The Directorate of Public Services (DPS), previously known as the Directorate of External Linkages and Community Engagement (DELCE), was established in compliance with Section 26 (e) of the Mzumbe University Charter Tujifunze kwa Maendeleo ya Watu (2007), under Section 25 of the Universities Act No. 7 of 2005. The rationale for forming DELCE (now DPS) is based on the undeniable need for Mzumbe University to lead and facilitate the continuous development of knowledge and skills for both its internal and external clients, driven by economic and social policy changes. In this regard, DPS aims to build and maintain close, effective, and sustainable working relationships with communities, governments, and other partners, with the goal of improving lives. DPS is responsible for fostering practical academic and professional knowledge and skills through collaborations that promote best practices and demonstrate tangible improvements in the community’s lifestyle. The DPS operates under the philosophy that "living is learning, and learning is living better." The Directorate fulfills its mission through three key units: one focused on coordinating short courses and consultancy activities, another dedicated to collaborations, outreach services, and community engagement, and a third focused on e-learning and teaching skills.
Mission
To promote and foster close, effective, and sustainable working relationships with communities, governments, and other partners, aiming to transform lives through collaborations, and by providing professional, action-oriented, and practical training, consultancy, and outreach services.
Vission
To be a center of leadership excellence in establishing and fostering close, effective, and sustainable working relationships with communities, governments, and other partners in the context of transforming lives
The General Directorate Functions
Issuing policies and guidelines for short courses and consultancy activities at the University.
Coordinating, soliciting, and overseeing all short courses and consultancy activities across the University.
Providing market intelligence for short courses and consultancies to schools, faculties, institutes, and directorates.
Coordinating and overseeing international and national collaborations between Mzumbe University and its partners.
Ensuring quality assurance for all activities related to short courses, consultancies, outreach, and providing feedback to schools, faculties, institutes, and directorates.
Coordinating the operations of the Lumumba Complex, including its integration with short courses offered by the University.
Designing, coordinating, and delivering teaching skills enhancement courses for MU and distance learning programs for relevant stakeholders.
