A brief introduction
Mid-Western University (MU) is an autonomous and public institution of higher learning with the mission to serve the people of Nepal and enrich the global learning comMUnity by extending the advantages of higher education. under the concept of MUlti-university system, Mid-Western University is a state supported institution, founded on land donated by the Government of Nepal. T
he central campus of the University and the Central Administration Office are located in Birendranagar MUnicipality, in the District of Surkhet, Nepal. Although Mid-Western University is still in the making and has a long way to go before becoming fully operative, the University gathers a tremendous political support from the existing parties and above all enjoys wide enthusiastic participation and support of the local people. The establishment of Mid-Western University represents the fulfillment of a cherished dream of the people of this area
Aware of these extraordinary and propitious circumstances, the University aims at promoting the advancement of learning and dissemination of knowledge for the overall welfare of the nation. During the years of study with a variety of dedicated lecturers and researchers, the University aims at helping students to enhance their capacity, promote holistic development of their abilities and personality and bringing them to a deeper understanding of their future role in the society. The University, in the long run, is dedicated to become a Centre of Academic Excellence in learning, teaching and research. Its primary goal is to set up a culture of learning in the country and to extend and spread the benefits of knowledge by providing access to the overall comMUnity at large. The University also aims at establishing a comMUnity of scholars, students and staff in which understanding and wisdom can expand and flourish. Responsive to the particular social and economic context of Nepal as well as the requirements of the international standards in higher education, the University tries to implement academic programs and in-service courses that cater to these needs. Guided by the view to provide quality and job oriented education to the students and link the University system with the comMUnity services, programs and courses offered by MU are designed to meet these requirements and standards in every possible area. Academic programs are developed in consultation with civic, educational and business leaders of the comMUnity, as well as the appropriate Ministries of the Nepal Government. At the inauguration of MU’s first Academic Year 2012-13, various quality programs at undergraduate and graduate level will be launched in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Technology, Management and Educational Sciences followed by Engineering programs from 2014. However, the university remains committed to commence new programs in the fields of Law, Medicine and vocational courses on various areas in upcoming years.
2. UNIVERSITY MISSION
Mid-Western University is an autonomous institution whose mission is to expand the advantages of higher education to the people of Nepal and the overall learning comMUnity, in its role as a Centre for the advancement, dissemination and use of knowledge. The Mission of Mid-Western University can be articulated into four dimensions which define the University as a:
• A Centre of Academic Excellence that promotes quality education with the highest academic standards;
• A source for creation and dissemination of knowledge through teaching, research and creative inquiry;
• A powerful engine for promoting collective transformation, meaningful enhancement of the society, economic growth and sustainable development of the nation and the global learning comMUnity;
• A resource for comMUnity service and outreach, international initiative and cooperation . In line with these principles, the University aims at becoming a Centre of Academic Excellence that promotes the production and dissemination of knowledge, as well as the implementation of research findings for the benefit of the overall comMUnity. Recognizing the international character of modern higher education, the University aims in fact at maintaining programs and standards which are fully comparable with any similar system of higher learning, thereby making it possible for promising Nepali students to obtain quality higher education without going abroad. The highest aspiration of the University is to provide quality education in a way that promotes the holistic development of the students’ abilities and personality, enhances the knowledge of the youth in a spirit of understanding, universally shared principles and dedication for best serving the common good. The University strives to educate students to become committed citizens by increasing their problem solving, leadership and teamwork abilities, and inspiring in them the value of societal commitment, ethical behavior and respect for others. As education shapes human life and the type of society we live in, improving the quality of life for everyone in the nation represents an essential commitment for Mid-Western University. Understanding that a major motivation for students to attend a university is the preparation for a future profession and career, the University aims at bridging the world of thoughts and ideas with the world of practice and action, by preparing skilled and qualified students that are able to assume responsible positions in the society and actively contribute to the national development. To enhance the educational standards, MU aims at establishing fruitful partnership and collaboration with universities and higher education institutions of international reputation, for the overall welfare of both the academic faculty members and students. The Institution encourages the active participation of its comMUnity members in exchange programs and their contribution in joint research projects. To this regards, MU intends to set up in the near future credit transfer schemes for facilitating the recognition of academic activities among its partner universities. The University strives to achieve these ends by pursuing the advantages of a culturally diverse and newly emerging academic Institution, open to the exchange of ideas where discovery, creativity, and personal and professional development can flourish.
3. UNIVERSITY VISION
Mid-Western University strives to be a Centre of Academic Excellence in teaching and scholarship, at the service of the people of Nepal and the global learning comMUnity, by promoting a culture based on dedicated teaching, continuous learning, creativity and cutting-edge research, with the highest academic standards. This Vision reflects the Mission of the University to expand the advantages of quality higher education to the people of Mid-Western region, to the nation and the broader global learning comMUnity, in its role as a Centre for the advancement, dissemination and use of knowledge. Mid-Western University holds in fact the ambitious vision to shape the Academic Identity of the whole Mid-Western Region and the country in general. The Institution considers itself as an agent of socio-cultural transformation and powerful engine for economic growth, innovation and sustainable development of the Mid-Western region, the country and the world that the University serves.
4. UNIVERSITY CORE VALUES
Mid-Western University’s mission and vision are underpinned by core values which are there to guide the University comMUnity in pursuing scholarly research, informed and creative teaching, and service to the society at large for the pursuit of the greater good. Mid-Western University is a vibrant intellectual comMUnity which strives to shape the academic experience and curricular activities with attributes and skills that are associated with each core value, as well as to reflect them in its institutional policies and practices. The University strongly encourages students, faculty, and staff to integrate and make these values effective in the very fabric of everyone’s lives for the overall enhancement of individuals and the well-being of society. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Mid-Western University tries to link academic excellence to cutting-edge research through scholarly exploration and intellectual rigor. The University aspires to an academic excellence which is comprehensive of both individual and collective diligent efforts. Mid-Western University is aware that pursuing excellence involves meeting national, regional and global standards of ethics, as well as personal expectations. MU is above all an academic community of educators and learners, thus through education it encourages its academic community to engage oneself with:
- The power of discovery and the foundation of critical and analytic thinking;
- The value of being independent and flexible thinkers, to take the initiative and to be self-directed in undertaking tasks;
- Pursuing cherishing academic and institutional autonomy;
- Creative intelligence and the ability to question received ideas;
- Being critically aware of current knowledge and its applications in a discipline;
- The ability to identify and define problems and evaluate various and creative solutions;
- Promoting a ‘can-do’ attitude and culture. INCLUSIVENESS AND RESPECT
Mid-Western University regards the diversity of its faculty, staff and students as a great asset! MU believes that students are not just joining an university, rather they are joining an academic vibrant community that understands the value of academic freedom, critical independence, creativity, innovation, as well as equity, justice, loyalty and respect.
