OOU Orientation Programme for 2017/2018 Academic Session Newly Admitted Students

Olabisi Onabanjo University, OOU orientation programme for the 2017/2018 academic session newly admitted students. This is to inform all newly admitted students for the 2017/2018 Academic Session that the Orientation programme that will help them to adapt to life at the University will start from Tuesday, 28th November and end on Wednesday, 29th November, 2017 at the Lecture Theatre II, Main Campus, Olabisi Onabanjo, University. See also: OOU Academic Calendar for the 2017/2018 Session. Activities slated for the occasion include the opening ceremony, lectures and interactive sessions. The programme will be rounded off with aJumat Prayer at the Central Mosque, Main Campus on Friday, December 01, 2017 at 1.00 p.m.with Dr. Hakeem Akanni of the Department of Religious Studies, leading the prayer whilean Interdenominational Prayer will take place on Sunday, December 03, 2017 at the Lecture Theatre II at 10.00 a.m. Professor A.T. Oduyale, the University Chaplain will be in charge. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ganiyu Olatunji Olatunde is expected to declare the ceremony open while other members of the university management would also attend. OOU ORIENTATION PROGRAMME SCHEDULE. All new students are expected to be seated by 8.00am. Please see the details below: DAY 1 B. First Lectures Sessions and the Resource Persons: CHAIRMAN: Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Prof. (Mrs.) Ebun Oduwole S/N TIME LECTURE TOPIC SPEAKER 1. 12:10 – 1.15p.m.  1.15 – 1.30 p. m The Concept, Purpose and Challenges of University Education. Questions and Answers Dean, Faculty of Education. 2. 1.35 – 2.35 p. m.  2.35 -2.45p.m. The University Students and the Community: Code of Conduct, the rights, privileges and Limitations. Questions and Answers Registrar. 3. 2.50 – 3.50p.m.3.50 – 3.55p.m 3.55 – 4.00p.m. Students’ Welfare Services in a University System. Questions and Answers Vote of Thanks Dean, Directorate of Students’ Affairs. Students’ Affairs Officer DAY 2 Second Lectures Sessions and the Resource Persons: CHAIRMAN: Prof. B.B.A. Taiwo (Provost, College of Agricultural Sciences, Ayetoro Campus) S/N TIME LECTURE TOPIC SPEAKER 4. 10.00 – 11.00a m.              11.00 -11.30am. Understanding the course unit system and Requirement for graduation in the University system. – Registration for each semester. – Registration for Exam, grading, calculating the G. P. A. – Dept. Exam Officer – Level Advisers Questions and Answers Prof. Kola Odunaike, Dean, Faculty of Science 5. 11.30a.m.- 3.30p.m. The University Support Services for Academic Sustenance: Registration procedures 30 minutes The importance of Prof. OlubiSodipo and Guidance & Counseling Centre. 30 minutes The importance of Library Services. 30 minutes. Managing Students’ Health and Limitations. 30 minutes University Bursary: Payment of School fees and Registration. 30 minutes Sporting and Recreational Activities in the University system. 30 minutes Address on Students’ Industrial Works Experience Scheme Address on ICT facilities & Usage -30 minutes Address on GNS Courses and their importance – D.R. Academics Prof. O. P. Olagunju Director, Prof. OlubiSodipo Guidance & Counseling Centre. University Librarian or Representative. Director Health Services or Rep. Bursar or Rep. Director of Sports. Director, SIWES Director, ICT Director, GNS 7. 3.30 – 4.00pm Refreshment and Vote of Thanks Students’ Affairs Officer