Governance Structure
The principal organs of the Association include the following:
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The General Conference
The General Conference, comprising representatives of members, associate members and observers is the supreme authority of the Association and is responsible for determining the general policies of the Association. It is held once every four years.
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The Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents (COREVIP)
The Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents (COREVIP) is a permanent organ of the Association responsible for debating and taking concerted action to reinforce inter-university co-operation. It comprises the Executive Heads of member and Associate member institutions. COREVIP is held once every two years.
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The Governing Board
The Governing Board comprises the President of the Association, three Vice-Presidents, 11 other executive heads of member institutions elected at the General Conference to represent the five sub-regions of Africa and the Secretary-General. The Board implements the decisions of the General Conference. The Governance Board meets annually.
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The Secretariat
The Secretariat is the Permanent Executive Organ of the Association and operates under the general supervision of the Governance Board and the direction of the Secretary-General.
Governing Board Members (2017-2021)
President of the AAU Governing Board
Rector, Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, MOZAMIQUE
Vice Presidents of the AAU Governing Board
Chancellor, University of BUEA, CAMEROON
President, Dominion University College, Ghana
Vice Chancellor, Sudan International University, SUDAN
Members of the AAU Governing Board – Eastern Africa
Vice-Chancellor – Open University of Tanzania, TANZANIA
Vice Chancellor, Plasma University, Somalia.
Alternate Members of the AAU Governing Board – Eastern Africa
Vice Chancellor-Makerere University, UGANDA
Members of the AAU Governing Board – Western Africa
Former AAU President/ Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Vice Chancellor, University of IIorin, Nigeria
Rector-University of Abomeyi-Calavi, Benin
Alternate Members of the AAU Governing Board – Western Africa
Vice Chancellor-University of Gambia, Gambia
Members of the AAU Governing Board – Northern Africa
Al-Azhar University President, Egypt
Alternate Members of the AAU Governing Board – Northern Africa
VACANT
Members of the AAU Governing Board – Southern Africa
Vice Chancellor-Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe
Vice Chancellor-National University of Lesotho, Lesotho
Alternate Members of the AAU Governing Board – Southern Africa
Vice Chancellor-Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe
Members of the AAU Governing Board – Central Africa
Vice-Chancellor of The University of Bamenda, Republic of Cameroon
Vacant (16) Vacant [Alternate Board Member]
Alternate Members of the AAU Governing Board – Central Africa
VACANT