Office of the Academic Dean – Headed by Dr. Charles M. Mungai, Ph.D.
1. Mandate and Vision
The Office of the Academic Dean exists to safeguard and advance the academic integrity, spiritual vitality, and missional distinctives of Shiloh College. Grounded in the College’s statement of faith and operating within the terms of our approval by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005, the office provides strategic oversight for every program, platform, and partnership that bears the Shiloh name.
2. Core Responsibilities
| Domain | Key Functions (selected) |
|---|---|
| Academic Strategy | • Craft and implement a rolling five-year academic plan • Lead program development from concept paper to launch and periodic renewal |
| Curriculum & Quality Assurance | • Chair the Academic Council and oversee annual program reviews • Align learning outcomes with provincial standards and Christian worldview integration |
| Faculty Affairs | • Recruit, orient, and mentor full-time and adjunct faculty • Coordinate peer observation cycles and continuing-education grants |
| Student Success & Formation | • Integrate academic advising, pastoral counseling, and career services • Monitor retention, progression, and graduation metrics |
| Research & Innovation | • Sponsor faculty-student research clusters that address church and community needs • Secure grants and publish an annual Shiloh Academic Review |
| Digital & Distance Learning | • Expand e-learning offerings, micro-credentials, and hybrid delivery models • Maintain LMS functionality and data-driven learning analytics |
| Global & Industry Partnerships | • Forge articulation agreements and field-placement pipelines, with a focus on East Africa, South Sudan, Europe, and North America |
| Regulatory Compliance | • Prepare audits, statistical reports, and renewal submissions required by the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 |
3. Leadership Profile—Dr. Charles M. Mungai
- Ph.D. in Applied Economics, Universiteit Hasselt (Belgium)
- Capacity-Building E-Projects Officer, AMREF (Uganda & East Africa)
- CEO, Carledorian Connection—a pan-regional liaison firm specializing in project commissioning, acquisitions, logistics, and supply-chain governance
- Publications and consultancies in sustainable economic models, digital capacity-building, and cross-cultural project management
- Passionate about integrating academic rigor with real-world impact, particularly within emerging economies and diasporic communities
4. Signature Initiatives for the 2025–2028 Cycle
- Curriculum 360° – College-wide alignment of program outcomes with marketplace competencies and biblical worldview.
- Global Classroom Network – Virtual exchanges linking Shiloh students with partner institutions in Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean.
- Faculty Praxis Labs – Semester-long incubators where professors pilot new pedagogies, publish findings, and mentor junior colleagues.
- Research for Renewal Grants – Seed funding for projects addressing community health, economic empowerment, and church leadership development.
- Integrated Student Success Hub – A one-stop digital portal combining advising, career mapping, mental-health resources, and spiritual formation modules.
Dr. Mungai and his team are committed to cultivating a learning environment where scholarly excellence meets Spirit-empowered formation—equipping graduates to serve the Church, transform society, and glorify Christ in every sphere.