By Ali Hope

Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has upgraded its Postgraduate School to a full College of Postgraduate Studies, a strategic transition aimed at elevating the quality of advanced education and boosting the institution’s global academic standing.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with ESUT Monitor, the Provost of the new College, Professor Charles Chime, disclosed that the University Senate approval of the upgrade formalizes a collegiate structure that the university had effectively operated for years under the former postgraduate school system.

“It means a transition to a higher pedestal in PG administration,” Prof. Chime stated. “It is tailored towards improving the academic quality of postgraduate education and also enhancing our visibility to the global community.”

Explaining the operational shift, the Provost noted that the former Postgraduate School already coordinated academic offerings across faculties rather than allowing departments to operate independently.
“If it were a school system, the various faculties will handle their programme themselves without recourse to coordination. But in the college system, everything is harmonized.”

Detailing the administrative restructuring, the Provost highlighted that while the Vice Chancellor remains at the apex of the college, the executive head of the unit now transitions from the title of Dean to Provost. To strengthen internal governance, he revealed that two Deputy Provosts will soon be appointed to oversee distinct academic portfolios: one for Sciences, Engineering, and Technology, and another for Social Sciences, Management, and Humanities. This new framework replaces the former single Associate Dean model.

According to figures disclosed by the Provost, the College currently caters to between 4,000 and 5,000 students, having admitted approximately 1,400 postgraduate candidates in the outgoing session alone.
Looking ahead, Prof. Chime revealed that the university is targeting a long term enrollment figure of 7,000 to 10,000 postgraduate students.

Attributing the recent surge in postgraduate admissions to institutional reforms, the Provost explained that the college has introduced strict measures to eliminate academic delays and prevent students from abandoning their programs midway.

“We have put measures in place to ensure that students don’t overstay, maintaining synergy between supervisors and students to ensure graduation is not delayed,” he said, praising university lecturers for complying with the new efficiency standards.
Reflecting on initial operational hurdles, Prof. Chidume acknowledged that the postgraduate program previously faced oversight and infrastructural deficits.

“The PG school then didn’t have good, proper oversight of what happens in the faculties,” he observed.

To resolve this, the Provost outlined key interventions, including deploying official college representatives to every thesis defense across all departments and faculties to ensure uniform quality control and accurate record keeping.

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Enugu – In keeping faith in Martin Luther King Jr’s age long assertion that “All labour that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence” because the dignity of labour is the idea that all types of jobs are equally respected, and no job should be discriminated against, the board of management of ESUT College of Medicine, ESUCOM, will on Monday, December 16, 2024 honour five staff for their honourable and exceptional performance in office.

Tagged “First Edition of ESUT College of Medicine Annual Merit Award Ceremony”, the event hold at the ESUCOM Auditorium starting from 11am

Five Staff who distinguished themselves meritoriously will be honoured during the ceremony that will feature the Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Barr Ifeanyi Ossai as the Special Guest and Chairman of the occasion, ESUT Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alyosius-Micaheals Okolie will serve as the Chief Host while the Host is the Provost of the College, Professor Uchenna Ekwochi.

The five staff will be honoured in the following categories:  Best Lecturer in Faculty

Of Clinical Medicine; Best Lecturer in Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences; Best Lecturer in Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences: Best Performing Non-Teaching Staff in ESUCOM and Best Performing Casual Staff in ESUCOM.

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By Amaechi Agbo

Enugu – The Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, has continued to maintain its dominance in academic spheres within and outside the Enugu State and South East region as the First State-owned university in Nigeria on Friday emerged winner of the 2024 042 Debate.

The 042 Debate was organised by the Enugu State Government in conjunction with Zenith Bank.

For emerging winners, ESUT, represented by the College of Medicine Students, ESUMSA, showed grit and stoicism as they defeated their counterparts from other universities.

This triumph has further signposted the significant steps taking by the current management of the university led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie in repositioning the citadel and promoting academic excellence.

Meanwhile, the Provost of ESUT College of Medicine, Professor Uchenna Ekwochi has described the triumph as a testament of dedication of students and staff as well as investment in the college by the university management.

Prof Ekwochi in phone interview told ESUT Monitor that the victory is the begining of greater things to come from the College and indeed Edit generally.

“It’s a tremendous honor to see our university, college, recognized for their investments in the College of Medicine. This achievement is a testament to the effectiveness of Governor Peter Mba’s education initiatives, prioritizing education and health in the state budget. It’s thrilling to witness our students excel in debate tournaments, demonstrating that ESUT is truly making a positive impact.

“I’m overjoyed and proud of our students and teachers who have worked tirelessly to achieve this success. Their hard work and dedication reflect the high standards of ESUT, and I believe this is just the beginning of greater accomplishments to come,” Prof Ekwochi said.

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