ACE: Governance & Management for a successful center Michelle Niescierenko MD, MPH Health Expert Joshua Atah PhD NUC Project Coordinator

Session Objectives Review areas of governance that impact the ACE project Identify best practices in governance Identify areas of stagnation in governance Review areas of management that impact the ACE project Identify best practices in management Identify areas of stagnation in management

Governance Government Support & Supervision University Ownership Support and monitor the progress of ACEs University Ownership University must be engaged at the highest level of management (VC/Rector/President) University Investment into the center and integration of the center into the university Mechanisms of support to the centers for sustainability

Governance ACE as part of the University incentive system Motivation of faculty ACE as part of the university activities ACE resources and new methods of doing things transfer to the university and should be valued Conflict Resolution Utilize methods to address challenges at the university, national and secretariat level

Governance Timely financial process and audit Governments need to ensure the funds are processed Institutions need to ensure funds flow Participation & Cooperation of other Units in the University Clear agreements between participating units, departments and centers within the institution Attention to Student Welfare Promote learning environment free of welfare and administrative challenges Clear Communication with University Leadership, faculty and Students Regular meetings, shared responsibility

Governance Discussion Government Support/Supervision University Ownership Investment/Integration in/of Center University incentive system ACE in University Activities Conflict Resolution Timely financial process/audit Participation of ACE units within the university Student Welfare Communication with University What IS working well at your center in Governance? Discuss 2-3 concrete/practical examples

Governance Discussion Government Support/Supervision University Ownership Investment/Integration in/of Center University incentive system ACE in University Activities Conflict Resolution Timely financial process/audit Participation of ACE units within the university Student Welfare Communication with University What IS NOT working well at your center in Governance? Discuss 2-3 concrete/practical examples

Management Close to full time leadership Rigorous Project Management Center leader and team need time and presence to developed the center Rigorous Project Management Actualize implementation and work plans Many streams of work simultaneously to achieve results Full administrative support team Complement of staff for all demands Partnership with the university to utilize the existing systems

Management Weekly Centre Meetings Fast project with focus on rapid results Student engagement in management through representation Good internal communication with stakeholders Regular and frequent information flow Collaborating departments, university leadership, students

Management Clear, Transparent Incentive Structure Recognize faculty participating and help them achieve Research funds, publication fees, conference attendance, capacity building Centre Sustainability Long term vision for sustainability Long term vision for role in the university, region and the sector

Management Discussion Full Time Centre Leadership Rigorous Project Management Full Administrative Support Team Weekly Centre Meeting Student Representation Good Internal Communication With Stakeholders Clear, Transparent Incentive Structure Centre Sustainability What IS working well at your center in Management? Discuss 2-3 concrete/practical examples

Management Discussion Full Time Centre Leadership Rigorous Project Management Full Administrative Support Team Weekly Centre Meeting Student Representation Good Internal Communication With Stakeholders Clear, Transparent Incentive Structure Centre Sustainability What IS NOT working well at your center in Management? Discuss 2-3 concrete/practical examples