Egerton University
Coordinates: 0°22′11″S 35°56′09″E / 0.369685°S 35.935847°E Egerton University is a public university; the main campus is in Njoro, near the city of Nakuru, Kenya. The chancellor is Ambassador Bethuel K Kiplagat and the vice chancellor is Professor J. K. Tuitoek.
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[edit] History
The school was founded in 1939 and was originally named Egerton Farm School. It was established by a large land grant of 740 acres (3 km²) by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton. The school's original purpose was to prepare white European youth for careers in agriculture.[citation needed]
By 1955, the name had changed to Egerton Agricultural College. A one-year certificate course and a two-year diploma course in agriculture were offered. In 1958, Lord Egerton donated another 1,100 acres (4.5 km²) of land.[citation needed]
Soon afterward, the college opened its doors to people of all races from Kenya and other African countries. The first African principal, Dr. William Odongo Omamo, was appointed in 1966.[citation needed]
In 1979, due to support from the Government of Kenya and USAID, the college expanded yet again. It became a part of the University of Nairobi system.
In 1987, the College was recognized as a chartered public university.
[edit] Student affairs
The affairs of the students are handled by the dean of student office. The office is headed by a dean who is elected every year. The office mainly deals with student organizations and clubs. The dean also oversees student activities, the most popular being the publication of Hush magazine.
[edit] Faculties of Egerton University
The university has several faculties:
- The faculty of Health Sciences
- The faculty of Agriculture
- The faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- The faculty of Education
- The faculty of Science
- The faculty of Engineering and Technology
The faculty of commerce
[edit] Courses offered
Today, the university offers many academic programs. Students can receive a three-year diploma, a bachelors degree, masters degree, or a doctorate (PhD)
In 2005, the university established a partnership with Western Michigan University that allows students to complete half of their degree at Egerton and finish their studies at WMU in a choice of computer science, engineering and business administration.
