University of Maragoli A University of Entrepreneurship Innovation

University of Maragoli: A University of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and sustainability. Worcester Polytechnic Institute, June 9, 2008 John T. Ambenge, Ph. D. Wilson O. Endege, Ph. D. John M. Rossi, AIA.

The University of Maragoli Foundation Inc. , is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded to establish new opportunities for higher education to the people of Kenya and the rest of Africa.

• Team

Ø Africa with 54 states has a population of about one billion people (15. 6%) of the world’s population. Ø 44 percent of the population is under age 15

Respond to the Need Ø 80, 000 high school graduate each year Ø 20, 000 students allowed in present higher education system each year Ø 60, 000 plus students miss university entry each year

• Progress Ø Preliminary Institutional Master Plan has been developed and is evolving Ø 45 acre land has been identified Ø Advisory Board Ø Curriculum & academic vision Team

Next Steps ØA team to visit Kenya in Nov/Dec. ØEstablish contacts with: i. Commissioner for Higher Education ii. Ministry of Education iii. Local leaders ØFundraising and appeal to donors

The campus ØBuilding the University ØEstimated costs = $ 7. 5 million ØStrengthening the ‘entire’ community ØEducation = poverty reduction, social equity ØPrivate / public partnership ØOpportunities for applied learning campus locally - nation - globally

Sustainability ØCampus as learning laboratory Site selection Water & energy efficiency Material selection Innovation in design & technology ØBuilding for the future. . 2030 and beyond.

ADVISORY • • • Dr. John T. Ambenge Dr. Wilson O. Endege Dr. Art Gerstenfeld Dr. Raphael Njoroge Hon. Andrew N. Ligale, Mr. Solomon Endege Dr. Wayne Villemez Dr. Creighton Peet Dr. Jack Akeng’a Mr. John M. Rossi BOARD • • • Irene Mumbi Linda Matere Mr. Alex Levere Mr. Henry M. Ogoli Mr. Fred Odanga Mr. Dan Kamau Dr. Kelly Murphrey Dr. Scott Jiusto Dr. Peter Koveos Dr. Michael Tjivikua

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