Employability Case Study Topic: Maximizing employer engagement: Ashesi-ETH Zurich  Synopsis: At this session, stakeholders will learn from a practical example of developing an industry-academic partnership to improve students’ employment placements. It uses the recent Ashesi University partnership with ETH Zurich in beginning a master’s program in Ghana. Through the case study, participants will learn ways to create […]

Special Feature Topic: Dimensions of diversity, equity and inclusion in African higher-ed institutions Panel: Dr. Solomon Mekonnen, Director of Scholars, Program, University of Gondar, Leonne Laura Uwizihiwe, DEI Manager, Kepler; Dinah Adiko, Key Adviser on Gender and Inclusion, Transforming Teacher, Education and Learning(T-TEL)  Moderator: Dr. Desalegn Menagesha, Associate Professor; Regional Director, Global One Health Initiative, Ethiopia Synopsis: The […]

Topic: Workshop: Institutional assessment on diversity, equity and inclusion Special Feature Facilitators: Marieke Broersma, CBR Professional, Light for the World; Melaku Tekle, Executive Director, Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD)  Synopsis: This session provides an opportunity for participating institutions to access themselves and identify various strategies to improve their systems and programs to be […]

Facilitator: Patrick Awuah, President, Ashesi University Topic: Higher education start-up tools: Foundations for sustainability This exclusive session offers insights into strategic planning and innovative administrative models for higher-ed institutions on the African continent. Important Notice: The date for Patrick Awuah, Co-founder and President of Ashesi University’s Masterclass has been changed. Please mark your calendars with the […]

This event provides in-depth insight into the Education Collaborative Mentorship Program. Guests will engage with three mentee institutions currently in the program: Palm Institute, Ghana; African Development University (ADU), Niger; and Burkina Faso Institute of Technology (BIT), Burkina Faso. And learn about the institutions' three-year mentorship commitment and impact goals. Guests will also get the opportunity […]

This is a convening of leaders of the first 8 higher education institutions enrolled into the East African Hub. The event will take place at Rongo University, the nominated host of the hub. The leaders will draw a roadmap for operating and driving impact through the Education Collaborative in East Africa. The Education Collaborative seeks […]

Topic: Using internal institutional audit outcomes to improve gender inclusion strategies: Cases from 46 Public Colleges of Education in Ghana Session Objective: This session provides strategies to improve gender inclusion in higher education institutions (HEIs). It uses a case study on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) initiatives of the T-TEL Program in Ghana’s Public Colleges of Education. The session […]

Date: October 27, 2021 | 1:00pm GMT – 2:15pm GMT  Purpose: The purpose of the program is to soft launch the System Change Program (SCP) - Employability to the contributing institutions and major stakeholders. It will highlight  The framework of the SCP  Pilot timeline and expected outcomes   The engaged institutions and the primary mentors   It will also […]

Workshop Overview This workshop is organized for the staff, faculty and students of Kibi Presbyterian College of Education, Ghana. The workshop is designed to enable participants to gain a better understanding of their roles in building an academically honest society. It seeks to answer the questions “Who teaches academic integrity?”, “Does integrity matter to students?”, […]

Theme: How to build an ownership culture  Date: October 28, 2021 | 13:30 GMT – 14:45 GMT  Moderator: Moses Cofie, Country Director, Emerging Public Leaders, Ghana  Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84377356816  Abstract: The success and sustainability of a project, an organization, a venture, etc. are largely influenced by how much its stakeholders apply their intellect, passion, and diligence (in other words, take […]