EXTERNAL LINKAGES Directorate for Affiliation and Linkages INTRODUCTION The quest of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies for symbiotic relationship with national and international publics and for improvement in its service delivery by means of enhanced skills acquisition by faculty, other staff and students; the expansion of her revenue base and better global recognition of her activities through their internationalisation impelled the creation of the External Linkages Directorate as a unit of the Editorial and External Linkages Department of the Institute in 2012 MANDATES OF THE DIRECTORATE The External Linkages Directorate was established to provide a platform to seek, cultivate and administer opportunities for collaboration, affiliation and linkages with other institutions, agencies, corporate bodies both in the national and international contexts while facilitating internationalization of the Institute’s activities VISION Our vision is of a Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies widely acknowledged for innovative deployment of the law and of cuttingedge intellectual input into governance; to drive teaching, research, and community service that addresses the sustainable development challenges of the nation and entire humanity through effective local and international partnerships MISSION Our Mission is to build the Institute’s profile nationally and internationally through partnering with high profile institutions; contributing to the building of the Institute’s reputation through strengthened capacity development; conducting research and community development collaboration; facilitating engagements where the existence of a formal agreement is required and providing support, advice and assistance to the academic and administrative units of the Institute to facilitate internationalization in their respective spheres ACTIVITIES These range from attendance at and holding of seminars, meetings and conferences (locally and internationally), development of partnership agreements (MOUs) and project proposals The Directorate will also facilitate the conduct of scheduled visitations to affiliate institutions These would help in raising the institute’s profile and establish the foundation for future growth COMPLAINTS REDRESS MECHANISMS There are Desk Officers in charge of Affiliation, Collaboration and Linkage issues In the event that there is a complaint, the individual/unit reports to the Desk Officer in the first instance Issues that cannot be resolved at that level are reported to the Head, Editorial and External Linkages Department (GSM: 08036614868; Email: bisi_arewa@rocketmail.com) Linkages & Collaborations of the Institute with External Bodies In its quest to effectively deliver its mandate and achieve its objectives, the Institute shall develop linkages with various external bodies The linkages would result in collaborations between the body or bodies and the Institute that aim to facilitate the achievement of certain objectives These linkages and collaborations would contribute tremendously to the development of the Institute and the Institute shall continue to explore the possibilities available to it in this regard The following are some of the linkages that the Institute shall explore for financial assistance and material Support; faculty and staff exchange and development; sponsorships of Institute’s programmes and activities; Grants-in-aids; Funding for Distance Learning Programmes; Study Fellowships and so forth LINKAGE Carnegie corporation, USA; United States Agency for International Development (USAID); Indiana University; Oxford University; Cambridge University; Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, London; Howard University, University of London; Ohio University; University of Wisconsin, British Council, Ford Foundation; Inter-university council (IUC) London; UNESCO/UNICEF; CIDA and CUSO; National and International Ministries/Departments of Justice; International Bar Association; National Bar Associations of Nations; Commonwealth of learning (COL);Ministry of Education; National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) Bloomsburg University, USA; University of Perdue, USA; USIS; US Consulate; Towson State University; Christopher Newport College; Morgan State University; University Of Michigan; The Pan-American Distance Learning Exchange and so forth • The following are the addresses of websites of some organizations that are known to support institutions in the developing world: www.carnegie.org www.usaid.gov www.indiana.edu www.ohio.edu www.wisconsin.edu www.britishcouncil.org www.fordfound.org www.ioe.ac.uk www.iucea.org www.unesco.org www.unicef.org www.acdi-cida.gc.ca www.cuso.org www.fmegovng.org www.nerc.ac.uk www Bloomu.edu www.Col.org www.purdue.edu www.usembassy.state.gov www.firstgov.gov www.abuja.usembassy.gov www.towson.edu www.cnu.edu www.harvard.edu www.morgan.edu www.umich.edu The Directorate of external linkages shall also be responsible for carrying out the following activities: Develop and update a database of the Institutes graduates, its constituent zonal offices and affiliated Faculties; national and international governmental and non-governmental organizations; eminent scholars, and resource persons associated with the Institute; Arrange workshops development Programmes; for students, research scholars and Coordination with National Internship Programme for hunting talents for the Institute; Build linkage with national and international Chambers of Commerce & Industry; Manufacturers Associations; imparting market-driven & need-based short training courses for graduates and under graduates Develop institutional framework with National Public Universities, and other national/international organizations for promotion of co-curricular activities and interuniversity/Institute interaction among the faculty and students; Close coordination with the National volunteer Movements, Ministry of Youth Affairs to explore opportunities for the young students and to promote the volunteerism for social development and disaster risk reduction; Arrange financial assistance from government departments and non-governmental agencies Liaison with local administration, provincial & Federal Government Departments and non-governmental organizations for facilitating the academic and development activities of the Institute The Directorate coordinates the Institute’s external relations to enable it maximally exploit the benefits of local and global partnerships which will contribute to placing it among the world’s best tertiary Institutions of Advanced Legal Studies Consequently, the goal of the External Linkages Directorate is to connect the Institute to institutions, organizations and communities at various levels as a means of enriching the Institute’s curricula, promoting research and generating funds This determination requires a pragmatic and result-oriented structure than hitherto available in the Institute which will facilitate linkages and partnerships, to enable the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies harness the rewards and benefits of developing academic and industrial linkages and networks with other educational institutions, funding bodies and other private and public sector organizations both within and outside Nigeria In broader terms, the essence, based on critical review, is to strategically expand the Institute’s global and communities’ development programmes in order to enhance their impact and relevance The increasing success of democratic governance and the confidence that the international community continues to demonstrate in Nigeria have combined to reinforce the belief that international linkages have a crucial role to play in the sustenance of Higher education In future on this site, you will find information on: • An alumni database which will include the list of honorary graduates • Database of Friends of the Institute, to be made up of those who, in particular, have had interaction with the Institute, either as Faculty, staff or visitor as well as those who may wish to identify with what the Institute stands for • You can presently get a list of grant agencies and Research Sponsors • Faculties are advised to henceforth initiate links with external bodies/agencies in collaboration with the Linkages Directorate in order to maximally harness the benefits of local and external partnerships Dr Adebisi Arewa (Head, Editorial & External Linkages Department) ... some of the linkages that the Institute shall explore for financial assistance and material Support; faculty and staff exchange and development; sponsorships of Institute’s programmes and activities;... will facilitate linkages and partnerships, to enable the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies harness the rewards and benefits of developing academic and industrial linkages and networks... from attendance at and holding of seminars, meetings and conferences (locally and internationally), development of partnership agreements (MOUs) and project proposals The Directorate will also