Administration

GOUVERNANCE DE KESMONDS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

There are two decision-making bodies Kesmonds International University; these are the Council and Senate. The Council is the University’s supreme governing body, responsible for setting its strategic direction and policies, and for the University’s finance and assets while the Senate is the highest academic body, responsible for the University’s academic policies and for regulating academic work and standards.

A governing council and a senate are both important bodies within the organization and functioning of Kesmonds International University, but they typically have distinct roles and responsibilities. At Kesmonds International University, the Senate primarily focuses on academic matters, while a Governing Council handles broader governance, finance, and strategic direction. The Senate, often the academic governing body, manages academic standards, curriculum, and research. The Council, as the executive governing body, oversees financial matters, property, and overall institutional strategy.

Remuneration and Audit Committee:

Monitors the university’s accountability system and payment of all employees of the university.

Governing Council of Kesmonds International University:

The governing council is the executive body, responsible for overall management, strategic planning, and financial oversight. This is the corporate board of directors

The Council Governance:

The council is primarily governed by the chairperson, who is responsible for coordinating the reports from the council president. The council committees report to the council president.

Executive Body:

Acts as the primary executive body of the university, often with legal authority to manage the general affairs of the university.

Strategy, Planning and Resources Committee:

Responsible for setting the overall direction and vision of the university.

Financial Oversight:

Manages the university’s finances, including budgeting, resource allocation, and financial reporting.

Policy Development:

Develops and approves policies that govern the university’s operations.

Monitoring Performance:

Monitors the university’s progress towards the university’s goals and objectives.

Governing Council Chairperson and President

Chairperson Hon. Professor Henri N. Fonjock
President & CEO Professor Atanga D. Funwie
Board of Trustees (12 members)

Contact Details

Any queries relating to the council should be directed to the council president.
President: Professor Atanga D. Funwie
Email: atanga@kesmonds-edu.ac / atanga@kesmonds.edu.cm

Senate of Kesmonds International University:

The senate is the academic body focused on educational policies, curriculum, and standards of the university. The Kesmonds International University senate serves as the senate of the various faculties, schools, and institutes of the university.

Academic Body: Primarily focused on academic matters within the university.

Educational Policies: Develops and oversees academic policies, curriculum, and standards of the university.

Curriculum Development: Reviews and approves changes to the curriculum and academic programs of the university.

Research Oversight: Responsible for promoting and overseeing research activities at the university and the university’s research institutions.

Academic Standards and Quality Assurance: Ensures that academic standards of the university are maintained and upheld.

Accountability & Membership Committee: Ensures that all the university’s structures and departments are accountable and recruitment of new members

Student Tuition and Recruitment: Ensures that student tuition and recruitment are well coordinated and managed.

Marketing and Communication: Ensures that academic programs and projects are communicated timely and ensures quality marketing of the university’s programs and projects.

Students Attachment: Oversees the gap between theory and practice, ensuring students get industrial attachments

Senate Members of Kesmonds International University:

Senate President Professor Norbert Tchouaffe Tchiadje: The Rector is typically the principal academic and executive officer of the university and has the legal authority to chair the Senate. (member) Cameroon, USA
Secretary General of the Academic Body: Professor Sundjo Fabien, who is also the Vice Rector in Charge of Academic and Administrative Affairs. (member) Cameroon
Accountability Committee: Kelly Kesten (member), Cameroon
Academic Credentials and Curriculum Development: Pauline W. Gitiha (Registrar) (member), Kenya
Research Oversight and Journals: Professor Yongho Shiwoh Louis (member), Cameroon
Academic Standards and Quality Assurance: Professor Akah Roland Tiagha (member), South Africa
Students Tuition and Recruitment: Ms Mbanwie Nadesh Ambeck
Students Attachment: Professor Augustin Asakizi Nji
Students Affairs: Frida Ondoru (member), Uganda
Credentials Verification: Nfon Sergius Nfon (member), Cameroon
IT Systems: Benson Lugalia (member), Kenya
Marketing and Branding: Andama Twahiri Junior (member), Uganda
Professor Abraham Pius (member), United Kingdom
Professor Franklin Tchakounte (member), Cameroon
Professor Firică Jean (member), Romania
Jaqueline Mardo (member), USA
Professor Lawrence Mwelwa (member), Zambia
Penyia Elvis Che (member), Cameroon
Professor Elias Nukenine (member), Cameroon
Professor Angwande Wilson (member), Cameroon
Professor Miriam Ayafor (member), Cameroon
Professor Gonnafela Letlole (member), South Africa
Professor Pascal Paul Schneller (member), Germany

Professor Oyat Christopher (member), Uganda
Professor Guilherme Schneider (member), Mexico
Professor Francis Pol Lim (member), Philippine
Professor Tassang Ndah Andrew (member), Cameroon
Professor Charles Fokunang (member), Cameroon
Professor Hussein Tohow Farah (member), Somalia
Professor Daniel Tata (member), Switzerland
Kelly Kesten Atanga (member China)
Eng. Joel Aita (member), Uganda
Djibrilla Yaouba (member), Cameroon
Awah Richard Ndoh (member), Cameroon
Fombon Raphael Mbebwo (member), Cameroon
Charles Ndikum (member), Cameroon
Samuel Jamuliro (member), Uganda
Mvogo Eloundou Guy D. (member), Cameroon
Velinga Ndolock (member), Cameroon
Tatoh Adeline (member), Cameroon
Yungsi Peter (member), Cameroon
Dr Mkhuseli Michael Matakata (member), South Africa
Mohamed Mustaf (member), Somalia
Mme. Talla Adeline
Mrs Elina Jola Nyavulu (member), Kenya
Eric Agbor (member), Cameroon
Vigini Frinwie Akaranjo (member), South Africa
Pokam Tchinda Martial (member), Cameroon
Hendricks Mwemba (member), Namibia
Fr. Christopher Eboka (member), Kenya
Bisauda Rachid Salim (member), Kenya

Key Differences:

Focus: Governing councils focus on overall management and strategic direction, while senates focus on academic matters.

Authority: Governing councils typically have more legal authority and responsibility for the organization’s operations, while senates often have a more advisory role in academic matters

Membership: Governing councils may include external members, such as community representatives or business leaders, while senates typically include faculty members and sometimes students.

Relationship: The senate reports to the governing council and is supervised by the chairperson and president of the governing council.

Central Administrative Structure

. Chairperson of the Governing Council
2. President & Chancellor
3. Rector and Senate President
4. Vice Rector
5. Registrar
6. Director Research and Innovation
7. Director Academic Affairs
8. Director International & Corporate Affairs
9. Director of Administrative Affairs
10. Finance Director

11. Human Resource Director
12. National Directors / Campus Directors
13. Director of Partnership and Corporate Affairs
14. Director of Institutes Schools and Faculties
15. Heads of Departments of Institutes, Schools, and Faculties
16. Departmental Secretaries
17. Director of Communication
18. Director of IT, Systems & Web Services
19. Director of Marketing & Digital Services
20. Director of Admissions

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

www.kesmonds.edu.cm / www.kesmonds-edu.ac / www.kesmondsuniversity.org

President & Chancellor Professor Desmond F. ATANGA

E-mail:
atanga@kesmonds-edu.ac /
atanga@kesmonds.edu.cm

Rector Professor Norbert Tchouaffe Tchiadje

E-mail: rector@kesmonds.edu.cm / ntchoua@kesmonds-edu.ac

Vice Rector Professor Roland A. Tiagha

E-mail: vicerector@kesmonds.edu.cm

Registrar Dr. Pauline W. Gitiha

E-mail: registrar@kesmonds.edu.cm

Director Administrative and Financial Affairs Dr. Kelly Kesten M. Atanga

E-mail:
drkesten@kesmonds-edu.ac

Director of Academic Affairs and French System Professor Yongho S. Louis

E-mail: DAA@kesmonds.edu.cm

Director in Charge of Research and Innovation Professor Sudjo Fabien

E-mail:
research@kesmonds-edu.ac

Director In Charge of Corporation and International Affairs Professor Pascal Paul Schneller

E-mail :
ppschneller@kesmonds-edu.ac

Director in Charge of Development, Operations and Strategy Eng Anyangwe Che

E-mail:
anyangwe@kesmondsuniversity.org

Human Resource Director & Finance Director Ms. Mbanwie Nadesh Ambeck

E-mail:
hrm@kesmonds.edu.cm
finance@kesmonds-edu.ac

Director of Partnership & Corporate Affairs Nfon Sergius Nfon

E-mail:
partnership@kesmonds-edu.ac
study@kesmonds-edu.ac
cameroon@kesmonds-edu.ac

Head of IT, Web and Hosting Support Eng. Benson Lugalia

E-mail:
benluga@kesmondsuniversity.org

Finance Office Moreen Akabwayi

E-mail: finance@kesmonds.edu.cm

Admissions & Records Officer Muyuko Soneta Neh

E-mail :
admissions@kesmonds-edu.ac

Director of Marketing & Digital Services Eng. Andama Junior

E-mail: tjadams@kesmondsuniversity.org

Head of Communication Dr. Kabonbe Achile

E-mail
achilekabonbe@kesmonds.edu.cm

Academic Systems Secretary Mercy Chepngetich

E-mail: systemmanager@kesmonds-edu.ac

Chief of Service for Business Affairs Bertrand Tony

E-mail: bertrandtony@kesmondsuniversity.org

Alumni Association Coordinator Dr. Elvis Penya

E-mail :
alumni@kesmond-edu.ac

Accountant Alobwede Pende Divine

E-mail:
accountant@ kesmonds-edu.ac

General Secretariat

E-mail:
info@kesmonds.edu.ac
study@kesmonds-edu.ac cameroon@kesmonds-edu.ac

SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTES

Institute of Research & Innovation Director: Professor Yongo S Louis Secretary: Gana Christopher

E-mail:
research@kesmonds-edu.ac

Institute of Health & Medical Sciences Director: Professor August N. Asakazi Secretary: Nsuh Larissa

E-mail:
ihms@kesmonds-edu.ac

Institute of Business & Management Sciences Director: Dr. Penyia Elvis Che Secretary: Divine Alogbewede

E-mail :
ibms@kesmonds-edu.ac

Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology Director: Professor Franklin Tchakounte Secretary: Eng. Pokam Martial

E-mail :
iest@kesmonds-edu.ac

Institute of Arts & Social Sciences Director: Professor Sundjo Fabien Secretary: Muyuko Soneta Neh

E-mail :
iass@kesmonds-edu.ac

Institute of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences Director: Professor Yongo Louis Secretary: Aissatou

E-mail :
iavs@kesmonds-edu.ac

Institute of Humaniterian and Social Studies Director: Professor Pius Abraham

E-mail :
ihss@kesmonds-edu.ac

Institute of Language and Cultural Studies Director: Aissatou Missira

E-mail:
language@kesmonds-edu.ac

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS / CAMPUS DIRECTORS

Kesmonds International University USA Director: Dr. Marcelius Atanga

E-mail :
USA@kesmonds-edu.ac

KIU Campus Ngaoundere Cameroon Director: Eng. Pokam Tchinda Martial

E-mail:
ngaoundere@kesmonds-edu.ac

Kesmonds Somalia Director: Dr. Mohamed Mustaf Abdulle

E-mail :
somalia@kesmonds-edu.ac

Kesmonds Uganda Director: Frida Onduru

E-mail:
uganda@kesmonds-edu.ac

Kesmonds Kenya Director: Bisauda R. Salim

E-mail :
kenya@kesmonds-edu.ac

Kesmonds Zambia & Kesmonds Research Institute Director: Prof. Lawrence Mwelwa

E-mail:
zambia@kesmonds-edu.ac

Kesmonds South Africa Director: Dr. Chris Mbekela

E-mail:
southafrica@kesmonds.edu.cm

Kesmonds UAE & Saudi Arabi Director: Dr. Monono Oscar

E-mail :
uae@kesmonds-edu.ac

Graduate Studies Research, Kesmonds Romania Director: Prof. Dr. Jean Ferica

E-mail :
romania@kesmonds-edu.ac

KIU Asian Division / Professional Development & Research Institute Director: Professor Zahir Shah

E-mail :
pdri@kesmonds-edu.ac

International Institute for Ethical Governance and Accountability / Director of Ethics & Quality Assurance Director: Dr. Roger Latchman

E-mail :
iiega@kesmonds-edu.ac

Institute of Law & Legal Studies / Legal Advisor KGL & KIU Director: Dr. Bar. Aaron Michel Feugueng

E-mail:
aaronmichel@kesmonds-edu.ac

The Academy for Advance Studies London / Kesmonds London Director: Professor Chad Manian

E-mail:
TAAS@kesmonds-edu.ac

Kesmonds Latin & South American Chapter Director: Professor Guilherme Schneider

E-mail:
GuilhermeSchneider@kesmonds-edu.ac

INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTANTS & ADVISER

Technical Adviser School of Health & Medical Sciences

Professor Tassang N. Andrew

Technical Adviser School of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences

Professor. Elias Nukenine

Technical Adviser School of Arts & Social Sciences

Professor Hussein Tohow Farah

Technical Adviser School of Business & Management Sciences

Professor. Daniel Tata

Technical Adviser School of Science Engineering & Technology

Professor Esther Ngah

Technical Advisor for Operations & Monitoring Adviser

Professor Gonnafela G Letlole

Technical Advisor for Communication & Public Relations

Professor Miriam Ayafor