Discussion on first three years (2022-2025) Strategic plan of the University to transform the University to Applied Science is under.

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Published on Tuesday, 20 December 2022 06:45

Discussion on first three years (2022-2025) Strategic plan of the University to transform the University to Applied Science is under.  

Following Ethiopian Universities categorization by FMoE of Ethiopia, Wallaga University was differentiated as University of Applied Science. Since its labeling, Our University's management is intensively working on the smooth transition of the University from its current status (Comprehensive) to the University of Applied Science, by devising action plans and strategies.

As part of the effort, the University-wide management council members are evaluating the 2014 Academic Year plan execution and are holding discussion on a three-year-plan (2022-2025) drafted to lead the University to Applied Science. As per the direction from MoE, Universities labeled as Universities of Applied Sciences, should totally move/transform from/to their current status to their differentiated roles in ten years’ time.

Fruitful discussion has been held between Engineering and Technology College, Wallaga University, and representative, Dr. Camilla Berglund of Orebro University, Sweden. Urban and Regional Planning and Architectural departments of our university under the college presented the status anticipated two weeks trip to Orebro University under Linneaus-Palme project.

Mr Rabera Becho, from Urban and Regional Planning presented a concise survey of urban and regional planning in the Ethiopian context. Similarly, Mr Abiyot, head of the department, has presented focusing on the ECC Methodology for architecture and engineering education and research integration. The presentation briefed about architecture department's teaching and learning experimental innovation, in which graduate joint design-based research class was held in two semesters in 2021. Constructive comments were given by Dr. Camilla Berglund, Dr Endalkachew Mosisa and Fathi Beshir. Moreover, they have shown willingness to collaborate in a joint course and practical placement (Internship) for exchange of first cycle students between Wollaga University and Orebro University, Sweden.