Invited Guests and Salale University Council Members attended the Public Lecture which was held on at the Seminar Hall for half a day.

In his opening speech, Dr. Genanew Gofe, Salale University president, welcomed the speaker, Professor Mesfin Genanaw, and

the attendants of the public lecture. Dr.Genanew pointed out the importance of attending a such public lecture which is presented by a well-known expert with vast experience. He further explained that the event is special in its kind because it is going to be on the quality of education which is fundamental for all aspects of development. He also thanked Professor Mesfin Genanaw for accepting the invitation and his willingness to share his experience with the staff of the university.

A public lecture entitled "improving quality of education" was delivered by Mesfin Genanaw, Professor and Program Coordinator at Accounting Houston Community College System. The speaker, in his lecture, argued that a country cannot develop without a good education and that development also depends on quality, not quantity. He further discussed how basic variables and quality inputs can be used to improve higher education quality. At the event, several questions and opinions were raised and a brief explanation was also given to them.