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higher learning with enviable
standards of teaching and research
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Vol. 1 No. 0003
Monday, October 26, 2015
ECOWAS STAFF EXCHANGE PROGRAMME BOOSTS CRAWFORD VARSITY PROFILE
T
he Association of African Universities (AAU), the
implementing agency of the Economic Community of West
African States (ECOWAS) Staff Exchange Programme, has
concluded plans to send Mr. Fred Awaah, of the University of
Professional Studies, Accra, (UPSA), Ghana, to the University on
the ECOWAS Staff Exchange.
In a congratulatory-cum-introductory letter sent recently to
Professor Isaac Rotimi Ajayi, Vice Chancellor, Crawford
University titled, “ECOWAS Staff Exchange Mission To Your
University”, Professor Etienne Ehouan Ehile, Secretary-General
of the Association of African Universities (AAU), noted that the
AAU sponsorship of Mr. Awaah shall be “for the purpose of
supporting your institution in teaching and graduate supervision
of theses and dissertations.”
The sponsorship is for a period of four (4) weeks, spanning
November 7, 2015 to December 6, 2015.
During the period, the AAU shall be responsible for Mr. Awaah’s
air fare(s) and honorarium for the service, as well as his feeding.
Crawford University, however, will be required to provide him an
office space, lodging and legitimate incidental expenses which
may be incurred in the course of the execution of the assignment.
The development is considered heart-warming as it signposts a
new era, and a major boost to the dogged efforts of the new Vice
Chancellor to internationalize and create name-recognition for
Crawford University.
VC VISITS COVENANT & BELLS UNIVERSITIES
T
he Vice-Chancellor, Professor Isaac R.
Ajayi, in his bold bid to seek namerecognition for Crawford University vis-àvis
explore
areas
of
possible
collaborations, has formally launched a
well-coordinated campaign in that regard
as he paid courtesy visits to Covenant
University (CU) and the Bells University of
Technology (BELLSTECH), all situated at
Ota in Ogun State, in the course of the
week.
Prof. Ajayi, VC Crawford University in a warm chat with
Prof. Adeyemi, VC BELLSTECH
Addressing Professor Isaac Adeyemi, Vice
Chancellor,
Bells
University
of
Technology, and his Management team,
the VC noted that no institution existed in
isolation. He especially observed that
Crawford and BELLSTECH were close
neighbours who shared many things in
common which could be tapped for the
mutual benefits of both institutions. He
listed some of the variables to include
proximity, the incontrovertible fact that
both are private Universities, and the
notion that both institutions are situated
on the same axis in the same state.
In his response, Prof. Adeyemi who was
obviously elated at the visit, thanked Prof.
Ajayi for making out time from his busy
schedule to pay him a courtesy call. He
stressed that the relationship between
BELLSTECH and Crawford University had
come a long way. Citing the remarkable
contributions of Professor Peter Akinsola
Okebukola OFR, the Pro Chancellor of
Crawford University, who incidentally has
been a distinguished member of
BELLSTECH Governing Council for
upward of a decade, he hoped that the
relationship
would
soar.
Professor
Adeyemi, who equally praised the untiring
efforts of the immediate-past VC of
Crawford University, Prof. Sampson
Ayanlaja, hailed the evolution of private
universities, noting in particular that the
evolution has brought about sanity to the
delivery of University education in
Nigeria.
Prof. Adeyemi who pledged the continued
cooperation
and
support
of
his
administration to the new helmsman,
identified adequate funding and autonomy
as critical elements which could be
regarded as a sine qua non to the
continued growth and development of any
university.
In his own remarks, Professor Charles K.
Ayo, Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University
(CU), who was visibly thrilled to receive
Professor Ajayi and his team to his office,
expressed the optimism and confidence
that his wealth of experience garnered
during his stint as Deputy ViceChancellor, and subsequently as Acting
Vice-Chancellor at the Adekunle Ajasin
University, Akungba Akoko would stand
him in good stead in his new role.
He recalled that when he came on board
as VC about two years previous, he had
initiated
a
Memorandum
of
Understanding (MOU) to Crawford
University
on
possible
areas
of
cooperation after his initial visit to the
University, but lamented that nothing was
ever heard of the MOU. Noting that there
was wisdom and strength in synergy, Prof.
Ayo assured the new VC that Covenant
University was willing and open to
possible areas of collaboration between
the two institutions. Prof. Ayo, who
stressed that a university is the veritable
platform to address socio-economic
problems, identified such areas of possible
cooperation as food security, ICT
development,
research,
and
jointworkshops & conferences.
He noted that the Proprietor had recently
completed and donated a power station to
the University which is serving both the
University community and the environs.
Responding, Prof. Ajayi thanked the VC
for the warm reception accorded him and
his team, as well as the warm gesture in
extending a hand of cooperation and
Prof. Ajayi, VC Crawford University & Prof. Ayo, VC Covenant
University exploring possible areas of collaboration
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partnership to Crawford University.
The new chief executive was accompanied
on the visit by some key members of his
Management team, senior Administrative
staff and aides.
CRAWFORD VARSITY BUBBLES BACK TO LIFE
--- As Harmattan Semester Lectures Begin
C
rawford University sprang back to academic life on
Thursday penultimate week as lectures began across the
various Departments for the Harmattan Semester 2015/2016
session.
Ostensibly exhilarated, many students who could not hide their
excitements expressed their joy in resuming back in school. A
cross section of freshmen, and especially returning students
who spoke with CRU Highlights admitted that they were
thrilled, not only in re-uniting with their friends and folks, but
at the prospect of completing their programmes in record time.
Jumoke Ajigbotoso, a 400 level Accounting student, quipped, “I
am happy to be back in class. I am already settling down to
work, you know.” In the same vein, Princewill Archibong, a 200
level Physics/Electronics student noted that he was quite
delighted to see his friend and colleague, ‘Demola Adeoba again
after the long vacation. He was equally pleased to see his
lecturers.
Some of the students were seen making frantic efforts with their
Clearance and Course Registration formalities, as they
expressed their eagerness to get the process completed and
done with before the deadline of Thursday, October 29th.
VC PARLEYS STAFF, RESTATES COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE, ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
I
n what is seen by many as a bold bid to
consolidate on his stance to infuse a
new vigour into the workforce, and thus
reposition the University for Greater
Heights, the new Vice-Chancellor recently
met with all staff of the University.
A cross-section of academic staff
In his maiden address to the Lecturers
titled, “Academic Traditions in the
University & the Role of the Academic
Staff”, the chief executive noted that the
overriding essence of a university includes
knowledge
generation,
knowledge
dissemination and knowledge application.
In his words, “Knowledge is generated
through research, is disseminated through
teaching, and is applied through
community service. The acceptable
standard by the National Universities
Commission (NUC) is 70% Teaching, 20%
Research, and 10% Community Service.”
He asserted that universities generally
have global attributes, and listed such
attributes to include commitment to truth,
social relevance, efficiency of operations
and serving as a benchmark – a point of
reference to other organizations, etc.
He observed that an academic position
was a privileged one, as the academics
were highly respected in any clime,
therefore so much was expected of them.
The Vice-Chancellor implored them, as
mentors, to help the students develop
those advanced skills that could
adequately equip them for survival in the
21st century, stressing, “Our products
should be our pride. A University gains
reputation by the quality of the faculty,
quality of her programmes, and the quality
of her products.” He identified the skills as
academic independence, critical thinking,
ethical practices & values, and selfconfidence. “These are the attributes and
skills the students are expected to exhibit
wherever they go”, he noted.
The new helmsman reminded the
academicians that it was imperative that
they respect and bring to play in Crawford
University those hallowed traditions of a
reputable
university
so-called.
He
enumerated them as academic integrity,
maintaining of academic standards,
rigorous research/publishing, College
seminars, and public/inaugural lectures.
In a similar address to the non-teaching
staff titled, “The Role & Responsibilities of
Administrative & Technical Staff in the
University”, the VC marshaled out the
various areas of responsibilities. They
include honesty, protection of the legal &
financial Interests of the University, equal
treatment for all, and display of
professionalism.
Like the academic staff, the VC pointed
out that the non-teaching staff had salient
roles to play in moulding the students,
being critical stakeholders in the
University. Some of such roles include
respect and promotion of the students’
welfare,
avoidance
of
exploitative
tendencies; and promotion of the
environment to meet academic needs of
students. He stressed that a genuine
humane culture, civility and courtesy
should be employed when dealing with the
students, even as he maintained that
standards, ideals and values of the
University should not be compromised.
In the same vein, the VC canvassed for the
promotion of the spirit of cooperation and
dignity among staff, warning that those
binding duties and obligations that staff
members have towards each other should
not be jettisoned. He promised a holistic
reform of the system for greater
effectiveness.
Mr. Nwachukwu, one of the discussants at the
parley
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2015/2016 ADMISSION EXERCISE
Admission still on to 100L & JUPEB. Another
Post-UTME screening comes up at the campus
on Tue Oct 27, 2015 @10am. Form still
available.
Late registration with penalty of N20,000.oo
begins Oct 30, 2015. Thanks.
-MGT
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City, Igbesa, Nigeria. Tel: +234 807 579 9443; +234 701 926 7350; +234 701 926 7787
info@crawforduniversity.edu.ng
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