Mechanical Engineering

The Department enjoys the support of many industries in and outside Port Harcourt. On its part the Department organizes workshops, carries out researches for and extends its consultancy services to the companies such as Shell, NNPC, NEPA, Crocodile Matchets and the general public.

The University academic regulations are documented in the Students Guide, complemented by the Mechanical Engineering Departmental Prospectus, where issues such as admission requirements, registration, enrolment, examinations matters, graduation requirements, misconduct, code of conduct for staff and students, among others, are spelt out in details. These are presented to students during orientation and from time to time at meetings of Head of Department with students.

The Department has published a programme prospectus which contains adequate information to students and the general public on the Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) programme of the Department. Another departmental publication deals with the postgraduate programmes, run by the Department.

Technologists

Lab

Technicians

Lab Assistants

Lab Attendants

Conf. Sec.

Clerk

Messenger

Typist

Professors

Organisational Structure of the Department

Administrative Process

• Structure: The Department is organised under a capable Head of Department, appointed by the Vice Chancellor. The Head of Department carries out the day –to-day administration of the Department.
• How staff are involved in the decision-making process and in general Administration: Members of staff are involved in decision making process through departmental meeting which are mandatory to attend. Major policies affecting staff and students and their welfare are discussed and decided upon at departmental meeting.
• Policy and practice on staff development: Staff development are encouraged and a number of staff have proceeded for further studies and training.
• Staff promotion: Staff members are promoted regularly following satisfactory yearly appraisals. Staff members are required to submit their completed appraisal forms to the Head of Department, who appraises all staff of the Department and forwards his recommendations to the Faculty Appraisal Panel. The Panel’s recommendations on successful candidates are thereafter compiled and forwarded to the Appointment and Promotions Committee of the University.