PIER-African Studies

PIER-African Studies was established in 1985, when the Council on African Studies was funded as a United States Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center.

Its programming focuses on expanding and enhancing knowledge of Africa in schools, colleges, universities, civic groups, business and the media.

For educators, PIER-African Studies offers teacher training workshops and resource services, enrichment programs in schools and civic groups, intensive summer institutes, field study opportunities in Africa, curriculum development and evaluation, lesson plans on line, consulting, clearinghouse services and language enrichment opportunities for high school students.

For business and the media, PIER-African Studies offers training and educational programs that will enhance their international and intercultural understanding.

For information on PIER-African Studies, contact Maxwell Amoh, PIER Director, at 203-432-3438 or by email.