Letuimanu’asina Dr. Emma Kruse Vaai is new NUS Pro Chancellor

Letuimanu’asina Dr. Emma Kruse Vaai.

APIA, 28 FEBRUARY 2021: Letuimanu’asina Dr. Emma Kruse Vaai has been appointed as the new NUS Pro Chancellor effective 4th February 2021 for the next 3 years. She takes over from former Pro Chancellor Aeau Chris Hazelman who has chaired the NUS Council for 6 years.

Letuimanu’asina holds a PhD from the University of NSW, Sydney Australia and other qualifications from Victoria University of Wellington which includes an Honorary PhD in Literature.

She has worked at NUS as a lecturer, Professor of English and Applied Linguistics and as Deputy Vice Chancellor from 2005-2016. She was also Deputy CEO at the Samoa Polytechnic from 2001-2005 and was most recently the CEO for Samoa Qualifications Authority.

As NUS Pro Chancellor and Chair, she will be leading the NUS Council in ensuring the University performs its functions in attaining the highest standards of excellence in education, training and research promoting economic and social development in Samoa.

Other recently appointed Councillors are: Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-IIga, Muliagatele Dr Potoae Roberts-Aifi, Muaausa Joseph Walter.