1. CELL PRESENTATION: LABORATORY AND TEACHING FACILITIES@
EKSU ACADEMIC SUMMIT
2nd – 4th February, 2016

2. RECCOMMENDATIONS ON : TEACHING FACILITIES
Very large classes can be split into groups;
Design, size and number of Lecture Theatres (LT);
Cleanliness of LT floors and walls, good chairs;
Enhancement of E-Learning facilities:
Provision of fixed power-point projector and screen proportionate to the classroom;
Replacement of obsolete and dilapidated marker boards ;
Provision of interactive boards, especially for large LTs where elementary courses hold;
Periodic training of Academic staff on the use of E-learning facilities (preparation of lecture materials on modular basis; lecture delivery using interactive boards; on-line interaction with students (assignments, CA and scores, etc.).

3. RECCOMMENDATIONS ON : TEACHING FACILITIES contd.
Availability of power and PAS in all LTs;
(Use of rechargeable PAS and projector is an optin);
Provision of well-equipped Resource Centers to aid learning process (e.g. language lab.);
Installation of access control to LTs equipped with state-of-the-art facilities;
Provision of adequate security for such LTs;

4. RECCOMMENDATIONS ON : LABORATORY FACILITIES
Urgent need to expand the current laboratory/workshop spaces, which were constructed for 50 students, now to accommodate >400 students;
Availability of power and water (24/7) in the laboratories/workshops;
Employment of more specialized Technologists;
Training and re-training of Technologists, particularly in developed countries (eg. Through MoU);

5. RECCOMMENDATIONS ON : LABORATORY FACILITIES contd.
Purchase of state-of-the-art equipment, for cutting-edge research;
Involvement of end-users in the purchase and installation of laboratory equipment;
Office accommodation for Technologists should be made conducive for Laboratory administration and procedures;
Establishment of Equipment maintenance Centre
Inclusion of Chief Technologist in the Departmental/Faculty Board Meeting

6. RECCOMMENDATIONS ON : LABORATORY FACILITIES contd.
Teaching laboratories should have functional magnetic/electronic board installed;
Extension of intranet to the laboratories;
Replacement of obsolete fume cupboards with laminar flow hoods in the teaching laboratories;
Provision of teaching aids/models (e.g. prepared slides, museum specimen models, etc.) for the teaching laboratories;
Auctioning of obsolete equipment;
Development of policy for effective management of the Central Laboratory.

7. Membership: Engr. J. I. Asaolu Mr. M. O. Olu- Ajayi Dr. Akeem Azeez
Prof. E. Y. Aderibigbe (Chairperson)
Engr. J. I. Asaolu
Mr. M. O. Olu- Ajayi
Dr. Akeem Azeez
Dr. Mrs. F. M. Osalusi

8. RECCOMMENDATIONS ON : TEACHING FACILITIES contd.
Healthy and cordial relationship with students;
Quality Assurance:
Completion of lecture curriculum, one week before Semester Examination;
On-line assessment of Lecturers by the students;
Reward of Excellence:
Award of the Best Lecturer of the Faculty.
Admission & Orientation for freshers be concluded before commencement of lectures