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[eddean]

I saw some recent postings for Asian University for Women . Does anyone have any first hand information on the university or living in Chittagong?

[carolcoleman55]

I was on the inaugural faculty for the 09-10 school year. I am one of a few from that time who are at liberty to talk openly of AUW. The management has a history of buying out contracts.
I continue to follow developments in Chittagong and would be happy to answer any questions you have.
Email me, particularly if you are considering applying for a position.
carol.coleman@gmail.com

[ochreluna13]

Thanks for asking this question, I was wondering the same thing and have been able to find very little information from faculty on the internet.  :(

[carolcoleman55]

I have new information from AUW. Please email me if you are applying/interviewing.

[prof_smartypants]

I know I have a friend who teaches at a women-only school in Chittegong, but I don't know which one. I'd be happy to forward on her information via PM.

[unusual_character]

A pair of blog posts for your consideration:

http://htmlgiant.com/random/how-i-turned-my-life-upside-down-to-move-to-bangladesh-and-became-embroiled-in-an-international-fiasco/
http://amberinbangladesh.blogspot.com/2012/02/long-and-difficult-summary.html

You can also check the AUW entry at the Universities to Fear page at the Academic Jobs Wiki: http://academicjobs.wikia.com/wiki/Universities_to_fear

[carolcoleman55]

I have new information from AUW. Please email me if you are applying/interviewing.

See articles published in a Bangladeshi publication. There are two now in a series. Watch for more:

http://www.newagebd.com/detail.php?date=2012-03-18&nid=4352
http://www.newagebd.com/detail.php?date=2012-03-19&nid=4440

[carolcoleman55]

The third article:
http://www.newagebd.com/detail.php?date=2012-03-20&nid=4577

[brixton]

And yesterday in the CHE:

http://chronicle.com/blogs/global/bangladeshs-asian-u-for-women-faces-questions-about-governance/32677