Transforming African Academia,
One Academic at a Time
The College for Advancement of Academics (CAA) is Africa's premier professional academy dedicated to advancing teaching excellence, research innovation, leadership, and institutional transformation.
Who We Are
CAA is a professional training and advancement establishment for academics in Africa. We provide structured pathways for individual academic growth and institutional transformation through professional membership, cutting-edge training, mentorship, and quality assurance support.
Our academy empowers academics to achieve their full potential while fostering African epistemic knowledge and institutional innovation. We bridge the gap between academic passion and professional excellence through comprehensive support systems.
From postgraduate students entering academia to distinguished professors seeking fellowship recognition, CAA serves the entire academic lifecycle with tailored programs, continuous professional development, and pan-African networking opportunities.
Our Mission
Advance academic excellence, research innovation, leadership, and institutional transformation across Africa through professional membership, training, mentorship, and accreditation support.
Our Vision
To be Africa's foremost professional body and academy for academic quality, institutional innovation, and Africanized knowledge systems.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide our work and define our commitment to African academia
Excellence
Commitment to the highest standards in teaching, research, and institutional service.
Collaboration
Building networks of scholars and institutions across Africa for shared advancement.
Africa Identity
Centering African knowledge systems, epistemologies, and solutions in global academia.
Integrity
Ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability in all professional endeavors.
Why CAA Matters
Elevates Individual Careers
Professional recognition, structured CPD, mentorship, and clear pathways to advancement in African academia.
Enhances Institutional Quality
Mock accreditation support, curriculum transformation, and readiness for government quality assurance.
Promotes African-Centered Knowledge
Africanization of curricula, research innovation rooted in local contexts, and epistemic justice.
Fosters Pan-African Networks
Cross-border collaboration, mentorship connections, and shared resources across the continent.