Our Vision, Mission, Goals and Values
Welcome to the Vision and Mission page of Wollo University. Here, we invite you to explore the guiding principles that drive our institution forward and shape our collective aspirations. Our vision and mission are the compass points that inspire our community to strive for excellence, foster innovation, and make a meaningful impact in the country. Delve into the essence of who we are, what we stand for, and the transformative journey we envision for ourselves and our stakeholders.
Vision
Wollo University aspires to be one of the top three preferred Applied Sciences Universities in Ethiopia as a learning university that provides quality and relevant education, research, community engagement and technology transfer by 2025.
Mission
The mission of Wollo University is to accelerate the political, economic, social, and technological development of the country by offering relevant academic programs, applied research, innovation, technology exchange and community engagement to provide the knowledge base for continuous and value-adding achievements in all sectors of societal development in the immediate area in particular and the country in general through networking and collaboration efforts.
Goals
In order to meet and exceed the quality and standard requirements of students, trainees and stakeholders, the goals of Wollo University are to:
- Create a competent, motivated, adaptable and innovative workforce for the country who can contribute to poverty reduction, social and economic development through facilitating demand-driven, high quality education and trainings, relevant to all sectors of the economy;
- Promote the entrepreneurial development plan of the country through incubation centers.
- Offer research-led diversified programmer that are relevant to the country;
- Prepare trainees with the necessary theoretical knowledge, attitude and skills so that they can fit for the purpose.
Values
Wollo University, drawing its norms from the exemplary community that it finds itself in, cherishes unity in diversity, respect for others, and communion with all irrespective of differences. The guiding values that Wollo University shall promote and uphold in pursuance of its mission also include:
- Good Governance: The practice of democratic, transparent, responsible, and accountable leadership, and promotion of the principle of equal opportunity to all our customers and stakeholders.
- Inclusiveness: A culture of equity and fairness in all forms of practices including gender, wealth, health, environment, and other diversity issues.
- Academic Freedom: A strong commitment to a free academic environment where individuals inquire, investigate, and engage in relevant academic practices and development.
- Respect for Nature and Environment: All endeavors of the University should be environmentally friendly.
- Dynamism: A strong culture of understanding and aligning with the dynamic environment for better professional, institutional, and community development in a sustainable manner.
- Professionalism: A commitment of working cooperatively with concerned bodies with a high standard of professional integrity, ethics, and dedication in a sense of “We” sprit to the best of one’s knowledge and abilities.
- Innovative and Entrepreneurial Mindset: Developing a culture of generating new ideas, processes, services, technologies, and entrepreneurial skills.