Ziguinchor

University

Université Assane SECK de Ziguinchor

The UFR of sciences and technologies opened its doors in February 2007 following the example of the Assane SECK University of Ziguinchor following the will of the state authorities to widen the university map of the country. Central structure of the Assane SECK University of Ziguinchor, the UFR of sciences and technologies appropriates the objectives targeted by the 2002 reform which reflect the national policy of higher education to be implemented by all the institutions of this buoyant sector. economic development and social progress. However, it can only succeed in achieving its objectives by planning the means and actions to be taken, and that is the whole meaning that must be given to the development and implementation of a plan. which summarizes the vision of the institution and whose purpose is to boost all its initiatives or projects. The vision of the UFR of science and technology is part of that of the Assane SECK University of Ziguinchor, that is to say a quality training and research structure open to local, national, socio-economic realities. sub-regional and international. It also aims to make its teaching more professional and to use its research to support the deconcentration and decentralization policy. The UFR des Sciences et Technologies carries out its mission based on a certain number of fundamental pillars: - freedom of mind and thought in the conduct of teaching and research activities; - a critical spirit characteristic of science which results in the production of scientific works published in many international journals and useful in solving the problems of the community - and the recognition that the student is at the heart of the institution. From these pillars flow a certain number of values, in other words behaviors or attitudes that the institution recognizes as ideal: - Excellence : this is the motto of the Assane SECK University of Ziguinchor and the UFR has made it its hobbyhorse by instilling in its various members a culture of rigor in the performance of administrative, educational and research activities ; - moral integrity : it is established as a supreme value that invites its members to adopt honest behavior in the exercise of their functions. Moral integrity guarantees administrative legality, transparency and the obligation to report which today constitutes a guarantee of good governance; - collaboration : in order to effectively carry out the missions entrusted to it, the UFR advocates collaboration between its members. It also advocates openness to the professional world in order to make its graduates more operational and - respect : in order to establish a stable social climate, guaranteeing effectiveness and efficiency, the UFR advocates respect for the freedom and dignity of the human person. The mission of the UFR is identical to that assigned to the University of Ziguinchor when it was created in 2007. That is to say, to train senior executives from Senegal and other African countries but also to contribute to scientific research in national and international levels. In this sense, the Science and Technology Training and Research Unit develops teaching and research activities in the fields of mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, agroforestry and geography. It is also engaged in providing advice in the various fields of science and technology.