Residents of Orlando, Florida have another great reason to be smiling in the “Sunshine State”. American University of Leadership (AUL) is once again expanding its footprint in the United States by blending its “Online Programs” with the new “Instructor Led Courses” on the Metro-West Campus. The new campus began offering physical classes this Fall 2014; the online program will continue to host its programs and degrees alongside the new classes. The state-of-the-art facility is home to High-Tech classrooms that are designed to comfortably accommodate students in a business-like atmosphere. The student-centric lounge area is designed to engage students in conversation while enjoying warm beverages and images on the Large Screen TV. Computer work stations and Wi-Fi connectivity are also available for student convenience. As an added value, professors maintain office hours to better support students with their courses. Since 2010, American University of Leadership has been thinking ahead in the field of business education. By providing “anywhere and anytime” courses, the pioneering founders of AUL have helped thousands of graduates achieve goals they would never have thought possible. Alumni all over the world are proud to display their AUL badge as a sign of proven leadership. Referring to the new campus, President of the university Dr. Anass Lahlou, commented “I have received several requests from Alumni wishing to take a picture with the large AUL badge displayed in the front office.” As strange as the request is, beginning Fall 2015, Alumni will be allowed to visit the campus and take a picture under the famous AUL Badge on display in the front office. “Another great tradition in AUL is born”. American University of Leadership Expands its Campus in Orlando, Florida Dec 2014 Written by Dr. J. L. Otero
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Residents of Orlando, Florida have another great reason to be smiling in the “Sunshine State”. American University of Leadership (AUL) is once again expanding its footprint in the United States by blending its “Online Programs” with the new “Instructor Led Courses” on the Metro-West Campus.The new campus began offering physical classes this Fall 2014; the online program will continue to host its programs and degrees alongside the new classes. The state-of-the-art facility is home to High-Tech classrooms that are designed to comfortably accommodate students in a business-like atmosphere. The student-centric lounge area is designed to engage students in conversation while enjoying warm beverages and images on the Large Screen TV. Computer work stations and Wi-Fi connectivity are also available for student convenience. As an added value, professors maintain office hours to better support students with their courses.Since 2010, American University of Leadership has been thinking ahead in the field of business education. By providing “anywhere and anytime” courses, the pioneering founders of AUL have helped thousands of graduates achieve goals they would never have thought possible. Alumni all over the world are proud to display their AUL badge as a sign of proven leadership.Referring to the new campus, President of the university Dr. Anass Lahlou, commented “I have received several requests from Alumni wishing to take a picture with the large AUL badge displayed in the front office.” As strange as the request is, beginning Fall 2015, Alumni will be allowed to visit the campus and take a picture under the famous AUL Badge on display in the front office. “Another great tradition in AUL is born”.
American University of Leadership Expands its Campus in Orlando, Florida
After its success in establishing itself in the Kingdom of Morocco, American University of Leadership is the first American University to share its experience and expertise with our African brothers and friends. Africa is called upon many parts of the world: Europe, America, Asia…There is an overflow of richness in Africa that is known to all of us... To have spoken in the past about Africa as a continent would’ve been out of touch, but nowadays many conflicts came to an end as a result we see more political stability which translate into growing GDP and new partnerships notably Canada with investors settling in the region, without counting all the head of states visits: Russia, Turkey, Venezuela… It’s an emerging continent for sure. «Leadership is what Africa needs. Not any type of leadership, but the one well prepared to manage socio-economics with a visionary goal mentality that will allow this leader to attack the high number of problems that are high jacking the continent. There is a leadership crisis that prevents adaptive development processing to be put in place in Africa.Leadership is a personnel transformation method, a particular life approach attitude and to be engaged in a continuous process which leads you toward human accomplishment. That’s why American University of Leadership involvement in Africa comes to play.Human resources, as you all know, are the engine behind all type of development, to get to that level, it’s crucial to be able to face actual problems
Written by Mrs. Dounia DkhissiTranslated by Mr. Imad Arbain
American University of Leadership, the first American University to open its doors to the African continent
especially with globalization.American University of Leadership is aware of the vital need to obtain knowledge and is concerned in sharing that by creating a bridge toward the African continent. Thanks to its experience and education, American University of Leadership wants to change Africa’s image so it can be on the same line as the other globalized continents to shape the leaders of tomorrow. American University of Leadership has developed partnerships with: Morocco, Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Libya, Togo, and we count on expanding our partnerships with other African countries. Just as our president, Dr. Anass Lahlou, would say: ‘’on one hand we are being attentive to the world evolution, on the other hand we are also attentive to our students’’.
Just as our president, Dr. Anass Lahlou, would say: ‘’on one hand we are being attentive to the world evolution, on the other hand we are also attentive to our students’’.
AUL Executive Corporate Training and Coaching
AUL is leading the way to support our corporate friends with a rich menu of corporate and executive training programs.American University of Leadership Executive Corporate Training and Consulting (previously Ameritech Management Solutions), is a full-service Management, training and consulting center. We proudly serve public and private clients in North America, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.Our core services include training and consulting in Project Management, Program Management, Organizational Performance, Talent / HR Management, Quality Management, Business Process Improvement, Cultural awareness and Information Technology.Since 1998, excelled performance has earned us national and international accolade as an impactful program provider through cost-effective, streamlined and industry relevant training and consulting services. Our professional staff, trainers and consultants have extensive experience throughout the non-profit, government and private sectors.
Through strategic partnerships and unique blended offerings, AUL Executive Corporate Training and Coaching delivers the latest and most relevant corporate information to organizations all over the world.
Check us out at www.executive.aulm.us/fr .
Dr. Nozha Ibnlkhayat, AUL’s Dean of Doctorate French Program represented the University at this year’s ICOA in Tunisia, where:- She was a Scientific committee member in charge of communication assessments with 35 academy members, university professors and digital professionals related to scientific communications proceeding from: Germany, Algeria, Bahrain, Canada, Croatia, Egypt, France, India, Lebanon, Oman, Senegal, Switzerland, Tunisia, and Ukraine.- She hosted a session about ‘’Free access devices in universities”.She also authored a sixty page paper titled: “Ethics on Scientific Communication in the Digital and Free Access Era”*.* Due to the volume of the paper, it will be accessible through the ISD magazine.
The need for communication‘’At the moment where the need for open access reaches a certain maturity in the world especially in the developed countries due to the strategy of systems reinforcement of open access to Technical and Scientific Information (IST) in all domains, it is still in progress in the Developing part of the world, such as the Arab and African countries.In fact, the development of this strategy or movement in these countries is inhibited due to the lack of awareness from researchers and decision-makers to the many advantages it provide, in terms of scientific production visibility, free access to research results, as well as access to performance indicators in the academic environment. This conference goal is to raise awareness and propel the free access movement to a world class scale, particularly in the southern countries by favoring critical thinking about themes related to free access,to enhancement of scientific research and the active roles libraries should play in this new model.The conference objective is to promote information exchange between researchers, academic staff, and data collectors in many fields, to share their experiences and some of their research results related to the new scientific communication and free access models, as well as discuss the challenges ahead to reach proposed solutions.It will provide an overview on the latest developments in the field of open access to IST and sensitize stakeholders of the benefits of free access to involve them in this movement. It is an opportunity to forge collaborative networks among researchers in different countries who will initiate joint projects. ‘’For a full description of the Seminars themes, please visit the conference website at http://icoa2014.sciencesconf.org/resource/page/id/2
Written by Dr. Nozha IbnlkhayatTranslated by Mr. Imad Arbain
AUL and the International Seminar on Free Access and ScientificResearch Toward The New Values
27-28 Nov. 2014 in Tunisia
The USA trip took place in September 2014 for 10 days and was a great success. Students had the opportunity to visit two cities: Orlando and New York.Their 6 days in Florida were packed and full of learning and fun. They enjoyed visiting theme parks such as Walt Disney world Magic kingdom and Epcot, universal studios as well as the famous Kennedy space center were they watched, enjoyed 3D simulations of space walking and rocket launch, NASA will never be looked at the same after the wonderful trip.The US trip was not only fun but also educational, students had a one day seminar with both Dr. lahlou and Dr. otero in the wonderful Sand Lake location of the university.
The seminar was focused on leadership and decision making elements and tools to be a successful entrepreneur and leader.Some down time was also allocated to everyone which included activities such as a day visit to the famous cocoa beach; were everyone had time to relax, suntan and enjoy some old time fun like beach volleyball.Let us not forget about shopping, a visit to the luxurious mall of millennia and premium outlets concluded the Orlando city visit, and paved the way for the sought after visit of the Apple city «New York».The last few days if the trip in Newport were exotic and movie like, student visited the famous «china town», «downtown Manhattan», the «Empire State Building» where they went up to the 86th floor and enjoyed the sky view of the whole city.The ninth day was solely for the STATUE OF LIBERTY & ELLIS ISLAND, it was a glorious feeling for all members of the group to visit and take pictures of the status of freedom.The adventure finally closed with sightseeing at the bull of Wall Street and let us not forget giving homage to the «9-11» museum.It was a dream come true for so many and memories that will be cherished for many years.Thank you AUL!
Written by Ms. Ghita Errajraji
US Trip
Induction Day
The induction day of 2014/2015 was a great success; and a real opportunity to meet with old and new students from all levels, create a positive impact together and start the year with a leadership mindset.The day started with an overview of studies in the United States, and the advantages of staying in Morocco instead. Students were curious to learn more about the University and the perspectives that they will have in the future. They gladly shared some main objectives related to the quality of education provided during classes and the real actual market needs. A Q/A Session closed the morning session successfully.Students and Staff enjoyed a gourmet lunch at “Amal Women’s Training Center and Moroccan Restaurant” where delicious Moroccan dishes are served! So If you are in Marrakech don’t miss it even if it’s just for a cup of mint tea !The afternoon held a remarkable workshop session focused on developing new leadership skills and preparing students to start and/or continue a great academic year full of energy and enthusiasm. The “Réussir ensemble” certified workshop was led by the professional Coach “Mrs Hanane Oubidar” CEO of Seiton Counsulting, the session closed with some life changing recommendations on how to maintain focus on what’s important during studies and how to have a better understanding of life.
Written by Mr. Mohcine Belcaid
The beginning of the academic year of 2014/2015 was marked by the participation of AUL/PIIMT Marrakech students as volunteers in one of the main events of the year “The Atlantic Dialogues 2014”, which brought together over 400 high-level policymakers, business
leaders, and opinion-shapers from Africa, America, the Caribbean and Europe, for three days of open discussion that widens the traditional transatlantic conversation and addresses issues affecting the Atlantic Basin.The Atlantic Dialogues encourages a lively and informal exchange of views between young professionals and today’s leaders. The forum provides a unique platform for today and tomorrow’s leaders in the world of politics, business, and ideas to engage with senior policy makers, business and media representatives.The event was organized by The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and the OCP Policy enter of Morocco in Marrakech from October 23 to 26, 2014 in Palmeraie Golf Palace “Palais des congres”.The main offer that AUL/PIIMT students had was being an integral part of the success of The Atlantic
Dialogues and getting first-hand experience of high-level political event organization on an operational level, and working closely with GMF and the OCP Policy Center staff in the run-up to the event and assisting in a wide array of logistical and administrative tasks during the weekend of the conference, including but not limited to security, guest relations, production, transportation assistance, and media. Volunteers also had the opportunity to participate in parts of the official program.And here are some qualifications required before selections Fluency in English and preferably French or Arabic; excellent communication skills; strong interest in challenges facing the Wider Atlantic; and motivation to work flexible hours and handle logistical and administrative work. Experience in event management is desirable but not essential. Volunteers are expected to be punctual, reliable, and to dress and behave in a professional manner throughout the duration of the conference and preparations At the end of the event, all AUL/PIIMT students who participated received their certificate of participations, but better than that, they learned how it is like to work in a multicultural team, and the way international event were organized.
Written by Mr. Mohcine Belcaid
The Atlantic Dialogues 2014
MEDays International Forum
AUL/PIIMT was this year represented at MEDays by Pr. Debra Duncan, International Public Relations Director and Ms. Meriem Khattabi, Tangier Operations Assistant.The Forum took place this year in Tangier, a city that is known as the crossroads of Africa and Europe, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Tangier is rich in diplomatic history, its cultural mix and its international heritage, made it an ideal selection for the 7th edition of the International Forum MEDays, hosted under the patronage of HM King Mohammed VI.The MEDays International Forum represents an annual meeting space for exchange and sharing of excellence and knowledge which is open to the public and brought together leaders from around the world who came to contribute to the international dialogue on economic, social, environmental, political and security issues faced by the southern countries in a globalized world who are in search of new avenues of community and economic health and the realization of new benchmarks.Morocco has positioned itself as a regional hub in the fight against terrorism. The Moroccan experience is based on a realistic approach and effective policies, proposed by King Mohammed VI, which are intended to be coherent, comprehensive, optimistic and structural. Morocco is therefore convinced that there can be no security, peace and stability without the triptych: safety, fair and inclusive human development and promotion of cultural and authentic religious values. However, Morocco’s contribution is viable only through individual and collective commitment of States and must be done in a constructive spirit, far from all political calculations.Ms. Duncan and Ms. Khattabi enjoyed great opportunity in participating in several conferences, sharing ideas, posing questions important to continued growth in higher education and corporate training models.The experience brought us back to the comforting knowledge that AUL/PIIMT is now and has history of moving in the right direction at the right time, equipped with the current and future programs bringing the knowledge and skills that are indeed leading the way to sustainable current successes and bridging the gap to current and future national and international opportunities.
Written by Pr. Debra Duncan
Written by Pr. Debra Duncan
2014 Global Entrepreneurship Summit
What an exciting and innovating event this was. AUL/PIIMT Founder and CEO, Dr. Anass Lahlou and International Public Relations Director Pr. Debbie Duncan were among the many honored to be present and participate at different levels of this forum. AUL has established itself as a leader in empowering future entrepreneurs through its rich avenues of higher education, corporate training and service to the community.2014 GES brought together over 7000 entrepreneurs, together with heads of state, high level government officials, global entrepreneurs, small to medium enterprises (SMES), corporate leaders, and young entrepreneurs. There was also an “Innovation Village” where entrepreneurs and innovators from Africa and around the world were able to promote their projects and share new ideas on a myriad of topics including ICT, water management, and alternative energy.The success of GES this year was made possible by the partnerships and participation of Richard Attias & Associates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Morocco, all the organizing team of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2014, and its 7000 participants present.Exciting stories on entrepreneurship were shared in
the vibrant speech of the Vice President of the United States Joe Biden, successes that arose through the initiatives arising from these discussions. The meeting was powerfully driven by the energy and dynamism that were omnipresent in Marrakech.The work of this summit resulted in the birth of several major initiatives: the organization of an innovation award for Africa in 2015 in Morocco, the launch of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation fund for start-ups with an initial amount of $ 50 million in partnership with the World Bank, the creation of a Moroccan club for entrepreneurship and innovation, a virtual marketplace for Moroccan SMEs and annual price one million dollars will be awarded to an African entrepreneur.
Written by Mr. Mohcine Belcaid
AUL Marrakech Conference Theme: “Improving your Concentration”
The conference cycle of 2014/2015 was started by the theme of « How to develop your quality of concentration” presented by Dr. Fidel CODJIA ABDELGHANI at the American University of Leadership/PIIMT Marrakech Campus on Tuesday, December 9th, 2014.The concentration is the art of maintaining our attention on the current activity without getting distracted.Subjects of the conference were:- What are some practical skills to develop a high-level of concentration?- Are there any skills to develop in order to be proactive?- How to delete procrastination?- How to optimize your surroundings to be less distracted?A planning of the upcoming conference will be disclosed in our website soon, please stay tuned!
On the night of October 31st, the Student Council came together to prepare and decorate the university for the Halloween party. They organized every aspect of decoration, food, beverages, music (live DJ), lightening, security and special features. The university was transformed into a Halloween house with spider webs, skeletons, bats and spiders. The student council invited a DJ to play music all night with lights and a boggy Halloween fog.Most AUL students, several faculty members and friends attended and enjoyed the Halloween party. Everyone was dressed up in scary costumes. Throughout the party, attendees danced, sang, and walked in a fashion show. At the end of the party, the jury presented individuals who were selected for best singer, best costume and best dancer with crafty and amusing awards.
Halloween Party
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