Drafting, redrafting, presenting , representing and presenting again and again changing my tactics, strategies and defence every time I stand to give a presentation on the proposal for the establishment of the English Language Institute. This what I and my colleagues have been doing for the last 4 months.  My final presentation was in front of the University Council and I was able to convince them at 11 o’clock p.m. Sunday the 12 of December 2010 for the establishment of the English Language Institute.  The head of the council signed for establishment of the ELI next day and after 3 weeks I was appointed the first director of the ELI.

The mission of the ELI is:

 To teach extensive English language courses through a broad curriculum that provides an optimal learning environment, and equips U of K undergraduate and postgraduate students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their academic, professional and social settings. ELI also fosters the learning of English language through various programs scheduled on demand to serve Sudanese community.”

Our vision is:

To become one of the leading English language institutes at both national and international levels by placing quality as its most important goal in all activities and setting standards of excellence in innovative curricula design, teaching, professional development, and international academic cooperation.

We have several projects going on to help in establishment of the ELI. We are all very tired, overworked but very optimistic that the ELI will make change.