Background Information
Tom Mboya University College a constituent College of Maseno University lies on a 55 acre piece of land on land parcel number: Kanyada/Kanyango/ Kalanya/4469 and reference numbers 209163/X1X. The institution is surrounded by The Homa Bay Prisons Department, St. Pauls Catholic Church, Homa Bay Medical Training College and the Homa Bay County residential offices.
2. INSTITUTIO
NAL INFORMATION
a) Name and location:
Tom Mboya University College Homa Bay Town in Homa Bay County
b) Physical, Postal and email address:
P.O Box 199 - 40300, Homa Bay. Email: [email protected]
Aims and Objects of the University College The aims and objectives of the University College shall be as follows: a) To provide directly, or in collaboration, linkages and partnerships with industry and private sector other institutions of higher learning, facilities for technical, vocational, professional and scientific education and research;
b) To participate in technological innovation and the discovery, preservation, transmission of knowledge and to stimulate the intellect participation of students in the economic, social, cultural, scientific and technological development of Kenya;
c) To conduct examinations for such academic awards as may be provided for in the statutes pertaining to the University College; d) To examine and make proposals for new faculties, schools, institutes, departments, resource and research centres, degree courses and subjects of study;
e) To play a leading role in the development and expansion of the opportunities for higher education and research; f) To contribute to industrial and technological development through innovations and technology transfer; g) To develop as an institution of excellence in teaching, training, scholarship, entrepreneurship, innovation, research and
h) To participate in commercial ventures and other activities for the benefit of the institution, the community and stakeholders; i. To contribute to the agricultural, industrial and technological development of Kenya in collaboration with industrial and other institutions through the transfer of appropriate technology;
ii. To develop and provide educational, cultural, professional, technical and vocational services to the community and in particular foster corporate social responsibility and the practical arts; iii. To provide programmes, products and services in ways that reflect the principles of equity and social justice; iv. To facilitate student mobility between different programmes at different training institutions, universities and industry; and
(m) To foster the general welfare of all staff and students. (n) To promote collaboration linkages with industries, private sector and societies.
