Vision
To be a leading and vibrant center of excellence for training, research, development, preservation
and dissemination of knowledge in Crop Sciences and environmental conservation.
Mission
To provide a conducive learning environment for quality education and training that promotes
scholarship, stimulates innovative research and technology development, consultancy and
community service for improved livelihoods and sustainable development.
Core Values
The department shall aspire individually and collectively to nurture the following core values:
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Endeavor to uphold excellence, academic freedom, and professionalism.
Create and maintain a sense of belonging, project a positive image of the department and
maintain collective responsibility.
Strive to uphold the virtues of integrity, honesty, meritocracy and fair play in all our
activities and in development of morally and ethically upright professionals.
Commit ourselves to teamwork and seek to build strong partnerships with all
stakeholders.
Uphold and respect the rights, beliefs and values of others.
Strive to foster a strong and committed sense of social responsibility and citizenship in
our students and staff.
Embrace innovativeness, independence of mind and pro-activeness among staff and
students in the resolution of challenges.
Committed to life-long and experiential learning.
Believe in and strive to practice participatory management.
Endeavour to effectively and efficiently utilize all resources entrusted to the department.
Respect for and protection of the environment.