{"667933":{"#nid":"667933","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Exploring Higher Education Linkages between Universities in Zimbabwe and Atlanta","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA meeting was held at the Atlanta Global Studies Center (AGSC) at Georgia Tech with delegates from Zimbabwe in order to promote international collaboration and foster educational partnerships. The gathering explored higher education linkages between Universities in Zimbabwe and Atlanta to enhance academic exchange, collaboration, and mutual understanding.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe meeting was attended by distinguished guests from Zimbabwe and Atlanta, including government officials, university representatives, and professionals in the field of education. Among the notable attendees were\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EHis Excellency, Tadeous T. 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The Ambassador and his delegation were welcomed by \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDr. Bernard Kippelen\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cem\u003EVice Provost for International Affairs at \u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EOther esteemed guests and representatives of Atlanta universities included:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDr. Dennis Murekachiro, \u003C\/strong\u003EDirector of Higher Education Programmes,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMinistry of Higher \u0026amp; Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science \u0026amp; Technology Development\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBrian Nyagwande\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, Director, Zimbabwe Youth Council\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EJonah Mushayi\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, Zimbabwe Embassy Trade and Investment Officer\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMarylyn Mushonga\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, Political Officer\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDr. Tonderai Tela\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, ZimExpo Director\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDr. Carrie\u202fManning\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, Interim Associate Provost for International Initiatives and Professor of Political Science, Georgia State University\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDr. \u2018Dimeji R. Togunde\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, Vice Provost for Global Education \u0026amp; Professor of International Studies, Spelman College\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDr. Yali Zhao\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, GSU Virtual Exchange Faculty Associate, Office of International Initiatives, Georgia State University\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAttendees were introduced to the educational landscape of Zimbabwe and Atlanta by sharing the roles and goals of their respective offices and organizations. Representatives from the AGSC and its partners \u2014 Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, and Spelman College \u2014 shared information about their institutions, academic programs, and initiatives.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe main goal of the meeting was to promote discussion of common areas of interest and mutual goals in higher education. Participants exchanged knowledge and ideas to identify potential areas for partnership between universities in Zimbabwe and Atlanta, and they addressed critical skills gaps and how to improve teaching. During the meeting, attendees were able to identify common goals, disciplinary areas of interest, and potential programs to develop. After the meeting, guest were given a tour of the Kendeda Building by its Director,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EShan Arora\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u0026nbsp;The Kendeda Building is one of Georgia Tech\u0027s key innovations in sustainability, earning the first\u0026nbsp;Living Building Challenge (LBC) certification in Georgia. Its goal is to\u0026nbsp;foster regenerative and restorative relationships amongst humans and nature where people give back more to the environment than they take.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe meeting proved to be an enriching experience, highlighting the shared goals between universities in Zimbabwe and Atlanta. The exchange of knowledge and ideas initiated a conversation about new collaborations, with a plan in place to create strong partnerships and achieve common goals.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EClick on the resources below for more information:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/zimembassydc.org \u0022\u003EEmbassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the U.S.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.zim.gov.zw\/index.php\/en\/my-government\/government-ministries\/higher-and-tertiary-education,-science-and-technology-development\u0022\u003EZimbabwe Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technological Development\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/zimexpousa.com\/  \u0022\u003EZimExpo\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/zdnbi.com\/ \u0022\u003EZimbabwe\u202fDiaspora Nation Building Initiative 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