ACE II Technical and Advisory Meeting Addis Ababa April 27 – 28 Breakout Session 11:00 – 16:00 Friday 28

Objective of Breakout Session Opportunity for peer learning Through sharing experiences, ideas Opportunity for more in-depth discussions and deliberations Provide space for networking and building a ‘Community of Practice’

Opportunities for joint efforts Peer learning opportunities: Innovative teaching & learning Student supervision & mentoring Internships for students Staff development strategies (including placement of staff) Functional partnerships (especially with private sector) Scientific writing Fundraising strategies Attracting, retaining and promoting of female students   S Subject specific technical issues   Generic cross university issues

Challenges of keeping focus Academic Administrative

What is ACE about

Create a new and better product Knowledge and Job Creators Develop a new product

What are the components at your disposal Inspire, motivate empower Curriculum upgrading Applied Research Work culture Staff upgrading Network Partnerships Physical Learning environment

Break out group discussion How do you optimize these components to achieve excellence?

Need for ways to keep focus Academic Administrative