The Open, Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centre at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) is committed to expanding access to quality, flexible and technology-enabled education.
The Centre supports the delivery of academic programmes through innovative teaching approaches, digital technologies and learner-centred learning environments. ODeL enables students to pursue their studies with greater flexibility while maintaining the academic standards of MMUST.
The Centre works with academic units to support online course development, digital content creation, virtual teaching, learner support and the effective use of learning management systems.
Through innovation, technology and collaboration, ODeL continues to promote accessible and inclusive higher education and lifelong learning opportunities.
Vision
To be a Centre of Excellence in Science and Technology responsive to development needs of society through engagement in dynamic knowledge creation and application.
Mission
To generate, preserve and disseminate knowledge by integrating science and technology into quality programmes covering a wide variety of disciplines while engaging in innovative research, training, teaching, and consultancy.
Philosophy
MMUST holds the view that science and technology are indispensable tools in harnessing resources of nature for sustainable development and creating an environment in which human beings can survive and realize their potential. Thus the human person has the moral obligation to creatively improve the environment. This can be achieved through a well conceptualized educational, scientific and technology package through which every human being must rightfully experience and acquire tools to facilitate this mission.
Core Values
Student Academic Freedom Scholarship
Academic Excellence
Innovation; Collegiality
Globalization
Social Responsibility
Equality; Productivity
Quality Academic and Professional Programmes
Etiquette