Honorary Advisors 

The Commonwealth of Learning has created a network of eminent open and distance learning (ODL) professionals from across the Commonwealth to act as Honorary COL Advisors. The Advisors are a valuable resource for consultations about COL’s future plans and for Member States seeking advice on ODL. The following accepted this honorary role in late 2009: 

• Professor Dato’ Dr. Ansary Ahmed, President/CEO, Asia e University, Malaysia
• Mr. Desmond Bermingham, Visiting Fellow, Center for Global Development, Washington, DC
• Professor Veronica McKay, CEO, Kha Ri Gude Literacy Campaign, South Africa
• Professor Dr. Abdul Mannan, Executive Director, UPNG Open College, University of Papua New Guinea
• Professor Tolly S.A. Mbwette, Vice-Chancellor, The Open University of Tanzania
• Professor Ajaga Nji, Ph.D, Université de Dschang, Cameroon
• Dr. Kondapalli Rama, Deputy Advisor, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), India
• Dr. Caroline Seelig, CEO, The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
• Professor Hazel Simmons-McDonald, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Open Campus, The University of the West Indies, Barbados
• Mr. Rod Tyrer, Lead Adviser, Organisational Development Direct, UK
• Ms. Ruby Vaa, Acting Campus Director, Alafua Campus, The University of the South Pacific
• Ms. Jenny Williams, Consultant, New Zealand