Success Damian
The National
Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of the Lagos State
University (LASU) Open and Distance Learning and Research Institute
(ODLRI).
The approval came
after a recent visit by the Universities Regulatory Body to assess the
facilities of the Institute at the Main Campus of the University in Ojo.
The ODLRI was
established by the Prof. Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun-led administration to
replace the now rested LASU External System (LASUES) and provide opportunity
for millions of knowledge seekers who are desirous of pursuing their first
degrees in the University, but are unable to gain admission for the regular
programmes.
The ODLRI Board is
headed by renowned Academic and Former Executive Secretary, NUC, Dist. Prof.
Peter Okebukola.
The Vice Chancellor,
Professor Fagbohun, while receiving the NUC team on their assessment visit, had
assured the Executive Secretary, NUC, Professor Abubakar Rasheed that
LASU-ODLRI will be the gold standard in the delivery of quality University
education in Africa through the Open and Distance Learning delivery platform.
The approved take-off
programme is the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
LASU-ODLRI has several
unique features. Course contents are pitched above NUC minimum standards with
slant on 21-Century skills especially critical thinking, teamwork,
entrepreneurship and digital literacy.
It will be delivered
on a learner-friendly, easy-to-navigate e-learning platform with 24-hour
learner support. It will apply global best practices in Open and Distance
learning delivery. Another distinguishing feature is that it will embed
research and development into all operations.
All course materials are
pilot tested before full diffusion. There are no imported courseware as all
materials are proudly homegrown in LASU. It will blend 30% on-campus
instruction with 70% instruction in a technology-enabled virtual learning
environment.
With the approval of
the Institute, sale of forms is expected to commence any moment from now.
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