Join thought leaders in higher education at the Education Collaborative Annual Convening from June 13 - 17 to share insights on creating innovations for the sector. The 2022 Annual Convening will host a series of roundtable discussions, expert sessions, and workshops to share tools and successful models in the development of entrepreneurship, employability, ethics, and leadership systems. Connect in-person […]
Speaker: Dr. George Mugabe In preparation for implementing the SCP–E projects, this session will bring together the participating and mentor institutions to discuss in detail the progress of the pilot program and the experiences of stakeholders going through the system's change process. The session will also discuss the monitoring and evaluation framework for both the […]
Speaker: Dr. Keren Naa Abeka Arthur This session engages participants on the concept, goals and activities of the Education Collaborative Research Community of Practice. The Research Community of Practice focuses on two main areas: Researchers (faculty and non-faculty researchers): creating a collaborative environment to hone research collaborations and share best practices for discipline-specific research to […]
Speakers: Mary Gentile, Rebecca Awuah The emergence and growth of Giving Voice to Values (GVV) has been a significant development in ethics education over the past two decades. GVV has changed the way ethics are taught, discussed, and practiced in educational, government, private, and non-profit settings around the world. Of particular importance has been the […]
Speakers: Alfred Kitawi, Veronica Ogeto, Leana Kotze The session aims to map out and evaluate the continental discussions around entrepreneurship and how these are translated to regional block conversations and especially within entrepreneurship education. It will examine the discussions from the perspective of critical actors, mechanisms, structures, enablers, disablers, and processes which connect entrepreneurship education […]
Speakers: Ivy Muthoni, Mohammed Khan As the world of work continues to change with technology and other disruptions, there is a need to rethink workplace training for students in HEIs to empower them to be ready for the jobs of today and better prepared for the opportunities of tomorrow. The session introduces a wide array of Work Integrated […]
Speakers: Jude Acquaah, Angela van der Puije, Miriam Mason-Sesay, Dr. Kristine Marbell-Pierre Character education, ethical formation, and leadership development are critical for the well-being of society. To advance skills and capacities in these areas, institutions engage in varied initiatives to provide real-life experiences for students to develop and practice these skills. This session shares cases […]
Speakers: Dr. Sena Agbodjah, Dr. William Murithi, AnnStella Gakii, Elorm Dela-Brown Higher educational institutions (HEIs) across the African continent have been teaching entrepreneurship and training entrepreneurs for decades. Different institutions have tackled this by creating renditions of entrepreneurship ecosystems that serve their needs, fit within the confines of their constraints, and help them achieve their […]
Speakers: Alois Mhundwa, Didintle Moreki, Edith Njage The session will explore the fundamental traits of start-up entrepreneurs that business angels consider in funding. The goal is to identify these traits to help higher-ed institutions integrate them into teaching entrepreneurship that prepares funder-ready graduates. Two business angels from across the continent will be invited to discuss […]
Speakers: Prof. Angela Owusu Ansah, Rose Dodd, Selasi Nukpe View the recap of the 2022 Annual Convening here
Speaker: Vincent Ogutu View the recap of the 2022 Annual Convening here
Synopsis: Character education, ethical formation, and leadership development are critical for the well-being of society. To advance skills and capacities in these areas, institutions engage in varied initiatives to provide real-life experiences for students to develop and practice these skills. This session shares cases of how institutions build the character of their students through community […]
Speakers: Nathalie Munyampenda, Justin Adomakoh, Gcwalisile Matse, Joy Akinyi, Joseph Mumo Students, the greatest beneficiaries of higher education, represent a key stakeholder group in sustaining initiatives and driving their transformation. Institutions stand to gain when they co-create and integrate the experiences and views of students in building an ethical culture. This student and alumni panel […]
Facilitator: Ms. Rose Dodd, Director, Education Collaborative Presenter(s): Dr. George Mugabe, Director of Research & Community Service, Kepler – Lead, Systems Change Program, Employability Dr. Sena Agbodjah Agyepong, Senior Lecturer & HoD, Bus. Administration Department, Ashesi University – Lead, Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development Ms. Jewel Thompson, Lecturer, Ashesi University – Lead, Entrepreneurship center/incubator development Mrs. Rebecca […]
Speakers: Rose Dodd, Prof. Baylie Damtie Yeshita This session seeks to introduce and explore the Systems Change process and the Systems Thinking approach as sustainable avenues for transforming career preparation programs in institutions of higher learning in Africa to enable them to respond to the changing dynamics of graduate employability. In this session, participants will […]
