1. PRESENTATION ON MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY 1

2. 2 Mount Kenya University (MKU)

3. Historical Perspective Founders & Sponsors: Mr. Simon Gicharu and Mrs. Jane Nyutu Gicharu. 1996:Computer outreach programme 2000:Thika Institute of Technology 2008:Mount Kenya University was established following grant of Letter of Interim Authority by the Commission for Higher Education, CHE 2011:Award of University Charter by H.E. the President of the Republic of Kenya. 3

4. MKU Governance Structure 4 Board of Trustees University Council University Senate University Management Board School Academic Board Departmental Academic Board Campuses University Student Association

5. Principal Officers 1)Vice-Chancellor 2)Deputy Vice-Chancellors 3)Legal Secretary 4)Principals of Constituent Colleges/Campuses 5)Registrar 6)Finance Director 7)Marketing Director 8)Librarian 9)Human Resource Director 10)Chaplains 5

6. Members of University Governance 1)Chancellor 2)Pro-Chancellor 3)Members of the Council 4)Vice-Chancellor 5)Members of Senate 6)Deputy Vice-Chancellors 7)Principals of Campuses 8)Deans of Schools 9)Heads of Departments 10)Directors 11)Staff of the University 12)Dean of Students 13)Librarian 14)Registrar 15)Legal Secretary 16)Finance Director 17)Human Resource Director 18)Marketing Director 19)Chaplains 6

7. MKU Administrative Divisions DivisionDeputy Vice-Chancellor a) Academic DivisionProf. Peter Chegge Mungai b) Finance, Administration and Planning Mr. Peter Waweru c) Research and DevelopmentProf. John Huria Nderitu d) CampusesProf. Evans Kerosi 7

8. Academic Division 8 School of Health Scienc es School of Pure & Applied Sciences School of Law School of Social Sciences School of Business & Public Manage ment School of Postgrad uate Students School of Pharm acy Directorate of Teaching Programmes and Examinations Directorate of Admissions & Registration School of Nursing Division Directorate of Quality Assurance

9. MKU Centers CentreCoordinator LodwarMr. Felix Sialo DaadabMrs. Jane Nyutu 9

10. MKU Campuse Principals CampusPrincipal NairobiProf. Kimathi Mbogori Kigatiira MombasaMr. Peter Barasa NakuruProf. Tom Nyamache EldoretDr. Elim Lokapel KigaliProf. Musa Nyakova KitaleMr. Robert Midila KakamegaDr. Bureti KisiiProf. Nyandega NkubuMr. Evans omwango 10

11. Research and Development (R & D) Division 11 Division Enterprise and Innovation Development Centre Directorate of Research and Development

12. Finance, Administration and Planning (FAP) Division 12 Division Directorate of Internal Systems Control Directorate of Finance Directorate of Human Resource Directorate of Planning

13. Student Welfare Model 13 Health Care Services Academic Advisory Services Recreational Services Counseling Services Catering Services Accommo dation Services Mentorship Chapla incy Student Welfare Security Services Library Services

14. MKU Operational Compliance Model Council Senate Boards Committees Charter StatutesRegulationsRulesGuidelinesProcedures Oversight Systems

15. MKU Competitive Advantage Model Competitive Advantages: Uniqueness Oversight Systems Competencies Capacities Conducive Environment Resources

16. Conducive Environment 6 Pillars Consultative (shared) leadership Transparency Accountability Moral standards Teamwork Resources 16

17. Resources Personnel Finance Teaching facilities Land 17

18. MKU Uniqueness Effective assembly and consolidation of academic resources Effective implementation of the university mission Effective leadership Market driven programmes Quality driven institution Affordability Borderless education Synergetic partnerships 18

19. University Mission Key elements: Teaching Research Provision of service 19

20. Academic Staff Designations 1)Professor 2)Associate Professor 3)Assistant Professor 4)Senior Lecturer 5)Lecturer 6)Assistant Lecturer 7)Tutorial Fellow 8)Graduate Assistant 20

21. MKU Mission To provide world class teaching research and innovative extension services for sustainable scientific and technological development 21

22. MKU Vision To be a role model of excellence in science and technology education and training in Africa. 22

23. MKU Philosophy To harness knowledge in applied sciences and technology for the service of humanity. 23

24. MKU Motto “Scaling the Heights of Education.” 24

25. Conclusion “Quality research is our commitment.” 25

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