Continuing and Distance Education Officer
Mesfin Agza Kerga (PhD)
Contact Information:
Phone: +251913618314
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Objectives/Goals
To coordinate, promote, and manage the planning and implementation of quality continuing and distance education programs at Wolkite University, with the goal of expanding access to higher education for diverse and underserved populations. The officer aims to ensure flexible, learner-centered delivery methods, maintain academic standards, support lifelong learning, and contribute to the university’s mission of community engagement and national development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop a Strategic Plan: Prepare a comprehensive strategic plan for the University’s Continuing and Distance Education program by identifying the educational needs of the public.
- Design and Propose Programs: In consultation with relevant schools and colleges, propose distance education courses and programs leading to University degrees, alongside certificate programs, lectures, seminars, and related activities to address identified needs.
- Facilitate Flexible, Lifelong Learning: Provide part-time, on-the-job, and on-the-spot educational opportunities, overcoming barriers of time and distance through effective use of communication media such as correspondence, the internet, interactive video, and other appropriate technologies.
- Enhance Education Quality: Improve the quality of education by leveraging the best global academic resources, with a focus on nurturing problem-solving abilities and an entrepreneurial mindset among learners.
- Design Stakeholder-Focused Programs: Develop specialized study programs specifically tailored to address the unique needs and interests of stakeholders in the continuing and distance education community.
- Formulate Staffing Policies: Establish policies for the assignment of academic staff and the recruitment of support staff dedicated to continuing and distance education programs.
- Facilitate Graduate Program Expansion: Support the introduction and implementation of graduate programs within the framework of continuing and distance education.
- Set and Review Tuition Rates: Periodically review and determine tuition rates to ensure the delivery of quality services at affordable prices while serving as a means of generating revenue for the University.
- Build Strategic Partnerships: Develop and strengthen partnerships both within the University and with external organizations to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the continuing and distance education program.
- Establish Admission Policies: Determine and implement admission policies for short-term, non-degree programs to ensure inclusive and efficient access to educational opportunities.