Purpose
The mission of BUMI is to facilitate and promote global collaborations in the advancement and continuous improvement of Arabic language, education, practice, research, and innovation. The goals and objectives of BUMI include the following. Cooperation and partnerships among member institutions in the areas of Arabic language, education, and research with emphasis on:
· New and/or higher level academic programs
· Distance, continuing and e-education
· Laboratory development and sharing of resources
· Curriculum development, course equivalency and accreditation support
· Cooperative programs and career development
· Joint training and research programs
· Dissemination of scholarly achievements and other accomplishments by member institutions.
BUMI Organization OFFICERS
The officers of BUMI shall be a President; Vice President; and the executive director that will act as Secretary. The responsibility of individual officers, except as prescribed by this constitution and the Bylaws of BUMI shall be established by actions of the Board.
Duties :
a. The President. The President shall be the chief executive officer of CALE, performing all duties required by the Constitution and Bylaws as well as any additional duties specified by the Board. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board or of CALE.
b. Vice President. Vice President designations shall be as provided in the Bylaws. Each Vice President shall plan and administer the affairs of CALE within his/her particular functional area.
d. The Secretary. The Secretary shall perform the duties usual to the office of an organization secretary and those required by this constitution and Bylaws or by actions of the Board. The Secretary will not have voting rights on the board.
Tenure : The tenure of officers shall be as specified in the Bylaws. Officers shall serve until notified by the Secretary that their successors have taken office.
Precedence : The order of precedence shall be President; The Vice Presidents, in the order established in the Bylaws; and the Secretary.