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Saint Monica University (SMU)
Description/achievement of initiative

The Saint Monica University’s Centre for Sustainable Development and Entrepreneurship (CSDE) is an institution in the Saint Monica University created to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Centre’s approach is to integrate diverse interests in the development of creative practical solutions for the community development in line with the SDGs in Cameroon.

Implementation methodologies

- Natural Resources encompassing Management of Natural Resources, Renewable Energy, Food Security and Community Involvement;- Promoting Health including Research & Development, Sensitization Programs and Community Connection;- Human Security encompassing Human Rights, Peace & Conflict, Entrepreneurship and Education.CSDE’s primary focus will be on developing programmes to promote sustainable management of natural resources, health and human security and rights.The strategic priorities are outlined below:1. Become one of the nation’s premier institute in experiential learning focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals. CSDE will focus on offering effective, flexible and accessible programs with experiential learning at their core.2. Focus on delivering world-class training for strengthening of professional and entrepreneurial skills of the students. SMU provides professional programs that prepare students for current and future career opportunities. SMU places an emphasis on entrepreneurship and prepares students to be job-creators or effective and efficient employees with the appropriate technical and soft skills3. Strengthen community involvement. The Centre will aim to expand its outreach and partnership engagement, improving campus and community quality of life, while contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals and the society at large.4. Strive to build a reputation of a knowledge Excellence Centre. CSDE will expand and strengthen its research capacity, while striving to inspire effective dialogue on the topics of natural resource management, health and human security.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

a. Implement capacity building programmes in the realm of Health, Resource Conservation/Sustainability and Human Security to encompass appropriate curriculum changes and implementation of complete training programmes on technical aspectsb. Plan for a Summer School for the months of July-August- a capacity building opportunity for practitioners in the areas of Human Security, Entrepreneurship, Natural Resource Management and Health, enabling interaction of practitioners with students.c. Develop capacity building programmes to provide staff and students with the tools to conduct highest quality research in the field of SDGsd. Contribute to capacity building of Change leaders

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

The Centre for Sustainable Development at Saint Monica University is a stand along initiative that promotes Sustainable Development. It is governed by a Board and an Executive Director and Assistant assigned to manage the activities of the centre.

Partner(s)

Saint Monica University Community Centre for Integrated Development Rural Women Development Centre
Progress reports
Goal 4
4.3 - By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
4.4 - By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
4.5 - By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations
4.6 - By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy
4.a - Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all
4.c - By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States
Jan/2017
Modify curriculum of all major courses of study to include an out-of-classroom experiential learning objective with the focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Sep/2016
Implement capacity building programmes in the realm of Health, Resource Conservation/Sustainability and Human Security to encompass appropriate curriculum changes and implementation of complete training programmes on technical aspects
Staff / Technical expertise
An Executive Director and Assistant have been appointed to develop this initiative

Basic information
Time-frame: 03/2016 - ongoing
Website
Partners
Saint Monica University Community Centre for Integrated Development Rural Women Development Centre
Countries
Contact information
Jude Thaddues Njikem, Mr.., jnjikem@smuedu.org
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