- 7350 S. Jeffrey Blvd , Chgo, IL
- (773) 727-0754
ABOUT US
OUR STORY
K&G Global’s origins can be traced back to two (of eight) professors, Katheryn Ward and Monique Germain, assigned to work, through a grant funded to Chicago State University by USAID, with partnering universities and colleges in South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal Province. The purpose of the project was to transform South Africa’s education system by developing policies and systems, building capacity in business and health services curricula, governance, quality assurance, and HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. With over 50 years of experience as educators, medical and business practitioners, community developers and the South Africa education project, Katheryn Ward and Monique Germain, along with Esther Ramusi, Outreach Director, South Africa, established K&G Global Concept, Inc.
In 2013, a sister entity was established, K&G Global Initiative, a not-for-profit organization created to help further the goals set by K&G Global Concepts. Founder, Katheryn Ward, used the concept of the South African Project to serve as the basis for the establishment of K&G Global Initiative. The programs expanded to include education development and training, health maintenance and prevention, small business development, gender equity and empowerment of women, leadership development and international education and culture seminars—in Chicago and South Africa.
In 2017, Ward, Gwendolyn Maxi-Brown, PhD, Joseph Balogun, PhD, Patricia Jones, PhD, Elisa Fredericks, PhD, Undine Stinnette, Millicent Collier, Christopher Ward, and four other African American professors decided to advance K&G Global Initiative to an institute of higher learning, forming K&G Global Institute. They were determined to provide opportunities for professionals to advance in their careers, help train the workforce in various industries, and to broaden the education opportunities of students by providing a globalization program, with learning experiences and cross-cultural studies in several European countries and existing partnering colleges in South Africa; Uganda, Ghana, and Botswana.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Our leadership is dedicated to the betterment for our students and our community fostering better leaders, better professionals, a better workforce, and better community members.
Katheryn Ward
President
Elisa Fredricks
Provost
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Students:
As founder and president of K&G Global Institute, I am delighted to welcome you to K&G Global Institute. You have chosen the College that is known for its innovative teaching and learning methods and will prepare you for the 21st century’s workforce and education careers.
At K&G Global Institute, you will be provided many opportunities to expand your knowledge base. Our faculty are committed to extending learning beyond the classroom, bringing a global approach to teaching, thinking and decision making. You will benefit from learning with students– and from faculty–with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. All faculty and staff are highly credentialed and were selected because of their outstanding abilities and expertise in their fields. Additionally, our faculty work closely the business community, and industry leaders gaining access to the best cutting-edge programs to ensure that you have relevant skills to succeed in your global workforce careers. Our programs also prepare you to successfully transfer to four-year institutions to continue your education pursuits.
K&G Global Institute offers a range of student support services including: program advising, career counseling, disability services, internships, tutorial and job placement. During the Spring/Summer sessions, the International Study Program provides our students cross-cultural study opportunities in several European and African countries. This program offers learning experiences on a global scale.
As you can see, you have chosen a dynamic college. We meet you where you are and take you where you need to go. We are dedicated to your success.
Sincerely,
Katheryn H. Ward
President
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to provide learners, of diverse backgrounds, access to high quality education and training that will prepare them to thrive and effectively contribute to the economic and social welfare of the local and global communities.
Our vision is to open doors, transform lives, develop leaders, and change the world.
Our aim is to open doors of equity and opportunities, transform lives, enable men and women to reach their full potential, and contribute to the economic and social sustainability of the community through research, public service, outreach programs.
Helping You Build Your Better Tomorrow
Here at K&G Global Institute, we are dedicated to you and the path you take with us for your tomorrow.