Center for African Education

Hello friends of CAE!

We are excited to announce our first event of the semester! Join us virtually Wednesday, September 29th at 1:00pm EST to kick-off the semester! Meet the 2021-2022 CAE team, learn about our ongoing and new projects and find ways to get involved. We will also have recent graduates of the program speak and give advice to new and returning students about their time at TC.

Register for the event with this link: https://teacherscollege.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkdemurDkiHNdukop40R_pioI6-77Y_y7s

See the attached flyer for a glimpse of our team and more details about the event!

See you there!

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The George Clement Bond Center for African Education has many new resources and blogs up on our new website for you to check out! https://lnkd.in/dmK3QDH

Looking back on this challenging yet rewarding year having to host all our events online we have compiled a summary of each event CAE has hosted. This information can be found in the "Our Year in Review 2020-2021" blog linked here: https://lnkd.in/didfA4Q

To commemorate the impactful work Morrison Moisa Saidu has done with the center, I interviewed him about his time at CAE. Check out the blog titled "Reflections on George Clement Bond Center for African Education with Moisa Saidu" linked here: https://lnkd.in/dcAneE7

We also added the human rights education curricula developed through the Human Rights in Africa course offered each year at Teachers College. You will find the curriculum developed by the 2019/2020 class team as well as the latest curricula from the 2020/2021 class linked here: https://lnkd.in/dAtnrNv
This year's class worked with Intercommunity Development Social Organisation (IDS) in Nigeria developing curricula focused on human rights in the workplace and menstrual hygiene management.

Look out for updates coming soon regarding a CAE YouTube channel where you can view the recording of this year's past events!

George Clement Bond Center for African Education | Teachers College, Columbia University Teachers College, Columbia University, is the first and largest graduate school of education in the United States, and also perennially ranked among the nation's best.

We are pleased to share the attached flyer for an ITS workshop on 'Fostering Belonging and Civic Identity: Perspectives from Newcomer and Refugee Students in Arizona and New York' - with Professor S. Garnett Russell, Amlata Persaud, Paula Mantilla Blanco, Katrina Webster, and Maya Elliott, Teachers College, Columbia University.

Follow the link to register: https://forms.gle/V85JDFXiCFCSqFYBA

Brief profile: This policy report focuses on high-school-aged newcomer immigrant and resettled refugee students and explores their experiences across four schools in Arizona and New York. Using mixed research methods, the report examines the ways in which these students develop a sense of belonging and civic identity and the role of schools in influencing student growth and development. The report presents findings on diversity and inclusion, student belonging and wellbeing, civic identity, rights, and civic engagement, and school and community participation, as well as policy recommendations for key stakeholders.

The Center for African Education's final event for the semester is Wednesday April 7th from 12:30pm-2:00pm EST. The event, Working in Africa, will create a forum for current students to ask TC alumni from the International & Comparative Education Program about their experiences navigating the processes and pathways post-graduation in finding a job working on the African continent. The alumni will present their current or past positions working in various regions in Africa, then answer general questions and give advice during the panel discussion. Current students will then have an opportunity to meet and ask more direct questions to each of the alumni speakers based on their experiences. The event is a great opportunity for current students at any stage with multiple interests to learn about navigating the post-graduation atmosphere. Learn more about the alumni presenting and speaking at the event from the attached flyer.

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/2aqmwt6y

What amazing presentations and conversations yesterday during the Beyond the Classroom: Promoting Innovative Education Projects event! Take a look at some photos from the event, and look out for information regarding part 2!!

Upcoming Event! March 9th @ 3:00pm EST. Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/1mfd6sti See you there!

Our first event of the semester is coming up! February 24th at 12:30pm EST we will be discussing education with those innovating on the continent. Please come to participate in conversation with peers and practitioners starting promptly at 12:30pm to ensure a full hour and a half of thoughtful discourse.

Register for the event here: tinyurl.com/l5dsrwko

See you there!

The WARA Fellowships applications are open for 15 more days. Applications close 11:59pm FEBRUARY 15, 2021

More info: http://ow.ly/V4q750D7Bza
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A little more on the fellowships:

Did you know you can invite a West African scholar to your campus for 6-8 weeks? The WARA Residency Fellowship offers WARA Institutional Members the opportunity to have a West African scholar in residence at your institution. The fellowship takes care of all the visa requirements, flights and stipends!

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Do you know a young scholar interested in library studies that would enjoy a summer living in Dakar, Senegal and interning at WARC? The WARA Library Fellowship is a great opportunity to learn about library studies on the continent of Africa and to explore Senegalese culture in the capital city. (French language abilities is preferred, but the WARC staff all speak English and can accommodate applicants with little to no French language skills.)

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The WARA Pre- and Post Doctoral Fellowship are also open for applications. The fellowships offer travel to any of the 18 countries WARA serves and a stipend of $3,500 for in country costs.

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We are very excited to announce our events for this semester, save the dates!

Job Title: Program Assistant

Requirements: This position is only open to enrolled TC students. Position begins January 4- April 26.

Primary Responsibilities:

▪ Lead the planning and organizing of online events including logistics, budget management, and publicizing events to the TC, Columbia, and broader NYC community

▪ Manage the CAE email address and listserv

▪ Coordinate and assist in the writing and production of online blogs

▪ Liaise with other African-interest groups at TC (such as the African Studies Working Group) and Columbia University (such as the Institute for African Studies at Columbia University)

▪ Assist with managing and updating the CAE website and social media (such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter)

▪ Assist in grant and budget development as well as with research on potential funders and funding opportunities

▪ Work with the Program Coordinator and one or more potential interns to realize the center’s objectives

▪ Other duties as assigned by the Center Director


Desired Qualifications and Experience:

▪ Direct knowledge and experience of educational issues in African and the African Diaspora

▪ Strong research, writing, and editing skills

▪ Experience with event planning, managing, and coordinating programs, and with budgets

▪ Experience with publicity and/or marketing

▪ Experience managing website and social networking sites

▪ Experience using Microsoft Publisher

▪ Self-directed, problem-solver, interest in proposing new ideas and projects, ability to work independently and in teams

Reports to the Director of the George Clement Bond Center for African Education, Professor S. Garnett Russell

How to Apply:

Under the subject heading: “Graduate Program Assistant Position,” please email resume, cover letter, and contacts for two references by

Friday, December 11 to [email protected]

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