Organization of the Institute

The organization of Mekelle Institute of Technology is based on the principle of participatory approach to decision-making. By involving its key stakeholders, the Institute will develop its policies and procedures reflecting its values. It will at the same time benefit from the experiences of institutions of higher education both within and outside the country.

Mekelle Institute of Technology has a Governing Board, which is the highest decision-making body. The Board will have seven members drawn from different background of society, supporting the founding principles of the Institute. The Board determines the academic and administrative policies, the organization and the Charter of the Institute. It approves the budget of the Institute, and determines the  fees and charges. The Board also approves agreements that the Institute enters into with other national or international educational institutions.

The President, who will be appointed by the Board, will be the chief executive officer of the Institute. Meanwhile, a Dean, who is responsible for leading the development of the Institute, is administering the Institute. The Dean will be assisted by a vice dean.

The Institute will have an academic commission consisting of representatives from the various academic and administrative departments and from the students' council. The major responsibility of this body is to oversee academic matters. 

Each teaching department shall have its own departmental council composed of all teaching staff in the department. The head of department is also the chair of the council. 

The Administration and Finance Department implements administrative and financial regulations and policies. This department has a HRD, Finance, Property and Procurement and General Services Divisions.