AU Chancellor Invited to Join International Advisory Board for India's First Higher Ed Rating System

Ajman University’s Chancellor, Dr. Karim Seghir, has accepted an invitation from QS Quacquarelli Symonds – publishers of the QS World University Rankings – to join the International Advisory Board of the very first ratings system for Indian higher education.  

Known as QS I∙GAUGE, the ratings tool will bring together the global expertise, experience and reputation of QS with the knowledge of notable partners in the region. With the support of the Advisory Board, QS I∙GAUGE aims to provide Indian institutions with an opportunity to benchmark their performance and to develop strategies for upgrading their educational offerings.

“I am privileged to join the QS I∙GAUGE International Advisory Board,” explains Chancellor Seghir. “To be part of this landmark moment in Indian Higher Education is an honor. I am committed to help advancing education worldwide, and look forward to working with my fellow board members to ensure the success and quality of QS I∙GAUGE.”

The official launch of QS I∙GAUGE took place in New Delhi on March 21, 2018 in the presence of the Honorable Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the former President of India. The event was presided by Ben Sowter, Director or QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd, with Dr. Virander S. Chauhan, Chairman of India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council, attending as guest of honor. 

Chancellor Seghir has extensive and geographically diverse experience in higher education. Before joining AU, he served as assistant professor of Economics at the American University of Beirut; assistant professor at the American University in Cairo (AUC); and Dean of the AUC School of Business.