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Center for Leadership and Professional Development Launched at AUPP
Date: 2016-10-19T14:08:00

Today American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) announced the first ever Center for Leadership and Professional Development (CLPD) that will bring internationally recognized training programs to Cambodia in order to help train and improve human resources and capacity building in Cambodia and the ASEAN region.

The scope of key offerings will be in priority areas such as general management, leadership development, project and program management, communication and negotiation skills, human resource management, and financial management. The center will also offer sector specific programs in tourism and aviation, teacher and school development, and management programs for key industries such as hospitality, travel and tourism, construction, and agriculture.

While the planned average CLPD prices will be slightly above competition, they still offer a great value-for- money compared to what Cambodian companies are paying when sending their staff to overseas or neighboring countries for none-specialized or highly skilled types of training.

In Addition, AUPP is developing international partnerships to offer jointly awarded course certificates and diplomas that meet international standards. The CLPD has already been accredited as an Authorized Training Center for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and as a result will deliver high quality IATA courses in the areas of Cabin Crew and Hospitality training. Furthermore, other International partnerships are currently being developed.

The CLPD will be headquartered in Phnom Penh – Cambodia with its offices (and training facilities) shared at AUPP’s campus, which is set to be completed early to mid-2017. First programs are tentatively set to commence in the first quarter of 2017. The CLPD will have the possibility to deliver capacity building services in other neighboring Southeast Asia countries (e.g. Laos) on a business need basis.

For more information in Khmer, please read the Fresh News article.
For more information about programs offered by the Center for Leadership and Professional Development, Contact Us:
Email: info.clpd@aupp.edu.kh
Call: (855) 11 21 21 44/ 87 58 11 57
Website: http://www.clpd.aupp.edu.kh/
AUPP Students Finish Student Government Training in Washington DC
Date: 2016-10-17T13:58:00

Finishing their student government training, AUPP’s students returned from their trip in the US Capitol. We asked them a few questions about their time in Washington DC.

How did u get involved with American SGA?
Dr. Billie gave us the idea so we could get more involved with American student government so that we could have a more broad idea about serving our students and see what other student governments are doing on their campuses

What was the purpose of your trip?
To learn about common issue that student government face. Learning strategies on running effective student government and proper representation to meet the students’ needs. Learn how to work with the university management in a harmonious manner while still attending to the student bodies best interests.

How many universities were there?
Around 100, but only 2 were from abroad. An Egyptian university and our AUPP student government.

What is the best piece of knowledge you got out from your trip?

Representation should not be based on class or majors but on representing student interests at large.

Training incoming student government officers in order for them to learn about the responsibilities of their roles and develop skills.

Proper ways of communicating between student government members as well as the university.

What was the most memorable moment from the conference?
Going into an advisors session with student affairs academic professionals, getting to meet some of them and being able to learn how to build student leaders and support them in fulfilling their duties.

What else did you do while in the US?
Went around DC and saw all the monuments as well the White House, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.

What was the most memorably moment from entire trip?
Being able to travel to the US and also going to the supreme court for the Samsung vs Apple case.

What shocked you the most?
The cold weather as well as the massive and complicated metro system in Washington DC.

What will Student Government do now that they’ve returned from DC?
Organize a meeting between all student government members and relate all our newly learned information. Develop an action plan for how to implement all the newly learned skills and put them forward.
AUPP Faculty Sponsored Full Tuition Scholarship Winners Announced
Date: 2016-10-14T13:55:00

AUPP is happy to announce the winners of the faculty sponsored Full Tuition Scholarships. Congratulations to Mr. Chhay MengLeng and Mr. Ou VathanakRaksmey. Both students were awarded their scholarship certificates today, October 14th, 2016 in a brief assembly at AUPP’s Center for Student Involvement. The recipients were awarded scholarships by AUPP’s faculty based on the students’ National High School Exam scores, their academic interests as well as their financial need for support. Mr. Chhay MengLeng was awarded a full tuition scholarship to study in the Global Affairs major while Mr. Ou VathanakRaksmey was awarded a full tuition scholarship to study in the Law major. These two exceptional students will be able to study all four academic years at AUPP while their tuition will be covered by AUPP’s generous faculty members.

The two new students were able to start attending their classes this week and join the AUPP community. Within a few short weeks they will no longer feel like new students but be a part of an involved and dynamic student body. Upon graduation, the scholarship recipients will be able to receive dual bachelor degrees within their selected fields in partnership with the University of Arizona in the United States.

The assembly also included an introduction by AUPP’s President, speeches from the AUPP Faculty regarding attendance, being involved in extra-curricular activities, academic honesty and good study habits.

We are not only proud of the incredibly clever students that can join us at AUPP but also inspired by the generosity and kindness of the AUPP faculty members. Many universities offer scholarships, but it is almost unheard of for the faculty to sponsor a student’s education at their own cost, especially for all four years. For that, we are very thankful to our faculty for having kind hearts and for willing to make an even greater contribution to the Cambodian society.
AUPP’s Student Government Activities in Washington DC
Date: 2016-10-12T13:52:00

Recently we received an update on AUPP’s Student Government Activities on their trip to Washington DC. Seven students representing AUPP’s student body traveled to USA in early October for an American Student Government Association Summit to network with other American student governments and learn from them. The following is an update from them about their activities thus far.

Saturday October 8th, 2016
We started today off with a light breakfast of fruits and coffee. The workshops that we assigned ourselves to attend had the balance of personal development and student government improvement. A few of us went to workshops that empower not only the leadership of the student government but also the student body. Some workshops taught the participants to effectively resolve campus issues and internal student government issues. Most importantly, we also learned the right way to represent our students.

We concluded the day with a private consulting session with Butch Oxendine, ASGA’s executive director. We discussed five main points such as the election process, election cycle, structure of Student Government that allows best work efficiency and ideal form of representation, university credits for Student Government Officers, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with universities, and some basic bylaws that we should consider having. It was surprisingly helpful to have this consulting session as we had an opportunity to discuss particular problems that our Student Government is facing in detail and get advice and feedback to solve those problems.

Sunday October 9th, 2016
Today was the last day of the conference. There were only 2 round-table blocks, and both had only 5 or 4 training/roundtable workshops respectively. We divided ourselves as we saw fit and attended all sessions. Each session followed the layout of all previous sessions, and were both interactive as well as informative. Most sessions today were about internal problems such as wasting time, team work, avoiding turnovers and how to overcome them. After that there was a raffle and a closing ceremony to tie off the conference.

In the end, we have learned so much from both the lecturers as well as the experiences of other student governments and hope to implement many of their techniques and ideas into our own student government.
Public Lecture by Distinguished Scholar and an AUPP Professor
Date: 2016-10-06T13:50:00

AUPP has the pleasure of working with Dr. Sorpong Peou who is a distinguished scholar and a Professor of International Security, Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University. Dr. Sorpong Peou is temporarily staying in Cambodia to share his expertise with a variety of organizations as well as work as a Global Affairs Professor at American University of Phnom Penh. His academic expertise includes security an democracy studies, with a regional focus on the Asia-Pacific. His major publications include Human Security Studies: Theories, Methods and Themes (World Scientific, 2014); Peace and Security in the Asia-Pacific (Praeger 2010), Human Security in East Asia: Challenges for Collaborative Action, ed. (Routledge 2008); Conflict Neutralization in the Cambodian War: From Battlefield to Ballot-box (Oxford University Press, 1997) and many more. He is also Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Cambodian Institute for Peace and Cooperation, Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Cambodian Development Research Institute and a member of an International Experts Group on UN Peacekeeping.

Dr. Sorpong will give a public lecture on “Building a Regional Peace Community in the Asia-Pacific from a Human Security Perspective.” He argues that the development of regional peace community requires a high degree of human security that only stable democratic states are capable of providing. It advances the concept of regional peace community and seeks to formulate and validate the proposition that people-centered democracies are stable and stable democracies make regional peace communities durable. Although much has been written about human security in East Asia, no serious effort has been made to make human security the key conceptual foundation of regional peace community in the Asia-Pacific.

The Public Lecture on “Building a Regional Peace Community in the Asia-Pacific from a Human Security Perspective.” will be held on 12th of October, 2016, from 09:00am – 11:30am at CICP Conference Room in Phnom Penh. Please visit the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace website for more information.
Full Tuition Scholarships and Other Contributions from Faculty at AUPP
Date: 2016-10-05T13:47:00

While most have heard of the recent full tuition scholarships provided by faculty at AUPP, there is much more beyond the title. While a portion of faculty at AUPP is new and some are seasonal, there are a good handful of AUPP’s faculty that have been in Cambodia for decades. This group of faculty have invested not only their time in Cambodia but have also made a variety of different contributions to improve the Cambodian society.

The full tuition scholarships are only one part of their overall research, dedication and contribution to Cambodia’s growth. Nonetheless, the scholarships are a significant part to mention as the faculty will sponsor 2 exceptional students with financial need to pursue their education AUPP at the expense of the professors themselves. Normally it is unprecedented to hear of faculty sponsoring students to get and education especially in Cambodia. However, the faculty at AUPP is inspired on a daily basis by the struggle and perseverance of the Cambodian youth around the country to achieve more in their lifetime as well as do their part to improve the world.

Some other contributions to mention are that of our professor Theresa de Langis who is a research-practitioner on women, peace and security issues in the Asia-Pacific region. She has done extensive research on forced marriage and violence under the Khmer Rouge regime. You can read more about her research on a recent article from the Phnom Penh Post. Our Law professor, David Moser has written a well detailed and informative book on Music Copyright Law. This book gives in-depth understanding of a topic that is vital to the success of anyone working in the music industry. This book explores the world of copyright law and hones in on how it can be applied to the music industry of any country, even the laxly enforced copyright industry in Cambodia. Dr. Moser’s book can be purchased from Amazon. Its also important to mention our senior most professor Donald Rallis who is 7th most popular on youtube in Cambodia. Outside of class, he is an avid film maker and scenery explorer. Visit his YouTube channel.

Several days from now, two lucky scholarship students will be able to enter a classroom at AUPP and in four years receive American accredited degrees. Its important to dream and to work hard towards those dreams, no one believes this more than AUPP’s faculty. We here at AUPP, believe in the youth of Cambodia and in your struggle and wish you success in what you desire to achieve.
Washington DC Trip Starts for AUPP Student Government
Date: 2016-10-04T13:44:00

Starting their Washington DC Trip from Phnom Penh, AUPP Student Government is one of the few international student governments to travel to the US capitol. Why are they heading there? For the American Student Government Association’s National Student Government Summit set to happen in Washington DC for about 1 week. AUPP’s student government will be joining the biggest and greatest student government training conference in the United States together with students from other American universities and colleges.

The purpose of this conference is to discuss and collaborate with the American Student Government Association on how to improve the student government in each university as well as better serve the student body to ensure their needs are met. This conference will include more than 100 training workshops and roundtables. Funny and engaging presenters will entertain more than 600 student leaders and advisors from all types and sizes of colleges and universities. Each student government will also have an opportunity to request private consulting appointments from seasoned professionals with previous experience in student governance.

However, the conference is not the only thing our student government plans to do. Of Course they have planned to also do a bit of shopping and visiting famous landmarks in the US capitol. Washington DC is home to famous destinations such as the White House, Library of Congress, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, National Mall, Ford’s Theatre, Lincoln Memorial and many other places. Most of the landmarks in Washington DC were built or are used to convey American style of governance as well as its history.

The National Student Government Summit will provide AUPP’s student government the tools necessary to improve AUPP’s Student Government under its current constitution and for future student governments as well. For more information about the National Student Government Summit, please visit the National SG Summit website.
Full Tuition Scholarships for Cambodian Students to Study at AUPP
Date: 2016-09-27T13:42:00

Two Full Tuition Scholarships for Cambodian Students to Study at AUPP will be awarded in the coming week. As a Pchum Ben gift to the Cambodian youth, AUPP’s Faculty announces the Faculty Sponsored Scholarships to study at AUPP. These are two new scholarship opportunities for outstanding recent high school graduates who would otherwise be unable to afford AUPP’s tuition fees.

One of the scholarships will be awarded to a student majoring in Law, and the other to a student majoring in Global Affairs. The awards will be based on academic merit (a grade of A on the national high school exam) and equally on financial need. These scholarships will cover full tuition for four years of study at AUPP. Applications must be received no later than 5 pm on Monday 3rd October, 2016. To apply, please fill out this form or email facultyscholarships@aupp.edu.kh or call 023 990 023

With recent American dual degree agreements made between American University of Phnom Penh and University of Arizona as well as Fort Hays State University, AUPP is looking forward to be able to enhance the human capital of Cambodia while also improving higher education. Consequently, AUPP’s Faculty wish to extend this gesture by being able to offer full scholarships to students who would benefit the most from American quality education. While the scholarships are specifically for the Law and Global Affairs majors, the faculty at AUPP feel that there should be more professionals and scholars in Cambodia with these skill sets. Therefore, students studying these subjects will be able to best represent the Cambodian society in domestic as well as international stages.

We urge all students with a Grade A on their High School National Exam to apply for these scholarships and have a chance to experience high quality education in addition to being future leaders of Cambodia in their fields.
AUPP, Ministry of Commerce ink Information Technology Collaboration MoU
Date: 2016-09-26T13:39:00

AUPP together with Ministry of Commerce and in collaboration with Microsoft, signed an information technology collaboration Memorandum of Understanding. This deal which was initiated originally between the Ministry and Microsoft was made to facilitate greater IT cooperation between Cambodia as well as Microsoft. The deal would help develop the IT sector on a variety of platforms in Cambodia. The three parties will work towards building up the use of Genuine Software, provide training and understanding of Cyber-Crime and Cyber-Security, as well as ensuring all parties are up to date on developing tech trends. Additionally, the Ministry of Commerce with Microsoft will implement the planned project on Translation Hub – Khmer.

In August it was announced in Phnom Penh Post that Microsoft would jointly implement a project with Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce. This project would work to create a translation program to simplify complex English and Khmer business terminology. The Commerce Ministry would upload at least 100,000 parallel sentences and phrases in both languages, and would work in tandem with students and teachers from the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) to verify their accuracy. Representative from Microsoft visited AUPP and worked with a group of students on business English translation. The students were trained on the use of Microsoft’s algorithm software for translating from Khmer to English as well as how to upload translated phrases. After getting the hang of the new tech software, the students were given a variety of business terms and keywords to verify for translation accuracy.

Students from AUPP will continue to provide the Ministry or Commerce and Microsoft with assistance in their IT development projects in the future. AUPP is proud to be able to work with both the Ministry of Commerce as well as Microsoft in their venture. We here at AUPP feel very honored to be even considered for such a task and thank the Ministry of Commerce for their consideration and support.
Constitution Day Party held at AUPP
Date: 2016-09-23T13:37:00

AUPP held a Cambodian Constitution Day party to celebrate Cambodian Constitution day. This national holiday was established to celebrate the signing of the Cambodian constitution by King Sihanouk. While Constitution day in Cambodia is normally celebrated on September 24th, students, faculty and staff wanted to hold the party before the holiday weekend.

Senior Law students started the party by asking students in attendance quiz questions about Cambodia’s constitutional history over the last 100 years. It was interesting to see how many students knew detailed history about previous Cambodian constitutions and law. Law students showed a brief video presentation about their experience learning about Cambodia’s constitution during their studies at AUPP. Following was a 4th year student who gave a very detailed account of Cambodia’s constitutions and their rise and fall over the last 100 years until reaching the current constitution which has been in place since 1993.

This party could not be complete without delicious food being served to all those in attendance. Senior Law students brought out a Constitutional Birthday Cake commemorating the current Constitution’s existence over the past 21 years. Due to it being Constitution Day, students did not sing “happy birthday” but most noteworthy was their chanting of the preamble to the constitution. It was a magnificent display of AUPP students’ skill in their ability to recite the words to this document. Furthermore, it was clear that students even outside the law program have a wide grasp of academic knowledge and care for their homeland.

Everyone in attendance was happy to get a slice of the cake. In addition to being delicious, the cake was designed as a copy of the Cambodian Flag. As a result, all attendees had a wonderful time while also enjoying a short afternoon break from their lessons.

We are excited for Constitution Day next year and look forward to sharing it with our incoming freshman students.
One of Top Graduate Schools in US, Partners with AUPP on Scholarships
Date: 2016-09-21T13:36:00

SIT Institute, one of top graduate schools in the US for Political Science and other programs has created strong partnership agreements with AUPP to provide scholarships to AUPP students and faculty. Students who are set to graduate from AUPP in a year will have the opportunity to apply for a variety of scholarship programs with SIT Institute for their Master Degree Programs at their Vermont Campus.
SIT Institute is not only in the top 15% of Poly Sci Graduate schools in the US but also ranked 2nd in Vermont.

For more information about our new partnership, visit the SIT Institute Affiliates page.
AUPP on American NBC News for Dual Degree Agreements
Date: 2016-09-20T13:34:00

AUPP was on American NBC News for its Dual Degree Agreement signed with University of Arizona. Since signing another American Dual Degree agreement, AUPP has been receiving a significant amount of interest from a variety of international organizations. Students studying at AUPP will be able to receive a degree from AUPP as well as from University of Arizona. This is a historic agreement not only for AUPP but also the first of its kind in Cambodia and one of few in Southeast Asia. Read more at the NBC News link below.

American NBC News – University of Arizona inks deal with American University of Phnom Penh
World Report College Ranking Put AUPP’s Partner University Program In Top 20
Date: 2016-09-15T13:33:00

The annual World Report College Ranking puts one of our partner universities, University of Arizona in a considerably high position. Recently, AUPP signed dual degree partnerships with two American Universities to offer American Dual Degrees in Cambodia. University of Arizona’s Management program is ranked at number 1 in American public universities while being put at number 3 in overall ranking. UA’s Business program is ranked at 19 overall among American universities. University of Arizona comes in at Number 60 among American public universities while being put at number 124 overall among American Universities.

We are proud to offer American Dual Degrees in partnership with University of Arizona in Business, Law, Global Affairs Architecture and more.

Read more about the University ranking at the University of Arizona news brief.
USA Student Visa Information was Provided by a U.S. Embassy Official
Date: 2016-09-14T13:30:00

On Wednesday, a U.S. Embassy official provided full information regarding USA student visas and possible scholarships to study in the United States.

The information, which is sought by millions of foreign students worldwide who desire to study in the United States, was provided to about 100 students studying at the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP).

Collin Webster, Vice Consul at the Visa Section at the U.S. Embassy, and Mao Kolap, education advisor, spent almost two hours providing this important information to AUPP students studying in year two to year four.

Dr. Billie Jean Slott, Director of Students Affairs at AUPP, said it is very important for students to know in advance about the U.S. visa process and the possible scholarships available to Cambodian students, as they make their plans to pursue their graduate degree in the U.S.

AUPP is a leading university in Cambodia and one of the few universities in the region to offer students fully accredited U.S. Bachelor degrees. It is also the only university in Cambodia that provides “dual degrees” as it partners with the University of Arizona and Fort Hays State University.
Back To School For AUPP’s Returning Students
Date: 2016-08-29T11:56:00

Rushing to stuff their mouths with noodle soup before the clock strikes 8, returning students from AUPP are starting their Fall 2016 semester today. August 29th is the first day of instruction and many returning students are excited to see their favorite faculty as well as meet new instructors that have come to AUPP. While some students were eager to get back to school and see their friends and classmates, others were preparing themselves for another challenging yet invigorating year of education.

With the expansion of AUPP’s Dual Degree Program with its American Partner Universities, most students are excited to finish off their general education so that they can make their mind up about which major of study to pursue. Starting this Fall Semester, AUPP will offer 8 new majors in addition to its original 4. More detailed information about these new majors will be released shortly at the beginning of September. The older students who are already in their selected major courses are excited about the new job prospects that their AUPP degree will offer as well as possibilities of doing Master Degrees. It is also an exciting year for our senior students as they will be AUPP’s first graduates and will set a significant milestone for themselves as well as for AUPP.

We want to wish all our returning students the best of luck in their academic goals for the coming year and we look forward to seeing you all around the hallways.
AUPP Returning Students and Faculty Hold Networking Event
Date: 2016-08-26T11:55:00

Standing on the edge of the Fall Semester, AUPP’s returning students met up at the Student Center to enjoy some food and chat with new and former faculty at AUPP. The event was organized by AUPP’s Student Government in order to allow all returning students to catch up with each other while most were away on during the optional Summer Semester. New and returning faculty were also invited to the event to get to know and chat with the students that they will be teaching in the upcoming Fall Semester which begins on August 29th for the returning students.

The event was a great way to end the week and prepare students for their next year of education. Everyone enjoyed a variety of food and “mocktails” provided by the Student Government and AUPP. The AUPP family of academics and students were “drunk with joy” to be able to mingle and network with each other after being apart for the duration of the Summer break.

We look forward to the oncoming year of education and research and wish our returning students and faculty the best of luck in their social and academic life. See you around the campus!
AUPP Students Complete Internship Program
Date: 2016-08-24T11:54:00

AUPP has designed an Internship Program to provide a quality experience for AUPP students before they graduate and join the work force. Through these internships, students gain on-the-job experiences and opportunities to apply knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors attained through their academic program. Additionally, internships enhance student development and professional growth while widening students’ understanding of the labor market and career options.   Recently, some of our senior students completed their Internships at well renowned companies and organizations through out Cambodia and abroad. Some of these include the ASEAN Secretariat Raffles Hotel, HR Inc, Sok Siphana and Associates, DFDL, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, and many others domestically and based in other countries.

Our students really enjoyed their time as interns and were glad to have the opportunity to experience working in a professional setting before they graduate from AUPP in one year’s time. “It feels great to be treated as a valuable person who plays a role in the community and is given important tasks to do. I had to manage social media, graphic design, crafting a number of reports, interacting with guests, handling media arrivals, etc. This internship is gonna be one of those moments in life that I’ll never forget.” Said senior student Thyka. Her time interning echos the experiences shared by the other students who felt like they had a clearer understanding of the path they want to take in their professional life after graduation. Another student intern Ellen, said of Raffles that through her work there she “found her passion”

Employer stated they would rehire our interns and thought they became valuable members of the team quite quickly and were exceptional in their work ethic and knowledge. We wish all our current students success in the pursuit of their academic and professional dreams and AUPP is here to help you achieve them. Through service learning, internships and career development, AUPP facilitates an environment where students will be ready to enter the international job market with a competitive advantage.
Interested Vietnamese Students Visit AUPP
Date: 2016-08-23T11:53:00

Students, staff and faculty hosted another visit made by a large group of students, parents and teachers from Tay Ninh, Vietnam. Our current students shared their learning experiences that they have had and the reasons why they chose AUPP for their higher educational journey.

In addition, our faculty members provided them with more information about university life and what to experience at AUPP. Everyone enjoyed each other’s company, especially during the question and answer session as students, parents and teachers exchanged ideas and stories about education and life in general.

As an international university, offering an American curriculum, AUPP welcomes all prospective students in the region.

Fall 2016 applications are now open.

Contact us at 023 990 023/012 266 631 or via info@aupp.edu.kh.
AUPP Students Re-plant Deforested Dreams
Date: 2016-08-22T11:52:00

While studying at AUPP, students are educated not only to become successful in their careers but also to become good global citizens.

Recent years of logging and deforestation in Koh Kong Province has surely had a negative impact on the local wildlife, our students felt it was necessary to bring something positive to the battered environment. One thousand mangroves were planted by our students, faculty and staff in Koh Andeth and Koh Kong during the Educational Mentoring and Community Service Program. Staff members from Department of Environment of Koh Kong Province met with our students to discuss the impact that loss of mangrove forests has on the local and larger environment. Our students, faculty and staff were very fascinated to learn about the importance of growing mangroves and protecting fragile ecosystems such as the one in Koh Kong Province.

Whether our students are occupied with their education, internships or clubs, they are still motivated to get involved with community service activities around Cambodia.
AUPP Students Contribute To Koh Andeth Island Community
Date: 2016-08-19T11:51:00

During a recent trip to Koh Kong Province, our students were fascinated by the nice views of Ta Tai Waterfall and Cardamom Mountains. But AUPP students were more so excited to have the chance to meet students, teachers and staff from Oudong Foundation on Koh Andeth, Koh Kong Province

The staff and students from Koh Andeth school gave our students a warm welcome into their academic environment. It was a very special experience for our students to talk to Koh Andeth pupils, find out about their education, life on the island and their aspirations.
AUPP students handed out gifts, and stationary to students, teachers and staff on Koh Andeth Island.

It was a pleasant experience for both AUPP and the locals of Koh Andeth to get to know each other and spend some time talking about good study habits and the importance of chasing after academic goals and dreams. Our students were happy to visit this remote community and donate some of their time and educational material.
Cleaning Up The City
Date: 2016-08-18T11:50:00

Our students have been brought up in a safe, tidy and clean environment. They believe that living this way is beneficial to their health and that this lifestyle helps them to be successful in their studies at AUPP.

Last week, a group of our students, faculty and staff participated in a trip to Koh Kong Province. A number of environmental activities were conducted in Ta Tai Community and Koh Kong City resulting in everyone coming together to clear up the discarded trash in the immediate vicinity with the help of the local authorities and the general public.

Everyone was very pleased with this collaborative project and the AUPP students were very enthusiastic about being part of this community service activity.
AUPP Students Plant Trees and Volunteer in Koh Kong
Date: 2016-08-15T11:48:00

AUPP considers it important to give back to the Cambodian community and volunteer some time to a worthy cause. One cause in particular that we consider important is the precious Eco System of Koh Kong and the Cardamom Mountains. This is one of the last areas in Cambodia if not Southeast Asia to retain a variety of endangered animals such as the Malayan Sun Bear, Sunda Pangolin, Irrawaddy and Humpback Dolphins and many more. Some have even called this part of Cambodia, “The Amazon of Asia” for its dense tropical rain forest which has allowed a rich variety of wildlife to thrive. It is one of the largest and still mostly unexplored forests in Southeast Asia.

Our students returned from a trip to Koh Kong province where they spent time involving themselves in a variety of volunteer activities. Each day they dedicated time to a different cause, from cleaning the natural environment and picking up litter, volunteering at a local school as well as planting trees around the Cardamom Mountains in an area that was deforested.

We are happy to be able to bring positive change to the local communities of Cambodia and ensure that we participate in development that takes into consideration the eco system that surrounds us. This was a great way for AUPP students to finish off the Summer Semester and look forward to the oncoming Fall Semester. While this trip was a success, we know that much more positive impact needs to be made and new community outreach trips will be planned for the upcoming academic year.
AUPP Welcomes President Kenneth Dunn
Date: 2016-08-15T11:46:00

AUPP welcomes Prof. Kenneth Dunn as our new University president. He brings to AUPP a long history of experience as a professor, administrator, Fulbright scholar and educational strategic planner. President Dunn is a co-founder of the American University of Phnom Penh, a culmination of over 20 years of experience in higher education in Cambodia. While he has been working in higher education in the U.S. for the majority of his professional career, he has focused much of his efforts in higher education development in Cambodia with support from several Fulbright awards and grants.

Kenneth Dunn has dedicated the last five years to establishing a high quality university that serves Cambodia and all of Southeast Asia. Through countless trips between the US and Cambodia, he has worked tirelessly to help bring U.S. accredited dual degree programs to AUPP as well as partnership agreements for 1+1 and 2+2 transfer programs. President Dunn has been deeply involved with management and the Board of Trustees, helping to make AUPP a successful university from its establishment to the present. It is with his efforts that AUPP is able to move forward into the future as not only the best university in Cambodia but also one of the top higher education institutions in Southeast Asia.

Kenneth Dunn received his B.A. from Boston University and his Juris Doctorate (JD) from New England Law-Boston.

We look forward to President Dunn’s leadership of AUPP as it continues serving the educational needs of Cambodian youth and ensuring their success as future leaders of Cambodia.
AUPP Students Plan Eco Clean Up Trip
Date: 2016-08-10T11:44:00

Member of AUPP thought that it would be great to plan an Eco trip to Koh Kong before the Fall Semester begins. Around 50 students and 15 faculty and staff members will travel to Koh Kong Province this Friday and spend time cleaning up the local area around the Cardamom Mountains as well as planting trees. Other activities that the students have planned involve visiting local villages and speaking to locals about wildlife preservation and living in harmony with their natural surroundings.

Every year, AUPP volunteers and gives back to the local communities and charities and we are particularly excited about this trip. We here at AUPP believe in providing high quality education to local and foreign students that would become the future leaders of this world. We also believe it is equally important to engage the local communities and create a positive impact that would enhance our surrounding environment.
AUPP Students Provide Free English Lessons to Sakura Primary School Students
Date: 2016-08-03T11:31:00

Hundreds of Sakura Primary School students were given a great opportunity to experience our AUPP students’ English language skills. Our talented students gave up their time to develop the primary school students’ abilities in reading, listening, writing and speaking in English.

All students in Cambodia need to establish a solid foundation of English knowledge to enable them to be competitive in this globalized world. To this end, Sakura Primary School students enjoyed classroom activities including games and fun activities to develop their English language skills.

AUPP would like to thank the school administrators for allowing our students to have the chance to contribute something to the community by demonstrating their passion for English education and having the opportunity to share their time and experiences with the students. AUPP students are consistently working closely with communities around the country to establish productive learning opportunities for Cambodian students.
AUPP Students Complete Mentoring Program for Takeo High School Students
Date: 2016-08-02T11:30:00

AUPP students wrapped up their mentoring program for Takeo high school students on July 31st, 2016. The Mentoring Program aimed at helping the high school students to prepare for their upcoming National Examination while also giving AUPP students the experience of tutoring students in a rural area. AUPP students also offered their suggestions on selecting majors of study as well as the employment opportunities that those majors may bring.

Our students were very happy to see the progress that the high school students have made in their studies during the 9 month Mentoring Program. The high school students likewise were very grateful to AUPP Student Government as well as their mentors for their dedication, time and wisdom.

On behalf of AUPP management, staff, faculty and students, we wish all senior high school students success on their upcoming National High School Examination on August 22, 2016.
August 2016 Student Affairs Newsletter
Date: 2016-07-29T11:29:00

Alas, summer is nearly over and all you students who weren’t enrolled in any of our summer programs will be thinking about your return to AUPP at the end of the month, following your long summer break. Well, fear not, we have some absolutely AMAZING things to look forward to this year – here are some to get you started…..

INTERNSHIP SUCCESS
Over the summer a number of AUPP students took part in our Internship Program. This was a great success and we have made some excellent contacts (and excellent impressions) around the city, so if you are due to do an internship next year it will be epic!!

NEW: STUDENT PORTAL
Another new initiative in Fall will be a designated online platform which all students will have access to (through AUPP’s website) which will be the Student Portal. This will store information such as: your personal details, academic record, schedule and grades.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT may be taking a trip Stateside this semester to attend a Student Government conference in LA where they can pick up some tips on how to best represent the student body. Plans for the trip are in progress!

NEW: LECTURE SERIES
Student Government will be launching a new student led guest lecture series in the Fall Semester, so stay tuned for more information!

FALL: CLUBS
Please note that all Clubs will need to re-register at the start of Fall Semester, as well as new ones you may wish to create. A paper form will be available from Student Affairs. In the meantime, did you know that the Soccer Club play every Saturday? Why not head down and take a look sometime. They would love your support!

REMEMBER – refer your friends to AUPP and get credit in return if they are accepted!!
New Students From Vietnam Visit AUPP
Date: 2016-07-22T11:27:00

Today a group of 25 future students from Vietnam visited AUPP to find out about the application process for AUPP. The students came to Phnom Penh for a 3 day trip that involves going to famous and interesting landmarks in the capitol as well as spending time at AUPP to get to know our students and faculty.

On Friday afternoon the student delegation was able to socialize and interact with members of AUPP to find out about their ability to attend AUPP in the fall of 2016. They heard speeches from one of the founders of AUPP, some faculty and current students. In the evening, AUPP together with the visiting students enjoyed a nice dinner before going on an evening tuk tuk ride through Phnom Penh. We are excited to be able to host more international students here at AUPP and we hope to see you all here during the commencement of our Fall 2016 semester.
Kent State Scholars and AUPP Complete Their Research for 2016
Date: 2016-07-21T11:18:00

As the heat of the day dissipates and the nice afternoon breeze begins to blow just outside in the AUPP Garden, Dr. Martha C. Merrill and Dr. Mark Kretovics are heading back home to Kent State University in Ohio. The two scholars have been on a research trip to AUPP for about 1 month to learn about AUPP’s potential for receiving American accreditation.

After 3 weeks of being in Cambodia and AUPP, the two scholars were impressed by the excellent students and faculty. They believed that there was a very strong amount of commitment and friendship between the staff and faculty at AUPP. They also noted that AUPP is headed in the right direction towards accreditation but would need to measure the success of its first graduating class which is due to graduate in 1 years time. “Evidence for carrying out the universities mission is visible but the success of alumni is not yet present” due to not having any alumni yet, stated Dr. Merrill. Both scholars believed that AUPP was doing a great job of improving the education quality for Cambodia and giving some excellent opportunities to less privileged students. AUPP is a young institution that has been working hard to develop education quality and standard. It recognizes issue such as the shadow education system and the post civil war generational issues in terms of educational development and works to help Cambodia overcome them.

Both scholars thought that overall Cambodia was a very nice country with pleasant and welcoming people. Dr. Kretovics said that he was amazed “that even in very chaotic situations, how peaceful and calm the people tend to be.” Both scholars were very happy with their trip and the amount of research they were able to accomplish and they plan to return again next year to see the changes and improvements AUPP has made.
Visit by Students, Parents and Teachers from Siem Reap Province
Date: 2016-07-18T11:16:00

The American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) was extremely fortunate to welcome visitors from Siem Reap Province last weekend. AUPP staff, faculty and students enthusiastically shared their experiences, as well as their AUPP teaching and learning journeys to the visitors in order to illustrate the unique features provided by this university.

Our guests were absolutely fascinated with the Dual Degree Programs with U.S. partner universities, where students can earn recognized American degrees without the need to go to study in America. These Dual Degree Programs are only provided by AUPP in Cambodia.

We would also like to thank all the students, parents and teachers from Siem Reap Province who gave up their weekend to visit us here at AUPP. We wish them a safe and speedy trip back to their home province.
AUPP Senior Management Team Visited Students in Surin, Thailand
Date: 2016-07-14T11:14:00

Senior management of AUPP met with students and parents in Surin, Thailand to introduce them to the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. AUPP’s management team was excited to discuss opportunities for students from various nations to come together and experience American style education. We would like to thank all students, parents, teachers and school principals there for meeting with us to learn more about AUPP.
Kent State Scholars Conduct Accreditation Research at AUPP
Date: 2016-07-07T11:11:00

Arriving to Phnom Penh on humid July day, Dr. Martha C. Merrill and Dr. Mark Kretovics are on a research trip to AUPP to help facilitate a framework for US accreditation. Both scholars are from Kent State University in Ohio where Dr. Martha C. Merrill is a Higher Education Coordinator and Dr. Mark Kretovics is an Interim Dean.

They will be working here at AUPP for 1 month to observe the organizational structure of the university, assess the students, their achievements and the long term plan of attaining a US accreditation for AUPP. There are also talks of possible future partnerships with Kent State University. We asked them where they believed AUPP stood in the process to US accreditation to which they answered “AUPP is in the beginning phase” although it has “made significant progress” in a very short time. It will be important “to see the outcome from the first alumni” who will be graduating in 1 years time.

Besides working at AUPP, they do plan to squeeze in a bit of fun by taking a tour of Phnom Penh and a trip to Angkor Wat. We believe their trip is important not only for AUPP but for the Cambodian higher education system as well. Setting forward the motion to achieve US quality in Cambodia will improve the human resource and business environment with the country and AUPP is happy to be a part of that movement.