ABAC signs acceptance path agreement with Fomic Polytechnic University Institute in Cameroon
TIFTON – Students from the Fomic Polytechnic
University Institute (FPUI) in Cameroon looking to
transfer to the School of Agriculture and Natural
Resources (SANR) at Abraham Baldwin
Agricultural College will now have a clear path to
do so.
Thursday morning, ABAC President Dr. Tracy
Brundage was joined by Dr. Michael Forzeh
Fossung, Pro-Chancellor of FPUI, Dr. Esendugue
Greg Fonsah, Professor from the University of
Georgia’s Tifton campus, and interim SANR Dean
Dr. Jerry Baker to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding with FPUI.
The agreement paves the way for undergraduates
at FPUI to transfer to ABAC and complete a
bachelor’s degree after applying to and being accepted at ABAC.
“Another benefit will be collaborating with FPUI to create study abroad trips,” Baker said.
“Students from both institutions would be able to participate in a two-week international
experience in fields of their choice for academic and cultural enrichment.”
The idea for the partnership began when Fonsah reached out to Baker. Fonsah, who is
familiar with FPUI, thought a partnership with ABAC would be a good fit since the two
schools have very similar programs.
“Agriculture, nursing, and business programs are their largest areas of study,” Baker said.
“An ABAC alumnus, Dr. Sidat Yaffa, who graduated in 1994 and currently works in Gambia,
also has a connection to FPUI.”
