FUTES-Iyin Suspends 31 Students for Examination Misconduct, Warns Against Academic Dishonesty

The Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti (FUTES-IYIN), has suspended 31 students over examination misconduct during its maiden academic session, reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy towards violations of academic regulations.

The decision followed a resolution by the university’s Senate in accordance with established disciplinary procedures.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gbenga Aribisala, disclosed the development on Monday during an interactive session with returning students to mark the commencement of the university’s second academic session.

Aribisala reiterated that the institution would continue to enforce its regulations against misconduct capable of undermining academic standards.

He described examinations as a critical component of the university’s assessment system and urged students to approach them with seriousness, discipline and honesty.

The Vice-Chancellor also cautioned students against peer pressure and other influences that could lead to examination malpractice, encouraging them to rely on adequate preparation and legitimate academic support.

He maintained that while the university remained committed to providing an enabling environment for learning and academic excellence, students must take personal responsibility for their conduct.

Aribisala further urged members of the university community to uphold the institution’s standards, noting that its reputation depended not only on its achievements but also on the conduct of its students and staff.

He said the disciplinary measures should remind students that academic success must be earned through hard work, proper preparation and honest effort.

On students’ welfare, the Vice-Chancellor provided updates on the management’s efforts to address accommodation challenges.

He disclosed that the university’s hostel facilities would be allocated to newly admitted students upon their resumption.

Aribisala also revealed that the management had engaged relevant stakeholders in the host community to address rising house rents and transport fares.

He commended Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele for supporting the ongoing construction of additional hostel facilities, noting that their completion would help ease accommodation challenges.

The Vice-Chancellor reaffirmed the university management’s commitment to sustained engagement with students, a practice introduced during the institution’s maiden academic session and now being established as part of its culture.

According to him, the interactive sessions are designed to keep students informed about developments on campus while providing an opportunity to discuss issues affecting their welfare and academic experience directly with the management.

The university said it would continue to uphold academic integrity and enforce its regulations while promoting an environment that supports learning and excellence.