Community Service Directorate Director
Dr. Wondifraw Dejene Chala is an Associate Professor of Education (Curriculum and Instruction) at Dire Dawa University, where he has served since 2007. He holds a PhD in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from Bahir Dar University and an MEd in Educational Research and Development from Addis Ababa University. His academic work spans curriculum and instruction, teacher education, educational research, and digital learning.
Dr. Wondifraw's research focuses on teacher education and professional development, educational technology and e-learning, academic integrity, and teaching and learning, with additional interests in secondary and higher education, inclusive and multicultural education, and comparative and international education.
His recent research examines teacher professional capital and professional learning communities, social and emotional learning, e-learning readiness, academic integrity, and the quality of teacher education in Ethiopia.
His work seeks to generate empirical evidence that contributes to improved teaching practice, teacher professional development, educational policy, curriculum development, and the broader transformation of education in Ethiopia.
The Community Service Directorate serves as the primary bridge connecting Dire Dawa University with the local community. Operating under the Vice President for Research and Community Service, we initiate and coordinate projects designed to address the socio-economic needs of the Dire Dawa administration.
Our focus is on responding to infrastructure needs, providing demand-driven training, and enhancing public consciousness in areas of health, education, and entrepreneurship.
Oversee all community engagement and consultancy activities across the university.
Initiate policies to enhance the provision of national and international consultancy services.
Identify and develop markets for consultancy in collaboration with academic units.
Periodic follow-up on services and annual reporting to the President and Senate.
