Based on the guidelines given by the management, one of the university's graduates has conducted analysis and research findings. Dr. Hasan Yusuf, the president of our university, has explained that the problem of quality of education we are in as a country is reflected on the results of the exit exam.
22 students who represented Wallagga University STEM Center and who had won competitions to attend national and international level trainings under the coordination of various nongovernmental organizations two months back, have successfully completed their trainings and received awards, and donated with equipments for innovations.
As part of short term training INDMET Institutional Network for Design and Manufacturing Education & Training) project office in collaboration with College of Engineering and Technology (CET) organized and successfully completed practical-based lab training. It was conducted for five consecutive days from August 8, 2023 to August 12, 2023.
Nekemte Campus (Evening program)
- Accounting Banking and Finance
- Business Management Economics
- Marketing Management Procurement and Supplies Management
- Public Administration and Develop. Mgmt Cooperative and Marketing Management
- Computer Science Information Technology
- Civil Engineering Construction management technology
Clinical Nursing Medical Lab Pharmacy
- Biology Physics
- Sport Management Chemistry
- Statistics Environmental Science
- Geology Sport Management
- Geo-environmental science Geo-information science (GIS)
- Afan Oromo English
- Law Amharic
- Journalism and Communication
Gimbi Campus (Evening program)
- Civic and Ethical Studies Geography & Environmental Studies
- History and Heritage Management Sociology and Social Anthropology
- Political sci. and international Relations
Shambu Campus (Evening program)
- Animal Science Plant Science
- Soil Resource and Water Shade Management Agricultural Resource Economics Management
- Food Science and Nutrition Water Resource and irrigation Management
- Sugar Technology
Weekend Undergraduate Program
Nekemte Campus (Weekend program)
- Banking and Finance Cooperative and Marketing Management
- Marketing Management Procurement and Supplies Management
- Computer Science Information Technology
- Civil engineering Construction management technology
- Clinical Nursing Medical Lab
- Pharmacy
Bako Centre (Weekend program)
- Accounting Banking and Finance
- Business Management Marketing Management
- Procurement and Supplies Management Cooperative and Marketing Management
- Geo-information science (GIS) Biology
- Physics Sport Management
- Chemistry Statistics
- Environmental Science Geology
- Mathematics Sport Management
- Geo-environmental science
- Afan Oromo English
- Law Journalism and Communication
- Civic and Ethical Studies Geography & Environmental Studies
- History and Heritage Management Sociology and Social Anthropology
- Political sci. and international Relations
- Accounting Banking and Finance
- Business Management Marketing Management
- Procurement and Supplies Management Cooperative and Marketing Management
Najo Centre (Weekend program)
- Civic and Ethical Studies Geography & Environmental Studies
- History and Heritage Management Sociology and Social Anthropology
- Political sci. and international Relations
Shambu Campus (Weekend program)
- Accounting Banking and Finance
- Business Management Economics
- Afan Oromo Biology
- Civic and Ethical Studies Sugar Technology
- Animal Science Natural Resource Management
- Plant Science Soil Resource and Water Shade Management
- Agricultural Resource Economics Management Food Science and Nutrition
- Water Resource and irrigation Management
Wollega University has been developed a Research and Community Service Policy and has been executing its activities according to the preset premises. In 2013/2005 E.C budget year, Wollega University has completed one research works, and executing 44 research proposals among which many of them are expected to be completed at the end of this academic year. And in the process of implementing five research projects, of which one research project is sponsored by international collaborating organizations. The main sources of budget for the research project are from the University’s internal revenue and allocated budget by Ministry of Education. The University is also seeking other sources of funds through developing research projects and inviting local and international stakeholders to sponsor such projects. Hence, we are looking for interested stakeholders to participate in our activities and sponsor the University’s research projects in the future. Furthermore, Wollega University publishes its official international Science, Technology, and Arts Research (STAR) Journal quarterly and organizes at least one symposium and University level research review annually. The detailed elaborated information for 2005 E.C research activities are available here under.
One of the major functions of the Wollega University is the development and transmission of knowledge and skills through research. For this Wollega University empowers the RECO to promote and to make financial provisions by creating linkages with funding agencies, to create facilities for a global centre of research excellence within the University.
In order to achieve its mandate in research and extension, Wollega University through this Research Policy will enable its staff and students to make full use of its limited resources to create a research culture consistent with National development.
School of Veterinary Medicine is one of the Schools found in the University. It has shown phenomenal growth in just half a decade of its establishment. It has demonstrated tremendous capability in producing competent graduates in various undergraduate programs. Although the School has shown dramatic changes under the current administration of Medical and Health Sciences, it is still below the expected capacity.
Mission and Vision
§ The Mission of Wollega University, School of Veterinary Medicine is to develop a diverse academic community that advance scholarly activity. Also it provides the best learning environment to prepare students to become members and leaders of the worldwide animal health care through research and knowledge exchange. School of Veterinary Medicine extended to the public for the benefit of animal and human health to meet the changing needs of Ethiopia and the world.
§ To provide effective veterinary manpower and expertise, and take part in the improvement and upholding of animal and human health, and wellbeing through veterinary education focusing on practical oriented training and undergoing applied research in the field of veterinary medicine and animal science.
§ To manage the health and disease of animals as well as to ensure the safety of foods and it focuses extensively on the whole chain of food production from farm to table as well as on the high standard treatment of individual animals and in a herd or population bases.
Values
§ The veterinary school is committed to the highest standards of teaching, and research and holds the following professional and organizational values.
§ Respect professional ethics
§ Responsibility
§ Accountability
§ Stakeholder satisfaction
§ To create and maintain high quality veterinary training for students via developing favorable learning environment.
§ Strive to produce knowledge and meet the societal need and academic inquire by developing research strategy and activity participate in problem oriented and basic researches.
§ To promote the animal production and productivity, and community well being through provision of continuing education and services, and transfer of technology.
§ To involve in the training of market oriented veterinarians
Specifically, the mission of the School is:
v To provide an education program leading to the attainment of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, Veterinary Laboratory Technology and Bachelor of veterinary Science. The educational programs were designed to ensure those students:
ü Acquire a basic understanding of structure, function, and disease processes in a variety of animal species.
ü Acquire skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of animal diseases.
ü Develop problem-solving abilities.
ü Acquire the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
ü Acquire the skills and attitudes necessary for continued growth and development.
v To promote research on animal health and disease, and related activities.
v To disseminate relevant information through publications, newsletters, Cooperative Extension Service facilities, and other suitable channels.
v To provide an educational program for veterinary technologists.
v To support the goals of Wollega University by extending teaching, research, and service where appropriate to university programs and activities outside the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Program Profile
Currently, the School of Veterinary Medicine at Wollega University has three programs. These include Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Veterinary Laboratory Technology (VLT). The School also proposes to launch graduate programmes in Veterinary Epidemiology, Animal health and production and public tropical and infectious disease.