Our Identity
Name of University
The name "Salem" means peace symbolized and strengthened by the practice of mutual exchange of gift. The importance of gift for peace-making is underlined in the book of Genesis 14:18-19 where Melchizedech, the Prince of Peace blessed Abraham. It was recorded thus:
"And Melchizedech king of Salem brought forth bread and wine; and he (was) the priest of the most high God. And he blessed him, and said, Blessed (be) Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth. "
It is our pact with parents/ guardians and students and staff that we shall provide a peaceful learning environment to guarantee:
- The continuity of academic programmes, instead of incessant strike action that truncate academic programmes. This will help us raise quality graduates.
- Raising of leaders who shall be peaceful at home, work and in the society at large despite the chaos, troubles and challenges in the world. We are out to raise graduates with such peace in their spirit and soul to reflect in their physical behavioral pattern of non-violence to their fellow human beings. This is the reason we are introducing such relevant courses such as Peace and Developmental Studies.
As a church sponsored University, we intend to model our students on the teachings of Jesus Christ that demands love for God which must translate into love for the fellow man; and peace at heart which makes the man unruffled by circumstances, for a leader must not waver in the face of challenges. The commitment of Salem University is to help raise leaders that will promote peace in our world.
Logo of the University
The logo in oval shape consists of an open book sitting on a golden pillar, flanked by yellow sheaves and nine white stars underneath. 'SU' being the acronym for Salem University is on top of the open book. A rising sun from a dark blue sky illuminates the background. The name of the University in purple color is written in a curved shape at the top while the motto is beneath. The components of the logo are interpreted below.
The Purple Color
The name Salem University is written in purple color. Purple symbolizes royalty and prestige. As in military assignment in the United States or United Kingdom, purple refers to programmes or assignments that are jointly carried out. These assignments are not confined to a single service unit like the Army or the Navy, but a joint operation involving the entire defense. For people to be promoted to flag ranks Le. Rear Admiral and higher, one or more such joint billets called purple is required. Officers in joint billets therefore are referred to as wearing purple.
Salem University therefore intends to give students joint billet study programmes that will keep them spiritually alive, intellectually alert, socially adaptable and yet never running morally bankrupt.
These are the kinds of leaders our world is waiting for.
The Blue Color
Blue is a symbol of peace which is the meaning of Salem. Salem University is on a mission to raise students in a peaceful learning environment using the art of conflict management that enhances continuity of academics; thus training leaders that will promote peace and resolve conflicts in a world torn apart by conflict and violence.
We realize that if students do not grow up in a peaceful learning environment, it will affect their character, their performance and even their leadership quality and ability. We are embarking on a crusade that promotes peace through our academic programmes, for the environment someone lives and grows up in contributes immensely to the quality of his life eventually. The University shall raise ambassadors of peace.
The Golden Rod
The rod is the symbol of strength and character. When a leader is trained to be competent and has no character, chaos is inevitable. We are raising leaders from Salem University who shall show character and integrity in the world that cries against leaders who lack integrity. This generation of leaders will stand out at work, at home and in society.
The rod of strength is deliberately colored in gold. Gold from millennium to millennium has been used as a store of value. Gold represents purity and enduring value. It represents wealth and prestige.
Salem University, as a church sponsored University is mindful of our great responsibility of raising leaders with enduring moral values, purity of purpose and motive. Such leaders shall be highly priced in our decayed world. Salem University is committed to raising leaders whose contribution to spiritual strength, intellectual strength, and physical display of diligence will generate great wealth.
Nine White Stars
The white stars symbolize light to the world. Graduates of Salem University shall be as stars shining into the dark path of the earth in character, knowledge and wisdom that changes things in their environment. The nine stars represent the fruits of the Holy Spirit namely, Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control. These fruits are vital in shaping the life and character of students.
Rising Sun
The rising sun from a dark blue background reveals the strength of light no matter how little. Graduates of Salem University, whether few or many, will be sufficiently equipped with character, knowledge and resilience to stand out no matter the challenges in the environment and make a difference as the rising sun.
Open Book
Being an institution of learning, the open book symbolizes continuous attention to learning and knowledge as instruments of change and empowerment.
The sheaves represent fruitfulness as in harvesting the wheat corn fully ripe in its season.
Products of Salem University will not be half baked or deficient in their disciplines. They shall be fruitful and a worthy reward for their generation and the world at large, creating impact wherever they go.
Motto
The motto of the University is "Knowledge, Empowerment and Self-Reliance". All graduates of Salem University will be equipped through training and education for creativity and self reliance. It is a paradigm shift from graduating job seekers to job creators with skills; a shift to raising quality leaders strong in wisdom, strong in character, priceless in integrity and excellence, who will be able to think for themselves and contribute to making the Nation and the world a better place.
Our Niche
Salem University has this uniqueness as our niche:
- To inculcate a culture of job and wealth creation through entrepreneurship and private enterprise.
- To produce a new generation of global leaders who are schooled in the art and science of conflict prevention and management.
- To facilitate the emergence of a generation of leaders who combine Christian family values and excellent work ethics.
- To produce a generation of innovators and leaders in the on-going scientific revolutions in Energy sector, Information and Communication Technology, Biotechnology and a strong drive in the field of preventive naturalopathtic medicine.
To achieve these laudable goals, we incorporate Total Leadership Training Concept (TLTC) activities.
Total Leadership Training Concept (TLTC)
We are raising purple graduates who are global leaders.
In raising these people of royalty and prestige, we want to show them how to seek out Godly opportunities with passion and create room for others to achieve.
We are a purple University. In the military, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States of America, purple refers to a programme or assignments that are joint. These assignments are not confined to a single unit like the Army, the Navy or the Airforce; but a joint operation involving the entire defence.
People do not get promoted to flag ranks like Rear Admiral and above except they have been involved in one or more of such joint “Billets.” Officers in such joint billets wear purple. Our world is waiting for these purple leaders who combine intellect, integrity, character and competence for global exploits.
These are the global leaders that Salem University (SU) is out to raise.
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