AIT School of Environment
Self-description July 2008
THE AIT School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) is committed to excellence in graduate education as well as research and outreach activities. Through its academic programs and outreach units, SERD, AIT’s largest School, has been working towards capacity building and human-resource development in the areas of environmental and resources management, poverty alleviation and socio-economic/gender development.
Mission
SERD responds to regional needs by mobilizing and enhancing capacities for socially, economically and environmentally sound development in partnerships with public and private sectors. The School’s interdisciplinary approach integrates technological, natural and social sciences.
Vision
SERD will continue its leadership role in offering excellence in academic programs relevant to regional needs.
SERD research will be concentrated toward focal areas and is to be conducted by core teams.
SERD outreach will be community-service-oriented.
SERD programs will be consolidated and financially viable. The School/Program activities including the students, staff, faculty and curricula, will be subject to quality assessment.
Core Values
Interdisciplinary
Innovativeness
Excellence
Responsiveness