Open Distance and Elearning Directorate

Life at Tom Mboya University is enriching, exciting, and energizing.

HOD Health Department — Dr. Joyce Boke , Director ODEL

Message from the Director

Welcome to the Directorate of Open, Distance and eLearning (ODeL) at Tom Mboya University. Our mission is to provide flexible, accessible, and quality education through the integration of digital tools and remote learning methodologies. We are committed to ensuring that learners—regardless of their location—receive the same academic value as those on campus, while embracing innovation to meet the evolving needs of modern education.

The Directorate welcomes you to Tom Mboya University.

ABOUT US

The Directorate In Details

The TMU ODEL Directorate oversees the implementation of open, distance and electronic learning. It is also in charge of development of eLearning materials in form of Modules, which are used in the facilitation of courses delivered online. Examinations and all forms of assessment are conducted as per the university exam regulations and policy. The directorate conducts digital training and eLearning courses for staff and students, besides offering the necessary administrative, academic and technical support to the faculties. TMU ODEL in collaboration with ICT authority trains champions on various aspects of e-learning. The trained staff are able to: develop and upload course contents in the university’s e-learning platform, create instructional content and assessment materials in readiness for delivery of the university’s common units. Through digitization, TMU students are able to access their timetables, course outlines and marks online on the student portal. TMU ODEL is developing training programmes and infrastructure plans to realize full operationalization of the open distance and eLearning.

Our E-learning Portal

VISION, MISSION AND MANDATE

Vision

To be a leader in flexible, inclusive, and technology-driven education that transforms lives and communities through open and distance learning.

Mission

To provide high-quality, learner-centered education through open, distance, and eLearning platforms, empowering diverse learners to achieve academic and professional excellence.

Mandate

To coordinate, develop, and implement ODeL programs in the university.
To ensure quality assurance and compliance in distance and online education delivery.
To train and support faculty and learners in the use of digital teaching and learning tools.
To promote access to education for marginalized and non-traditional learners.
To establish and manage eLearning infrastructure and digital content development.

DIRECTORATE DOWN TO THE CORE

The TMU ODeL Steering Committee is composed of:

ODeL Coordinator
Faculty Deans
ICT Manager
Procurement representative
Systems Administrator

ODEL ADMISSION PROCEDURES

For degree courses, the minimum entry requirement set by the MoE is considered together with other admission requirements as spelt out in the given programme. See admission details at: admissions@tmu.ac.ke.

For non-degree programmes, the admitting departments determines the kind of courses, learner’s entry level, duration of learning and other details which are approved by the TMU academic board and University senate.

A Learner profile is carried out before admission. Learners are informed in advance about reporting date, fee structure, course duration and mode of registration among other requirements. Gender parity is considered on admission in line with Government policy on gender mainstreaming.

LEARNER SUPPORT SERVICES

Learners with specified academic problems are appropriately attended to. The learner support services include online remedial and follow-up lessons. Guidance and counseling support services offered by student welfare office as and when required. Academic support is provided through actions such as academic literacy skills facilitation, as well as orientation to studying through e-learning. For the support to succeed:

Materials are posted online for all learners to access after which tutorials are held for remedial purposes.
The eLearning platform is accessible to all on and off campus.
The diversity in needs of learners as well as their level of study is considered as a critical component for training, learning and management of Open, Distance and Flexible Learning
ICT, lifelong learning is offered to all learners