1. REGISTRAR, EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY
PROJECTING THE IMAGE OF EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY THROUGH IMPROVED STUDENTS’ ADMISSIONS AND EXAMINATION PROCESSING
A PAPER DELIVERED AT THE EDUCATION SUMMIT HELD ON THURSAY, 4TH FEBRUARY, 2016 BY
MR. E.A. OGUNYEMI
REGISTRAR, EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY
ADO EKITI

2. THE UNIVERSITY
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti established in 1982 as Obafemi Awolowo University.
Started with 135 pioneer students
38 academic and 96 non-teaching members of staff.
Now accommodates over 20,000 regular students spread across 11 Faculties, academic Institutes and Directorates.

3. The core values of the University include the following:
Academic Integrity
Accountability
Caring for the well-being of staff and students
Fairness in all relationships with staff and students irrespective of age and gender
High standards of personal honesty and ethical behavior
vi. Openness and shared governance
vii. Confidentiality in handling all official information
viii. Pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and services
ix. Respect for tradition and culture
x. Probity in judgment and action

4. The University in the 90s POSITIVE IMAGE
Admission over-subscribed
Improved staff and student discipline
Regular attendance of lecturers and students at lectures
Timely release of examination results
Examination misconduct was a rarity
Falsification of results and forgery of certificate was hardly heard of.
The University produced highly competitive graduates.
Prompt submission of draft minutes.
Timely communication of decisions reached at meetings
Requests for transcript were promptly attended to
POSITIVE IMAGE

5. Current Situation NEGA T I V E IMAGE Irregular academic calendar
Incessant strike actions
Late release of examination results
Inability to meet demands for transcript
High incidence of result/certificate counterfeiting
Low admission patronage
Poor attitude to work
Inadequate facilities
Poor internet connectivity

6. ADMISSIONS
In the last three years, the University has not been able to meet its admission quota. The table below shows the percentage of admission in the last three sessions.

7. S/N
SESSION
QUOTA PER SESSION
TOTAL ADMITTED PER SESSION
PERCENTAGE ADMISSION PER SESSION 1.
2012/2013
4,236
4,126
97.4% 2.
2013/2014
5,383
2,936
55.0% 3.
2014/2015
5,423
4,614
85.0%

8. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE DECLINING RATE OF CANDIDATES SEEKING ADMISSION INTO THE UNIVERSITY
Table below shows Students’ Subscription to the University for 8 years

9. TRANSCRIPTS
Problems Associated with Issuance of Transcripts
Late release of examination results
Poor data collation
Loss of data through poor storage
Inadequate staffing
Inadequate facilities / infrastructure

10. Way Forward on Improved Transcript Issuance
Data recovery/storage
Timely release of examination results
Improved staffing
Provision of facilities – computer/office equipment, furniture and ICT/internet
Digitalization of records – long term solutions

11. PERCEPTION Prospective Students and their parents Our current students
Alumni
Employers - Quality of graduates
- Responsiveness to inquires

13. Thank you.
E. A. Ogunyemi
Registrar