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3. Doing joint research projects.
4. Creation of faculty common courses to equip students and lecturers with this
interdisciplinary element (e.g. African Culture and Religion, History of Africa, Introduction
to Political Science/Introduction to Sociology/Economy in sub-Saharan Africa,
Development Principles and Concepts, Environment Conservation and Management,
Introduction to Philosophy and so on).
With this, we shall create an opportunity for all students to have an academic taste of this field
of knowledge, equip them with interdisciplinary minds and help our departments to enhance
academic interactions.
2.6 Other Practical
Norms for Staff and Students
On Courses
For efficiency and order in learning, students are advised to choose courses in an academic
order. This is because there are some courses that must be taught before others. This method
prepares students to study and understand the subsequent ones with ease.
All lecturers and heads of Departments are called to assist and show direction to our
students. It is unprofessional to decline students’ requests on this issue just because the lecturer
ignores the courses on offer. The work of a lecturer is not limited to the classroom. Thus,
lecturers should find time to study and be aware of what is taught in their respective
departments. Departmental academic meetings are meant for sharing of knowledge and
comparing notes. This makes them compulsory.
On Exams
The issue of exams must be taken with special care and consideration. Thus, all staff and
students should be aware of the following points concerning exams: the exam forms as well as
their content, their validity and what they represent in the evaluation process, their implication
to academic growth and their necessity, the setting and marking of exams, recording of marks
and submission to the respective custodians.
On University Calendars
At the end of each year, the University issues calendars for all the main events of the
preceding year: for Regular, Evening, School Focused and Holiday programme students.
These Calendars must be taken seriously by both staff and students for they regulate the major
aspects of university life. For instance, opening dates, exams or submission of marks are well
noted. Note that, whoever does not consider the calendar as a core instrument of university life
may lessen his/her fitness in the university.
2.6. Other academic rights and duties
A responsible person in any organized society is required to know his/her rights and duties
for dialogue, accountability and harmony. Knowing what we must receive and do enhances our
university life (spiritually, academically, physically and socially).
a) Rights
For students
It is your right to have Course Outline
It is your right to know CAT marks before the exams