EPSU Holds Undergraduate Programs External Curriculum Validation Workshop
Ethiopian Public Service University (EPSU) Held Undergraduate Programs External Curriculum Validation Workshop on May 4, 2026 at EPSU Training Center Syndicate Rooms. During the workshop, seventeen undergraduate curricula from the College of Finance and Economics, the College of Urban Studies, the College of Management, Leadership and Governance, and the School of Law were externally validated.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Amanuel Kussia, Academic Vice President of EPSU, stated that it is a privilege to have reviewers from applied science universities, the public sector and EPSU faculty members, as each group brings a distinct and essential perspective. He also noted that the university is currently undertaking a comprehensive institutional reform, aimed at transforming the university into a high-performing and nationally impactful center of excellence in public services. The reform integrates three major national reform initiatives; Autonomus University Status, differentiation related reform and public service and governance reform. This transformation aims to enhance equity, quality, relevance, responsiveness, accountability and impact ensuring that teaching, training, research and community engagement directly contribute to improve public sector performance and nation development, Dr. Amanuel noted .
According to Dr. Amanuel, over the past months, the university has engaged in an intensive curriculum revision and development processes that covers 25 academic programs. The guiding principles throughout the process include, the programs alignment with the national priorities and development goals, respond directly to the evolving needs of the public sectors and society, meets the national and international institutional qualities and accreditation standards, balance theory and practices, aligned with Applied University Framework , consider digitalization and digital technology; and equip the graduates with practical competence , innovation capacity and strong ethical grounding. He also thanked the reviewers, curriculum committees and participants for their efforts and contributions.
In his welcoming address, Ato Albachew Goshim , Director for Academic Programs, highlighted the university's legacy, noting its significant contributions to national development over the past three decades. However, he emphasized that to remain relevant, the university must align its academic programs with contemporary demands. Recognizing that education is inherently dynamic and requires the integration of emerging knowledge, he noted that curricula demand periodic revision and rigorous evaluation. Consequently, the university has established the review and redesign of programs, alongside the development of modern curricula, as a central pillar of its reform agenda.
Ato Alebachew further remarked that this comprehensive process involved the dedicated participation of faculty members. Following extensive internal reviews, these programs have now been presented for external validation. He finally concluded by expressing his deep gratitude to the members of the curriculum committees for their tireless efforts throughout this transition.