Higher Education Resource Services, East Africa (HERS-EA) ACADEMY provides an intensive leadership and management development curriculum which equips women with skills needed to advance their personal career development and successfully navigate the institutional environment where they operate. The goal of the HERS-EA training is to raise the proportion of women in leadership and management positions in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Eastern Africa (Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Rwanda, and Uganda).

The program is focused on managing and leading change, human resource development and institutional effectiveness. The ACADEMY prepares every participant to strengthen and expand her leadership skills by working closely with HERS-EA resource persons and staff. Participants will find the ACADEMY to be a safe environment to share confidential matters.

Following five previous successful Academies, the Sixth HERS-EA ACADEMY will be offered in a one-week blended (virtual and in-person) format (July 3^rd-7^th 2023).

Theme: “‘AND STILL I RISE’: ENABLING YOU TO RISE ABOVE AND BEYOND INSTITUTIONAL AND PERSONAL BARRIERS TO WOMEN LEADERSHIP.”

1. Who Should Attend?

HERS-EA welcomes aspiring dynamic leaders from diverse backgrounds to attend the ACADEMY, to share and learn from multiple institutional perspectives. There will be guidance from women with a wealth of experience in higher education, national academic organizations, government and non- governmental organizations. Participants are expected hold mid to senior-level positions and bring expertise from all parts of a college or university. They also represent a range of national groups, ages and years of experience in higher education and other fields.

2. Twelve reasons why you should register:

1. There is no known leadership curriculum for women, delivered by women. Join a growing body of skilled, confident women alumnae (see testimonies).
2. Topics and delivery methods are informed by participants’ views so, you will help in shaping future academies.
3. Your leadership project may be converted into a fundable grant.

You will:

4. Have tangible take-home deliverables (like a career map and a leadership project).
5. Learn how to land your first big grant!
6. Learn how to Publish and NOT Perish.
7. Be guided to turn your hobbies into successful economic enterprises.
8. Develop MOUs with research partners, institutions and organizations.
9. Be connected with accomplished local and international mentors.
10. Be inspired to learn about HERS-EA alumnae amazing career progression from alumnae testimonies!
11. Be prepared for TOP LEADERSHIP POSITIONS especially in Higher Education Institutions.
12. Join an active and supportive HERS-EA sisterhood!

3. Applying to the ACADEMY:

All applicants should download and fill the Registration Form (available at www.HERSEA.org) and return by Thursday June 1, 2023.

A complete application includes:

• a) A brief 1-page CV (focus on employment history, responsibilities and achievements)
• b) Passport size photograph
• c) A brief description of developmental project you expect to initiate at your campus or workplace (maximum 200 words, see samples)
• d)
  • i) Pay registration fee of USD 150 or UGX 600,000. Early bird discount applies up to April 30, 2023 as follows: Registration by March 31, 2023 will be 90% off, by April 30, 2023 will be 70% off.
  • ii) For residential participants early bird discount does not apply, Pay USD 1,000 or UGX 3,500,000.

Please attach a copy of the deposit slip to your application (Bank A/C details below):

Contact Information

If you have any further questions, please email:
info[at]hersea.org or call the HERS-EA Administrator on: +256 (0)772082011 Please,also, visit the HERS-EA website for further updates: www.hersea.org.

Payment Bank Account Details:
Account Name: Higher Education Resource Service East Africa

HERS-EA US $ ACCOUNT
Name of Bank: DFCU Bank
Makerere University Branch
A/C No: 02083553153181
Swift Code: DFCUUGKA

HERS-EA UGX ACCOUNT
[For Participants from Uganda]
Name of Bank: DFCU Bank
Makerere University Branch
A/C No: 01083553153172