As per the revision, the Kotebe Metropolitan University’s teaching-and-learning process, research undertaking and community participation have been streamlined to mitigate major urban challenges, according to the University’s president
By Misganaw Asnake (The Ethiopian Herald)
ADDIS ABABA–With a view to integrating urban development endeavors with the education system, Kotebe Metropolitan University (KMU) have carried out revision on its strategic plan and core programs, the University announced.
As per the revision, the University’s teaching-and-learning process, research undertaking and community participation have been streamlined to mitigate major urban challenges, University’s President Dr. Berhanemeskel Tena told The Ethiopian Herald.
The move has been the result of academic tour members of the board and leadership made in countries like South Korea and the United States to draw best experiences, he added.
“Our university is not only novice in the sector it is also the pioneer metropolitan university in the country. Thus, we cannot emulate experiences at local level.”
The members have also taken lessons on curriculum designing and research techniques, among others, according to him.
“Based on the inputs they have drawn, the academic activities of the university have been made to match the pressing problems observed in Addis Ababa to come up with innovative solutions.”
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Memorandum of understanding was signed between KMU and Seoul University (South Korea) to facilitate common research programs, to enable their professors teach and offer consultancy services here, he revealed.
The Addis Ababa City Administration upgraded former Kotebe University College to a full-fledged Metropolitan University back in December 2016, it was learnt.
Source: The Ethiopian Herald