Email: info@ucamalawi.org
UCAM BACKGROUND
UCAM was created at the first International Conference on Higher Education in Malawi held at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi from 27th to 29th June 2018. It was attended by 112 delegates from within Malawi and abroad. A total of 34 Higher Education Institutions (hereinafter, HEIs) and stakeholder organisations participated.
The 2018 Nkopola Lodge Conference was organised by public and private universities in Malawi, including, representatives from the Association of Private Universities Malawi; Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; National Council for Higher Education and Friends of Higher Education.
In 2018, the conference theme was ‘Higher Education in the 21st Century. The conference aimed at bringing academics, higher education managers, policymakers and other stakeholders together to discuss opportunities and challenges facing Higher Education in the 21st Century. Participants and paper presenters shared experiences, opportunities, and best practices on how to deal with the challenges. It was clear that our community needed to interface routinely, hence the idea was born to propose the establishment of an association at the national level to promote HEI issues. The Association has since been established and annual conferences are now part of the Association’s agenda.
The overall control, accountability and responsibility related to policy for UCAM operations are exercised on behalf of UCAM by the Board of Trustees. Trustees are unpaid members. The day to day operations of UCAM is undertaken by the Secretariat whose duties and responsibilities are spelt out in UCAM Conditions of Service. The Secretariat headed by the Executive Director who is also the Secretary to the Board.
While UCAM is an emerging organization, the Board of Trustees is comprised of highly seasoned senior leadership from Malawi’s top Public and Private Universities. This team takes an active leadership role in the management and oversight of the association.
About Us
UCAM is a membership-based association and provides a platform of common interest for reflection, consultation, debates, cooperation and collaboration.
Our Leadership Trustees
We have a great Board of Trustees who are elected by the annual general assembly. Our Trustees come from both public and private higher education institutions in Malawi.
Our History
UCAM was created at the first International Conference on Higher Education in Malawi held at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi from 27th to 29th June 2018. It was attended by 112 delegates from within Malawi and abroad. A total of 34 Higher Education Institutions (hereinafter, HEIs) and stakeholder organisations participated.
Our Mission
We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our UCAM member services. Our staff and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change. Using data-driven, evidence-based models, we provide educational solutions that make a long-lasting difference in academic outcomes.
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The Team
Our Secretariate
The Secretariat for the universities and colleges association of Malawi is housed in Zomba, Malawi. Its main function is to implement all resolutions and policies of the association whose major role is to promote and advance higher education in Malawi. The Secretariat is headed by an executive director who is responsible for the overall administration of the association and the Secretariat.
OUR SERVICES
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Training and Conferences
UCAM leverages the large pool of talented educators and academic leaders to host conferences and cutting-edge training for innovation and excellence in Higher Education.
Faculty Mentoring
Malawi has a pool of talented professors and lectures. UCAM will link interested faculty with national and international mentors with the goal of increasing classroom learning outcomes.
Quality Enhancement
Quality is key to successful educational outcomes. UCAM assists institutions and programmes in capacity building for excellence in Higher Education.
Democracy building
UCAM is the civil society arm of higher education in Malawi. This is where all have voice in the future of our Universities and Colleges.
Faculty Mentoring
Malawi has a pool of talented professors and lectures. UCAM will link interested faculty with national and international mentors with the goal of increasing classroom learning outcomes.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
UCAM is the University and Colleges Association of Malawi, an organization that promotes collaboration and development among higher education institutions in Malawi.
Membership is open to universities and colleges in Malawi that meet the association’s criteria and objectives.
Members benefit from networking opportunities, access to resources, capacity-building programs, and a platform for advocacy in higher education.