Our Students
Our students are unique because an Ashesi education provides the knowledge, skills and dispositions expected of their discipline, has curricular and extra-curricular real-life experiences, and is grounded in a liberal arts core that builds employability and entrepreneurial possibilities.
The liberal arts foundation makes the Ashesi student “liberally educated”. That is, they have been liberated by an education through courses like, but not limited to, leadership, written and oral communication, text and meaning, African philosophical thought, etcetera, to think in a variety of meanings beyond and within their disciplines to explore their life experiences to fulfil their own highest talents (Cronon, 2006).
The Ashesi education cultivates in students and graduates attentiveness, logical reasoning, empathy, curiosity, good questioning skills, the ability to put passion into words, systems thinking and problem-solving skills, appreciation of rigor to gain truth, to serve with humility, the desire to get things done, and the ability to nurture and empwer others (Cronon, 2006).
The Ashesi student is expected to build their scholarship, leadership and citizenship in ways the reflect and maintain the Ashesi culture.
What is Ashesi’s culture? How do we make decisions, and how do we act every day? The Ashesi Way is a set of guidelines for decision making and behaviour grounded in Ashesi’s founding principles. It is based on the fundamental premise that our daily actions, no matter how small they may seem, make all the difference in determining the end that we seek.
- Consistently striving for deeper expertise
- Asking questions that broaden the conversation
- Embracing fresh thinking
- Connecting with others in our chosen fields
- Proactively sharing skills and knowledge with others
- Helping colleagues be more successful
- Engaging talents, experiences and capabilities of others
- Communicating effectively
- Taking initiative and going beyond the call of duty
- Setting ambitious, yet attainable goals
- Being socially and environmentally conscious
- Recognizing long-term implications of decisions and actions
- Having fun
- Being ethical
- Leaving a lasting impact on individuals, organizations and communities
Read. If you who can read, do not read, what is the difference between those of you who can read and those who cannot read?”
- The Science of Learning
- Learning and Fun Schedule Template for Learning Management
- Speed and Meaningful Reading
- How to think critically
- Problem Solving Techniques
- Ashesi AI Policy for Students
- Ashesi Experiential Transcript