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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.

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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.

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• Team

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Africa with 54 states has a population of about one billion people (15.6%) of the world’s population.

44 percent of the population is under age 15

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Respond to the Need

80,000 high school graduate each year

20,000 students allowed in present higher education system each year

60,000 plus students miss university entry each year

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• Progress Preliminary Institutional Master Plan

has been developed and is evolving45 acre land has been identifiedAdvisory BoardCurriculum & academic vision Team

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Next Steps

A team to visit Kenya in Nov/Dec. Establish contacts with:i. Commissioner for Higher Education

ii. Ministry of Education

iii. Local leaders Fundraising and appeal to donors

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The campus

Building the UniversityEstimated costs = $ 7.5 millionStrengthening the ‘entire’ communityEducation = poverty reduction, social equityPrivate / public partnership Opportunities for applied learning campus - locally - nation - globally

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Sustainability

Campus as learning laboratory

Site selection

Water & energy efficiency

Material selection

Innovation in design & technologyBuilding for the future . . . . 2030 and beyond.

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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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Thank you