Institutional Capacity and Preparedness to Current Higher Education Trends, KCTE Trajectory Discourse

Abstract

This paper analyzes the long tradition and present capacity of Kotebe College of Teacher Education in terms of both human and material infrastructure. This is done in light of current legal provisions of Ethiopia and elsewhere. Following this lived experience in the area of teacher education, legislative provisions, and geographical situatedness, it is argued that the College can better contribute to access and quality education to Addis Ababa City and to that of the country as a whole. To that end, data on its capacity and preparedness were garnered from documents, stakeholders, and professionals. The data heeds to a concluding remark that given its capacity, tradition, legislative provisions, access demanded, and observed experiences, the College be elevated to a university of some sort- State or City State University of Addis Ababa.