Prof. Yohanna Izam, the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos on Friday unveiled his vision for academic excellence of the young university.
He unveiled the vision at the Senate Chamber while addressing the University Senate which represents the highest academic decision making organ for the institution.
The VC disclosed, “part of my vision includes training, staffing, providing befitting University infrastructure, beautification and landscaping of the institution.’’
“Other priority areas are the completion of the University’s strategic plan, security of staff, students and University’s property, relocation of Principal Officers of the University back on campus, adequate water supply and recirculation among others.
“I will encourage the emergence of clubs and societies and extra curricular activities to enhance the discovery of talents among students as well as explore alternative non government funding mechanisms by meaningfully engaging the private sector.
“We will get in touch with well wishers and friends of the University to come and invest in driving the Institution’s infrastructural expansion initiative and deficit, ’’ he declared
According to him, “as the Chief Advancement Officer of the University, I will aggressively seek after linkages and collaborations that will help turn the fortunes of the Institution around and make it adequately competitive in every way possible.’’
He described the young University as a “bundle of potentials’’ for the branding of the Plateau State and the entire Nation if properly exploited and managed.
Izam pointed out that every University’s mandate was manifested in the effectiveness of teaching, research and community service and as such developing a competitive plan of action for a systematic and dynamic result.
“This will no doubt bring about comprehensive, progressive and implementable institutional governance structure that will guarantee the achievement of this mandate, ’’ he stated.
Plateau University VC Unveils Plans For Academic Excellence
By; BUHARI B. BELLO, Jos
The VC however, urged the Senate to join hands with him in achieving his vision for the university as entrenched in the creation of a conducive atmosphere that would guarantee the attainment of the University’s mandate.
