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Raising a new Generation of Leaders

SPECIAL ORIENTATION FOR NEW FACULTY & STAFF

Prof. Charles AyoVice-Chancellor,

Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria

A Presentation @ the 2015/2016 Executive

Advance

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Outline

1. Welcome2. Our Vision 3. Our Core Values4. Other Expectations5. Benefits of Being Part of this Team

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Welcome

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Welcome to CU

• The birthplace of Kings and Queens

• An institution for raising generational Leaders

• The hope of Nigeria and Africa

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Welcome to CU

• The Best Private University in Nigeria

• The Most Preferred Private University in Nigeria

• We chart the path for others to follow Entrepreneurship Abolition of Pass Degree Dress Code etc

Our Uniqueness

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Welcome to CU

• Number ONE among Private Universities in Nigeria

• Number TWO among all universities in Nigeria19 in Africa1549 in the World

Our Current Ranking (Webometrics)

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Our Vision

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Our Vision

To be a leading World-Class University,

committed to raising a new generation of leaders in all

fields of Human Endeavour.

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Our Vision Cont’d

• There are three(3) dominant keywords in driving the Vision:

Spirituality

World-Class

Leadership

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Our Vision Cont’d Spirituality is the anchor point of the seven

core values of the University. It is a major determinant in students admission and staff employment.

Thus anything short of absolute dependence on God is unacceptable.

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Our Vision Cont’d

Therefore the issue of Spirituality is driven by all Faculty, Staff and Students.

Particularly the Chaplaincy unit closely supported by the Students Affairs Unit

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Our Vision Cont’d World-Class

Attaining a world-Class status in QUALITY education delivery and all facets of our operations

This is what informs the institution of

Vision 10:2022

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Our Vision Cont’d Leadership

It was recorded that the bane of poor governance in the developing world is lack of capacity for leadership.

CU is a Royal Academy (Leadership Varsity)

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Our Core Values

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Our Core Values• The core values are the guiding principles behind our

operations and they are: Spirituality Possibility Mentality Capacity Building Integrity Responsibility Diligence Sacrifice

(SMCIRDS)

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Our Core Values Cont’d

• A violation of any of the Core Values means non-compliant and attracts stiff penalty (Expulsion perhaps)

• Examples: Sexual Immorality Disregard for Spirituality Extortion Absenteeism from Lectures and Services

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Other Expectations

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ExpectationsYOU MUST:Be formally dressed for lectures and formal

gatheringsPray before lecturesBe punctual at lectures & meetingsNot use abusive or foul language on studentsRespect and obey constituted authority

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Expectations Cont’dFor a successful stay in CU, you need:A copy of the Conditions of ServiceThe Student/Staff HandbookTo create a Web Presence (Profile) & eMailTo upload your contents if any on our

repository/Google ScholarTo know your involvement in Lectures and

Tutorials

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Benefits of Joining CU

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BenefitsSpiritual Development

Your spiritual life is the security of your destinyEvery Destiny thrives on Spiritual Connectivity

Speedy Professional GrowthPostgraduate programmeSponsorship to Local & Foreign Conferences & W/Shop

Conducive environment to work, conduct research & Study

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BenefitsBecoming Academic Celebrity

You are only a celebrity at your place, outside there, you are only tolerated

“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.” - Pro 22:29

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Thank you For Listening