Emmanuel Moswela

Dr. Emmanuel Moswela of Botswana joins the Humphrey Fellowship with over two decades of experience as a special needs educator and advocate for exceptional students. Although he began his career as a primary school teacher, from 1998 to 2002, he has provided guidance to university leaders and government officials on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives for exceptional students in Botswana’s higher education system. As Manager for Disability Support Services at the University of Botswana, Dr. Moswela works with colleagues to address the needs of all students.

He earned his doctoral degree in special education from the University of Botswana and pursued an associate degree in disability studies at the University of Cape Town. Dr. Moswela also holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and a bachelor’s degree in special education, both from the University of Botswana.

Through the Humphrey Fellowship, Dr. Moswela seeks to establish an international professional network with Peabody scholars in Higher Education and Disability Studies, collaborating to address global barriers faced by exceptional students. His interests include education policy, administration, educational technology, and curriculum development, with a focus on reducing achievement gaps in higher education for exceptional students. His research centers on DEI in both higher education and the workplace.