Amsterdam University College
Published 26 May 2008

The AUC administration

Belinda Stratton copyright Erik de Vries

Managing Director and Admissions Officer

Dr. Belinda Stratton is Managing Director and Admissions Officer.  

Belinda Stratton obtained her BSc (Honours) and PhD in Chemistry at the University of East Anglia in the UK, with a study abroad period at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. After her studies she worked in an editorial department of the scientific publishing company Pergamon Press, before moving to the Netherlands and starting work at the European Association for International Education (EAIE) in 1993. She was the EAIE's Publications and Information Manager when she was recruited to the AUC team at the end of 2007.

 Direct phone number: +31 (0)20 525 8784 / 8780

Mariette Diderich copyright Erik de Vries

Director Marketing, Communication and Internationalisation

Drs. Mariette Diderich is Director Marketing, Communication and Internationalisation.

Mariette Diderich obtained her BA (Honours) in European Studies at the University of Hull, and her MA in European Studies at the University of Amsterdam, with study abroad periods in Spain (Universidad de Oviedo) and Mexico (internship at a Mexican NGO). After her studies she worked at Nuffic (Netherlands organization for international cooperation in higher education), the National Unesco Commission and the Fulbright Center, Amsterdam. From 2000 to 2008 she was a Policy Advisor for International Relations at the University of Amsterdam (Academic Affairs), before she joined the AUC team in January 2008.

Direct phone number: +31 (0)20 525 8781

Registrar's Office and Financial Officer

Simone Glover works at the Registrar's Office and is also Financial Officer.

Having worked in both the private and public sector, Simone Glover has acquired broad administrative experience. Her first step in the field of education was at the International Office of Amsterdam Business School where she was employed prior to joining the AUC team. She is completely bilingual due to her American-Dutch background. While working she followed a part-time bachelor degree programme, International Business and Management Studies. She has acquired a Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA).

Direct phone number: +31 (0)20 525 8782

Registrar's Office

Archana Ramdihal works at the Registrar's Office.

Archana Ramdihal obtained her BA in Educational Studies (PABO) at the Hogeschool Rotterdam in 2008. After completing her BA, she studied at the University of Leiden where she completed her BA and MA in Educational Studies, with a concentration in Learning in Professional Contexts. After working as a teacher at a primary school, Archana joined AUC in 2011.

Giilian Luisman copyright Erik de Vries

Admissions Assistant

Gillian Luisman is Admissions Assistant for AUC, supporting the Admissions Officer.

From 2000 till the beginning of 2008 she worked as a secretary at the Center for Higher Education Policy Studies (CHEPS) at the University of Twente in Enschede.

Direct phone number: +31 (0)20 525 5611

Bob Kardolus copyright Helena Sokol

Management Assistant

Bob Kardolus is Management Assistant.

With a varied professional background in Human Resources, immigration and relocation, administration, translating and interpreting (Japanese-English-Dutch), language training and clog dancing, Bob has always worked with a combination of languages, legislation, procedures, communication and practical matters.   Previously, he has worked at the Japanese School of Amsterdam and Kyocera Mita Europe, among others. He joined AUC in January 2010 and is in charge of personnel administration, as well as providing support in admissions. 

Direct phone number: +31 (0)20 525 8754

Student Affairs Assistant

Marije Breukelman MA is Student Affairs Assistant.

Marije Breukelman obtained her BA and MA in International Relations at the University of Groningen in 2007, with study-abroad periods in Glasgow (University of Strathclyde) and Brussels (internship at a regional representation to the EU). After graduating she worked as an international projects officer at Nicis Institute in The Hague.

Direct phone number: +31 (0)20 525 8747

Communication Assistant

Mare Visser MA is Communication Assistant.

Mare Visser obtained her BA in Communication Management at the Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden in 2007 and completed her internships at the communication departments of Martiniplaza and Enexis in Groningen. After completing her BA, she pursued her MA in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations at the American University in Cairo, Egypt. During her MA she worked on a voluntary basis for Nahdet-El-Mahrousa, a local NGO involved in development activities in Egypt and UN Women in Cairo. After graduating in 2011 she joined AUC.

Housemaster

Jaap Boertje is AUC’s Housemaster.

Jaap is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Academic Building and the rooms in the Artis Library used by AUC, ensuring that the buildings are ready for use, tidy, clean and safe.

College Secretary

Drs. Pauline Steeman is College Secretary. She acts as Secretary to the Board of Studies, Board of Examiners, Management Team and AUC Board. She obtained het MA in Cultural Anthropology at the University of Amsterdam.

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