THE MISSION OF
MUM: TENSIONS,
PROMISES AND
CHALLENGES
By Prof. Hamza Mustafa Njozi,
Vice Chancellor, MUM
Introduction
 MUM was launched in 2004 by the
Muslim
Development Foundation [ MDF ].
 It began admitting 166 students in 2005 to pursue
studies in 3 inaugural programs: B.A (Ed.); B.A in
Islamic Studies with Education; and B.A (Mass
Communication)
Introduction Contd.
 MUM has since added 4 other
programs: Bachelor
of Science with Education; LLB (Law and Shariah);
Bachelor of Business Studies; and B.A in
Languages & Interpretation.
 The enrolment has swelled from 166 to 3000.
 MUM’s sixth graduation ceremony shall be on 9th
November 2013, Insha-Allah, with the VC of
Northwestern University, Kano as the Guest of
honor.
Vision Statement of MUM
 “MUM seeks to become a higher center of
excellence with cutting edge programs, responsive
to the needs of individual and the nation in a
globalized world under the guidance of Islamic
values.”
MUM Mission Statement
 “To contribute to national efforts to produce
highly educated and well trained human resources
inculcated with appropriate aptitudes and
attitudes for the material, moral and spiritual
development of the society by upholding the
highest standards of teaching, learning, research,
outreach and consultancy in the provision of
holistic and well integrated education and
training.”
Strategies for Teaching and Learning
 To achieve recognition for
superior
accomplishments in teaching and learning.
 MUM requires professors to continually hone
their teaching skills and continually refine
knowledge in their disciplines; and should use
outcomes assessment for purposes of continuous
assessment.
 MUM carries out periodic pedagogical peer
reviews for all academic members of staff.
Improving Pedagogy
 MUM has benefitted from the experience of IUIU;
IIUM; IUA; and other long-established universities.
 A professor from IUIU conducted a workshop on
Current Trends in Micro-Teaching (2007)
 2008 an expert from Westminster University, Dr.
Sarah Cathew carried out an academic audit
Pedagogy II
 2008
Head of MUM QA Unit went to
Germany for a 2-week workshop on
Institutional Review (IUCEA)
 2007 Intensive 2-month program for
Masscom students by professionals.(Shaka
Ssali of VOA & Nizaar Nadiawalla of
IRF/Peace TV
 Moot Courts local & international
Pedagogy Contd.
 2009 IIUM shared with MUM their experience on
how to develop CBT and CBA
 MUM requested Prof. Omar H. Kasule’s advice on
developing a vibrant campus life
 December 2012 a statutory academic audit was
carried out by experts from IIUM and UDSM
 Their recommendations have been accepted.
Comprehensive Review
 From
November 2013 MUM sets out to
carry out a comprehensive review of all its
programs.
 The idea is to focus more on actual
outcomes than on processes and inputs.
 Not on what professors do or should do
but on what the students actually learn
 Our graduates still fall short of our ideal
MUM Achievements
 MUM graduates compare favorably
with those
from other universities
 Their outstanding performance in post-graduate
studies in other universities within and outside
Tanzania is one indicator
 The majority of them are doing well in their
respective fields and some of them are holding
responsible positions.
 Selling point: moral integrity & good w/habits.
MUM Challenges
 MUM’s initial academic standing has attracted
many applicants to seek admission.
 The total enrolment has swelled from 166 in 2005
to 3100 in 2013
 The expanded enrolments have not gone hand in
hand with improved teaching & learning facilities.
 Yet, with only 3000 students, MUM is still too
small
The Biggest Challenge
 MUM’s
biggest challenge now is staff
development.
 Tz is facing this challenge, both in numbers
and quality. MUM staff helping SUA.
 As an Islamic institution we also demand
that all our staff should have a firm
grounding in the basic teachings of Islam
and its philosophy.
Future Prospects
 To overcome the financial stress, MUM is
considering the possibilities of generating
resources by using the comparative advantage of
the country.
 MUM has acquired land in Kilwa; Lindi; Kigamboni
Dar es Salaam; and Tabora for establishing
constituent colleges.
 The idea is to conceive economic ventures to
finance the expansion of MUM
Facilities available:
Administration block : 22 offices
Lecture Theatre Block: has 3 Conference Rooms each with
seating capacity of 150 and lecture theatre with seating
capacity of 300
Classroom Blocks: 2 – each with 4 rooms; seating capacity of
75, one is a computer room
Hostels: 4, have a total of 1000 beds
Cafeteria: Capacity - 500 people
Library with capacity of 300 users
Mass Communication Building
FACULTY OF SCIENCE BLOCK
Contact:
Muslim University of Morogoro
P. O. Box 1031, Morogoro
Tanzania
Email: mum@mum.ac.tz
Website: www.mum.ac.tz
Tel. No. +255 023 2600285, 2600256
Fax No. +255 023 2600286
WABILLAH TAWFIQ
 Thank
you for coming!