Toye Fisher
The Senate of Federal University Oye-Ekiti has approved a major institutional restructuring that will transition the University from the traditional faculty system to a collegiate model, while also announcing stringent sanctions against staff extortion of students.
The resolutions were reached during the University’s 84th Statutory Senate Meeting held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and formally communicated through separate internal memoranda issued by the Office of the Registrar on April 30, 2026.
In what is considered one of the most significant administrative reforms in the institution’s history, Senate approved the adoption of a collegiate model aimed at strengthening academic coordination, administrative efficiency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and institutional growth.
Under the new arrangement, several existing faculties will be merged into broader schools and colleges beginning from the next academic session.
According to the Senate decision extract, the restructuring includes the creation of the School of Agriculture, Engineering and Environment, which will accommodate faculties such as Agriculture, Engineering, Environmental Design and Management, as well as Computer and Information Engineering.
Similarly, the College of Medicine, Basic Medical Sciences, and Pharmacy will now operate under the School of Medicine and Pharmacy, while the Faculties of Arts, Management Sciences, and Social Sciences will be restructured into Schools of Arts, Social and Management Sciences.
The University also approved the establishment of the School of Science, which will comprise the Faculties of Computing, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences. In addition, the Faculties of Education, Communication and Media Studies, and Multidisciplinary Studies will be reorganized into the School of Education, Communication, and Multidisciplinary Studies.
Notably, the Faculty of Law will retain its present structure.
University stakeholders have described the development as a forward-looking reform designed to align the institution with global best practices in university administration and academic delivery.
In a separate but equally significant resolution, Senate expressed serious concern over reported cases of extortion involving students and members of staff.
The University announced that any staff member found culpable of extorting students, or participating in related unethical practices, will face disciplinary measures, including suspension and possible termination of appointment.
Senate further emphasized leadership accountability, stating that any Dean or Head of Department under whose supervision such misconduct occurs may also be relieved of their position for failure to exercise proper oversight and administrative responsibility, except in cases where such officers personally report the offending staff member.
The resolution, which takes immediate effect, is expected to reinforce transparency, discipline, and ethical standards across the institution.
This twin decisions by the Senate reflect the University’s renewed commitment to academic excellence, institutional reform, accountability, and the welfare of students.
Observers believe the adoption of the collegiate system and the tougher stance against extortion will not only reposition the University administratively but also strengthen public confidence in the institution’s governance framework and academic culture
