History
The David A. Straz-Sinje Technical and Vocational College is one of the undergraduate Colleges of the University of Liberia. The college is located 1 ½ miles east of Sinje Town in Garwula District, Grand Cape Mount County. The institution was established by the Liberian Government with initial assistance from Straz Foundation, USA. One thousand acres of land was secured from five communities (Sinje, Laagor, Gohn, Manivalor and Konoma) in Garwula District for the institution. Hence the college was named after the philanthropist, David A. Straz and its location (Sinje). The college was established to cater to the diverse educational needs of the rural counties particularly Grand Cape Mount County of the Western Region.
It was dedicated on July 23, 2012 by Her Excellency President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and academic activities started on October 29, 2012.
The David A. Starz Vocational and Techincal College prepare students for the job market, self-employment and possible transfer to the university colleges for further education. As such, the Associate of Science degree (A.Sc. degree), Short-term Workforce Development Training and Demand Driven Stakeholders’ programs were proposed for the college when it was founded. Since its establishment, the college has been focused on providing academic and technical training leading to the award of the Associate of Science Degree in Agriculture, Education and Engineering Technology for a period ranging from 24 – 36 months. These degree programs have various specialized areas.
Academic Programs
The Straz – Sinje Technical and Vocational College has been providing academic and technical training leading to the award of the Associate of Science (A.Sc) Degree in Agriculture, Education and Engineering Technology. These degree programs have various specialized areas. The Agricultural Science program has four areas of concentration – Agronomy, Animal Science, Agriculture Business and Agricultural Extension. The specialized areas of the Engineering Technology program are Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering. The focused area of the Education program is Primary Education with emphasis in Language Arts and Social Studies combined; Mathematics and Science. The duration of Agricultural Science and Education programs is 2 ½ years while the duration of the Engineering Program is 3 years. There is a seamless transition between the Associate of Science (A.Sc) Degree programs in the other undergraduate college of the University of Liberia. As such, some of our graduates are enrolled in the Bachelor Science degree programs in the College of Agriculture and Forestry and the William V. S. Tubman Teachers College of the University of Liberia.
About the Dean
Stratz-Sinje now has an Acting Dean, appointed by the President of the University of Liberia, Dr. Julius S. Nelson. He is Adolphus Nippay, former Chairman of the Department of Electrical Engineering.
| College Administrative Officers | Qualification | ||
| No | Name | Department | BSc, MED, PhD |
| 1 | Adolphus Nippay | Acting Dean, Straz-Sinje College | |
| 2 | Mullen O. Paasewe | Assistance Dean, Straz-Sinje College | |
3. Kula V. Fofana Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, Straz-Sinje
| Office of the Dean | |||
| 1 | Kadiatu J. Lumeh | Secretary | BSc |
| 2 | Unise G. Fania | Office Assistant | BSc |
| 3 | Felecia T. Hinneh | Expeditor | Diploma |
Agriculture Science Faculty
| No | Name | Status | Qualiationfic |
| 1. | Aaron S. Kenneh | Instructor III (Coordinator) | BSc |
| 2 | Joseph L. Taylor | Instructor III | BSc |
| 3 | Vezely J. Guilavogui | Instructor II | BSc, MSc |
| 4 | Jerr. Sirtor | Instructor II | BSc, MSc |
Teachers Education Program Faculty
| No | Name | Status | Qualification |
| 1 | Ellington Y. Harmon | Instructor II (Coordinator) | BSc |
| 2 | Boimah Q. Taweh, III | Instructor III | BSc |
| 3 | Jusu S. Dunor | Instructor II | BSc, MSc |
Science and Engineering Program Faculty
| No | Name | Status | Qualification |
| 1 | Dadley D. Toe | Instructor II Coordinator) | BSc, MSc |
| 2 | Charles N. Kortimai | Instructor II | BSc, MSc |
| 3 | Shobayo Dele | Instructor II | BSc, MSc |
| 4 | Emmanuel N. Gontor | Teaching Assistant (TA) | BSc |
| 5 | Ahyouba B. Kamara | Teaching Assistant (TA) | BSc |
| 6 | Abel B. Bloyue | Teaching Assistant (TA) | BSC |
| 7 | Kokolo N’debewillie | Teaching Assistant (TA) | BSc |
| 8 | Vasco S. Kemokai | Electrical Lab Technician | AA |
| 9 | Adolhus Nippae | Part-Time Lecturer | BSc, MS |
Office of Students Affairs
| No | Name | Status | Qualification | |
| 1 | William T. Stubblefield | Assistant Dean Of Students Affairs | BSc, MBA | |
| 2 | James M. Harris | Senior Coordinator | BSc, MPA | |
| 3 | Alice N. Harris | Nurse | BS | |
Library
| No | Name | Position | Qualification |
| 1 | Hawa K. Fatorma | Head Librarian | BSc |
| 2 | Rita Stevens | Assistant Librarian | AA |
Plant Operations/Farm Department
| No | Name | Position | Qualification | ||
| 1 | Jestin L Fahbulleh | Farm Manager | BSc | ||
| 2 | Bai T. Gray | Assistant Farm Manager | BSc | ||
| 3 | Jassie S. K. Musa | Assistant Supervisor (POD) | A. Sc Cand. | ||
| 4 | Fomba Feika | Livestock Technicia | Cert. | ||
| 5 | Patrick Zodua | Assistant Livestock Technician | Cert. | ||
Housing Department
| No | Name | Position | Qualification |
| 1 | Teeteimaaza | Housing Officer | BSc |
UL Police Department
| No | Name | Position | Qualification |
| 1 | Moses K. Tarpeh | Detachmnet Commander | Cert. |
| 2 | Augustine Fayiah | Deetachment Deputy Commander | Cert. |
