Directorate of Students Affairs

INTRODUCTION

The Student Affairs Unit (now Directorate of Student Affairs) has long existed in the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt.  The aim of this Unit has been to cater for the welfare and wellbeing of the students at all times; including student relations which is more volatile than staff matters.  This implies that any failure to promptly attend to their complaints could lead to crisis in the University.  This, no doubt, underscores the significanceof the Directorate of Student Affairs in the University.  The Directorate is as old as the Establishment Unit of the University.  It was initially a Unit under the Registry until 1983.  Now it is part of the office of the Vice Chancellor.

Directorate of Students Affairs

ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DIRECTORATE

i. Successful Conduct of e-voting in Student Union elections

ii. Introduction of workshop for elected officers of PGSA and SUG

iii.Improved the robust inauguration of elected officers of PGSA and SUG

iv. Introduction of Pre-NYSC MobilizationWorkshop for potential graduand

v. Proper and better co-ordination of orientation of fresh students

vi. Prompt mobilization of graduands for NYSC Programme

vii. Heightened involvement in the activities of Matriculation and Convocation Ceremonies

viii. Prompt allocation of Hostel Accommodation

ix. Effective co-ordination of hostel sanitation exercises

x. Proper control of food vendors on campus

xi. Alternative power supply through a generating set and inverter

xii. Putting the NDDC and FCMB luxury Hostels to use

xiii. Expansion and modern furnishing of Directorate Offices

xiv. Students’ Dialogue Centre (2020) with digital facilities and inverter for virtual meetings

xv. Absence of students’ unrest for a long time now

 xvi. Clearance of backlog of students due for NYSC Mobilization

 xvii. Won the best NYSC Mobilization exercise Institution.

 xviii. New Hostel A was Completed Structured and Assigned to Special Students

xix. Migrated all the PG hostels for seamless online allocation

xx. Established a Central Christian worship center at the main campus that eliminated conflict in the use of classroom

xxi. Coordinated the renovations of PGSA Obio- Akpor, FCMB, Scholar-bay hostels and Hallow-Chamber

xxii. Facilitated and coordinated the purchase of SUG Coastal-bus

xxiii. Upgraded and Renovated Hostels C & H Games/Common-rooms to accommodate more students for Residence

xxiv. Restored and Renovated Hostels F & G Games/Common-rooms for students’ Catering Services

xxv. Introduced Staff Directorate Monthly Prayer Meeting

xxvi. Introduced DSA Hostel Monthly Prayer Meeting for Students, etc.

OBJECTIVES OF THE DIRECTORATE

  • To provide welfare services for the student, for peace and harmony with a view to enhance good learning environment for the achievement of the goals and objectives of RSU University.
  • To build a good working relationship with staff and students for the overall interest of the University, State and the Nation.

 

PROSPECTS OF THE DIRECTORATE

To build and maintain rubost working relationship with staff and studentsof RSU for the overall interest of the university, State and the Nation.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE DIRECTORATE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(a) Student Governance Services

(b) Orientation for Fresh Students

(c) Hostel Accommodation Services

(d) NYSC Mobilization Services

(e) Guidance and Counselling Services

(f) Student Vendor Services

(g) Challenged Student Services

(h) Regulation and Protection Students’ Rights

(i) Sports and Social Services

(j) Student Corporate Relations Services

(k) Alumni Relations Services

(l) Student Environmental and Safety Services

(m) Student Disciplinary Matters

(n) Female Student Services

Dean, Students Affairs

STAFF DATA

NameRankEmail
Prof. Bright C. OparaProfessor/DSAopara.bright1@ust.edu.ng
Dr. Theresa Belema Chris-BiriowuLecturer I/ADSAtheresa.chris-biriowu1@ust.edu.ng
Dr. Nwaohali Augustine OkwuDirector/SAOaugustine.okwu1@ust.edu.ng
Obenge, Bariture Stella J.Chief Confidential Secretarybariture69@gmail.com
Amadi Eunice OkwuchiSenior Confidential Secretaryamadi.eunice4@gmail.com
Zite Baridoolenu NgorTechnologist Ibaridoolenu.zite@ust.edu.ng
Diikeogu, Roseline ChineduAdministrative Officer Iroselinedikeogu@gmail.com
Akani, Bobby OkechukwuAdministrative Officer Iakaniprecesly1@gmail.com
Ami, Faith EruchiAdministrative Officer Ifaithami25@gmail.com
Johnbull AgbidaSenior Executive Officerjohnagbida@gmail.com
Ndubuisi Wosu Executive Officer
Wodi, Fortune KelechiHigher Executive Officer
Kienba Talbot EkineCleaner
Charles A. DouglasSenior Patrolman/Orderly to DSAdouglascharles367@gmail.com
Nnodim, DonatusDriver to DSA