fulton adventist university
GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP
University Council (2025–2030)
The University is governed by the Fulton Council, appointed by the Trans-Pacific Union Executive Committee. The Council meets three times a year to provide strategic direction, approve policies and monitor implementation.
| Name | Role | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Pr Charlie Jimmy | TPUM President & Chair | BATheo PAU; MA Theo Avondale |
| Prof. Ronald Stone | FAU Vice Chancellor & Secretary | PhD (BibStud & OldTest) AIIAS |
| Fraser Alekevu | TPUM CFO | BCom (Accounting) PAU; MA (Lead & Mngt) Avondale |
| Dr John Corcoran | TPUM Education Director | PhD University of Waikato, NZ |
| Pr Epeli Saukuru | Fiji Mission President | BA Theo Fulton; MA (New Testament) AIIAS |
| Prof. Teatulohi Matainaho | PAU Vice Chancellor | PhD Queensland |
| Dr Elisapesi Manson | SPD Education Director | PhD University of New South Wales |
| Prof. Elisha Kwabena Marfo | FAU Head of Research & Innovation | PhD (Old Testament) AIIAS |
| Hulitta Ligabalavu | Principal, Suva Adventist High School | MEd USP |
| Adi Litia Vateitei | Legal Practitioner, ASTA’s Law, Nadi | LLB USP (Emalus Campus, Vanuatu); GradDip Legal Practice |
| Peni Bolatui | Private Insurance Consultant | PG Business Management |
| Branan Karae | Commissioner, Vanuatu Financial Services Commission | MBA; Bachelor in Economics |
| Naomi Tiko | SCS Careers Education (Primary), Ministry of Education | PGDip Education; Dip Counselling |
Administration Officers
Prof. Ronald Stone
Vice Chancellor
Dip Theo; BA Theo; MA Theo Avondale; PhD (BibStud & OldTest) AIIAS, Philippines
Dr Ranjith Kingston Gladstone
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
PhD Curriculum & Instruction, Andrews University
Prof. Tabua Tuima
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration)
PhD (Religion/OldTest) AIIAS
Artika Singh
Business Manager
BCom; PGDipCom; MCom — USP, Fiji
Asipeli Seu Kauyaca
Dean of Student Life Services
BEd Fulton; MEd (Admin) Avondale
Governance Structure
There are six subcommittees of the FAU Council: Finance; Audit; Quality Assurance; Strategic Planning; Personnel; and Appeals.
The Academic Senate is the standalone committee monitoring all academic needs, processes and progress of learning and teaching. It oversees professional development of faculty and accreditation and quality assurance of all academic programmes.