Excellence in community service and engagement
Jimma University’s motto is “We are in the Community!” and it is with pride that Community Based Education (CBE) is foundational to all academic programs at Jimma University. Jimma University seeks to get away from the academic ivory tower model, and makes sure that all students and faculty engage directly with local communities in order to understand social problems beyond the classroom and in real life. Students get hands on experience working on a variety of projects through the flagship and nationally renowned Community Based Education program. Jimma University as an institution is also heavily involved in the development of the local city, Jimma, and everyone from first year students to the university leadership are actively engaged in the betterment of the local society. Jimma University has made it a priority to ensure that education is community based and allows for the creation of practically minded, problem solving oriented professionals each year. Therefore, community based education is the third pillar of Jimma University.
Philosophy of Jimma University Community based Education
Community -based Education ( CBE ) is a means of achieving educational relevance to community needs and consists of learning activates that use the community -oriented education programmed It consists of learning activating that use the community extensively as a learning environment in which not only students but also teacher members of the community and representatives of other sectors are actively engaged throughout the educational experience The programmer is of clear benefit to both students and the community Hence the core philosophy of the university is
- Community Based and problem oriented education
- Multi-disciplinary training
- Integrated training service and research
Community – Based Education in General has enabled the University
- To train professionals in diverse of studies in a community setting
- To encourage a team approach in treating societal problems
- To work with local communities with greater conviction
- To undertake problem based research activities which take into consideration the priority needs of the community