About this episode

The episode explores how culture, community, and compassion shape student success in academic advising across Africa.

Guest host Margaret Mbindyo from Millersville University chats with Gugu Khanye, University of the Free State; Jonathan Muema Mwania, Makueni University College; and Oyebimpe Olusanya, Federal University of Technology Akure to explore how culture, community, and compassion shape student success. From the power of "it takes a village" to mentorship and holistic support, the panel also discuss the realities of student funding and how academic advising is evolving across different countries. Fol...

People in this episode

Host: Margaret Mbindyo

Guests: Gugu Khanye, Jonathan Muema Mwania, Oyebimpe Olusanya

Topics covered

• academic advising
• student success
• cultural impact
• mentorship
• holistic support
• student funding
• global perspectives

Keywords

• academic advising
• Africa
• student success
• mentorship
• holistic support
• funding
• cultural impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Millersville University, University of the Free State, Makueni University College, Federal University of Technology Akure

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