Background
Asefa, Sisay was born on October 15, 1950 in Arsi, Ethiopia. Came to the United States, 1971.
Asefa, Sisay was born on October 15, 1950 in Arsi, Ethiopia. Came to the United States, 1971.
Bachelor in Economics, Center College, 1974. Master of Science in Economics, Iowa State University, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Iowa State University, 1980.
Instructor in economics Department Economics Iowa State University, Ames, 1977-1980. Assistant professor economics Department Economics Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, 1980-1986, associate professor, 1986-1987. Visiting associate professor economics The University of Botswana, Gaborone, 1987-1988.
Associate professor economics Western Michigan University, since 1988. Chairperson African studies program Office International Affairs Western Michigan University, since 1985.
International committee Kalamazoo chapter American Red Cross, since 1990. Member American Association of University Professors, Eastern Economic Association, Western Economic Association, African Studies Association, American Economic Association.
Married Mimi Tadesse, August 22, 1981. Children: Sam, Aden, Ben.