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FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES The Dean: Dr. Alay Hagos Debub University In April 2000, Debub University came into existence following the regulations issued by the Council of Ministers Regulation No. 62/1999. The university was established as autonomous higher education institution with its own legal entity, comprising the following three higher education institutions: Awassa College (ACA), Dilla College of Teachers Education and Health Sciences (DCTEHS), and Wondo Genet College of Forestry (WGCF). The Faculty of Natural Sciences
The Faculty of Natural Sciences was officially commenced in 2001. The Faculty initially comprised of the departments of Applied Biology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics and Applied Physics, all offering 4-year degree programs. These departments are already into their second year. In the current academic year, another department - Department of Computer Science and Information Technology - was launched. It offers a 2-year diploma and 4-year degree programs, with the first batch of students having joined the department in this academic year. The Faculty considered transparency, accountability and responsibility, democracy, and equity as its persistent values. The following are considered important events, changes and achievements for the faculty since its establishment; successful recruitment of local & foreign staff, establishment of full-fledged departments, opening of a new department - Computer Science and Information Technology - and recruitment of the first batch of diploma and degree students into the department, establishment of two computer labs, completion of some of the new buildings in the University Main Campus, and establishment of new democratic practices as a result of discussion between staff and students. The major limitations and challenges the faculty faced since its establishment include: purchase of lab equipment and chemicals, conducting research activities, and creating collaborations with different institutions and the community. 
The major goals of the FNS are to: · Produce well-qualified, determined, conscious and productive citizen in science and technology. · Create self- sustained, education system and research that affect the life of the Ethiopian society. · Utilize the talents of the faculty staff and students, as a resource for consultation and research for our Nation, resonating with the sprouting needs of industry, business and government. The major objectives of the faculty of natural sciences are to: · Produce highly qualified graduates committed to contribute their share in the poverty reduction process of the country · Conduct relevant researches that have meaningful impact in improving the livelihood of the society · Diversify the undergraduate and graduate programs based on the capacity of the faculty and the need of the country · Improve and change the lengthy bureaucratic procedures and administration practices · Improve efficiency of resource utilization and management · Create income generating schemes to support the financial capacity of the faculty For further information contact us at mail:Faculty of Natural Sciences |
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