Mouwafac Sidaoui
Vice President for Academic Affairs @Menlo College
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President for Academic Affairs @Menlo College
Atherton, CA, US
As Chief Academic Officer, I lead with a global vision—advancing academic excellence, innovation, and student success while strengthening institutional reputation and impact. I oversee Academic Affairs, Institutional Effectiveness, the Registrar’s Office, and Information Technology, aligning academic priorities with strategic growth and empowering diverse learners to thrive.Key Achievements:Enrollment Growth: Expanded the Master of Science in Information Systems program by 186% in under a year, welcoming students from nine countries, including alumni and staff.Innovation & Institutes: Founded the AI & Sustainability Institute, securing a investment to advance impact-driven research and ethical innovation.Global Engagement: Expanded the Academic Global Immersion program to the UAE, building durable cross-border partnerships and fundraising scholarships to increase access.Philanthropy & Resources: Secured over in donor funding to sustain the Bloomberg Lab and support global scholarships.Student Engagement & Ecosystem Building: Founded the Silicon Valley Immersion series and created the Entrepreneurial Speaking Series, connecting students directly with innovators, thought leaders, and venture ecosystems. Helped launch 8 academic clubs aligned with majors to strengthen co-curricular engagement.Accreditation & Governance: Directed accreditation initiatives (AACSB), aligning programs with international standards and strengthening governance.Faculty & Curriculum: Championed faculty recruitment, development, and curriculum innovation, integrating technology, analytics, entrepreneurship, and global perspectives.Strategic Planning: Partnered with trustees, the Dean’s Advisory Council, and executive leadership to advance academic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation in alignment with institutional goals.
EDUCATION
University of Florida
Post Doctorate, Accounting & Finance
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS, Engineering/Industrial Management
Boston University
Master of Business Admisntration MBA, Innovation & Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
University of San Francisco
Doctorate in Higher Education
Boston University
MBA/MSA, Business and Science Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT MOUWAFAC SIDAOUI
As a senior higher education leader, I believe that innovation, equity, and global engagement are the foundations of academic excellence. My leadership philosophy centers on building inclusive learning environments, fostering faculty development, and ensuring students are equipped with the skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.At Menlo College, I have led initiatives that transformed undergraduate and graduate education. Under my leadership, the MSIS program grew by 186%, the AI & Sustainability Institute was launched as a hub for impact-driven innovation, and the Academic Global Immersion program expanded to the UAE, strengthening students’ global readiness. I also oversee the Registrar’s Office, Information Technology, and Institutional Effectiveness & Research, advancing digital transformation and data-informed decision-making.My career has spanned the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, where I’ve cultivated international partnerships, guided accreditation processes, and strengthened institutional reputation. I thrive at the intersection of academic vision and operational strategy, helping institutions not only adapt to global trends in higher education—but lead them.
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