NOUN Policy on Recalling/Invalidating and Re-issuance of Certificates

NOUN Policy on Recalling/Invalidating and Re-issuance of Certificates

At the 71st Regular meeting of the Committee of Deans and Directors (CDD) held on Tuesday, 11th October 2016, an Adhoc Committee was constituted to develop a proposed policy on the recall/invalidation and re-issuance of certificates.
Please download the Report and the Request Form for the re-issuance of certificates below.

Relevant File

POLICY ON RECALLING, INVALIDATING AND REISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE.pdf

REQUEST FORM FOR REISSUE OF CERTIFICATE.pdf

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INSTRUCTIONAL MODE

Instructional Modes

The method of instruction at NOUN is by the distance learning  mode within an open learning environment. For clarity, open learning is defined as "any form  of learning  in which  the process enables individual learners to exercise choice over any one or more of a number  of aspects of learning." Furthermore, distance education is defined as "an educational process in which a significant proportion of the teaching is conducted by someone removed in space and/or time from the learners."

Distance education involves the use of a range of media such as print, written correspondence, audio, video, computer-based media and networks as well as multimedia facilities for  the presentation of information and for communication between the university and her students.

     This instructional mode provides the opportunity for working people  to  acquire  knowledge, skills  and techniques which may be relevant to their present work situation  or to future  career prospects. Distance education thus provides people with the opportunity to  improve  their  academic qualification without giving up their jobs and without being removed  from  their domicile  areas. The system also allows for teaching people who are living in any location, regardless of the types of jobs they do. The system is also flexible in terms of age and time allowing for enrolment at any time  and age and at a convenience of pace dictated by the student.

Instructional Delivery

The NOUN instructional delivery system is modelled after that of Indira Ghandi National Open University (IGNOU), India. NOUN does not provide lectures to students in the normal classroom situation. Instead, it teaches through the provision of specialised study materials on the basis of self learning. These study materials are given or sent to students who are enrolled for the courses by the postal service. The teaching is provided through the use of the following:

Printed Materials

Printed materials will remain a major instructional mode until such a time that the infrastructure for total online teaching will become available. Each course has a study material written specifically for the course and which students are expected to study prior to being examined.

Audio Tapes, Videotapes

In addition to printed materials, some of the courses are recorded on audio/video tapes to be played as often as possible and in whatever environment is convenient for the play backs.

CO-ROMs

Complimentary to the print materials is the CD-ROM which constitutes one of the wonders of ICT. It affords the opportunity of storing a vast amount of information and carrying this about. CO-ROMs could be both audio and visual.

Radio and Television Broadcast

Some courses will be broadcast on the radio and some on television. This is usually well organized and arranged by a time table which will be widely publicized for all the students concerned. In addition, Public enlightenment programmes will be broadcast on radio and television for advocacy.

Computer-mediated Learning

Recent innovations in the field of communication technology are being exploited to make the delivery of instruction even more effective. As the country becomes more accessible via the internet and more students get access to personal computers, learning at a distance has become more enabling. Through the NOUN i-Learn programme, students now engage in a whole range of interactions with their peers and tutors.

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NOUN ANTHEM

NOUN Anthem

National Open University of Nigeria
Determined to be the foremost University in Nigeria
Providing highly accessible and enhanced quality education
Anchored by Social justice, equity, equality and national cohesion

Come to NOUN
For quality, cost effective and flexible learning
That adds lifelong value, For all who yearn
For quality education and for all
Who seek knowledge
Listen to Anthem

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NOUN LOGO

       The NOUN Logo

The NOUN Logo is the soul of the institution. it is open at the top to emphasize the open nature  of the university. It carries the national emblem to confirm that it is a national university; the open book at the centre indicates that you can work and learn at the same time and that education can even be brought  to you at your workplace. The colours of green and white are the national colours and the red colour carrying the name of the university underscores the distinctiveness of the institution in Nigeria.

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LEARNING AT A DISTANCE

Learning at a distance

Studying at NOUN gives you the unique opportunity to study and obtain job/career enhancing degree and certificates at your own pace.

It is however, important for you to note that this method of learning requires new approaches to studying.

Tips About Distance Learning

• It will require more self –discipline and responsibility you as you will study at your own pace.
• Excellent time management skill will be needed to keep up with the pace of work.
• Study every day because it enables you to spread your work out over a period of time than to attempt to cover too much within a short space time.
• Set realistic goals for daily studies and keep to them.
• Develop a weekly study plan. Review your work at the end of each week and modify your plan accordingly.
• Use a calendar/diary to plan as much as possible.

Hints On How To Study Your Courses

• Be focused on your academic pursuit.
• Carry out all activities recommended.
• Form self –help study groups with other known NOUN students within your locality, as this will help spur you on to achieve your goals.

Examination tips

• Prepared in good time (at least 3 weeks ahead of exam date).
• Revise your notes and review what you read with your study group.
• Revise past examination question.
• Cross check and confirm examination time table and venue in advance.

Writing Examinations, Assignments and Project Reports

• Research and gather information before writing out in full.
• Organise your information and make notes.
• Remember to number your pages.
• Make outline and draft of your proposed essay/write –up.
• Revise and finalise your work.

References

• Always acknowledge your references in your essay/write –up.
• Beware of copyright issues which can also be legal issues.
• Be creative, but when you do need to copy verbatim you must acknowledge your sources of information

Tutorials

• You will have the opportunity to attend tutorials at your study Centre.
• Attendance at tutorials is, however, optional.

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ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK

Administrative Frame Work

The University Act of 1983 is the operating basis for the actualisation of the re-born  NOUN. The Act provides, amongst others, that the  President of the  Federal Republic of Nigeria is the  Visitor to  the university. This is similar to the custom in the conventional universities in the country. In addition, there is a Council headed by the Pro-Chancellor, whose members are constituted by the Visitor through the Honourable Minister of Education. Currently, the Council of NOUN is made up of 15 appointed members apart from the internal  members of  the university  and representatives of  designated agencies  of government. The academic activities of the university are run through the Senate which has the  Vice-Chancellor as its Chairman and all Professors and Programme Leaders as members. The administrative machinery of the university is enhanced through directorates and units which at the moment are:
 

Units

Name	Head	Email
Centre for Entrepreneurship And General Studies (CEAGS)	Dr. Juliet Inegbedion	ceags@noun.edu.ng
Anti-Corruption And Transparency Unit Of The University	Mr. Ikenze Ifeanyi
Legal Services	Barr. Daniel Riki	headlegal@noun.edu.ng
Internal Audit	Mrs. Lydia H. Ajayi	internalaudit@noun.edu.ng
Protocol Services	Barr. Fatai A. Lawal	protocolunit@noun.edu.ng
Human Resources	Mr. John J. Ubaji	humanresourcesunit@noun.edu.ng
Staff Training & Development	Mrs. Margaret Boro	stafftraininganddevelopment@noun.edu.ng
Director (Academic)	Ms. Temitayo R. Olowola	academicoffice@noun.edu.ng
Deputy Registrar (Council)	Mrs Wosilat M. Ainodion	councilunit@noun.edu.ng
Open Educational Resources Unit	Dr.Kazeem Aminu	oer@noun.edu.ng
Quality Assurance Unit	Dr. Fidel Okopi	qualityassuranceunit@noun.edu.ng
Procurement	Mr. Kazeem Onubaiye	procurement@noun.edu.ng
Transport and Logistics	Alhaji Isa Shehu	transportunit@noun.edu.ng
University Clinic	Mrs. Ladi N. Tanglang	clinic@noun.edu.ng

Directorates

Name	Head	Email
Vice Chancellor's Office	Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu	vc@noun.edu.ng
Registry	Mr. Felix Edoka	registrar@noun.edu.ng
Bursary	Mr. Ernest Odeigah	bursary@noun.edu.ng
Learners Support Services	Prof. Stanley N. Ngoa	lss@noun.edu.ng
Information & Communications Technology (DICT)	Dr. Madu B. Galadima	ict@noun.edu.ng
Management Information System	Dr Muhtar H. Alhassan	noumis@noun.edu.ng
Physical Development, Work & Services	Arc. Abubakar Y. Alfa	dpp@noun.edu.ng
Academic Planning	Professor Nebath Tanglang	acadplanning@noun.edu.ng
Instructional Resources Development	Dr. Felix E. Gbenoba	dird@noun.edu.ng
Regional Training & Research Institute for Open and Distance Learning (RETRIDAL)	Prof. Patrick E. Eya	retridal@noun.edu.ng
Learning Resources (Library)	Dr. Adam G. Saleh	library@noun.edu.ng
Examinations & Assessment	Prof Godswill Obioma	dea@noun.edu.ng
IT & SIWES	Prof. Isaac Butswat	siwes@noun.edu.ng
Media and Publicity	Mal. Ibrahim Sheme	dmp@noun.edu.ng
Research Admin and Advancement	Dr. Christine I. Ofulue	researchandadvancement@noun.edu.ng
School of Postgraduate Studies	Dr. Mande Samaila	spgs@noun.edu.ng
Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD)	Prof. Grace Jothan	chrd@noun.edu.ng
Olusegun Obasanjo Centre For Good Governance	Prof. Abdullahi Y. Shehu	objcentre@noun.edu.ng

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HOW TO APPLY

Step by Step Procedure on How to Apply for Admission

1. Visit the site www.nouonline.net
2. On the Home Page, go to the Menu Bar, Click on Apply for Admission
3. Select either Undergraduate Programme or Postgraduate Programme. Other programme is not available at the moment
4. Goto “Choose Faculty” (note it can be found at the left hand side of the screen)
5. Select Faculty
6. Select programme of study in form, click below to view admission criteria
7. Fill displayed form
8. Click “Apply” to proceed.
9. Take note of the UNIQUE ID displayed
10. Click 'Submit query' button
11. Select Bank Branch as payment type
12. Click “Pay”
13. Copy and take your RRR number to any bank branch for payment.

After payment

1. Perform step 1 to 3
2. Goto “Continue After Payment”
3. Input Unique ID, RRR number and Programme
4. Click “Proceed”
5. Fill Form.  Note: all fields marked with red star are compulsory.

After filling form

1. Click “Submit”
2. Print Admission Letter
3. Visit the nearest study centre for screening

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Approved Framework for Accessing Tertiary Education Trust Fund

ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!!!!!

Approved Framework for Accessing Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Facilities

The Committee of Deans and Directors (CDD) at its 72nd Regular Meeting held on 4th May, 2017 considered the issue of TETFUND Facilities and the challenges the University had faced in accessing these intervention funds since 2014.
Please find below the report from the TETFUND adhoc committee.

Relevant File

Framework for Accessing TETFUND Facilities for Academic Staff.pdf

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