Coping with the Impact of Covid-19: University of Botswana Responses and Recommendations

As the world continues to struggle with COVID-19 scourge, it is evident that the Education sector is one of those greatly affected. In this session, Dr Odirile shares how the University of Botswana responded to COVID-19 challenges.

Dr Odirile is the University of Botswana Director of Careers and Counselling Centre where she oversees three Units, Counselling, Careers, and job placement /graduate employability.  In 2020 after COVID-19 was announced an international crisis, Dr Odirile was chosen to lead the University of Botswana Psychosocial and Mental Health team which attended to the nation’s front liners mental health needs. She returns to Ohio University as the Robert and Rene Visiting Professor after her 2015 and 2020 recognitions as an outstanding scholar who has had significant impact and contribution in education. She has also received the George E Hill as well as trend setter awards.