A top-notch African Economist and Academic, Professor Austin Nosike has been appointed by Zambia’s Copperstone University as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC).
According to a statement issued by the University Registrar, Ms Jane Matindo, the Governing Council of the university approved the appointment of Professor Austin Nosike as substantive Deputy Vice Chancellor-Academics & Research of the institution.
The university said: “Professor Nosike brings to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor duties and responsibilities, a proven track record of academic pedigree, administrative expertise, professional experience and community services having previously held academic leadership and governance roles as Director, Registrar, Dean, and Head of Department in addition to serving as Chairman and/or Member of over 30 Committees in various universities across the globe”.
Under the appointment, Professor Nosike is Principal Officer of the university and will be in charge of academic leadership, resource mobilization, innovation and research administration.
Also, he will serve as a tenured full Professor of Economics & Management in the University’s School of Business.
While reacting to the appointment, Nosike said: “I wish to express profound appreciation to the Governing Council for this great opportunity given to me to be of service.
“It is indeed an honour and privilege to join Copperstone University, a leading African University whose vision and values revolve around service, nation-building and leadership for development.
“I’m pleased to be part of the CU community at a critical period in which there is so much capacity to strengthen and create new partnerships and strong linkages to expand access and enhance participation for the next generation of students, alumni, and for sustainability throughout the globe.
“I am looking forward to engaging with students, colleagues and alumni as we shape the new face of the institution.”
