Henry, perceptive man that he is, arranged an interview for me at Nkumba University. Nkumba University is ranked #10 in Uganda and is semi-nearby Kawuku. Their School of Business Administration “is one of the leaders of business education in Uganda. Its philosophy is built on producing graduates who are principled, disciplined, respectable, knowledgeable and transparent.”
A short jaunt on Henry’s boda boda was interrupted by a pre-meeting stop at an internet café to print my resume – the most embarrassingly poor printout of anything I’ve ever seen…so much for first impressions.
We first met with the dean of students to inquire about their interest in collaboration, an appointment set the previous day by Henry. He agreed that there might be a match in the Business Communications department and led us up to another office where a student seeking advice from her professor was interrupted by my arrival. The department head welcomed us and inquired about my education and experience and went on to invite me to assist him and the many students who are required to take the Business Communications class.
We brainstormed about some ways to help raise up the marginal students with more small group assistance. We talked about dates and schedules. In concluding, we agreed to talk again very soon. Of course the main obstacle is my availability.
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