Office of Academic Affairs

Adama Science and Technology University, ASTU, is one of the two science and technology universities established to support the industrial development of the nation by producing competent and leading graduates in science and technology fields. The university is working aggressively to produce qualified, competent, and socially responsible professionals in the fields of science and technology through promoting research oriented science and technology education. The academic wing has taken the leading role to ensure quality education which helps to realize the goals and ultimately the mission of ASTU.  The academic affairs office was established under the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPA) to lead all academic and academic-related matters of the university.

Main Activities

• Coordinate educational plan and its operation in all Schools
• Supervise all matters related to the revision and maintenance of curriculum in all Schools in accordance with the relevant rules and regulation of the university,
• Supervise the implementation of quality assurance measures in academic activities,
• Coordinate and monitor the delivery of intra-School programs and courses,
• Develop the course catalogue and periodically updates the catalogue following curriculum revisions,
• Administer all aspects of academic activities of academic staff including cost budgeting,
• Follow up, supervise and ensure that the academic staff recruitment is in accordance with rule and regulations of the university,
• Supervise, control and direct human resource management Program’s of the academic staff.
• In cooperation with Schools, assess the overall academic man power requirement of the university,
• Handle scholarship matters of the academic staff in accordance with the existing rules and regulation,
• Facilitate the development of criteria and guidelines about the administration of academic staff scholarship and ensures its implementation,
• Maintain all needed information and statistics regarding academic affairs
• Supporting the development of our academic staff by providing them with the environment, resources, technology and time to be able to develop and innovate as a teacher