New assignment
Ravi Ammigan named interim associate deputy provost for international programs
1:10 p.m., Feb. 2, 2016--Ravi Ammigan, director of the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS), has been named interim associate deputy provost for international programs at the University of Delaware, Lynn Okagaki, deputy provost for academic affairs, announced today.
As interim associate deputy provost for international programs, Ammigan succeeds Nancy Guerra, who stepped down to focus on her international program of research.
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The associate deputy provost for international programs oversees the Institute for Global Studies, the Office for International Students and Scholars and the operations of the Confucius Institute. Ammigan will continue to oversee OISS, which administers a University-wide program to provide information and a broad array of services to approximately 3,500 international students and scholars.
“Ravi brings tremendous experience and vision in international education and outreach,” said Okagaki. “In a short time he has transformed OISS to greater effectiveness, capitalizing on the talents and insights of his team. I am extremely confident in his ability to lead both OISS and IGS.”
“It is indeed an honor to be serving in this position,” said Ammigan. “I look forward to working with UD's leadership, faculty members and key stakeholders as we continue to advance our global mission and presence through opportunities for engagement and programming.”
He said, “It remains a priority for the UD Global team to infuse international perspectives into the teaching, research, and service aspects of our University as we make a difference in the lives of our students, faculty and staff,”
Ammigan, who was raised in Mauritius, is informed by his international and multicultural upbringing. Looking ahead, Ammigan said that, while UD has a long tradition and history with international programs, "we need to remain strategic and intentional in how we develop sustainable partnerships and increase the visibility of UD around the world.”
About Ravi Ammigan
Ammigan has served as director of OISS at UD since March 2013. With more than 15 years of experience in the field of international education, he has held leadership positions in the area of international student and scholar services, admissions and recruitment, and visiting international professional programs.
In his last role prior to joining UD, he led the international programming and outreach team at Michigan State University's OISS to help advance internationalization on campus and in the community.
Ammigan first came to the U.S. as an international student himself and consequently stayed to work as an expatriate. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Kendall College and a master's degree in communication from Michigan State University.
At the national level, Ammigan serves on the chair-stream of the Knowledge Community for International Student and Scholar Services with NAFSA: Association of International Educators. He is also on the faculty in the Master of Arts in Intercultural Relations program at the Intercultural Communication Institute.