Institute of Extra Mural Studies
Introduction
The Institute was originally founded for the purpose of carrying out the programme of Adult Education through economic co-operation for the adult population of Lesotho. To realise this objective a variety of programmes such as the Credit Union scheme for Agriculture, SODEPAX, Co-operative Development, public lectures, training in public administration and courses for business people were undertaken. In carrying out these activities, various educational techniques were employed: personal contacts, villages study clubs, mass meeting, leadership courses, conferences, short courses, anniversaries, rallies, publications, radio programmes and development oriented newsletters.
The work of the Institutes has, over the years, been generously assisted by governments and international agencies such as Miserior, Canadian International Development Agency, Oxfam, Dulverton and Leverhulme Trust, Catholic Relief Services, USAID, UNDP, Kellogg Foundation, DVV, NOVIB, ILO and many other Partners in various ways.
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Institute of Extra-Mural Studies is to bring the University to the people by using the facilities and resources of the University for the Education of the adult population and the youth of Lesotho and for their economic, social and cultural development. It endeavours to do this in consultation with the appropriate Government Ministries and Departments, agencies, parastatals, academic faculties and private sector institutions. To this end, the Institute aims to encourage, assist and co-ordinate the efforts of the academic departments in all forms of University Extension.
Vision Statement
IEMS shall be a dynamic institution for national development, which reaches out to all population groups and empowers them to improve themselves educationally through short non credit courses and university level credit programmes.
Distance education targets you if you are:
- Self-employed and cannot attend University on full-time basis
- Unemployed and need further education and training to get employment
- Employed and are not able to attend classes on a full-time basis
Institute Regulations
The Institute is governed by the University General Regulations. Regulations pertaining to each programme are reflected under each department.