Continuing and Distance education places greater emphasis on guided independent study on the part of the learner, without eliminating the possibility of face-to-face contact, either between the instructors and the students, or the students themselves.
Continuing and Distance Education Coordination Directorate of Oromia State University(OSU) has been offering some of its diploma and degree programmes through distance learning since 1997. Distance education was developed to:- (a) increases the capacity of employees in the region (b) contribute to the development of human resources, (c) meet the educational needs of many capable adults who missed the opportunity to benefit from university education because of lack of facilities prior to 1997, and (d) widen access to university education to many adults who, for various reasons, cannot attend the university full-time.
Continuing and distance education Directorate aspires to be a leading center of excellence in continuing and distance education that empowers individuals and communities through accessible, inclusive, and innovative learning opportunities fostering personal growth, professional development and social transformation in Oromia regional state and beyond.
Mission
The mission of Continuing and Distance education Coordination Directorate at Oromia State university is to provide flexible high quality educational programs that meet the diverse needs of Oromia regional state sectors. We aim to enhance lifelong learning by integrating technology fostering collaboration, and promoting equity in education, thereby contributing to the socio-economic development of Our region and empowering public servants to achieve their full potential.
services offered by the directorate includes:
Course delivery and support: Tutorial/weekend center:
- Personalized support:
- Online Platforms
- Accessibility and flexibility
- Flexible Scheduling
- Geographical accessibility
- Accessibility for divers’ learners
- Resources and tools
Our Potential Educational Centers
- Shashamane
- Meki
- Bishoftu
- Sebeta
- Lega Tafo
- Sululta
- Burayu
- Finfine
- Adama