THE VICE-CHANCELLOR:

Prof. Labode POPOOLA B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D
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Professor Labode Popoola is a Professor of Forest Economics, born on 28 September, 1960.

He graduated with Bachelor of Science (Honours) in 1984 from the University of Ibadan. He had his Master of Science in Forest Economics and Management in 1987 and Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Economics in 1990, both at the prestigious University of Ibadan, Nigeria. [ Read More... ] 

THE ACTING REGISTRAR:

Mr. SHITTU Gafar A. Adebayo
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The Acting Registrar, SHITTU Gafar A. Adebayo was born in Osogbo, Olorunda Local Government, Osun State.  He attended Oyo (now) Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun for his NCE programme between 1979 and 1982.  He had his National Youth Service (NYSC) at the then Auchi Teachers College Auchi, Edo State between 1982 and 1983. [ Read More... ]

THE ACTING BURSAR:

Mr. ADEGBITE Samson Adebolu
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Mr Adegbite Samson Adebolu was born at Modakeke on 1st October 1963. He attended his primary education at both Modakeke and Abeokuta and had his secondary education at Modakeke High School before proceeding to the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) where he graduated with B. Sc. Honours degree in Economics in 1983. After his NYSC, he had a bite of teaching in the secondary schools in the old Oyo State precisely at Ibadan before joining the firm of Oyewale Okeyode in 1988 for his accountancy training.[ Read More... ]

 THE LIBRARIAN:

Mr. Ajibola Maxwell OYINLOYE B.Sc, M.L.S.
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The University Librarian of Osun State University, is Mr. Ajibola Maxwell Oyinloye, a native of Ilesa in Osun State, was born on 15 August, 1956. He attended the Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto (formerly University of Sokoto) and came out with B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics Second Class, Upper Division and also has M.L.S from the University of Ibadan in 1985.[ Read More... ]

The multi-campus nature of UNIOSUN calls for mechanisms to harmonize activities, relate with our varied publics/stakeholders and ensure quality service delivery at all times. It is in the light of these, that a Directorate is proposed for the Vice-Chancellor’s Office to be responsible for coordination of activities across campuses and to strengthen out outreach and relationship across the spectrum of our stakeholders. The Directorate will work with the Vice-Chancellor, Headships of Colleges, Staff, Students and other stakeholders to improve on service delivery.

The Units under the directorate and their respective responsibilities are as outlined below:

Intercampus Relations

• Monitor both community and campus relations
• Ensure the promotion of mutual intercampus understanding through engagement of stakeholders
• Act as a link between the VC’s office and campuses/colleges
• Foster smooth and mutually beneficial relationship within the university

Protocols

• Foster understanding and cooperation between the university and other institution, bodies/organizations (foreign and Local)
• Relate with government and external bodies
• Handling of international relations of the university
• Advises of formalities and courtesies when associating/relating with government and other bodies
• Scheduling of visits/planning of events (invitations and arrangement to receive visitors) 
• Facilitates travels of staff members going to other countries on official business.

Public Communications

• Handle/responsible for relating with the press
• Management of information on the university website
• Manage the university’s social media platforms (Facebook, twitter etc)
• Interface with media organizations 
• Connecting the media with our academic staff
• Coordinate all university’s media activities, programmes and news/briefs
• Manage university public relations
• Promotion of university and to tell the many stories of the university
• Responsible for the issuance of weekly bulletins

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitor, evaluate programmes and activities to improve performance and achieve results
• Assessment of projects, collaborations/linkages and other activities of the university
• Carry out audit to establish baseline for monitoring and evaluation
• Report promptly on observations to improve performance and/or reducing/mitigating losses.

Dr. Obiseye OBIYEMI
Acting Director

BACKGROUND

The Mechanical Engineering Programme was approved at the inception of the Osun State University, Osogbo in 2007 as one of the programmes to be mounted by the University under the College of Science, Engineering and Technology. The curriculum developed for the programme seeks to train graduates who will have broad-based knowledge in general engineering and technology. Students will be exposed to both basic and applied courses as well as laboratory and industrial training to enable them satisfy the manpower needs of different sectors of the Nigerian economy. Our graduates are expected to be able to design and make components, machines, equipment and safe systems which are reliable and cost-effective, supervise engineering projects and construction, develop new products as well as maintain engineering units.

PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMME

The philosophy behind training of students in Mechanical Engineering at the Osun State University is to train students and produce graduates with high academic standards and adequate practical background in Mechanical Engineering fields of design, construction, installation and use of a variety of equipment ranging from manufacturing and power generating equipment to consumer goods, through broad-based training and exposure to industrial as well as entrepreneurial practices, to enable them satisfy the immediate manpower needs of the industry and the community.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

In a bid to achieve its mission, the Mechanical Engineering programme shall be firmly committed to offering students of widely varied ages, backgrounds, interests and needs, a broad range of educational opportunities and experiences in Mechanical Engineering which will enable them to function as productive members of the society. Its specific objectives shall be;

(i) Provision of broad based academic and practical training to achieve mastery in Mechanical Engineering concepts of design, manufacturing, installation, testing, machine operation and service, marketing, consultancy, research and development;

(ii) To provide a wide range of quality learning opportunities for students in Mechanical Engineering without distinction of race, creed, sex, religious or political conviction such that will enhance their best intellectual, social and personal development;

(iii) To provide academic, professional and vocational training of high quality in Mechanical Engineering, in such a way as to enrich and improve the state, national and international human resources capabilities and assist its graduates to contribute to the common good of society;

(iv) Training individuals in the standard engineering practices as applicable to the modern techniques; formulating solutions to the various industrial, manufacturing, and service delivery problems prevalent in our society.

(v) To foster academic research in Mechanical Engineering, which contributes to human knowledge and the vitality of the institution;

(vi) To evolve academic programmes in Mechanical Engineering to suit the changing social and economic needs of society through continuous review of curricula and development of new programmes to respond to societal and technological changes in Osun State in particular, Nigeria and the world in general;

(vii) Training individuals in the standard engineering practices as applicable to the modern techniques; formulating solutions to the various industrial, manufacturing, and service delivery problems prevalent in our society.

DEGREE TO BE AWARDED

The degree to be awarded is Bachelors of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.UTME Requirements

To qualify for admission into the programme in the Department, a candidate must possess at least five (5) credit passes in SSCE or NECO (O’ Level), obtained at not more than two sittings, which must include the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any one of Biology/Agricultural Science/Further Mathematics/Technical Drawing.

Candidates with acceptable passes in the Pre-Degree Programme Examination of the Osun State University and that have an acceptable pass in the UTME may also be admitted into the 5-year degree programme.

2 Direct Entry Requirements

Candidates with passes at the Advanced Level (A-Level) in relevant subjects, which must include Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and those with OND, NCE (Upper Credit) and HND (minimum of lower Credit) from any higher institution recognized by the University Senate may be admitted into the 200-level and 300-level respectively, provided such candidate fulfill the UTME admission requirements of the Department.

Candidates with acceptable passes in the Foundation Programme of Osun State University may also be admitted into the 200-level, provided such candidate fulfill the UTME admission requirements of the Department.

3 Post UTME Screening

All candidates seeking admission into the University shall be required to pass the University Post UTME Screening test before being admitted.

DURATION OF DEGREE PROGRAMME

The minimum number of years to be spent to be awarded the B.Eng. degree in Mechanical Engineering is 5 years and a student shall not spend more than 7 years in completing the programme.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for the award of B.Eng. degree in Mechanical Engineering, the following credit units must be earned: (UME) – 188 units; (Direct Entry) – 158 units.

In addition, a student is required to have:

(i) completed and passed the prescribed number of units including all compulsory courses specified by the University;

(ii) completed and met the standards for all required and optional courses;

(iii) satisfied the mandatory Students Industrial Works Experience Scheme (SIWES) requirements

(iv) obtained the prescribed minimum CGPA.

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Welcome to Works & Physical Planning Unit

The Physical Planning Unit of Osun State University is a Unit under the Office of the Vice-Chancellor of the University. It initially started in 2007 as Works and Physical Planning Department of the University but later split into Works and Maintenance Department; and Physical Planning Department upon the approval of the University Governing Council in 2015, which is in line with the recommendation of the National Universities Commission for Second Generation Universities.

The Unit is majorly charged with the responsibilities of continuous planning, monitoring, evaluation and physical implementation of the University master plan among others.

JOB SCHEDULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UNIT

The following are some of the duties of the Unit among others;

$11.      Preparation and continuous updating of the University master plan.

$12.      Initiates new projects from time to time through conceptualization of accommodation briefs of the users departments in the University, into physical architectural designs and process same through committees in the University up to the Governing Council.

$13.      Providing advice to the Vice-Chancellor, Senate/Council committee on matters relating to physical and infrastructural development of the University.

$14.      Makes recommendations on appointments of Consultants and Contractors for the University projects and monitors their activities after the University engagement.

$15.      Preparation of necessary contract documents for Tenders Board of the University and other funding/donor agencies such as Tetfund , NUC, ETF e.t.c.

$16.      Tender evaluation, analysis and reporting of cost implications on contractual issues.

$17.      Monitoring and supervision of all new construction projects embarked upon by the University right from the planning stage to the completion stage.

$18.      Preparation and monitoring of capital budget of the University in conjunction with the Bursary department.

ADMINISTRATION, STAFFING AND UNITS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT

The Department is headed by a Director, Physical Planning who oversees the smooth running of the office and keeps day to day activities of the Department. The Director is supported by a team of professionals such as qualified Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Engineers and Technical Staff.

STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT

JOB FUNCTIONS OF UNITS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT

$1A.     ARCHITECTURAL UNIT

$11.      Conceptualization of accommodation briefs and produces architectural design of all structures in the University

$12.      Provides necessary assistance in undertaking feasibility studies for the University projects.

$13.      Assists in the planning and coordination of new facilities for the University by providing sufficient information to the University external consultants.

$14.      Actively involves in the preparation, evaluation and analysis of Tender Documents.

$15.      Monitoring and supervision of all on-going University projects for quality control.

$16.      Prepares Payment Certificates and writes progress report on all University on-going projects.

$1B.     QUANTITY SURVEYING UNIT

$11.      Serves as the Cost/Pricing arm of the Department.

$12.      Prepares Bill of Quantities for all University projects.

$13.      Involves in the preparation of feasibility and viability studies on new facilities in the University

$14.      Actively involves in the preparation, evaluation and analysis of Tender Documents.

$15.      Prepares works valuation, recommendations and cost control on the University projects.

$16.      Also involves in the monitoring and supervision of all on-going University projects.

$1C.      CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT

$11.      Provides necessary assistance in undertaking feasibility studies for some University projects.

$12.      Prepares Structural design for all University projects.

$13.      Assists in the planning and coordination of new facilities for the University by providing detailed structural briefs to the University external consultants.

$14.      Actively involves in the monitoring and supervision of all on-going University projects for quality control.

$1D.     ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING UNIT

$11.      Prepares electrical design of all sorts for the University projects.

$12.      Supervises and certifies all electrical installation jobs done by the University contractors.

$13.      Assists in the planning and coordination of new facilities for the University by providing detailed electrical briefs to the University external consultants.

$14.      Designs electrical power networking and makes recommendations on electrical power related issues for the University (such as; Installation of Power Transformers, Installation of Power Generators, H.T and L.T networking)

$15.      Also involves in the monitoring and supervision of all on-going University projects for quality control.

$1E.      MECHANICAL ENGINEERING UNIT

$11.      Prepares mechanical design of all sorts for the University projects.

$12.      Supervises and certifies all mechanical installation jobs done by the University contractors (to include; borehole installations, cold and hot water systems, waste and sewage services).

$13.      Assists in the planning and coordination of new facilities for the University by providing detailed mechanical briefs to the University external consultants.

$14.      Designs for water reticulation within the University.

$15.      Also involves in the monitoring and supervision of all on-going University projects for quality control.

TRACKS OF PROJECTS HANDLED BY THE DEPARTMENT AS AT 21ST OCTOBER, 2016