CORE VALUES AND OBJECTIVES
CORE VALUES
Core values serve as the foundation of an organization‘s identity, guiding its decisions, actions, and overall culture. They reflect the fundamental beliefs that shape interactions among stakeholders and drive the achievement of strategic objectives. At St. Paul‘s University, the core values define its commitment to being a Christ-centred institution with a desire to serve God and humanity. In addition, the core values encourage a culture of teamwork, professionalism, accountability, unity and collaborations, and ethical leadership, among others. These values not only reinforce the institution‘s mission but also foster a cohesive and purpose-driven community dedicated to transformative education and holistic development.
The guiding core values are abbreviated as ―E-St. Paul’s”
E – Ecumenism
S – Service
T – Teamwork
P – Professionalism
A – Accountability
U – Unity
L – Leadership
S – Stewardship
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Ecumenism: As a Christian-based university, we uphold unity in Christ by embracing and respecting diverse Christiantraditions, fostering mutual understanding, and promoting collaboration across denominations in pursuit of our shared mission.
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Service: St. Paul‘s University fosters a culture of integrity and selfless dedication, leveraging education, research,and community engagement to inspire compassion, social responsibility, and positive societal impact.
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Teamwork: The University shall foster a culture of mutual respect, open communication, and shared responsibility that encourages synergy among students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
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Professionalism: The university upholds ethical conduct, academic integrity, and service excellence to promote merit, and continuous improvement.
- Accountability:The University ensures transparency, integrity, and responsibility in all operations through ethical decision-making, prudent resource use, and a strong commitment to stakeholder trust.
- Unity: The University shall create an environment where all stakeholders share in decision-making, and appreciate the benefits of synergy.
- Leadership: The University promotes innovative, inclusive, and accountable leadership through strong governance and best practices that drive academic excellence and sustainable growth.
- Stewardship: St. Paul‘s University commits to ethical and sustainable management of financial, environmental, and human resources, ensuring accountability and operational excellence.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of St. Paul's University are:
- to provide directly or in collaboration with other institutions university education which leads to intellectual maturity and Christian spiritual formation of the students,
- to guide students to understand their individual needs and talents and to develop their potential for productive life and service,
- to preserve, produce, process, transmit and disseminate knowledge and stimulate the intellectual life and culturally relevant development of society,
- to conduct research and encourage the conduct of research which enhances human knowledge and promotes quality service to humanity,
- to play an effective role in the development and expansion of Christian university education in Kenya and Africa, and
- to develop in students a deeper understanding of traditional and modern Africa, and to equip them effectively to provide a Christian approach to the social, economic and political development of the African continent.