"Don't Exploit our Students", Acting VC COOU Issues Warning to Lecturers
COOU's New Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, Advocates for Academic Excellence and Student Protection in Inaugural Professorial Meeting.
Mary Nwaeze 
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) witnessed a momentous occasion on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, as the newly appointed Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, convened a gathering of the university's esteemed professors for a collaborative discussion on enhancing academic standards and fostering a positive university environment.
Key Points of the Meeting:
1. Commitment to Academic Excellence: Prof. Omenugha emphasized the pivotal role of senior academics in driving research and learning within the university. She urged the professors to leverage their expertise to strengthen the university's academic foundation, highlighting the need for a comprehensive rebranding of COOU.
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2. Rebranding Mission: During the meeting, the Acting Vice Chancellor outlined her vision for a revamped COOU, emphasizing the importance of aligning with core values, mission, and vision. Internationalization and academic linkages were identified as crucial components to enhance the university's global visibility and viability.
3. Mutual Engagement and Problem-Solving: The meeting fostered an atmosphere of collaboration, with professors actively engaging in dialogue and offering solutions to various challenges facing the university. The SWOT-Analysis model was employed to brainstorm ideas aimed at improving the academic culture, environment, and overall value system.
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4. Student Protection and Accountability: Prof. Omenugha sternly addressed concerns related to student welfare, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for extortion, victimization, and intimidation. She assured the university community that her administration would defend and protect students at all costs, with a clear warning that any individual found guilty of wrongdoing would face legal consequences.
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5. Inclusivity and Unity: The Acting Vice Chancellor expressed her commitment to inclusivity, pledging to carry everyone along irrespective of religion, tribe, or gender. She voiced optimism that, collectively, COOU would achieve greatness, acknowledging and appreciating the positive intentions of all stakeholders.
As COOU embarks on a new chapter under the leadership of Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, the university community anticipates positive transformations and a renewed commitment to academic excellence and student welfare.
