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THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE TERTIARY EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (WEST AFRICAN SUB-REGION) BY: PROFESSOR BASSEY ASUQUO NDON BOARD CHAIRMAN, WAUSTECH, NIGERIA . DEFINITIONS .

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  1. THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE TERTIARY EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (WEST AFRICAN SUB-REGION)BY:PROFESSOR BASSEY ASUQUO NDON BOARD CHAIRMAN, WAUSTECH, NIGERIA

  2. DEFINITIONS A UNIVERSITY: Is an Institution of Higher Education and research which grants Academic Degrees in a variety of subjects and provides both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education TERTIARY EDUCATION: Refers to the third stage/level, and post-secondary education. The world bank defines tertiary education as including universities, technical training institutions, colleges, polytechnics, and distance learning centers. They award certificates, diplomas or academic degrees

  3. ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN TERTIARY EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION OF HIGHLY SKILLED LABOUR TRANSFORMATION OF SOCIETIES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEVLEOPMENT UNIVERSITIES CREATION AND ADAPTATION OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSFORMATION OF OTHER TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAPACITY BUILDING RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT

  4. TRANSFORMATION OF SOCIETIES UNIVERSITIES STIMULATE STIMULATE TRANSFORMATION POLITICAL CHANGE SOCIETIES ECONOMIC CHANGE PROMOTE PROMOTE STIMULATE PROMOTE CULTURAL ASPECT Influence SOCIAL ASPECT PROMOTE

  5. MAJOR FACTORS THAT HINDER THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN WEST AFRICA CORRUPTION INADEQUATE FUNDING CULTISM INADEQUATE RESEARCH FACILITIES UNIVERSITIES POOR GOVERNANCE FREQUENT STRIKES INADEQUATE QUALIFIED STAFF LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE

  6. TRANSFORMATION OF UNIVERSITIES REMEDIES 1: REFORM CURRICULA IMPROVE ON THE QUALITY OF STAFF IMPROVE ON THE QUALITY OF STUDENT INTAKE UNIVERSITIES INTRODUCTION OF NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES (DIVERSIFICATION) INCREASE FUNDING/GRANTS INCREASE EMPHASIS ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STOP BRAIN DRAIN INCREASE RESEARCH FUNDING

  7. REMEDIES 2 SUPPORT THE BUILDING OF NEW UNIVERSITIES OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SUCH AS THE WEST AFRICAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECOLOGY (WAUSTECH ), ITA URUAN, NIGERIA MOTTO: Empowerment for Service CREATION AND ADAPTATION OF KNOWLEDGE CAPACITY-BUILDING FOR WEST AFRICAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT

  8. THE VISION The proposed West African University of Science and Technology shall enhance sustainable development, eliminate illiteracy and promote Scientific and Technology Development in West Africa and the whole world.

  9. WAUSTECH PROGRAMMES • College of Agricultural and Food Technology • B. Agric in: • Agric Econs • Agronomy • Biotechnology • Animal Science • B.Sc in: • Fisheries/Aqua. • Food Sci. & Tech. • B. For in * Forestry • College of Natural and Applied Science • B.Sc in: • Chemistry • Biochemistry • Biology Botany • Geology • Mathematics • Statistics • Science and Technical Education • College of Business Social Science and Administration • B.Sc in: • Business Mgt • Accounting • Marketing • Information Tech. • Transport Mgt • Economics • College of Environment Studies B.Sc. In • Architecture & Building • Geoinformatics & Quantity Surveying • Urban & Regional Planning & Real Estate Mgt. • Landscape Design Mgt. • Envr.Mgt. & Marine Studies • College Engineering and Technology • B. Eng./Tech in: • Agric & Food Eng. • Chem. & Pet. Eng. • Civil & Material Eng. • Electrical & Elect. Eng • Mechanical Eng. • Aeronautic & Marine Eng. • Cinematography & Film Prod. • College of Health Systems • B.Sc. In • Dental Science • Physiotherapy • Radiography • Biostatistics, etc.

  10. NUC PRILIMINARY APPROVAL NUC Preliminary Approval National Universities Commission has given a preliminary approval for the building at the site before calling them to inspect the site.

  11. (b) SURVEY MAP (c) MASTER PLAN

  12. ARCHITECTURAL PLAN DEVELOPMENT OF UNIVERSITY BUILDING University Gate Library Faculty of Science Central Administration

  13. BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF WAUSTECH FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS (I) Estimated Capital Expenditure: The total estimated funds needed for the land purchase and preparation, construction of central administration block, classrooms and laboratories, hostels and other essential utility buildings for 10 years is N11.09 billion (US $69.3 million). About N6.61 billion (US $41.3 million) is needed within the next two years (Table a). (ii) Estimated Operational/Recurrent Expenditure: The total estimated fund needed for the operational and recurrent expenditures which include staff salaries and allowances; maintenance; purchase of vehicles; furnishing and traveling, for 10 years is N25.47 billion (US $159.19 million) of which N3.85 billion (US $24.1 million) is needed within the first two years (Table b). (iii) Estimated Revenue: The total revenue to be realized from Tuition fees, primary and secondary investors, sales of forms, consultancies and rentals are N71.05 billion (US $444.1 million, while N13.3 Billion (US $83.1 million shall be realized after five years of operation (Table c)

  14. URGENT CAPITAL NEEDS FOR TWO YEARS

  15. SOLICITATION • Investment and Partnership • Grants and Donations • Endowment s and Research Grants • Donation of Science Equipment, Computers and Books • Building of Hostels under BOT Arrangement • Investment in Proposed Research Centers • Investment in the proposed WAUSTECH Commercial Ventures

  16. THANKS & MAY YOU BE RICHLY BLESSED

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