Programs Overview

Professor Hamrita gives an update on Partnership programs at the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education. From left to right: Houcine Chebli, President of the Virtual University, Zinab Ben Ammar Mamlouk, President of Manar University, Slah El Gherissi, President of Manouba University, Lazhar Bououni, Minister of Higher Education, General Director Mounir Khelifa, and General Director Hedi Zeim.  The meeting also included UGA and other Tunisian higher education leaders not shown in this picture.

The Partnership has so far focused on the development of programs serving three critically selected areas:

• E-Learning
  Enhancing access to higher education and the use of the latest information technology in Tunisia by supporting distance learning development, dissemination and capacity building.
  
  
• University Management
  Supporting the Tunisian higher education system’s efforts to increase institutional effectiveness through university management and leadership development, the establishment of effective mechanisms within Tunisian universities for self assessment, increased accountability and evaluation of institutions, programs, and educational outcomes, quality assurance and accreditation.
  
  
• Civic Engagement
  Strengthening the links between the higher education system and the community so that the university becomes a more active player in solving societal problems.