Break-out sessions will ensure full participation by all conferees and the opportunity to interact with conference speakers. Conference Goals Political, economic, and cultural changes across the globe require transformations in all higher education institutions. This conference will examine how linkages and partnerships between institutions can be mutually beneficial in transforming higher education. Designing higher education curricula to meet the human resource needs of South Africa Research Building research capacity through collaborative programs and postgraduate education Student Services Providing academic support to students for developing leadership and social responsibility Financial Support for Linkages Identifying South African and foreign support for institutions, faculty, researchers, and partnerships. A detailed program will be mailed at a later date.
Early registration is advised.
To register, please print and complete the registration form included on this website. During the academic year, the Center sponsors a weekly Thursday Brownbag Lecture Series , where MSU faculty, visiting scholars, graduate students, and outside speakers present current research on Africa in a wide array of disciplines.