Honorary Fellows of COL

COL conferred the title of Honorary Fellow of the Commonwealth of Learning on eight eminent individuals from different corners of the Commonwealth. The designation recognises the outstanding contributions by an individual to distance education in areas such as: leadership and service, published works including courseware, lectures and presentations and mentorship.

	Dr Tony Bates Senior Advisor at the Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada, as well as Chair of the Board of the Canadian Digital Learning Research Association for his contributions to improved understanding of the role of technology in open and distance learning.
	The Honourable Mrs Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Mauritius in recognition of her contributions to the advancement of quality education.
	Mr Maxim Jacques Jean-Louis CEO of Contact North, Canada in recognition of his contributions to supporting the remotest communities in Ontario.
	The Honourable Ambassador Mariam Yalwaji Katagum Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria in recognition of her contributions to advancing education and advocating for lifelong learning.
	The Honourable Priya D. Manickchand Minister of Education, Guyana in recognition of her contributions to the advancement of quality education and social justice.
	Mr Mohammed Rezwan Executive Director of Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha, Bangladesh in recognition of his contributions to the improvement of student access to education in fragile ecologies.
	Professor Alan Tait Emeritus Professor of Distance Education and Development at the Open University, UK for his contributions to transformational leadership, as well as research and scholarship in ODL.
	Professor Ami Upadhyay Vice Chancellor of the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University in Ahmedabad, India in recognition of her contributions to nation-building, open and higher education.