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Strategic Theme One: The AUS Experience

Home  >  About  >  Strategic Theme One: The AUS Experience

At AUS, a culture of personal development, critical thought and societal responsibility informs our academic programs, support services, communications and interactions.

Borne out of our core values, the AUS experience is exacting, rewarding, transformative and lifelong. It is an experience built on standards of excellence, through which individuals gain the confidence, knowledge and desire to change the lives of those around them and make an impact in the wider community.

AUS is committed to continually reviewing and enhancing the experiences encountered by all stakeholders.

Goals

  1. An outstanding student experience from first awareness to life as alumni, based on an in- depth understanding of the student journey.
  1. World-leading teaching and learning, with personalized mentorship and a curriculum embedded in global needs.
  1. The highest level of service with all stakeholders and university partners, aligning AUS with international best practice.
  1. A balanced, accommodating, and aspirational living and working environment to  continue to attract and retain the highest quality faculty and staff, providing excellence for all students and stakeholders.

STRATEGIES

  1. Ensure that students receive a tailored experience and progression guidance through the establishment of discipline-specific advising and mentorship initiatives.
  1. Continue to develop excellence in teaching and learning through the promotion of innovative approaches that support creative and critical thinking.
  1. Optimize the efficiency of our processes and systems through the implementation of proven technology to improve the enrollment and admissions process, on-campus operations and services, delivery of academic programs, and communication across the community.
  1. Define and develop a range of appraisal processes to ensure an efficient and precise evaluation experience for all employees that optimizes individualized and continuous professional development to continue to attract and retain the highest quality faculty and staff for the benefit of our students.
  1. Expand on-campus facilities and services to meet the needs of the AUS community, leading to improved health, vitality and well-being.

 

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