Professor Scott Fritzen, the new President of Fulbright University Vietnam, is known as a respected scholar in the field of public policy and an experienced leader at major universities around the world .
Professor Scott Fritzen, the new President of Fulbright University Vietnam.
I hold a PhD in Public Administration and International Relations.
Today (June 8), Fulbright University Vietnam officially announced the person who will assume the position of President from July 1st onwards.
According to the announcement, after a global search for a top candidate, Professor Fritzen was selected by the Board of Trustees of Fulbright University Vietnam to succeed Ms. Dam Bich Thuy, the Founding Chair, upon her retirement at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
Professor Fritzen currently holds the roles of Director of the David L. Boren School of International Studies, Vice-Chancellor for Global Partnerships, and William J. Crow Professor of Geopolitics at the University of Oklahoma (USA).
He was a member of the leadership team for educational innovation initiatives at New York University - Shanghai campus (where he served as the first Vice-Chancellor) and at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, where he was a founding lecturer and Deputy Director of Training.
Fulbright University Vietnam has a new president, succeeding Ms. Dam Bich Thuy.
Professor Fritzen also taught and served as Associate Director and Acting Director at the Robert R. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University and as Director of the International Advanced Education Management Program at the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington (USA).
Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, Fritzen graduated with a bachelor's degree in cultural anthropology from Michigan State University. At Princeton University, he completed a master's degree in public administration, regional and urban planning. He then earned a doctorate in public administration and international relations.
During the period of 1997-1998, he was the first American citizen to receive a Fulbright scholarship to conduct research in post-war Vietnam. He also served as a consultant for Southeast Asian governments and international organizations operating in the region.
Sharing his thoughts on this new position, Professor Fritzen said: "I feel humbled and honored by the opportunity to become the new President of Fulbright University Vietnam."
He added: "What Chairwoman Dam Bich Thuy, the Board of Trustees, and the outstanding students, faculty, and staff of the university have achieved in just eight years since Fulbright was established is truly extraordinary. It is also a solid foundation that I hope to build together with you all to contribute to the continuous development of Fulbright – a Vietnamese university with the mission of elevating the quality of research and teaching, as well as striving to bring about useful and groundbreaking initiatives to serve Vietnamese society and solve global problems."
In addition to his role as President, Professor Fritzen will also be a lecturer in the public policy and leadership program. Professor Fritzen shared: "I have complete faith in the university's mission: together, we will nurture the young generation of Vietnam with a spirit of daring to think and act, and a desire to create a positive impact for the community and society. The foundation of a leading Vietnamese university worthy of international recognition must stem from the intellect and dedication of educators who always strive for the highest standards in research and teaching quality. As President of the university, I am committed to doing my utmost to provide students and faculty with the necessary resources, helping the university to grow and fulfill its full potential and aspirations."
Ms. Dam Bich Thuy, Founding Chair of Fulbright University Vietnam
" I'm eager to return to live in Vietnam …"
Prior to joining Fulbright University Vietnam, Mr. Fritzen was a distinguished scholar with in-depth research on public administration and leadership, public administration reform, social policy, and corruption. He is the author, co-author, and editor of six books and numerous research papers, many of which were conducted in Vietnam.
"My first visit to Vietnam was nearly 30 years ago. At that time, I was just a young graduate student. Since then, I have felt an increasingly deep and strong connection with the country and people of Vietnam. I am eager to return to live in Vietnam and once again consider it home to me, my wife, and my children," Mr. Fritzen shared.
In a letter to the Fulbright University Vietnam community, Thomas Vallely, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, commented: "Professor Fritzen is a seasoned university administrator with many outstanding achievements, from building and laying the foundation for new universities to innovating and developing long-established educational institutions thanks to his strategic vision and keen development orientation."
Rendering of Fulbright University Vietnam under construction in Ho Chi Minh City's High-Tech Park.
"Mr. Fritzen always knew how to listen with humility and warmth. In him, we saw passion and dedication to education in general and liberal arts education in particular. He also demonstrated a strong commitment to research and public policy implementation, and the spirit of individual autonomy in an international academic environment," said Mr. Vallely.
Ms. Dam Bich Thuy, President of Fulbright University Vietnam, commented on her successor: "Mr. Fritzen has all the necessary elements to lead Fulbright into a new phase – a phase of growth and groundbreaking achievements. I warmly congratulate Mr. Fritzen, and hope that under his leadership, Fulbright University Vietnam will achieve significant progress in the future."
Fulbright University Vietnam is the first independent, non-profit university in Vietnam operating under a liberal arts education model.
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