WE ARE ASARPIVERSITY
Empowering global communities through knowledge, justice, innovation & sustainable practices
Our Story
ASARPIversity was born from a bold vision: to bridge the gap between knowledge, leadership, and social responsibility. Founded as an extension of ASARPI, a global think tank, we set out to empower professionals with high-quality, accredited education that drives real change. With a presence in Mauritius, Namibia, and South Africa, we offer transformative courses designed to equip individuals with the skills to lead, inspire, and innovate. Backed by the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA), our programs ensure that every learner gains globally recognized expertise with a direct impact on their career and community. At Asarpiversity, we don’t just educate—we ignite potential and shape the future.
Our Group Director
Professor John H. Stanfield, II, is a distinguished scholar whose career has spanned multiple continents and disciplines. He has held esteemed positions, including the 2019-2020 University of Mauritius SSR Chair of African Studies and the 2018-2019 Ethiopia U.S. Ambassador Distinguished Scholar. His expertise and influence have also been recognized in South Africa, where he served as a Distinguished Fellow at the Human Sciences Research Council from 2016 to 2018.
Dr. Stanfield’s dedication to education is evident in his extensive academic contributions. He was a faculty member in the Online Ph.D. Program in Public Policy at Walden University Johannesburg and played a pivotal role in founding the Mogae International Development and Governance Institute in Botswana. His commitment to advancing scholarship has also led him to strategic advisory roles, including serving as Senior Strategic Adviser to the Rwanda National Unity and Reconciliation Commission and Rwanda Governance Board.
Beyond Africa, Dr. Stanfield has left a lasting impact in the United States and Latin America. He held the title of Distinguished Fulbright Chair in American Studies at Catholic University Rio de Janeiro and served as a professor at Fielding Graduate University, Indiana University Bloomington, Yale University, the College of William and Mary, the University of California Davis, and Morehouse College. His academic expertise spans African American, African Diaspora, and African Studies, as well as Sociology, Philanthropy, and Policy Studies.
Dr. Stanfield’s educational background is as impressive as his career. He graduated magna cum laude in Sociology from California State University Fresno, earning the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award. He furthered his studies with an M.A. and Ph.D. from Northwestern University and a Master’s of Sacred Theology from Boston University. His lifelong dedication to academia and social impact has solidified his reputation as a leading scholar in African and African American studies, policy, and sociology.
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