Unibadan Distance Learning Centre

UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN COMMENCES ADMISSION INTO ITS OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMME FOR THE 2021/2022 ACADEMIC SESSION

Distance Education is an initiative that sprouted in response to the need to give desirous populace, who deemed a university degree necessary for varying reasons like career elevation, self-actualisation and basic qualification for employment, access to university education and fulfillment of their desires.

The University of Ibadan has two modes of Educational Deliveries: the Conventional Face-to-Face Mode and the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Mode. The ODL mode is a viable alternative for pursing a University of Ibadan degree, hence the entrenchment of the ‘Parity of Esteem’ policy in the university. Parity of Esteem is a pivotal policy which guides the operations of the University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre (UIDLC). The policy stipulates that students on the two modes of studies have equal rights and privileges in the university.

In a bid to increase access to the UI ODL programme, the General Public should be informed that suitably qualified candidates can now apply for admission to UIDLC programmes for the 2021/2022 Academic Session.

Candidates are required to pay an Admission Processing fee of N10,500 only, into any of the Centre's Sixteen Programmes domiciled in Five Faculties, which includes:

1. B.A. English;
2. B.A. Philosophy and Public Affairs;
3. B.A. History and Diplomatic Studies;
4. B.A. Communication and Language Art;
5. B.Sc. Psychology;
6. B.Sc. Economics;
7. B.Sc. Political Science;
8. B.Sc. Sociology;
9. BSW. Social Work;
10. BLIS. Library, Archival and Information Studies;
11. B.Ed. Guidance and Counseling;
12. B.Ed. Adult Education;
13. B.Ed. Educational Management;
14. B.Sc. Computer Science;
15. B.Sc. Statistics
16. BNS Nursing.

Except for the Nursing programme which considers ONLY Registered Nurses for Direct Entry applications, both Direct Entry and O’level applications are welcome for the other Fifteen Degree Programmes listed above.

For further enquires:
WhatsApp/Call: Nike: +234 810 481 2619, Kehinde: +234 816 204 3939

Thank you.
Olubunmi O. Faluyi
Registrar

UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
DISTANCE LEARNING CENTRE INVITES SPECIAL APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION (2020/2021 ACADEMIC SESSION)

Distance Education is an initiative that sprouted in response to the need to give desirous populace, who deemed a university degree necessary for varying reasons like career elevation, self-actualisation and basic qualification for employment, access to university education and fulfillment of this desire.

The University of Ibadan has two modes of educational deliveries: the conventional face-to-face mode and the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. The ODL mode is a viable alternative for pursing a University of Ibadan degree, hence the entrenchment of the "Parity of Esteem" policy in the university.

Parity of Esteem is a pivotal policy which guides the operations of the University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre (UIDLC). The policy stipulates that students on the two modes of study have equal rights and privileges in the university.

In a bid to increase access to the UI ODL programme, the general public should be informed that SPECIAL applications for admission are now being invited from suitably qualified candidates to UIDLC programmes for the 2020/2021 Academic Session. Special consideration is being given to candidates who initially applied to the University of Ibadan and eventually sat for the Post UTME examinations but could not gain admission on the face-to-face mode. Candidates in this category with scores not lower than 40 would be required to pay an application fee of N3,000 only while other prospective candidates who did not sit for the UI Post UTME examinations would be required to pay an application fee of N10,500 only.

The Centre runs sixteen programmes in five faculties, which are as follows:
1. B.A. English;
2. B.A. Philosophy and Public Affairs;
3. B.A. History and Diplomatic Studies;
4. B.A. Communication and Language Art;
5. B.Sc. Psychology;
6. B.Sc. Economics;
7. B.Sc. Political Science;
8. B.Sc. Sociology;
9. BSW. Social Work;
10. BLIS. Library, Archival and Information Studies;
11. B.Ed. Guidance and Counseling;
12. B.Ed. Adult Education;
13. B.Ed. Educational Management;
14. B.Sc. Computer Science;
15. B.Sc. Statistics
16. BNS Nursing.

Applicants are to note that this Special window of opportunity for admissions would end on Friday, 4 June, 2021, with no extension. They are to visit the Centre’s Admissions Office, Morohundiya Office Complex, along new Oyo Express way, Idi-Ose, Ibadan for screening between Monday, 7 and Friday, 18 June 2021.

The following documents are required for the screening exercise:
1. Original Results (O’level; ND, OND or NCE for Direct Entry applicants)
2. University of Ibadan Post UTME Result Slip (candidates with scores less than 40 are not eligible)
3. Application fee receipt.
4. Acceptance fee receipt (N30,000)
5. Notification of admission
6. A passport photograph

Except for the Nursing programme which considers ONLY Registered Nurses for Direct Entry applications, both Direct Entry and O’level applications are welcome for all the other academic programmes.

For further enquires:
Admissions Officer: 08023424337
Learner Support Officer: 08162043939

Thank you.

Olubunmi O. Faluyi
Registrar,
University of Ibadan

From the Director’s Desk
THE UIDLC: A NEW BEGINNING; A NEW DAWN OF EXCELLENCE

My name is Emmanuel Babatunde Omobowale. I am a Professor in the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan. My area of specialization and research focus is Literature and Medicine.

I was graciously appointed as the seventh substantive Director of the University of Ibadan's Distance Learning Centre by the Vice Chancellor of our esteemed university, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka, FAS, on February 11, 2020. I have assured him that I would do my best to acquit myself creditably in the discharge of my duties as the new Director of the UIDLC.

I am therefore delighted and indeed honoured to send this message to learners and stakeholders of the University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre at a time like this, in the history of the Centre. I must confess that indeed God rules over the affairs of men, otherwise I would not be here today, as the new Director of our ever progressive Centre.

My formal assumption of duty on Monday, 17 February, 2020 came to me as an epoch making event, for profound reasons. It was a grand ceremony that celebrated the achievements of the immediate past Director's upon his exit. It was also memorable because I was warmly welcomed as the new Director. The ambience of the event was such that all those present gave glory to God for the successes recorded during the tenure of Professor Oyesoji Aremu, who spent six years as the Deputy Director (Academic) and three years as the substantive Director.

I must sincerely thank Professor Aremu for the cordial atmosphere recorded at the handover ceremony, which was without cynicism or rancour.

It is expedient for me to again express my appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abel Idowu Olayinka, FAS, who deemed it fit to appoint me as Director together with Professor Omobola Adelore, who is the new Deputy Director (Administration). I would like to use this medium to restate my commitment, as I did at the handover ceremony, that my administration will build on the solid foundations established by the previous Directors of the Centre. We have started work already and would not relent in the fulfillment of the visions of the previous administration while introducing thoughtful and student-centered innovations.

I would like to use this opportunity to notify all our learners that your welfare would be at the forefront of every policy initiated by my administration. The parity of esteem policy would be upheld and we will further project it and facilitate an all-encompassing equity with your counterparts on the face-to-face mode.

However, it is important for you to know that we cannot accomplish this without your full support. We solicit your cooperation as important stakeholders of the University of Ibadan's Distance Learning Centre.

We are very much aware that there are challenges of outstanding results in some programmes which is not a welcome development, given the fact that you require appropriate and quick feedback on these results to take strategic decisions about your future. I would like to assure you that concerted efforts have been made to secure the release of all outstanding results. We will continue in this effort. With the grace of God, this unpleasant phenomenon would soon become a thing of the past, as we leverage on the achievements of previous administrations.

Furthermore, I would like to inform you that there are ongoing efforts to revamp the ICT base of the Centre. This would be given concerted attention. I also promise that the UIDLC platforms would be more user-friendly and we will ensure a seamless interaction on our different platforms.

On behalf of the UIDLC Management, I welcome you to this new reinvigorated UIDLC. We earnestly solicit your prayers and goodwill for a successful term. I urge you to always check your UIDLC dedicated email accounts as this is the platform through which information would be disseminated to you. New developments will be broadcast for your information and necessary action from time to time.

Thank you and God bless you.

Professor E.B. Omobowale
Director,
University of Ibadan,
Distance Learning Centre.