Cornelius Nwoga was born into a family that valued education and overcame significant challenges to become a doctoral graduate. Now, he dedicates himself to fostering a supportive and inclusive academic environment, ensuring his students receive the mentorship they need.
Dr Belle Louis Jinot reflects on his journey into academia and how humanism and altruism can help supervisors to better serve their students.
Anne Aguessy’s journey blends faith and academic excellence, highlighting the transformative power of pastoral supervision in doctoral education. Faith provided resilience during her doctoral challenges, deeply impacting her academic and spiritual paths.
Dr Selline Atieno Oketch shares her life experiences starting from her childhood in rural Kenya to earning a doctorate and becoming a faculty at CUEA. Her journey exemplifies the pitfalls and hurdles one encounters in higher education. Through this column, she tells an inspiring story of her transition from being a young student who found a good mentor to a struggling but persevering PhD scholar to an understanding and caring supervisor.
