To provide quality plant science education that embodies the aspirations of the Kenyan people and the global community through teaching, research, innovation and community service

VISION STATEMENT

To be a globally competitive Department transforming society.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide quality plant science education that embodies the aspirations of the Kenyan people and the global community through teaching, research, innovation and community service.

STRATEGIC GOALS

The Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection desires to meet the following goals that are closely related to its vision and mission statements;

1. To create a technologically advanced and integrated environment that enhances quality teaching and learning, foster efficient campus services and facilitates seamless collaborations and partnerships for research.
2. To increase vibrancy of research activity and community services at the Department.
3. To harness, nurture and motivate the free flow of knowledge, resources and opportunities towards the creation and growth of innovative industry-relevant products and services.
4. To ensure that the Department is people focused in all its undertakings.
5. To transform the Department into an environmentally and financially sustainable unit.
6. To strategically provide relevant, attractive, sustainable and responsive curricula in compliance with all regulatory requirements on university education.

CORE VALUES

To effectively execute its mandate, Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection is committed to adhere to the following core values that provide standards of behaviour:

1. Integrity, Accountability and Good Governance:
2. Care: Purpose to foster a leadership culture that cares, is people-focused, that connects and is responsive to the needs of internal and external customers, and that promotes stewardship over university resources.
3. Freedom of thought and expression: Promote and defend freedom of thought and expression in all academic inquiry and activities.
4. Inclusivity: Endeavour to promote inclusivity in all university processes and activities.
5. Innovativeness: Commit to priorities learning and growth, search for new knowledge and embrace new technologies and methodologies.
6. Professionalism: Uphold professionalism in all decisions and actions and commit to acting in the highest level of integrity and treating stakeholders with respect.
7. Sustainability: Commit to adopt measures that will ensure sustainability of the university in its operations and activities.

QUALITY OBJECTIVES

1. To manage the Department efficiently by utilizing 100% of allocated funds on the programmed activities annually.
2. To grow the Department resource base by increasing the academic revenue through increased student intake and research grants by 10% annually.
3. To produce quality and holistic graduates in plant sciences through quality teaching and learning approaches and by organizing at least six mentorship sessions for students annually.
4. To contribute to the development of society by participating in 10 outreach activities annually.
5. To enhance the competitiveness and image of the Department as a centre of academic excellence in plant sciences by increasing openness and presence on the Department website by 10% annually.
6. To enhance strategic partnership and collaboration by establishing two multi-stakeholder projects annually.
7. To enhance competitiveness of the academic training through review of at least six (4) curricula that are responsive to emerging issues, changing policy and client needs.