Resource Library
Welcome to our library of resources on everything about The Education Collaborative! This resource contains engaging visuals, articles, research insights from programmatic efforts of the collaborative as well as other publications from institutions across The Education Collaborative.
As a whole, the resource on this page presents you with a collection of tools, tested strategies, and best practices from higher education institutions across Africa.
Incubation Hub Development Guidebook
Africa's growing youth population demands new jobs and opportunities, making entrepreneurship increasingly crucial. Universities have a vital role in fostering this entrepreneurship by offering practical, hands-on programs that prepare young people for the real world....
Approaching Ethics through Values-Based Leadership and Ethical Action.
How can we collectively build an ecosystem for ethical leadership across Africa? As part of celebrating a year of inspiring ethical action across Africa through Giving Voice to Values (GVV) Africa, The Education Collaborative organized the GVV Africa Symposium. The...
The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development Project in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (EED) project, commissioned by The Education Collaborative at Ashesi University, aims to foster the development of active entrepreneurship ecosystems (EEs) across higher education institutions (HEIs) in Sub-Saharan Africa...
Navigating the New Normal: How the Pandemic has Reshaped Teaching and Learning in African Business Schools
By: Sena Agbodjah and Esther Laryea The Motivation Nothing could have prepared the world for the seismic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic which left a profound mark on the globe as institutions scrambled to rethink business-as-usual. The effect crippled some...
ECOP: A Unique Employability Model from Pre-Tertiary to Post-Tertiary Education.
Ms. Mary Kiguru, Country Director for Education for All Children (EFAC), shares her organization's model with the community and highlights how it tracks the employability of its graduates. Education for All Children (EFAC) is a bridge to employment initiative that...
ECoP: Re-Imagining Career Services Programming with a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lens
What is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and how does it connect with your institution's Career Services Development? What are some practical ways to start envisioning DEI in your Career Development Programming? What are some successes and challenges faced by...
The Employability Community of Practice (ECOP): Virtual coffee party and Networking session
The Virtual Coffee Party and Networking Session created an avenue for members of the ECoP to make new connections, spark collaboration, and build trust within the group. Members had the opportunity to contribute ideas to improve the ECOP and also learn about...
Career Growth Passport Research Project at Botho University
In searching for innovative ways to promote and support the career development aspirations of their students, Botho University is piloting the Career Growth Passport (CGP) research project. CGP is an employability journal designed to guide first-year students at Botho...
EntCoP Q3 Meeting: Setting Up and Running your Incubation Hub: Defining your Incubation Service.
What are the critical roles of an incubator in Higher Education Institutions?How can higher education institutions set up and effectively run a business incubator?Ms Ludovica Ochieng, Incubation Manager iBizAfrica Incubation & Innovation Centre at Strathmore...
Ethics and Leadership Community of Practice Q3 Meeting
Mr Andrew Mathenge, Student Welfare Development Officer at Riara University, shared progress on his 2022 Post Convening Grant; Building Institutional Systems and Cultures that Empower Individuals and Organizations for Ethical Action, Empathy, Teamwork, Leadership...
Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings Learning Webinar
Are you a university in Sub-Saharan Africa considering submitting to the Sub-Saharan Africa University rankings next year? Institutional heads from Covenant University and Pan-Atlantic University share their experience as frequent and first-time participants in...
Faculty Development and Research COP Quarter 3 Meeting
Dr Keren Arthur, Director of Design Thinking and Innovation Hub, University of Cape Coast, shared outcomes of her research on "Embedding 21st Century Skills through Extra-Curricular Activities in Public Universities: The Case of the University of Cape Coast Design...
Employability Research Report 2023
What Next? Enhancing African Students' Transition to Employment through Effective Career Services The final employability research report titled "What Next? Enhancing African Students' Transition to Employment through Effective Career Services" was successfully...
Speaker Session: Cultivating an Ethical Culture in Higher-ed Institutions: The Role of Faculty and Staff
Over 50 participants from higher education institutions across sub-Saharan Africa shared varied approaches their institutions have adopted to promote an ethical culture among students on their campuses. Moderated by Rosemary Nyaole-Kowuor, PhD, Senior Lecturer of Film...
Bridgia and Pan-Atlantic University Case Study
Supporting the Development of Self Awareness and Emotional Intelligence Skills to Support Student Transition to the Industry at Pan-Atlantic University In this newly developed case study report, Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) highlights a crucial problem in collecting...