08 Oct 2013

Limkokwing University has appointed Dr Raphael  Dingalo as its vice president for academic management. Dr Dingalo joined the university team on October 7.

He joined Limkokwing from the Office of the President (OP) where he was director of research and policy development and lately deputy clerk to cabinet. During his stay at OP, he was also a representative of the employer party in the Bargaining Council.

Prior to joining OP, Dr Raphael Dingalo headed the Academic Programme Review Unit of the University of Botswana (UB) where he facilitated the development and delivery of quality academic programmes for UB and its affiliated institutions by developing and implementing user-friendly systems of quality assurance and capacity building activities for academic staff.

Preceding his stay at the APRU, Dr Dingalo was a lecturer and programme leader in the UB’s now department of industrial design and technology. He holds a professional degree of Doctor in Education (EdD) from the Institute of Education, University of London, UK; a M.Ed (Technology Education) degree from the University of Manchester, UK; and a B.Ed (Design and Technology) from the College of Marjons, UK.

A press release from Limkokwing University said the appointment was part of the university’s continued efforts to strategically position itself as an education market leader and to also improve the management and development of the university in Botswana.

The release further said the university looked forward to promoting Limkokwing brand and positioning as a market leader under Dr Dingalo’s admirable leadership. ENDS