

100% 86.25%


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