This is the official website of Silver Maple College of Health Sciences
The goal of the Silver Maple College of Education and Health Sciences is to respond to the needs
of its stakeholders in order to become a major player in the provision of tertiary education. With relevant
education, come innovation and creativity as well as entrepreneurship which are aimed at creating
wealth in our country.
As the old adage goes: ‘an educated nation is a wealthy nation.’
Silver Maple College of Education and Health Sciences has forged strong links
and collaboration with various stakeholders including the Government of the Republic
of Zambia and the private sector. This has given SMaCEHS a unique opportunity to
contribute in a cohesive manner, to the development process of our country and
Africa as a whole through training of relevantly qualified human resources.
In this vein, SMaCEHS places high on its agenda, staff development and
research as well as provision of consultancy services,
particularly in the key areas affecting the economy of Zambia.
The Silver Maple College of Education and Health Sciences (hereinafter ‘SMaCEHS’ or College)
was established in 2020. It was identified that among the many challenges faced by Zambia,
like other developing nations, was lack of adequate and relevant trained human resources
capable of adapting to the ever changing local, national and global environments. In 2020,
Silver Maple College of Education and Health Sciences registered with Zambia Nursing Council
to offer a Diploma in Registered Nursing.
SMaCEHS firmly believe in taking a holistic approach in career development,
progress and fruition of nurses and teachers. Learners should not only be equipped
with academic knowledge but with good morals, which details down to their ability
to be beneficent, making good sound Judgment and decisions for betterment and benefit
of other human beings discipline,
making sure there is non-malevolence in their duties and professionalism and integrity.
SMaCEHS mission is to produce an innovative educational environment,
opportunities and experiences that enable individuals,
communities and the region to grow, thrive and prosper.
Silver Maple College of Education and Health Sciences prides itself in offering quality education.
It is driven by its motto, To produce excellent and
outstanding professions of all seasons through holistic education for sustainable development.
SMaCEHS vision is “to produce excellent and
outstanding professions of all seasons through
holistic education for sustainable development.”
To achieve our Mission, SMaCEHS will adhere to the following guiding principles:
(a) a critical mass of faculty staff is essential for achievement of excellence;
(b) maintain objectivity at all times; rely on business and professional judgment; and adhere to academic ethics;
(c) anticipate risks and opportunities for improvement;
(d) develop a highly motivated professional staff who will contribute to a high level of quality academic excellence;
(e) maintain a strong partnership with stakeholders, committees and management to enhance the College’s effectiveness;
(f) Ensure accountability, equity, gender, transparency, personal growth and empowerment of individuals.