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Initially delivering Certificate and Diploma programs in Agricultural fields at Haramaya University and Harar, it rapidly expanded across eastern and regional centers.<\/p>\n Establishment\n <p>Launched the Continuing Education Program (CEP) offering Agriculture certificates and diplomas in Haramaya and Harar, soon expanding to Dire Dawa and Jigjiga.<\/p>\n 1990 E.C.\n <p>Initiated the Summer Undergraduate Education Program (SEP) to support school teachers during their vacation periods.<\/p>\n 1993 E.C.\n <p>Launched Distance Education diploma programs in partnership with the Faculties of Education and Business & Economics.<\/p>\n 1996 \u2013 1999 E.C.\n <p>Opened the Continuing & Summer Postgraduate Program and formally established the Faculty of Continuing and Distance Education.<\/p>\n <h4>Distance Education Network & Regional Centers<\/h4>\n Harar\n Dire Dawa\n Jigjiga\n Godey\n Kebridahar\n Shinile\n Fike\n Afdher\n Degahabour\n Warder\n Liben\n <\/section>\n \n <section>\n <h2>Our Core Values<\/h2>\n Academic Freedom\n Perseverance\n Good Governance\n Respect for Diversity\n Professionalism\n Collaborative Spirit\n Fostering Creativity & Innovation\n Respect for Nature & Environment\n \n Share this page:\n <a href=\"#\">Twitter<\/a>\n <a href=\"#\">Facebook<\/a>\n <a href=\"#\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n <\/section>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Directorate of Continuing and Distance Education – Haramaya University Haramaya University Directorate of Continuing & Distance Education (DCDE) Coordinating flexible, high-quality higher education programs across Ethiopia for over three decades. 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