ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter to Establish United States International University
4. Mission, Philosophy and Objectives
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
4. Mission, Philosophy and Objectives
(1)The University’s philosophy is based on the concept of global understanding and co-operation through education. As such, its mission is to promote the discovery and application of knowledge, the acquisition of skills, and the development of intellect and character in a manner, which prepares students to contribute effectively and ethically as citizens of a changing and increasingly technological world.(2)The mission is achieved through selected high quality under-graduate and graduate programmes that result in the following objectives:(a)Higher Order Thinking – The ability to collect, analyse, and evaluate information and to formulate conclusions. Students develop and demonstrate the ability to think critically, analytically, and creatively through active participation in learning, qualitative and quantitative analysis and research.(b)Literacy - Competence in oral, written, quantitative, and technological skills. Students develop and demonstrate competence in oral and written communication as well as scientific, quantitative and technological literacy through written and verbal assessments(c)Global Understanding and Multicultural Perspective - Awareness, knowledge and appreciation of both the diversity and commonality of cultures. Students acquire these perspectives through formal study of language, history, literature, and the arts through working, study and living co-operatively in a racially, ethically and culturally diverse environment. Further, students acquire an understanding of economic, historical, political, geographical and environmental relationships on a global basis.(d)Preparedness for Career - Mastery of a field of knowledge and its multicultural and multinational application. Such mastery is accomplished through both formal study and various experiential forms of learning such as internships and field experiences. As part of their growth and development, students formulate and articulate the ethical standards which will guide their professional and personal lives.(e)Community service – A sense of being a part of a community and desire to be service to it. Students are given opportunities to participate in community service, citizenship, or social action projects or activities.(3)This mission is carried out in an environment which encourages intellectual and scholarly development; fosters an openness to a wide range of ideas, cultures and people; and enhances personal growth.