SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS ADMITTED IN 2017/2018 ACADEMIC SESSION IN NSUKKA AND ENUGU CAMPUSES
The School of Postgraduate Studies is organizing an orientation programme for all fresh postgraduate students admitted in the 2017/2018 academic session into departments in both Nsukka and Enugu Campuses of the University. This is in line with the vision of the current University Administration to reposition the postgraduate programmes for global competitiveness through timeliness, excellence and ethical conduct. (https://www.propertyspecialistsinc.com) This orientation programme is a proactive enlightenment effort to acquaint the students with the necessary procedures and regulations and motivate them onto high level performances that will minimize cases of delayed graduation, failures and other mistakes that could arise from ignorance.
PROGRAMME FOR THE ORIENTATION:
Day 1: Tuesday 10th July 2018 – Orientation at Departments and Faculties
At the Department
9.00am – 9.05am : Opening Prayer
9.05am – 9.25am : Address by the Head of Department
9.25am – 9.40am : Address by the Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator
9.40am – 10.00am : Address by a Senior Academic in the Department
10.00am – 10.20am : Questions/Answers/Responses from the Students
10.20am – 10.25am : Closing Prayer
10.25am – 11.30am : Tour of the Departmental Teaching/Research Facilities
At the Faculty
2.00pm – 2.05pm : Opening Prayer
2.05pm – 2.20pm : Address by the Dean of Faculty
2.20pm – 2.45pm : Address by the Faculty Rep., in SPGS Board
2.45pm – 3.00pm : Address by the Immediate past Dean or another Senior Academic in the Faculty
3.00pm – 3.20pm : Questions/Answers/Responses from the Students
3.20pm – 3.25pm : Closing Prayer
3.25pm – 4.00pm : Tour of Faculty Research Facilities/Library
Day 2: Wednesday 11th July, 2018 – General Orientation at Ekpo Convocation Arena
10.00am – 10.05am : Opening Prayer
10.05am – 10.25am : Address by the Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies
10.25am – 10.40am : Address by the Vice Chancellor and declaration of the orientation programme open
10.40am – 11.00am : Address by the School Secretary/Deputy Registrar: Issues on postgraduate regulations and timetable
11.00am – 11.15pm : Talk by Director, STRACEP: Ethical reorientation in university education in Nigeria
11.15am – 12.15am : Keynote address by Sylva Essiet: Adopting ethical standards in lifestyle and research
12.15pm – 12.35pm : Talk by the DVC (Academic): Global impact through postgraduate study and research
12.35pm – 12.55pm : Talk by the University Librarian: Optimal use of the library resources in modern research
12.55pm – 1.15pm : Talk by the Director, ICT: Relevance of ICT tools in contemporary study and research
1.15pm – 1.35pm : Talk by Dean, Student Affairs: Holistic pursuit in learning and character
1.35pm – 1.55pm : Speech by PG Hall Governor (Nsukka Campus): Discipline in living and relating with other postgraduate students
1.55pm – 2.20pm : Questions/Reactions from the Students
2.20pm – 2.25pm : Closing Prayer
2.30pm : Tour of the University Library
signed
Professor P. O. Osadebe
Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies
cc: Vice Chancellor
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration)
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
Registrar
University Librarian
University Bursar
cc: SAR, Admissions SPGS
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