Brief Message of the Academic, Research, and Community Service

Welcome to Salale University! It is my honor to serve as the Vice President for Academic, Research, and Community Service. In this role, I am entrusted with leading and coordinating the university’s teaching and learning processes, research activities, and community engagement initiatives. Working alongside deans, directors, faculty, and students, my goal is to ensure academic excellence, promote innovation, and strengthen our impact on society. Salale University, established in 2015 as one of Ethiopia’s fourth-generation autonomous public higher education institutions, is committed to providing quality education, advancing research, and delivering meaningful community service. With six colleges—Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Agricultural and Natural Resources, Social Sciences and Humanities, Business and Economics, Health Sciences—and a School of Law, we strive to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to contribute to the development of our nation. Guided by our motto, “Co-Creating Quality,” we place strong emphasis on research that addresses real-world challenges and on transferring technology and knowledge to benefit the surrounding community. Our vision is to make Salale University a center of academic excellence and a driver of socio-economic transformation at the local, national, and international levels. I warmly invite students, staff, partners, and stakeholders to join us in this journey of knowledge, discovery, and service. Together, we can co-create quality and build a brighter future. Dr. Tsegaye Deyou Vice President for Academic, Research, and Community Service Salale University

Vision

• The Legal Services Executive aspires to foster an institution where equality and respect for the law are upheld by providing high-quality services, with the goal of elevating the university to become the leading higher education institution in Ethiopia.

Mission

• Raise public awareness about various legal issues that impact our institution.
• Build the Salale University Legal Services Executive Office with highly skilled and dedicated legal experts.
• Prevent illegal and corrupt practices by closely monitoring the daily activities of the university's various departments.

Objectives

• The objective of the Legal Services Executive is to provide specialized and high-quality legal services that will assist the University in effectively carrying out the powers and duties entrusted to it.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Legal Services Executive Office

• Legal Advising and Consultation Services: Provide expert legal advice and consultation on various matters affecting the institution.
• Coordinating Draft Laws and Amendments: Oversee the preparation of new draft laws or amendments to existing laws within Salale University.
• Training and Awareness Creation: Organize and deliver training sessions and awareness campaigns on legal affairs for university staff and stakeholders.
• Research and Implementation of New or Revised Ideas: Generate, ensure the generation of, and monitor the implementation of new or revised ideas supported by research to prepare proclamations, regulations, and guidelines.
• Drafting Contracts and MOUs: Prepare draft contracts or memorandums of understanding, ensuring they align with the best interests of the institution and comply with legal standards.
• Research and Coordination: Conduct research based on the authority and functions of the institution, coordinate work with various departments and external entities, and submit recommendations for the enactment of laws.
• Legal Support in Negotiations and Agreements: Provide legal support to ensure that both international and national negotiations and agreements entered into by the office are effective and serve the best interests of the institution.
• Providing Legal Advice: Offer oral and written legal advice to decision-makers and administrators regarding legal issues affecting the university.
• Criminal Case Support: In criminal cases, collaborate with the police and prosecutors to provide necessary evidence, monitor the case until a decision is made, and ensure the office receives compensation for any damages.