Mission
The public mandate in action
Creating a transformative environment that preserves knowledge, enriches the student experience, delivers quality training and research, and promotes community engagement for sustainable development.
Mission, Vision & Values
Official statements that guide Kisii University
The mission states what the university does. The vision states where it is going. The philosophy and core values state how it serves.
Source anchors
1965
Founded
Institutional roots
2013
Chartered
February 6 under Universities Act 2012
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Core Values
Published values guiding institutional culture
Vision
The future the university works toward
An inclusive and borderless University that creates positive change in the world
Philosophy
The philosophy behind institutional service
Creative, scientific, technological, innovative, and critical thinking, responsive to societal needs and service to humanity.
Creative thinking
The philosophy centers creative and critical thinking as part of institutional service.
Scientific and technological innovation
Scientific, technological, and innovative thinking are explicit parts of the published philosophy.
Service to humanity
The philosophy connects institutional thinking to societal needs and public service.
Core Values
Core values
These values guide the way the university works with people, ideas, and public responsibility.
Transformative Thinking
The University champions education, training, learning, and research that prioritize innovation, critical thinking, and exploration of new ideas.
Respect
KSU is committed to upholding the rights and dignity of all individuals while valuing diverse perspectives and equitable treatment.
Inclusivity
Guided by Ubuntu, the University is dedicated to a diverse and welcoming community that values each person's background and perspective.
Fairness
KSU upholds equity through transparent and consistent decision-making, ethical conduct, and impartial treatment of all individuals.
Mandate in Practice
How the statements connect to university work
The mission and philosophy point directly to learning, research, student experience, and community engagement.
Training and learning
The mission emphasizes quality training and a transformative learning environment.
Knowledge and research
Knowledge preservation, research, and communication sit at the center of the mission statement.
Student experience
The mission identifies student experience as part of the environment the university works to enrich.
Community engagement
Community engagement is tied directly to sustainable development in the published mission.