AJAYI CROWTHER UNIVERSITY

PMB 1066, OYO

OYO STATE, NIGERIA

STUDENT HANDBOOK
OF INFORMATION
AND
REGULATIONS

(Reviewed September, 2012)

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Copyright 2012 Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword
Members of the Boards of Trustees
Members of the Governing Council
Officers of the University
Deans of Faculties
Sources of Information
Chapters
1. Preamble
2. Student Affairs Office
3. Regulations on Students’ Conduct and Discipline
4. Dress Code
5. Policy on Residence
6. Regulations Governing Examinations
7. Examination Misconduct and Penalties
8. Spiritual Development and Campus Life
9. Ajayi Crowther University Students Assembly. (ACUSA)
10. The University Library
11. The Bursary
12. Sporting Facilities
13. University Health Services
14. General Information
15. Conclusion & University Anthem
Appendix A.
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Warning!
The content of this handbook has been approved by Senate as rules and regulations
governing activities of students of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo. Every student,
therefore, must be conversant with the whole content of the book as ignorance of the
rules and regulations contained therein shall not be acceptable as an excuse for any
erring student.
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FOREWORD
Efficiency and effectiveness are the two operational words when it comes to assessing
any worthwhile educational system. While the latter deals with achieving the goals set
for the system (regardless of the cost) the earlier emphasizes achieving such goals with
minimum input. The measure of efficiency is both internal and external. An internally
efficient educational system maintains little or no wastage (to wit, low repetition and
dropout rates). External efficiency, on the other hand deals with the ability of the system
to produce qualitative outputs that are not only able to fit into the larger society but also
able to add value to it. On these two counts, it is neither hasty nor hyperbolical to
conclude that the Nigerian educational system has failed to measure up to an expected
standard.
In actual fact, Nigerian educational system in general and tertiary education in
particular, started entering bad waters in the early 80s. Phenomenally, unprecedented
moral and academic decadence such as cultism, indecent dressing, examination
malpractices, and vandalism among others set in rapidly, thus, generating serious
concern among stakeholders. The concern of how to save the system from imminent
total collapse attracted the intervention of various Christian missions. One of such lofty
intervention was the giant stride by the Supra Diocesan Board (West) of the Church of
Nigeria (Anglican Communion) to establish a citadel of moral and academic excellence -
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo in 2005. At its conception and inception, ACU
was aimed at providing a living and learning environment imbued with Christian ethics
and principles to influence graduates positively and place them on the path of sound
moral rectitude and academic excellence. This it aimed to achieve through the following
objectives:
i. Arresting moral decadence in our youths who constitute a vital part of the
building blocks for the Nigerian nation, and; of course, the future leaders.
ii. Building up responsible citizenry who shall be committed to justice, truth and
honour.
iii. Development of the right/proper qualities for leadership, and;
iv. Developing in its graduates positive attitudes and character.

Indisputably, university communities world-wide enjoy a level of freedom. However,

freedom without any measure of restriction will always engender chaos. It is against this
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backdrop that the Student Handbook of Information and Regulation becomes a

necessary guide through successful academic career. This book, a compendium of
rules, regulations, sanctions and general information is intended to be a student’s
companion. It is as you get yourself acquainted with it, carefully read through it and
allow your personal and organizational life to be regulated by it that the beauty in this
book will become real to you and you will enjoy your stay in Ajayi Crowther University. It
is therefore my passionate desire and expectation that students rather than viewing this
contribution as a draconian measure will appreciate it as an attempt to help them
through their studentship in this great citadel of learning.
Revd. Canon Prof. Kolawole T. Jaiyeoba
Vice-Chancellor

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This page has to be written by the current Vice Chancellor

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Professor Emeritus O.O. Akinkugbe - Chairman

Professor Emeritus Ayo Banjo - Pro-chancellor &
Chairman of Council
His Excellency Chief Ernest Shonekan - Member
Sir Gbolahan Folayan - Member
Mrs. Ivie Ejiwunmi - Member
Chief Bode Amao - Member
His Excellency Senator (Professor) O.A. Osunbor - Member
Hon. Justice B.O. Ogunade - Member & Secretary
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MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL

Emeritus Professor Ayo Banjo (CON, FNAL) - Pro-Chancellor &

Chairman
Revd. Canon Professor. K.T. Jaiyeoba - Vice-Chancellor
Mr. Oluwatoyin Okeowo - Treasurer,Supra Diocesan
Board (West)
Chief (Dr.) Olusegun Osunkeye - Rep. Lagos Province
Professor Adeniyi Osuntogun - Rep. Ibadan Province
Chief M. A. Aderiye - Rep. Ondo Province
Mr. Goodie Ibru - Rep. Bendel Province
Engineer Niyi Oguntoye - Rep. Kwara
Province

Emeritus Professor Ayo Bamgbose - Rep, SACOBA

Professor (Mrs.) Bolanle Awe - Member
Hon. Justice B.O. Ogunade - Legal Matters
Professor S.A. Ilori - Member
Professor B.O. Oloruntimehin - Rep. Senate
Professor S.O. Abogunrin - Rep.
Senate

Dr. (Mrs.) Josephine Oyebanji - Registrar &

Secretary
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OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

Chancellor
His Grace, Most Revd. Peter J. Akinola DD, CON.

Pro-Chancellor & Chairman

Emeritus Professor Ayo Banjo (CON, FNAL)
M.A. (Glasgow & UCLA); Ph.D. (Ibadan)

Vice-Chancellor
Revd. Canon Professor Kolawole T. Jaiyeoba
B. Pharm., M. Phil (Ife); Ph.D. (Machester); Dip. Th.; FNIM; MIPAN; FPC Pham; FPSN

Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Vacant

Registrar
Dr. (Mrs.) Josephine Oyebanji
B.A. (Michigan); M.A. (Eastern Michigan); Ph.D (Ilorin)

Bursar
Mr. Solomon Adeyi
[Link]. (Lagos); MBA, FCA, AMNIM

University Librarian
Mr. Richard Olorunsola
[Link] (ABU), [Link] (Ibadan)
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DEANS OF FACULTIES

Dean, Faculty of Humanities

Revd. Professor S.O Abogunrin
B.A. (Ibadan); M.A. Theology (Aberdeen); Ph.D. (Ibadan)

Dean, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences

Professor S.O. Akano
[Link]. (Lagos), [Link]. (Strathclyde), M.A. (Machester), Ph.D. (Strathclyde)

Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences

Professor D.R. Adeleye
B. Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)
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SOURCES OF INFORMATION
1. Admissions, Examination Matters, Registration and Matriculation,
Change of Name and other Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs Officer
Registrar’s Block

2. Student Welfare Matters

Student Affairs Officer

3. Catering
Cafeteria

4. Fees
Principal Accountant

5. Faculty Matters
Faculty Officers

6. Health Matters
Medical Officer

7. Sports
Sports Coach

8. Banking Facilities
i. Eco Bank Plc
Ajayi Crowther University Branch, Oyo

ii. Skye Bank Plc

Ajayi Crowther University Branch, Oyo

9. Spiritual Matters
University Chaplain

10. Security Matters

Chief Security Officer

11. Accommodation
Hall Wardens and Hall Porters
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CHAPTER ONE
PREAMBLE
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, the institution established by the Supra
Diocesan Board (West) of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has its origins
in the defunct CMS Training Institution, Abeokuta and the defunct St. Andrew’s College,
Oyo. Thus, this University can be said to have started as CMS Training Institution in
Abeokuta in 1853. From where it was relocated to Lagos, from 1868 to 1896. In March
1896, it was transplanted to Oyo and acquired the name St. Andrew’s College, Oyo,
retrospectively in 1920.
At inception St. Andrew’s College, Oyo, produced holders of the Grade II
Teachers’ Certificate while the Divinity Course for training church ministers was added
to the curriculum between 1910 and 1942 and the Catechist Training Course between
1920 and 1947. In March 1964, the proprietorship of the College was transferred from
CMS, London, to the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). A salient feature in the
history of St. Andrew’s is that it became welded to the Church, as a snail is inseparably
linked with its shell.
In 1977, Government took over the control and administration of all schools in the
Federation and with this development the Church of Nigeria was divested of her
proprietorship of the College. However, the St. Andrew’s College Old Boys’ Association
(SACOBA) interest and by extension that of the Church, in the growth and development
of St. Andrew’s did not wane. Thus, in response to SACOBA’s petition, the erstwhile
Oyo State Government upgraded the institution to NCE campus in 1980 and to a full-
fledged College of Education in 1985.
The dream of all Andrians (products of St. Andrew’s College, Oyo) and their well-
wishers as well as of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) was that, St.
Andrew’s College, Oyo, should ultimately be transformed into a full-fledged university,
given her success story and her pioneering role as the precursor of tertiary education in
Nigeria. The final step toward fulfilling this dream was taken on 7 September, 1999
when the Church of Nigeria granted SACOBA’s request for the establishment of Ajayi
Crowther University, Oyo at the site of the former St. Andrew’s College, Oyo, under the
proprietorship of the Church. Having satisfied the rigorous criteria prescribed by the
National Universities Commission (NUC) for the establishment of universities in Nigeria,
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) was granted licence to operate as a private university
in Nigeria on 7 January 2005.
The university is named after late Samuel Ajayi Crowther, the first African Bishop
who first translated the English Bible into Yoruba. His Episcopal Ministry covered the
entire West African sub-continent.

Philosophy
The philosophy of the University is based on the imperative of developing and
improving the individual so that he/she may be of maximum value and service to his/her
immediate community, the nation, and the world at large.
The University believes that it is necessary for individuals to be at peace both
with themselves and with all around them, so as to be of utmost service. The spiritual as
well as intellectual growth of the individual, therefore, needs to be encouraged, and it is
necessary to do this without any religious, gender or ethnic discrimination. Our
philosophy is that the total development of the individual is more important for a nation
than that of physical structures.
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Vision
The vision of the University is to be a top-class institution in the pursuit of
knowledge and scholarship through teaching, learning, research and exemplary service
to humanity.

Mission
The mission of the University is to:
(i) provide admission to students and employment to staff without discrimination
on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, disability, religious and political
persuasions.
(ii) produce graduates who are imbued with the fear of God and a sense of
service to humanity and who are endowed with a well-rounded education to
enable them to operate successfully in the Nigerian environment, both as
private entrepreneurs and top-flight workers in the private and public sectors
of the nation’s economy, and
(iii) provide a living and learning environment which is influenced by christian
ethics and principles.

University Motto
Scientia Probitas
Conceptual Framework
The Motto “Scientia Probitas” (Knowledge with Probity) sums up the University’s
philosophy, goals and objectives, which informed the founding of the University.

Description
The logo has a blue background, bounded by a white format. On this is a white
cross based on Golden Square on which a book with a red trim and a beaming touch
are super-imposed. At the base, the logo shows a scroll which encloses the motto.

Interpretation

The open book signifies knowledge and portrays education in all its ramifications,
and the cross signifies an intersection of the meeting of people and minds seeking for
knowledge, or a confluence of a group coming together. The beaming torch with its rays
of light signifies life and inspiration engendered by knowledge. The golden square
stands for high quality, endurance and academic distinction and excellence, the blue
colour signifies love of humans, the white peace, while the red stands for the central
role of education in national development.

University Colours
The University colours shall be blue, white and gold. The blue colour signifies
love of humanity, and the white, peace, while gold denotes treasure.

Physical/Cultural Setting
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, is located on the Ibadan–Oyo–Ilorin Road
in Atiba Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State. The campus can be reached
within one hour by road from Ibadan and Ogbomoso, in about one-and-half hours from
Ilorin and Ile-Ife and in about two hours from Lagos, all of which are University towns.
By its location, therefore, ACU has great opportunities for both academic and social
interactions with many university towns in its region.
Oyo town, now a university town, is cosmopolitan due to the traditional hospitality
of the people and this diversity in population will rub on the ACU campus like the
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erstwhile St. Andrew’s College which had students from all over the country and the
former St. Andrew’s College of Education, a State College of Education, which had
students from 14 of the 30 states of the Federation in 1995.
The University has two campuses: the St Andrew’s Campus and the Ofa Meta
Campus. The old St. Andrew’s College campus is located on a gentle slope and has a
land area of 37.02 hectares. By using the site of the old St. Andrew’s College which was
established in Oyo in 1896, this campus of the University is now completely within the
built-up area of Oyo town. This has afforded the University the opportunity of sharing
municipal services and utilities with the town. It also makes the campus and the town
easily accessible from each other. In addition to the St. Andrew’s College Camp
additional 109 hectares had been acquired about 2km from the St. Andrew’s campus on
Oyo – Ogbomoso Road, thereby bringing the total land holding of the University to
146.02 hectares.

Picture of current VC
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CHAPTER TWO

STUDENT AFFAIRS
OFFICE
The Student Affairs Office (SAO) is one of the units established at the inception of the
University in 2005. The office in accordance with tradition is concerned mainly with
management and administration of welfare and well being matters of the students in all
ramifications. The Student Affairs Office is headed by the Dean, Student Affairs. The
Dean is appointed by and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor.. He acts as a buffer
between the students and the University Management. The Dean, Student Affairs is
assisted by the Assistant Registrar and other registry staff in the day-day administration
of the office.

Traditional Roles
The traditional roles and functions of student affairs office in Ajayi Crowther University
are as they are in many other universities. These include the following:
i Execute policies of the university concerning welfare of students;
ii Formulate policies on welfare of students and submit same for consideration and
approval by the Vice-Chancellor and management;
iii Develop and coordinate extra-curricular and fresh student’s orientation program
me;
iv. Manage the affairs relating to student welfare, general development and
discipline;
v Organize and manage student accommodation in the halls of residence;
vi Supervise activities in the halls of residence;
vii Organize, conduct and supervise Ajayi Crowther University Student Assembly
(ACUSA)
viii Register and monitor students’ clubs and associations;
ix Liase between student’s assembly; other associations and the university
management;
x Keeping non-academic records of students;
xi Coordinate the review and publication of student’s handbook;
xii Coordinate the activities of Town and Gown activities;
xiii Coordinate and solicit for awards of bursary/scholarship and other financial aid
schemes by various organizations for the students;
xiv Offer counseling and guidance services;
xv Liase between the institution and the alumni association;
xvi Dissemination of information to students on their welfare issues; and
xvii Offering help to students on academic, financial and social problems.

Students Conduct and Discipline

The university community is made up of students, teaching staff, non- teaching staff,
staff dependants and others. There is constant interaction between these components.
In order for the members of community to live in peace and university goals to be
achieved, there must be rules and regulations to guide the conduct of the students.
The rules and regulations which guide the conduct of the students with respect to living
in the halls of residence, their academic work and examinations and general conduct in
the university are all contained in the student handbook of information and regulations.
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A copy of the book is given to every fresh student at the point of registration. The book
is to be read and its contents understood at the beginning of the sojourn of the student
in the university.

The students that are admitted to ACU, Oyo are expected to have a serious purpose
and sincere interest in their own intellectual, social and practical development. They
accepted to come to this university as a result of their own choice. Therefore, they are
expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
university as contained in the student handbook. The SAO serves as a watchdog for
strict observance of the rules and regulations of the university. Any student that
infringes on any of the regulations appears before Students Disciplinary Committee
(SDC) after proper investigation has been carried out. The Vice-Chancellor is the
chairman of the SDC and the students Affairs officer is the secretary.

The misdemeanour of students falls into main categories:

 Examination malpractice;
 Misconduct – stealing; smoking, insubordination, etc

Any student found guilty by the SDC could have sanction ranging from reprimand to
expulsion from the university depending on how serious the offence is.
The Governing Council has however put in place an appeal panel that hears appeal
from any student that feels he is not satisfied by the verdict of SDC.
ACU is a faith-based university whose graduates are expected to go into the world and
make a difference no matter how little. This will be possible only if christian ethics and
values are engrained into the lives of the students during their 3- or 4-year sojourn in
the university. The students are enjoined to live christ-like life both within and outside
the university.

The university has in place a chief security officer and a security outfit for general
maintenance of rules and regulations and security in the community. Each student is
given the opportunity of fair hearing. Due process of the rule of law is followed in the
handling of disciplinary cases.

Students’ Clubs and Associations

In any university, the students improve their general knowledge, improve their talents
and acquire leadership skill by belonging to and participating fully in students’ clubs and
associations and organization of lectures, seminars, symposia, debates, etc. The
students are expected to develop non-academic aspects of their lives through intra and
inter departmental/hall social activities, recreational competitions etc. The SAO
collaborates with the students in development of new social and cultural programmes
and enrichment of those that are already existing. Such activities are targeted at
enhancing good behaviour and leadership qualities among the students.
The Student Affairs Office encourages the students to form and join clubs and
associations. And these should arrange activities such as seminars, symposia, public
lectures, excursions etc for their members and interested members of the community.
These clubs and associations are expected to make the campus lively through their
activities both during the week and at weekends.

Conditions for registering a student club or association

o As a rule, the University does not encourage or recognize any student

association, which, in its membership, discriminates on account of race, sex
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or religion. For this reason, tribal and other ethnic student organizations shall
not be permitted by the University. However, recognized associations are
required to inform the Students Affairs Officer of their existence and to submit
the names of their Officers to him for record purposes at the beginning of
every session.

o For this purpose, groups seeking recognition must submit the following to the
Students Affairs Officer:
i) Two copies of the proposed constitution and by-laws.

ii) Names, matriculation numbers, hall and faculty/departmental addresses

of the officers.

iii) Signatures of a full-time, senior academic, administrative or technical

staff of the University who agrees to serve as Adviser/ Patron to the
association.

iv) Certification by the Adviser/Patron that at least twenty full-time students

will form the nucleus of the association.

v) Statement of purposes and proposed programmes of activities, as they

relate to the expected contributions to the academic, cultural, social or
recreational life of the campus.

vi) Dissolution of Associations

o Student associations may be dissolved or disestablished by request of the
association itself, by action of the Students Affairs Officer, when the
association has failed to file a registration form for two consecutive Academic
Sessions; by recommendation from the Student Fellowship, or by action of
the Students Affairs Officer, with the approval of the Registrar, for any
violation of University regulation and policies governing student associations.

Student Representation on committes

Every member of the university community, be it staff or student owes it a duty to make
positive contribution to the smooth functioning of the university. In pursuance of this, the
management of the university allows representation of the students on some
committees especially those that have direct bearing on the welfare of students. These
include Sports Committee, Students Disciplinary Committee, Student Welfare
Committee and Hall Management Committee.

Counselling Services
The Dean and Student Affairs Officer do offer counseling services to the students.
Through this, social and psychological problems have been discovered in some
students. Necessary assistance has been given to such students. The university
chaplain is also available to help with spiritual counselling. It is hoped that professional
counsellor would be available soon.

Peaceful coexistence on campus

The students at ACU, Oyo are here to pursue an academic career of various choices.
Compared with the public universities, the pursuit is at a high expense to the students
and their parents. For a successful pursuit of this career, the students must live in peace
with one another and work hard at their studies. Students can contribute to their own
welfare and peace on campus by being law abiding and be ready to expose the bad
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elements among them. They are free to suggest ways by which quality of life on
campus can be improved. Whenever there are grievances and misunderstandings,
these should be brought to the attention of the Student Affair Officer or Dean, Student
Affair. Students are encouraged to feel free to discuss their problems with the SAO and
or DSA. Such will be treated with strict confidentiality. The Christian nature of
ownership of the university should have greater influence on the attitude of the students.

Dr. [Link]
Ag. Dean, Student Affairs
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CHAPTER THREE

REGULATIONS ON
STUDENT CONDUCT
AND DISCIPLINE
1. A high standard of personal integrity is expected of every student of Ajayi Crowther
University. Each student is expected to conduct himself/herself peaceably in
espousing any charges he/she may consider necessary. Ajayi Crowther University
regards as serious offences, all acts of unethical, immoral, dishonest or destructive
behaviour, as well as violations of University rules and regulations. It is the
responsibility of each student to know these regulations.
2. All members of Ajayi Crowther University community are to obey the laws of the
nation and to embrace the demands of mutual co-existence with their neighbours.
Each member should recognise that, as he/she prizes rights and freedom for
himself/herself, so also is he/she expected to respect the rights and freedom of
others.
3. The Disciplinary System: Under the University law, the power to discipline students
is vested in the Vice-Chancellor. In practice, there is a Student Disciplinary
Committee, with the general function of dealing with individual cases of discipline.

4. Student Disciplinary Committee-Composition and Terms of Reference:

a. Membership.
 Vice-Chancellor - Chairman
 Registrar
 Dean, Students Affairs
 University Legal Officer
 Two Students (elected by Student Fellowship)
 Students Affairs Officer -Secretary.
 The composition has to be checked for compliance with the
university laws.

In Attendance:
 Hall Administrators, Deans and Head(s) of Departments of affected
Student(s)
 Academic Officer
 Chief Security Officer
 Guidance and Counseling Officer
 University chaplain

b. The terms of reference of the Committee shall be:

 to deal with disciplinary cases involving students;
 to make recommendations to Senate on any matter that could be in the
interest of the proper discipline of students of the University;
 to report to Senate from time to time.

5. Categories of Offences:
The offences fall into broad categories:
o Cases of misconduct, which the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC)
could try.
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o Criminal offences, which should be referred to the Police for necessary

action.

In this regard, the final decision of the Student Disciplinary Committee

would depend on the outcome of Police investigations.

6. Misconduct
The following are misconducts for which the Student Disciplinary Committee can
investigate and try students:
a. Examination Misconduct (This is discussed in detail in Chapter 4 of this
Handbook)
b. Unruly behaviour
c. Indecent behaviour
d. Vandalism
e Unauthorized transfer of bed space
f. Unauthorized displacement of University property
g. Pilfering
h. Insubordination
i. Membership of secret cults
Infringement of other University rules and regulations
j. Any other behaviour that is considered to be an act of misconduct by the
University authorities

b Unruly Behaviour
This shall include disorderly behaviour or acts of indiscipline indicating lack of
self-restraint. Offences classified under unruly behaviour and the penalties they
attract are as categorised below:

Offence & Punishment (Maximum, unless otherwise stated):

i. Driving on campus:
o Students are not expected to bring or drive cars on campus.
Any contravention of this rule will attract the seizure of the car and in
addition the offender will face the SDC for appropriate punishment. (Just
added)

ii. Disturbance of peace of any kind anywhere on campus:

o The punishment shall range from reprimand to suspension, depending on
the degree of the disturbance.

iii. Jumping the queue and scaling of the university fence:

o Reprimand, for the first offender and 2 weeks suspension for a repeat
offence.

iv. Crossing the lawns:

o Reprimand.

v. Defacing a University building in any way:

o Reprimand and surcharge for the repair of damage done.

vi. Throwing of missiles:

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o The punishment shall range from reprimand to expulsion depending on

the gravity of the offences, the target of the missile and the type of missile
(paper, stone, etc.).

vii. Hijacking of a private or public vehicle on campus:

o Suspension for a maximum of two sessions and surcharge for repair of
any damage done to vehicle.

viii. Fighting and or Use of threat of violence of any kind on anybody:

o Suspension for a maximum of two sessions for fighting:
o The punishment shall range between reprimand to suspension for one
session, or even expulsion, depending on the gravity of the brawl.

ix. Illegal detention of people:

o The punishment shall range from immediate suspension for 2 weeks and
referral to SDC. If found guilty, the punishment could range from
suspension for one session to expulsion from the university.

x. Any other behaviour that may be classified as unruly behaviour:

o This shall range from reprimand to expulsion depending on the gravity of
the offence.

c. Indecent Behaviour
The identified acts that constitute indecent behaviour and the recommended
punishment for each act are listed as follows:

Offence & Punishment (Maximum, unless otherwise stated):

i. Urinating, defecating, bathing, brushing of teeth outside designated areas:

o Ranging from reprimand to suspension for 2 weeks to one semester. If
offence is committed in a Hall of Residence, the offender shall be ejected
for one semester.

ii. Stripping:
o Expulsion from University

iii. Overt sexual gestures:

o Ranges from reprimand to suspension for a maximum of one session.
o
vii. Lateness to Lectures, Church Service or any other University functions
 Reprimand to suspension for a maximum of one semester.

iv. Any other behaviour that may be classified as indecent:

 Ranges from Reprimand to Suspension for a maximum of one semester.

d. Vandalism
Offence & Punishment (Maximum, unless otherwise stated):
i. Willful damage or destruction of University or private property.
o Immediate payment for the repair or replacement of damaged or
destroyed property, suspension for up to a maximum of one session,
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ii. Noise making: Casual noise through beating of drums, use of radio and
stereo that can result in disturbance or disruption of academic activities
Punishment ranges from reprimand for first offence to suspension for 2
weeks and confiscation of the items for repeat offence.

e. Unauthorized Transfer, Displacement, Use or Damage of University or

Private Property

Three possible offences are listed below:

i. Unauthorized transfer of personal or University property.
ii. Unauthorized transfer and use of such property.
iii. Unauthorized transfer, use and damage of such property.

These offences shall attract a strong reprimand and replacement of the property
removed, together with the repair of any attendant damage(s), a suspension of 2
weeks and repair/replacement for a repeat offence

f. Pilfering and Stealing

The Committee differentiates stealing from pilfering as follows:

i. Pilfering
This is the unauthorized removal of any small property or petty object belonging
to another person with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of its
use. It is pilfering when the value of the property is not of such substance, as
would interest the law enforcement agents.

Cases of pilfering shall, therefore, be addressed by the SDC. Pilfering shall

attract punishment ranging from reprimand to immediate suspension for 4 weeks
to one session or expulsion, depending on the gravity and frequency of the
offence.

ii. Stealing
This is the unauthorized removal of a property that belongs to another person.
Stealing is a criminal offence and must be referred to the Police. Upon being ar-
raigned in court, the student is automatically suspended from University. After the
matter has been disposed of by the Police, the student still has to face the SDC
for misconduct. It is punishable by a penalty ranging from suspension for one
session to expulsion, depending on the gravity of the offence.

g. Insubordination
This is defined, as unwillingness to submit to, or willful disrespect of, constituted
authority. This shall attract a punishment, ranging from strong reprimand for first
offender to suspension for 2 weeks for repeating the offence and up to one
session, depending on the gravity of the offence.

h. Membership of Unregistered Societies/Groups

It is an offence to belong to unregistered societies or groups. A student that
contravenes this registration shall be expelled.

i. Double Matriculation
Student records are being computerized in the University Computing Center. For
this purpose, each student is assigned a matriculation number upon registration.
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No official student paper or document may be regarded as complete or valid

unless it carries the correct matriculation number. Students are therefore strongly
advised to know and to be always definite about their matriculation numbers, and
to use these numbers on all official transactions, including payment of fees.

Once a student has been given a matriculation number, he must retain it even if
he changes his Faculty or programme of study. Accordingly, he must use his
undergraduate matriculation number when registering for any postgraduate
course. Disciplinary procedures will be taken against any student who attempts
to obtain a second Matriculation Number.

Double matriculation is a very serious offence in which a matriculated student

retakes a JAMB examination in order to change to another course in Ajayi
Crowther University. This offence shall attract outright expulsion.

j. Student Identity Card

Each registered student, of the University, upon payment of a prescribed fee is
issued with an official student Identity Card valid for one session only, or as may
be indicated on the card.

All persons, while on University property, may be required, for reasonable cause,
to identify themselves upon request by authorized University officials acting in the
performance of their duties. Some university facilities are open only to students
who are able to show valid identity cards. Students are strongly advised therefore
to carry their identity cards with them always and to be ready to produce them
any time on demand.

Students must surrender their identity cards to the Academic Affairs Officer upon
their graduation, or withdrawal from the University.

All students shall wear their Identity Cards where it can easily be seen and
checked.

o Failure to do this shall be reprimanded and can result in suspension for 2

weeks.
k. Student getting pregnant
Female students whether married or not are not expected to get pregnant
during their studentship in the university. Failure to adhere to this rule will
attract
(i) Immediate suspension of studies for married pregnant student
(ii) Immediate expulsion from the university for pregnant unmarried
student
(iii) Immediate expulsion for a male student that impregnates a fellow
female student
(just added)
l. All students are expected to behave themselves in the library and make
good use of library [Link] of this rule will attract payment of
N200.00 for the loss of library ID card, payment of cost of books damaged
or lost plus 15% handling charges. (just added)

m. Other Offences Not Specified

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Other offences and their appropriate penalties, which are not specified in the
present set of guidelines, shall be determined by the SDC and promptly added to
the guidelines. Such addition shall carry the same force of authority as those
contained in the present guidelines.

7. CRIMINAL OFFENCES
These are acts that contravene the laws of the land and, as such, shall be
handled by the law enforcement agents. These acts are listed below. However,
after the Police have concluded its own part of the case, the student shall still be
arraigned before the SDC, which shall try him/her for misconduct.

Criminal Offences
a. Fraud
b, Theft
c. Burglary
d. Assault occasioning harm
e. Murder
f. Membership of a secret cult
g. Possession of firearms
h. Arson
i. Rape
j. Possession and use of hard drugs and drug trafficking

8. SHORT EXPLANATORY NOTES ON PROCEDURE

a. In deciding a case, the SDC shall consider the following:
o Nature of the offence.
o Gravity of the offence in the University.
o Frequency of the offence in the University.
o Character of the offenders (whether there have been similar or other
offences).
o Position of the offender among his co-offenders.

b. Procedure for Handling Cases of Examination Misconduct

Cases of Examination Misconduct shall be handled by the Faculty
Disciplinary Committee after which its report including exhibits shall be
forwarded to the Student Disciplinary Committee for consideration. (just
added)

c. Procedure for Handling Cases of Misconduct e.g. Unruly Behaviour,

etc.
Such cases emanating from Academic Departments or Halls of Residence
shall be reported directly to the Registrar, who will refer them to the
Student Disciplinary Committee for necessary action.

Note: The management is advised to decide on those cases that SAO can act on
immediately

d. Criminal Cases
All criminal cases shall be handed over to the Police for necessary action.

9. SANCTIONS
The following are some of the disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed for
violation of University regulations;
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i. Fines
Hall Administrators may impose fines of up to one thousand Naira
(N1,000.00) for certain categories of offences committed in their Halls of
Residence. Anything in excess of this can only be imposed by the Student
Disciplinary Committee. These must be paid within specified periods to
avoid further stringent actions being imposed.
** The operation of this has to be clearly stated.

ii. Disciplinary Probation

Disciplinary probation is a trial for a specific period of time, during which a
student must behave in a manner acceptable to the University. The
Student Disciplinary Committee may impose terms that will restrict the
student's participation in extra-curricular and/or other activities.

iii. Suspension
Suspension is an action that excludes the student from registration, class
attendance, residence in an official University Hall of Residence, and the
use of University facilities, for a specified period of time. This action
means that the student must immediately leave the campus and shall not
return to the University until the suspension period is over.

iv. Expulsion
Expulsion is the permanent withdrawal by the Vice-Chancellor of the
privilege of registration, class attendance or residence in an official Uni-
versity Hall of Residence. The privilege of the use of University facilities is
also withdrawn by this sanction. This action means that the student has
ceased to be a bona fide member of the university community and must
leave the campus immediately.

v. Loss of Privilege
Loss of Privilege is the withdrawal of a privilege or use of a service or
facility (such as the University Library or Sports Centre) for a specific
period of time.

vj. Reimbursement
Reimbursement requires that a student must pay for damage to, or
misappropriation of, University property, or the property of a member of
the University Community. Such reimbursement is charged to any student,
who alone, or through group concerted activities, organizes or knowingly
participates in events that cause the damages or costs.

vii. Rights of Students to Appeal

The student concerned has a right to appeal to Council, against the
decision of the Disciplinary Committee within two weeks of the receipt of
the letter conveying the decision of the Committee to him/her.
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CHAPTER FOUR

DRESS CODE
The University attaches a great importance to modest and good dressing. Your
dressing adds value to your personality, self-confidence and self-worth. This saying is
very instructive: "Dress the way you would like to be addressed."
Below is the Dress Code for strict compliance. This is one of the unique aspects
of the Ajayi Crowther University culture that you will imbibe to add dignity and
respectability to your academic pursuit.

A. DRESS CODE FOR ALL FEMALE STUDENTS

1. During normal lectures, examinations public lectures, special ceremonies,
such as Matriculation, Foundation Day and Convocation, all female
students must be corporately dressed. To be corporately dressed
connotes a smart skirt suit, skirt and blouse, or a smart dress with a pair of
neat, covered shoes or sandals.
2. Female students may wear "native" attire outside Lecture and
Examination Halls.
3. Dresses should be well below the knees. The wearing of sleeveless
dresses or dresses with very tiny singlet-like straps (spaghetti strap),
without a jacket, is strictly prohibited.
4. Strapless blouses, over-clinging clothing, including hip-stand trousers,
revealing blouses, especially the type of blouse that does not cover the
navel, are not allowed in the University.
5. Transparent dresses must not be worn.
6. The use of T-shirts and face-caps in Lecture and Examination Halls is
strictly prohibited.
7. Wearing bathroom slippers is not allowed in and around the lecture halls
of the University.
8. Female students are advised to wear hairstyles that are neat moderate
and becoming of a responsible citizen. Extra long weave-ons, braids with
bogus colours are prohibited.
9. Female students may wear trouser suits with a jacket to match.
10. Earrings and necklaces may be used by female students, provided they
are not bogus types.
11. Excessive use of make-up on the face is not allowed.
12. Wearing of Jeans by students in the university is prohibited.(just added)
13. Female students can wear low sandals or covered corporate shoes.
14. Clean tennis shoes or sneakers may be worn to Lecture and Examination
halls.
15. Piercing of any part of the body, other than the ear (for earring by female
students) is prohibited.
16. Tattooing on any part of the body is prohibited.
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B. DRESS CODE FOR ALL MALE STUDENTS

1. All male students are expected to dress corporately to the Lecture Halls,
Examination Halls and special ceremonies, such as Matriculation,
Foundation Day, Convocation, public lectures and other events specifically
so stated.

To be corporately dressed connotes a shirt tucked into a pair of trousers,

preferably with a necktie, with or without a jacket, and a neat pair of
covered shoes or sandals.

For national days such as Independence Days, national dressing code

may be observed.

2. Male students of the University may wear "native" attire or French suits
outside lecture and Examination Halls.

3. No male student is allowed to wear T-shirts, face-caps, scarves, braided

hair or earrings, necklace, bangles, beads, etc in the University.

4. Fastening of trousers below the waistline is not allowed.

5. Wearing of long-sleeved shirts, without buttoning the sleeves well or

folding, as desired, is not allowed.

6. Shirt collars shall not be allowed left flying.

7. Shirts must be properly tucked into the trousers.

8. The practice of pulling down one's trousers to the hip line is not allowed.

9 Wearing of Jeans in the campus is prohibited. (just added)

10 Male students shall wear sandals and covered shoes, depending on the
type of attire.

11. The use of face caps in Lecture and Examination Halls is strictly
prohibited.

12. Piercing of any part of the body is prohibited,

13. Tattooing on any part of the body is prohibited.
14. Male students shall wear low-cut hair style and be clean shaven at all
times

C. UNIFORM DRESS CODE FOR PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINES

If any Uniform Dress Code is prescribed for female and male students in any
Faculty/Department of the University, particularly those in the professional
disciplines, all students concerned must adhere to the Uniform Dress Code very
strictly. The University Administration will consider violation of any of the above
dress code as a very serious one and severe disciplinary action will be taken
against the defaulters, which may include a written warning, suspension or
expulsion.
** It is necessary for that department to inform the registrar about that
decision.
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D. PENALTIES FOR IMPROPER DRESSING

i. Erring students shall be sent out of the lecture room or examination hall
immediately.

Ii * All offensive dresses and items will be seized and a strong warning issued
to the first
offender. For a repeat offence, the offender will earn a 2 weeks
suspension.

iii. *Wearing of beard and hair style that is not low cut will earn a strong
warning and exit from the university until the offender complies with the
rules. Repeat offence will earn 2 weeks suspension.
iv. *Tattooing and or piercing of any part of the body other than ear will attract
a 2 weeks suspension and weekly appearance at the student affairs ofice
for counselling after.
* just added (Fresh students with tattooing on their bodies should report at the
SAO for necessary action.)

v. A copy of the letter may be filed in his/her personal file in the University/
Department.

Vi The parents/guardians of the erring student will be informed in writing,

accordingly.

Vii The student shall be expelled from the University if unrepentant.

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CHAPTER FIVE

POLICY ON
RESIDENCE
Resident life of University students is a community life. It is an ideal place where
a student's moral character and conduct can be molded. This chapter of the
Handbook, therefore, contains necessary information on the available halls of
residence and rules and regulations concerning the general welfare of students
in the Halls of Residence. The main purpose of it is to enhance peaceful co-
existence amongst the students and facilitate good administration in the Halls of
Residence for the attainment of the University's goal of decency in education and
morals, thereby, creating a happy, relaxed atmosphere or environment germane,
for a student's successful stay on the campus. The penalties for violation of these
rules and regulations are also clearly stated and will be fully enforced.\
The university has six halls of residence that are operational as of [Link]
seventh hall would soon be completed for use. The halls are listed as follows:
i. Diocese of Lagos West ( comprising Bungall(male), Red
roof(female) and New Female halls)
ii. Ibadan Diocese (Jasper Akinola) hall(male)
iii. Diocese of Lagos hall(male)
iv. University Female hall

Each hall has a warden who is in charge of day to day administration of the hall.
He is assisted
by the porters. There is a hall master/mistress who is a senior academic staff and
or administrative staff to help in the overall administration of the hall. Each hall under
the guidance of the hall master/mistress is to have a student hall management
committee which is responsible for the welfare, programmes of social, intellectual and
sporting activities of the hall. The hall master/mistress is the chairman of the committee,
the warden is a member and the student members of the committee are elected by all
members of the hall. The student hall management committee is expected to meet once
a month, keep records of its business and make reccomendations to appropriate body
as necessary.

1. CONDITIONS FOR TAKING UP RESIDENCE IN HALLS OF RESIDENCE

i. Eligibility for Accommodation
No student shall be granted accommodation unless he or she has being
admitted, paid all required school fees, and has been properly registered
as a full-time student of the University.

ii. Authorization for Allocation of Accommodation & Hall ID Card

The Dean of Students Affairs, or his representative, shall assign
accommodation to students.
Any student that is found squatting in a hall of residence or a room will be
immediately ejected and given a reprimand with his host. A repeat offence
will attract 2 weeks suspension and in addition the offender and the host
will be referred to SDC. (just added)
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iii. Keeping to Stipulated Exit Hours

Student will be normally admitted into halls of residence any time, from
12.00 noon the day before semester lectures begin, and vacate it, latest,
12.00 noon on the day the University is officially declared closed for the
semester or session.

2. EVOLVING DISTINCT HALL CULTURE

Halls or residence are encouraged to evolve distinct identificatory culture, for
example moderate, not flamboyant hall outfit for special social functions (necktie
for men, scarf for ladies, etc.), annual hall week activities (sports, debates, etc.).

3. RULES FOR PEACEFUL RESIDENCE

i. All students are expected to abide strictly by all the rules of residence.

ii. A student, who, in the judgement of the Dean, cannot live peacefully with
his colleagues, after sufficient caution and warning, shall be expelled from
the University.

ii. All students must be in their rooms for mandatory bed checks at 10.00 pm
everyday. Unathourised miss of bed checks will attract reprimand for first
offender and 2 weeks suspension for a repeat offence. ( just included
here)

iv. From 10.00pm to 5.00a.m. each night, there shall be silence in the Halls of
Residence. No student shall make noise that can disturb the sleep or
study of another student.

v. There shall be a brief morning and evening prayer which shall be

conducted in each hall by the Hall Leader or individuals so selected.

vi. A student of noisy character, if he/she does not comply after enough
warnings or cautions, shall be expelled from the University,

vii. Pet animals and birds are prohibited in University Halls of Residence.

viii. Quarrelling and fighting are absolutely forbidden in the Hall and in any
other part of the University. Any student who contravenes this rule shall be
suspended for at least two semesters.

ix. Stealing is viewed as a serious offence in this University. Any student who
is involved shall be expelled from the University, and handed over to the
police.

4. CHANGE OF HALL/ROOM
i. A student may not, without the prior authorization of the Dean of Students,
transfer from one room or Hall to another.
Violation of the rule will attract a reprimand and a suspension of 2 weeks
for a repeat offence.

5. HALL RESIDENCE DURING VACATION

i. A student who wishes to stay in the Hall during vacation shall apply in
writing to the Dean, Student Affairs at least two weeks before the vacation
begins.
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ii. The decision of the Dean Student Affairs on such application is final.

iii. A student whose application to stay in a hall during vacation is approved,

shall pay an appropriate fee.

v. A student permitted to stay in a hall during vacation must move to the hall
assigned him/her for the period, irrespective of his normal hall during the
semester.

v. Students permitted to stay in the halls during vacations must vacate the
halls not later than 12 noon a day before lectures resume for the
semester.

vi. All students permitted to stay in Halls of Residence during breaks or

vacations must abide by the rules of the Halls of Residence.

6. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION
i. The University does not provide any special accommodation for any
student. Any student who is not satisfied with the accommodation
provided by the University should make plans to adjust to the Hall
environment or leave the University.

7. SPIRITUAL HARMONY
(i) With the purpose of fulfilling the founding philosophy of the University, all
students are expected to comply with all regulations designed to ensure
spiritual harmony in the University. For this reason, no instrument, symbol,
document, property, substance of any form, connoting or purporting to be
used for any other religious practice or activity, is allowed in the University.

(ii) All students are expected to attend all Sunday and other worship services
puntually. Failure to do so will attract reprimand for first offence and 2
weeks suspension for a repeat offence.( ii is just added)

8. NIGHT-TIME HALL ACTIVITIES

i. All students of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo are expected to respect
other students' rights to privacy and rest, both in the Halls of Residence
and in their respective rooms.

ii. Students must not for any reason enter or leave a hall/room between the
hours of midnight and 5:00 a.m.

iii. Students who wish to continue their studies in their rooms between the
hours of midnight and 5:00am should do so by using their reading lamps
for illumination, as opposed to general lighting.

9. HALL OF RESIDENCE FUNCTIONS

i. Although the University places a high premium on the pursuit of academic
excellence, it also appreciates students' need for social functions and
interaction. However, everything must be done within the acceptable
boundaries of decency and purity.

ii. Before any social functions, other than the normal Worship, Foundation
Day, Matriculation Day, Convocation or any other University event, is held,
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a prior permission, in writing, should be obtained by the organizers from

the Registrar of the University through the hall Warden and Student Affairs
Officer, at least 5 days before the function.

iii. While applying for permission to the University authorities, the nature,
purpose, place/ venue and time of commencement and closure of the
functions should be specifically mentioned in the application.

iv. Where such application is successful, the University authorities shall not
permit any Hall function after 8.00p.m.

v. On no account, should the venue be found dirty after use. Those involved
in organising the function should ensure that the place is thoroughly
cleaned up immediately after use.

vi. No such function may be carried out elsewhere, or in living room(s) of the
halls of residence, if the application is turned down.

vii. The Registrar shall normally request the Chief Security Officer of the
University to make available the necessary security arrangements for
peaceful conduct of permitted functions.

viii, Any student found violating these regulations will be suspended from the
university and may even be expelled.

10. WEEKEND/EMERGENCY TRAVELING BY STUDENTS

As the University is concerned with the safety of its students, especially with
respect to movements outside the University premises, students are to note that:

a) Normally, no student shall be absent from the Hall of Residence overnight

without permission from the Student Affairs Officer.

b) Similarly, no student is allowed to travel out of the University on weekends

or undertake an impromptu journey outside the University, no matter how
urgent or important the issue at stake, without a written permission from
the Student Affairs Officer of the University.

c) In his /her application, such a student must disclose, honestly, the

information regarding his/her destination address, telephone number and
purpose for such journey, parent/sponsor’s consent to the Student Affairs
Officer.

d) A student leaving the Hall, except for activities within the campus, must
sign off at the Hall Administrator's office. Upon return, he/she must also
sign in.

Violation of the rule shall attract a reprimand for a first offender to 2 weeks
suspension for a repeat offence.

e) Any student permited to leave the campus as stated above shall be

expected back on campus on or before 6.00 pm

Violation of this regulation shall attract a reprimand to expulsion

depending on the gravity of the ofence.
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11. CLEANING OF ROOMS

i. Every student occupant shall take the responsibility of cleaning his/her
room. This responsibility shall be shared among all occupants in the room.

ii. Unwashed plates, cutleries, overnight soaked pants and dresses etc.
should not be found in any room, bathrooms, toilets or kitchenettes.

iii. All dirts, waste papers, etc., should be emptied in the waste paper basket
/dust bins provided by the University. This is to ensure easy evacuation by
the Hall Cleaners.

iv. All beds should be neatly dressed before students go for lectures.

v. All electrical appliances/lights should be switched off when leaving the

room.

vi. Every student shall participate in the general cleaning of his/her room and
surrounding of the hall every Saturday.

vii. The University Authority shall eject any dirty student from the hall after a
warning.

12. DEFACING OF UNIVERSITY WALLS WITH PASTING OF POSTERS, BILLS

OR PAPERS, WRITINGS, DRAWING, ETC.

i. No student shall deface the walls of the University, or hall/rooms with any
posters, bills, writings, drawings, graffiti, etc.

ii, Any violator of this rule shall be made to paint the wall at his/her cost and
earn a 2 weeks suspension. This is without any prejudice to any other
form of disciplinary action by the University.

13. USE OF WIRELESS SETS, RADIOS, STEREO SETS, MOBILE TELEPHONES,

ETC
i. Use of Musical Instrument
No student is allowed to disturb his/her roommates with musical
equipment. However, students may play radios, cassettes and other mu-
sical instruments any time between 6.00am and 10.00pm, provided the
gadget is always tuned to the level that will not disturb other roommates.
The appropriate use of earphones is recommended.

ii. Use of Batteries Only for such Equipment

Students who play radios, cassettes and other musical instruments in the
halls must do so with their own batteries and not electricity.

iii. Minimum Sound

On no account shall a gadget be so loud as to be heard outside the closed
door of a particular room. Earphone use is always preferable when
operating electronic gadgets.

iii. No student is allowed to bring television set into the Hall of Residence.
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Use of any electronic gadget in a way to cause disturbance to other

residents in the hall will attract a reprimand for the first offender and
confisitication of the gadgets for a repeat offence.(just included)

v. Use of Mobile Telephones

All mobile telephones should be switched off in the Centre for lectures and
examination halls, library and during prayer/worship periods. Students
should show consideration for others by speaking with low tones and put-
ting the ring tones at vibration at all times. Any student found violating this
rule shall have his telephone seized and he/she shall be strongly
reprimanded.
** Students are advised not to bring sophisticated and expensive phones
to the university. The university will not be liable for any stolen phones.
Students are advised to be security conscious at all times.
** This section is just added.
vi . Permission must be sought and obtained from the students affairs office
prior any student official event such as students association,
departmental week etc.

Failure to do so will attract arraingment of the officials of the student group

before SDC.
(just added)

14. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES/ CANDLES

i. In order to prevent domestic hazards and accidents, the uses of electrical
appliances and candle, etc., are absolutely forbidden in the halls. Any
student found violating those regulations, in respect of the use of electrical
equipment, radios and naked light shall have his equipment seized, in
addition to paying a fine of N5,000, or expulsion from the university on the
first offence and second offence, respectively, student are, however,
allowed to use bedside lamps with rechargeable batteries.

ii. Use of Additional Fans

Students shall not use additional fans in the Halls of Residence.

iii. The University may provide some electrical appliances for students to be
used in designated kitchenettes, laundry or ironing rooms. It is the
responsibility of any student using these appliances to use them with
utmost care, clean them after use and return them to the appropriate
storing place.

15. FEEDING
i. The University has canteens where students can eat on a pay-as-you-eat
basis.

iii. Hot water can be obtained from the kitchenette.

16. COOKING IN THE HALLS OF RESIDENCE

i. No student is allowed to cook in the Hall of Residence. Students are to
purchase their meals from the University Cafeteria.
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ii. Any student found violating this rule shall be expelled from the Hall and
the University.

17. VISITORS TO HALLS OF RESIDENCE

A visitor is any person who is not an authorized resident of the particular hall. All
students should, therefore, take note of the following details:
i. No visitor is permitted to enter into a student's Hall room. Any visitor shall
first report at the Hall Administrator's Lodge and sign the required
documents, after which, the Hall Administrator shall direct the visitor to the
Common Room. The Hall Administrator shall then send for the student
being visited, who shall meet with the visitor only in the Common Room.
Before leaving, the visitor shall again report at the Hall Administrator's
Lodge and sign out. If this process is not followed, the student being
visited shall be duly held accountable.

ii. The hours of visitation are from 3.00pm to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, and
12.00 noon to 6.00pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

This regulation applies also to the visiting students of this University and to
students' relatives. The visiting period, as indicated above, must be
observed. Visitors outside this period must see the Student Affairs Officer,
if he/she is from outside or the Hall Administrator if he/he is a student of
the university.

iii. No visitors (see (i) and (ii) of this section) shall be allowed in any hall after
6.00p.m. each day. Failure to comply with the above rules leads to an
outright expulsion of the violator(s) from the university.

iv. All visitors must wear the University Visitor's Card for easy identification.

18. OPPOSITE SEX VISITORS

Visitors of the opposite sex MUST NOT enter the students' rooms.
i. Thus, a male student visiting female student(s) is regarded as a visitor and
vice versa.

ii. However, a male student visiting a male hall or a female student visiting a
female hall is not a visitor, but a colleague.

iii. Female students are not allowed into the rooms of the male students and
vice versa.

iv. Opposite sex visiting students are to meet strictly at the visiting hours in
the respective Common Rooms of the Halls of Residence.

v. Any violation of these regulations by students will attract a written warning

to the student involved, the visitor and his/her host/hostesses for the first
offence. Repeat offence will be referred to SDC. ( a new addition)

19. OVERNIGHT VISITOR/ GUEST ARRANGEMENT

No student is allowed to accommodate any male or female visitor/guest, in
his/her Hall room overnight.
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Any student found entertainng a visitor /guest or any other student in his/her Hall
room overnight will be immediately suspended for 4 weeks from the University.
The visitor will be handed over to the Police. Arrangements to accommodate an
overnight guest/visitor must be made with the Dean, Student Affairs or his
appointed officer.

20. INVITATIONS TO STUDENTS FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS

i. No student is allowed to invite student(s) of other tertiary institution(s) to
the University or his/her living room to hold parties or meetings, either in
the Hall or any other venue of the University, without written permission
from the Dean, Affairs Office.

ii. Any violation of this regulation may attract suspension of the student from
the University.

21. SMOKING
i. Smoking, in all its ramifications, is prohibited in the University. No student
is allowed to smoke in the Lecture Halls, Halls of Residence or anywhere
in the University Environment.

ii. Any student found smoking shall be expelled from the University.

22. ALCOHOL USE

i. No student is allowed to possess or drink alcohol on Campus.

ii. Any student of the University who violates this rule shall be expelled from
the University.

23. USE OF HARD DRUGS

i. The use and possession of hard drugs, which includes Indian hemp,
cocaine, heroin, etc., is highly prohibited in the University.

ii. Any student found in possession or using hard drugs of any kind will be
suspended indefinitely and referred for psychiatric treatment. If found
guilty, he/she will be expelled from the University and handed over to the
police for prosecution.

24. LOSS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

i. It is the duty and responsibility of each student in the Hall to take care of
his/her personal property, as the University Administration will not accept
any responsibility for any loss of property in the Halls of Residence.

ii. Students are allowed the use of mobile phones and laptops on campus
since these can enhance their academic work and interaction with the
outside world. For security reasons and in order to guard these gargets
from theft, the owners of laptops are advised to register same with the
security personnel at the main university gate and the porters in the hall of
residence. They are advised to engrave their names boldly on their
laptops.
** new addition

iii. Students are, therefore, advised, in their own interest, not to bring their
valuable items into the Halls of Residence.
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iv. The wardrobes and door keys should be properly used.

iv. Students are advised to deposit their money in the nearest bank.

v. Note that the university will not be responsible for any stolen property.

25. USE OF FIREWORKS AND POSSESSION OF FIRE ARMS AND OTHER

DANGEROUS WEAPONS
i. The possession and use of firearms and fireworks, such as knockouts,
etc. by students are strictly prohibited on the University campus.

ii. Any student found violating this rule will be expelled from the University
and handed over to the police for prosecution.

26. INVENTORY OF UNIVERSITY PROPERTIES IN HALLS OF RESIDENCE

i. At the end of each academic session, all students living in the University
Halls of Residence are expected to pack out all their belongings and hand
over the keys and other properties in their rooms belonging to the
University, to the hall warden/administrator not later than 12 noon on the
day of vacation, after assets verification through the Hall Administrator
might have been carried out.

ii. A representative of the Dean, Student Affairs Office, will take a proper
inventory of all rooms and will, thereafter, issue a Clearance Certificate to
each student at the end of every session. Students who fail to comply with
this rule shall face disciplinary action. Any missing or damaged item
identified in the room or block shall be repaired or paid for by the
student(s) responsible for same. (just added)

27. CARE FOR THE SICK

i. Every student is expected to register with the university health centre on

resumption at the university. Any student that fails to register or fails to
take his/her card to the health centre when requesting for treatment
should be reported to student affairs officer for necessary disciplinary
action.
(a new addition)

ii. A student who becomes sick should report to the University Health
Services Centre without delay.
iii. A student who is too sick to report personally to the Health Centre shall
get his/her room mate or nearest neighbour to report to the Health Centre
immediately.
iv. Should a student take any medical treatment not authorized by the
Medical Centre, he/ she does so at his/her own risk.
v. Students suffering from infectious or contagious diseases shall be isolated
until he/she recovers from the illness.

28. EMOTIONAL OR SOCIAL COUNSELLING

Any student who experiences any emotional or social discomfort while within the
University should feel free to speak, in confidence, with the Chaplain, the Dean,
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Student Affairs Officer, Hall Mentors, Hall Administrators, or any other Officer
designated to provide spiritual and emotional counseling to students. Every
student of Ajayi Crowther University is expected to relate with other students and
staff and the entire University Community, as a member of God’s family and as
devoted Christian family. The authority will perform its role as 'in-loco-parentis' to
students and will assist students to develop spiritually, academically, emotionally,
socially and physically during their period of study in the University.

29. CLOSING OF DOOR/GATES

i. The main gates of the University shall remain closed from 10.30 pm to
5.00 am the next morning.

ii. Any student who arrives after the gates have been shut must give
satisfactory explanation to the security men on duty before he/she will be
allowed on Campus.

30. HALL MANAGEMENT

A. Hall Student Leader (Hall Representatives)
i. Every Hall unit shall have an elected Hall leader who shall be a student,
lawfully resident in that Hall unit.

ii. The functions of a Hall Leader include;

a. Conducting morning and evening prayer.
b. Keeping the Dean, Affairs Office regularly informed of devel-
opments in his/her unit relating to issues such as light, water
supply, squabbles, etc.
c. Ensuring discipline in his/her unit.
d. Keeping an up-to-date register of all students resident in his/her
unit.
e. Preparing his/her Hall for Inter-Hall Sports Competition, Dinner,
Quiz, Drama, etc.
f. Any other duties the Dean, Affairs Office may assign to him/ her.
** This section can be taken care of by the hall managent commitee. If so,
this section can be deleted

B. Hall Warden
Every Hall shall have a Hall Warden who shall be under the supervision of
Hall Master/Mistresses. The Warden is charged with the following duties:

i. Enforcing all Hall rules in the Hall,

ii. Maintaining discipline in the Hall,
iii. Keeping an up-to-date register of all students residing in the Hall.
iv. Keeping the Students Affairs Officer regularly informed of the situation of
things in the Hall,
v. Maintaining proper sanitation in the Hall,
vi. Caring for Hall property and Hall keys,
vii. Securing the Hall, especially when students are away,
viii. Collecting the Hall keys from Students Affairs Officer and opening the
Halls of Residence, before noon on the day before lectures begin, in any
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semester, for the returning students. On the day the University closes for
any reason whatsoever, the Hall Administrator shall check and ensure that
all Hall properties are intact and secure. He shall then lock up the Halls of
Residence and return all keys to the Students Affairs Officer, and
viii. Hall Administrators shall also perform any other duties the Students Affairs
Officer shall assign to them.

31. SANCTIONS
i. Hall Wardens shall report cases of infringements of hall rules to the hall
master/mistresses who can mete out punishment for minor cases. More
serious cases are to be reported to the Dean, Student Affairs .

ii. The Dean, Students Affairs may impose punishment, ranging from
immediate sack from the Hall to recommending the total expulsion of the
culpable offender from the University.

32. VIGILANTE SQUAD

A vigilante squad consisting of Students Affairs Officer, Hall Administrators, Chief
Security Officer, a selected few of the security staff and any other appointed staff
will periodically visit the Hall rooms at any time to enforce the above Hall Rules
and Regulations and to report exceptional matters to the University Authorities.
(This section to be deleted)

33. STUDENTS' RIGHTS OF APPEAL

Ajayi Crowther University has provided these rules and regulations to guide and
ensure excellent behaviour by student. It has no intention of frustrating, rejecting
or condemning any student. Any student who has been placed on corrective
measures, but who feels he/she has not been given a fair hearing, or has
additional information to guide the University's decision, has the right to send in a
letter of appeal in writing within seven days to the Students Affairs Officer in the
case of offences in the Halls.

34. AWARD OF AJAYI CROWTHER UNIVERSITY DEGREE

Ajayi Crowther University has the right to refuse the award of its degree to any
student who has exhibited gross acts of misconduct in the University, the award
of the University's degree is subject to being found worthy in character and
learning throughout the period of study.
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CHAPTER SIX

EXAMINATIONS
REGULATIONS
This chapter presents the regulations governing all examinations in the University. Part of
its objective is to inculcate sound moral discipline and practice and to promote integrity. This
is to avoid those pitfalls that have tended to erode the public's confidence in university
degrees. You must not lose your identity. Depend on yourself, study well, attend lectures
and cultivate the habit of personal reading and studying. All students should scrupulously
observe the regulations, as ignorance of them will not be entertained by the Administration.

1. ADMISSION TO EXAMINATIONS
Only those students, who have been duly admitted, who have registered,
matriculated, signed for the Student Handbook, paid their school fees in full, signed
the matriculation oath, and undergone a regular course of study in the University in
line with the rules and regulations of the University, shall be allowed to take their
examinations, subject to section 2 below.

2. MINIMUM CLASS ATTENDANCE

All such students, who are matriculated with the University, are required, in addition
to paying all prescribed fees to the University, to have minimum of 75 percent
physical attendance in the courses registered for in the various departments of the
University, before being allowed to take their examinations. Each lecturer shall keep
class attendance register for course(s) taught.

3. STUDENTS TO USE ONLY ASSIGNED SEATS

The invigilators shall assign seats to candidates. A candidate shall neither choose a
seat for himself, nor refuse a seat assigned to him by the Invigilator.

4. USE OF CURRENT STUDENT IDENTITY CARD IN ALL EXAMS

All students are expected to put on their current ID Card during examinations. Any
student who fails to show his ID Card during an examination shall present his
passport photograph to the Chief Invigilator for authentication and shall, within 24
hours working days, submit a duly authorized ID Card. Until then, his script will be
marked on top by the Chief Invigilator as "SUSPECT".

5. NEED FOR STUDENT'S PUNCTUALITY

Students must be punctual at every Examination Hall. In this respect, all students
are expected to report at the Examination Hall at least 30 minutes before the
commencement of each examination. Students who come late to the Examination
Hall may be admitted at the discretion of the Chief Invigilator, but no student shall be
admitted into the Examination Hall, 30 minutes after the commencement of the
examination.

6. LEAVING HALL UPON COMMENCEMENT OF EXAMINATION

No student is allowed to leave the Examination Hall for the first one hour after the
commencement of an examination.

7. VISITING THE TOILET DURING EXAMINATIONS

No student is allowed to leave the Examination Hall with the intention of returning,
except to go to the toilet, and an Examination Attendant of the University must
accompany the student.
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8. UTMOST SILENCE DURING EXAMINATIONS

Students are advised to maintain utmost silence in the examination Hall throughout
the examination.
9. WRITING MATERIALS
Students must bring their own ink, pens, biros, erasers, rulers, pencils, calculators
and any other instruments that are specifically permitted to be brought into the
Examination Hall for a particular examination paper. No borrowing of any of these
items is allowed in the Examination Hall.
10. ITEMS PROHIBITED FROM EXAM HALLS
Students are not allowed to bring handsets, books and/or bags with them into the
examination hall. However, where a particular course requires the use of tables,
graphs, etc., the University shall supply these during the examination and they must
be returned along with the examination scripts.
No candidate shall have any other material or paper in his possession, even a
private letter, while inside the Examination Hall.

11 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION DURING EXAMINATION

No student is allowed to communicate with any other student when the examination
is in progress in the examination hall. Instead, if a student needs clarification, they
are advised to raise their hands to draw the attention of the Invigilator, as opposed
to rising from their seats or making any sound of any sort.
12. ALTERATION OR CANCELLATION OF MATRICULATION NUMBER
No alteration or cancellation is allowed in the answer booklet of the student's
registration or matriculation number. If any mistake is made in respect to a student's
registration or matriculation number, the Chief Invigilator shall witness and initial the
correction immediately it is made.
13. SMOKING, EATING, DRINKING, ETC.
Smoking, eating, chewing gum, drinking, etc, is prohibited in the Examination Hall.

14. USE OF SCRAP PAPER

The use of scrap paper is not permitted in the Examination Hall. Students are
advised to do rough examination work in the answer book itself and it should be
neatly crossed through later on. Similarly, no rough work is permitted on the question
paper, on the desk, the student's palm, handkerchief, or anywhere else.
15. LEGIBLE AND NEAT WRITING
Students are advised to write neatly and legibly.
16. FILLING EXAMINATION ANSWER BOOKLETS
Students are advised to ensure that, within the first 5 (five) minutes of the
examination, they have inserted, the title and code of the course being examined
and their matriculation numbers at the appropriate place. Students shall also insert
the number of the attempted questions on the front cover of the answer scripts
before submitting their answer scripts to the Invigilator.
17. USED OR UNUSED ANSWER SCRIPTS
The students are not allowed to take away any used or unused scripts from the
Examination Hall.
18. DRESSING TO EXAMINATION HALLS
Students' dressing to the Examination Halls should comply with the regulations on
the Dress Code, Veils, or coverings over the head and face-caps are not allowed in
the Examination Halls.
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CHAPTER SEVEN

EXAMINATION
MISCONDUCT
AND
PENALTIES
This chapter summarizes what constitutes an examination misconduct and the
various penalties, ranging from warning to expulsion, for violating examination
rules. Ajayi Crowther University stands out to promote integrity, both in and
outside the classroom. Thus, every student has been advised to study these
rules and their penalties. Examination malpractices not covered in this code shall
be addressed by the appropriate Disciplinary Committee and if found guilty, the
violator shall face appropriate sanction.
The list is by no means exhaustive. Students are to note that:
i) Any action by a student, which compromises the integrity and sanctity of
the University examination, shall be considered to be an academic
misconduct and shall be visited with appropriate disciplinary action;

ii) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, academic misconduct shall
be deemed to include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
A. Examination Misconduct
1. FALSIFYING ACADEMIC RECORDS FOR ADMISSION, ETC.
Falsifying academic records or submitting false credentials for purposes of
gaining admission to the University examination or for any other academic
purpose.
2. IMPERSONATING
Impersonating another student or entering into an agreement with another
person to be impersonated for purposes of taking examinations or tests or
carrying out laboratory or other assignments.
3. PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism, that is, the act of presenting the ideas or words of another as
one's own. The use of other people's ideas or words must be properly
acknowledged and referenced. This applies to all written materials, such
as essays, laboratory reports, term papers, designs and other projects,
statistical data, computer programmes and research results. The properly
acknowledged use of sources is an accepted and required form of
academic behaviour.
4. UNORTHODOX MEANS
Obtaining, by theft, or other improper means, examination papers, tests,
or any other materials, or using such materials, or distributing such
materials to other students.
5. CHEATING
Cheating in examinations, assignments, term papers, reports, projects or
any other test that is to be used in judging the student's performance in a
course, programme of study or on any special test, which the University
may offer. Cheating includes copying from another student's work or
allowing other students to copy from one's own work, consultation with any
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unauthorized person during an examination or test and use of

unauthorized aids.
6. FALSE MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Submitting a false medical or other certificate, or obtaining such certificate
under false pretence for examinations or any other academic purpose
whatsoever.

7. RE-SUBMISSION OF USED MATERIALS

Submitting an essay, report or assignment to satisfy some, or all of the
requirements of a course, when that essay, report or assignment has been
previously submitted or is concurrently being submitted for another
course, without the express permission of the lecturer(s) involved.

8. DISRUPTION, HARASSMENT, ETC.

Behaving in a manner, which infringes, in an unreasonable way, on the
right of other students to engage in their scholarly work. This shall include
the disruption of classes and examinations and the harassment or
intimidation of students or staff.

9. ANTI-SAFETY BEHAVIOUR
Behaving in a workshop, studio room or laboratory, in a manner which is
in serious or repeated violation of safety regulations and, thereby, creating
a situation that constitutes a threat to the safety of the individual or other
occupants of the workshop studio room or laboratory.

B. PENALITIES
1. UNAUTHORIZED COMMUNICATION
If a student is found engaging in any unauthorized communication (oral,
written or sign) while the examination is in progress, the student involved
shall be disqualified in the relevant examination paper and shall be
deemed to have failed that paper. Such a student may be allowed to
register for the course during the following year.
2. INFLUENCING AN EXAMINATION OFFICIAL
If a student is found attempting to influence any examination official with a
view of gaining an advantage (e.g. writing of unauthorized numbers,
names, marks, notes, etc. on answer booklets), the student involved shall
be disqualified in that examination, and shall be deemed to have failed
that paper. Such a student may be allowed to register for the course
during the next session.
3. WRITING ON UNAUTHORIZED MATERIALS
If a student is found writing on any unauthorized paper or material(s)
during an examination, either the question set or solution, thereof, the
student involved shall be disqualified in the relevant examination paper
and shall be deemed to have failed that paper. Such a student shall be
allowed to register for the course during the next session.
4. UNAUTHORIZED CHANGE OF SEATING POSITION
If a student is found changing assigned sitting position in the examination
hall without the permission of the Invigilator, the student involved shall be
disqualified in the relevant examination paper and shall be deemed to
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have failed that paper. Such a student shall be allowed to register for the
course during the next session.
5. POSSESSION OF WRITTEN MATERIALS
If a student is found having in his/her possession, any written or
photocopies of notes or any printed materials, or notes written on any part
of the body, clothing, instruments, such as set square, slide rules,
calculator etc, or having notes written on chairs, tables, desks or drawing
boards during the examination, the student involved shall be disqualified
from the entire examination and suspended for one calendar year, and
give a written undertaking of good behaviour, signed by the student and
his/her parents/sponsor(s).

6. COPYING FROM UNAUTHORIZED MATERIALS

If a student is found, while the examination is in progress, copying, or has
copied any paper, book or note on to any part of clothing, body, table,
desk or instruments, like set square, slide rule, protractors, calculators
etc., the student involved shall be disqualified from the entire examination
and suspended for one calendar year, and give a written undertaking
signed by both the students and his/her parents or sponsors of good
behaviour.

7. CONSULTING RECOMMENDED BOOKS OR LECTURE NOTES

If a student is found, while the examination is in progress, consulting
lecture notes or recommended textbooks, inside or outside the ex-
amination hall, the student involved shall be disqualified from the entire
examination and suspended for two calendar years and give a written
undertaking to be of good behaviour, signed by the student and his/her
parents/sponsor(s).

8. PASSING UNAUTHORIZED MATERIALS TO OTHERS

If a student is found, while the examination is in progress, passing any
material, such as a copy of the question set in the paper or solution, to any
one, both students involved shall be disqualified from the entire
examination and suspended for one academic year and shall be required
to register at the beginning of the corresponding semester of the following
year.

9. RECEIVING UNAUTHORIZED HELP FROM OTHERS DURING EXAMINATION

If a student is found, while the examination is in progress, receiving from
or giving help to another student through some written material relevant to
the examination, both students involved shall be disqualified from the
entire examination and suspended for one calendar year.

10. AIDING AND ABETTING OTHERS TO COPY

If a student is found, while the examination is in progress, aiding and
abetting any other student to copy from unauthorized material, the
students involved shall be disqualified from the entire examination and
suspended for one calendar year and shall be required to register at the
beginning of the corresponding semester of the following year. If the
student aiding or abetting the other(s) is not writing that particular paper,
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he shall be expelled from the University. If the culprit is from another

institution, he shall be handed over to the police.

11. SOLICITING FOR MARKS

If a student is found, while the examination is in progress, communicating
or attempting to communicate, directly or indirectly, with the examination
officials, with a view of influencing them in the award of marks, the student
involved shall be disqualified from the entire examinations and suspended
for two calendar years.
12. DESTRUCTION OF UNAUTHORIZED MATERIALS
If a student is found, while the examination is in progress, destroying any
unauthorized note or paper found on him/her, the student involved shall be
disqualified from the entire examinations and suspended for one calendar
year.

13. DISOBEYING EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

If a student is found, while the examination is in progress, disobeying
lawful instructions from examination officials, the student involved shall be
disqualified from the entire examinations and suspended for one calendar
year and shall be required to register at the beginning of the second year
following the suspension.

14. REFUSAL TO COMPLETE MALPRACTICE FORM

If a student is found, while the examination is in progress and refuses to
complete part of the form for reporting examination malpractice, the
student involved shall be suspended for two calendar years.

15. POSSESSION OF EXAMINATION MATERIALS

If a student is found, being in possession of examination materials, such
as answer booklets, before and/or after examination, the student involved
shall be disqualified from the entire examinations and suspended for one
academic session and shall be required to register at the beginning of the
third session.

16. MAKING PREVIOUS ARRANGEMENTS FOR HELP

If a student is found to have made, or makes, or is making, any prior
arrangement to obtain help in connection with the question paper, the
student involved shall be disqualified from the entire examinations and
suspended for one academic year and shall be required to register at the
beginning of the corresponding semester of the third year.

17. SMUGGLING OF ANSWER SCRIPTS

If a student is found smuggling, in or out of the examination hall, an
unauthorized answer script or continuation sheet or question paper, the
student involved shall be expelled from the University.

18. IMPERSONATING ANOTHER STUDENT

If a student is found impersonating another student by writing the
candidate's name and/or number, the students involved, that is, both the
impersonator and the impersonated, if both are Ajayi Crowther University
students, shall be expelled from the University. However, where the imper-
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sonator is not a student of Ajayi Crowther University, he shall be handed

over to the police. If a student of Ajayi Crowther University impersonates
anyone outside the University, he shall be expelled from the University.

19. STEALING QUESTION PAPERS, EXAMINATION MATERIALS, ETC.

If a student is found with unauthorized written materials, question papers,
solutions or any materials relevant to the examinations, the student
involved shall be expelled from the University.

20. ATTACKING INVIGILATOR (S) OR LECTURER (S)

If a student attacks an invigilator or any Officer conducting the exam in or
out of the examination hall, the student involved shall be expelled from the
University.

21. COLLABORATIVE COPYING, REFUSAL TO SUBMIT OR DESTRUCTION OF

MATERIALS
If any student is involved in collaborative copying, exchanging of answer
scripts or written materials in the examination hall, or refuses to hand over
suspected offending material(s}, or destroys the suspected offending
material(s), or tenders any unauthentic document relating to the
examination (e.g. I.D. Card, payment of receipts, medical certificates), or
refuses to sign the Examination Misconduct Form when instructed to do
so, such a student shall be expelled from the University.

22. TALKING, FAILURE TO RETURN EXAMINATION BOOKLETS, ETC.

Failure to return an answer script after the examination or talking to
another student during an examination or looking into another student's
answer script, or borrowing or lending material in the Examination Hall, or
exhibiting an unruly behaviour to the invigilator or any other examination
officer or student constitutes an examination misconduct. Any student
involved shall be deemed to have failed that particular course. He may,
however, be allowed to write the paper in the next session or summer
programme.

23. FAILURE TO STOP WRITING OR WRITING BEFORE THE START OF EXAMINATION

Writing before the start of examination, or after the call to stop writing or
writing things other than the registration number on the question paper
administered, constitutes an offence and the offender shall be given a
written warning.

24. OTHER TYPES OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICES

If a student is found committing any other related offence(s) connected
with examinations, which may not be specifically mentioned above, the
student involved shall face the penalty recommended by the Student
Disciplinary Committee.

C. PREROGATIVE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

i. As the law governing the University vests the Vice-Chancellor with
the power and authority to discipline the students, it is the preroga-
tive of the Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University to enforce
the "STUDENT HANDBOOK" in whole, or in part or to suspend any
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part of the "STUDENT HANDBOOK" in the best interest of the

University.

ii. Thus any student, whether suspended, expelled, or given a warning

in any major offence, and having served the penalty, would be
required to come along with his/her parents or guardians to see the
University Administration, before he/she is readmitted into the
University.
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CHAPTER EIGHT

STUDENTS SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT AND
CAMPUS LIFE

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo was established to provide a living and learning
environment which is influenced by Christian/Biblical ethics and principles by focusing
the vision of her students and graduates on Spiritual, Moral rectitude and academic
excellence.

The arrowhead of the spiritual operations unit of this University is the Chaplaincy Unit
headed by the University Chaplain and assisted by other clergymen in the chaplaincy.
The spiritual place of worship in Ajayi Crowther University is the University Chapel
which is the heart beat of the chaplaincy unit. Ajayi Crowther is a christian mission
University and takes the spiritual development of her students very seriously.
The spiritual thrust/development goals of the University are achieved through the
following segments:

i. The Chaplaincy
ii. The University Chapel
iii. The Spiritual Build up department
iv. The In-reach & Outreach departments
v. Church Attendance

The Chaplaincy’s mission is to generate holistic spiritual programmes

packaged/designed to achieve the vision and mission of the Church of Nigeria Anglican
Communion vis-à-vis the mission of Ajayi Crowther University for her students and
graduates.

The spiritual life of the University community – the staff, students and entire members of
the University shall be enhanced through;

 Chapel and attendance

 Pastoral care cervices
 Spiritual build up operations
 Chapel programmes
 Counseling
 Outreaches

The University Chapel:

It is the desired expectation of the chaplaincy to bring through the University chapel, the
entire staff, students and community together for corporate worship, spiritual nurture
and education, regarding relevant issues of life.

The Chapel is set out to bring about:

i. Corporate and intimate, personal relationship with God.
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ii. A systematic and consistent biblical teachings geared towards producing Holy
Spirit filled, vibrant and spiritually grounded members that will affect both the
University and her community in all righteousness.

Chapel Attendance Policy and Procedure:

Attendance at chapel is required of all students. A record of attendance is kept for each
student. The services made available by the chaplaincy are as follows:

i. Chapel corporate worship services hold every Sunday

– 8.00 am – 9.45 am (1st Service) → Attendance Check – 7.30 am – 7.45 am
– 10.00 am – 11.45 am (2nd Service) → Attendance Check – 9.50 am – 10.05 am
ii. Tuesday Bible study – 5.30 pm – 6.45 pm
iii. Mid-week prayer service – 5.30 pm – 6.45 pm
iv. Night vigil programme: Every last Friday of the month at 10.00 pm.
v. Beginning the Month with The Lord: First day of every month @8.00a.m
vi. Other Programmes:
– Week of spiritual emphasis: Every last weekend of every quarter in the
year
– Daily morning devotion: 5.30 am – 6.15 am in every Hall of residence.
– Other programes as led by the Holy Spirit will be announced by the
chaplaincy.

Please Note That:

 Chapel Attendance is mandatory for ALL students.

 No other religious gatherings are allowed on the Campus besides those
permitted by the chaplaincy. Absence from the services shall be with the written
permission of the hall master/mistress.
 Other programmes including; social gatherings, recreating in the
cafeteria/eateries, lectures or sporting activities are not permitted during the
period of worship services and related programmes.
 Students are expected to dress decently to the chapel and conduct themselves
decently during worship services.
 All students must obey and take the official instructions from Chapel officials e.g.,
Ushers, Sanctuary Keepers, Counsellors etc.
 Students are advised to bring their copies of the Holy Bible and a Chapel
Service notebook, to record messages, testimonies and instructions during the
service.

Any act of misconduct in the chapel will be referred to the student

Disciplinary Committee.

Ven. O. O Olagundoye
UNIVERSITY CHAPLAIN
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CHAPTER NINE

AJAYI CROWTHER
UNIVERSITY STUDENT
ASSEMBLY (ACUSA)
As it is in other universities and tertiary institutions in the country, the
Management of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo approved that the students of the
university be allowed to constitute themselves into a body known as Ajayi Crowther
University Student Assembly (ACUSA).
The ACUSA aims to serve as an effective mean for training the students in godly
and mature leadership, a channel of involving the students in the management of their
own affairs and promoting understanding between the University Management and the
students. All matriculated students are qualified to be members.
The ACUSA is under the office of the Vice Chancellor and all its activities are
supervised by the Students Affairs Office. The Students Affairs Office (SAO) in its
supervisory role of ACUSA is to ensure that the rules guiding the operations of the
Assembly are strictly followed and the aims for which the body is established are
achieved.

ACUSA OFFICERS
There shall be two categories of Officers namely: Central Executive Committee
(CEC) and the Students Representative Council (SRC). The two categories of Officers
combine to form the General Council (GC).
Central Executive Committee shall consist of:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Social Director
Sports Director
Public Relations Officer
Auditor
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Students Representative Council (SRC) shall comprise two representatives from each
of the Halls of Residence.

Election into the offices:

Qualified students would be appointed into these offices by election. For offices
which are not hall based, there shall be no gender discrimination. There shall be an
Electoral Committee that will conduct the election in accordance with the provisions in
the constitution of ACUSA.
The functions of the officers of ACUSA shall be as spelt out in the Constitution of
ACUSA. The tenure for each office is one academic year.

Source of Revenue:
The revenue for the operation of ACUSA shall come from:
i) Annual levies collected from students
ii) Donations from philanthropists
iii) Profits accruable from investments
All financial transactions of ACUSA shall be in accordance with the provisions in the
Constitution and those of the university.
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CHAPTER TEN

UNIVERSITY
LIBRARY

1. Introduction
The new University Library, an architectural showpiece, was commissioned by the
donor Lt. Gen. T.Y. Danjuma (Rtd) on 30th November, 2009. It became functional as
T.Y. Danjuma Library on Monday, 4th January 2010. It supersedes the old library
building inherited from [Link]’s College of Education. Presently, the collection
covers the disciplines in the Faculties of Social and Management Science,
Humanities and Natural Science. The collection continues to grow at an appreciable
rate. It has also a reasonable amount of journal titles in the disciplines presently
taught in the University. Subject coverage increases as new knowledge disciplines
are introduced into the programmes.

2. Mission
The mission of [Link] library is to provide rich, up-to-date resources needed
by students, lecturers, researchers and administrative staff of the University in a
conducive accessible environment; to enhance teaching, learning and research
objectives of the University.

3. University Library Hours

The University Library hours of operation are:
Monday – Friday
8.00a.m- 10.00pm
Saturday
9.00a.m- 1.00pm
The library shall be closed on Sundays and public holidays.

4. Registration to use the University Library

Registration to use the University Library by students, staff, researchers, etc.,
requires that a user should register and obtain an identity card. The requirements for
registration of students are;
(a) photocopy of admission letter
(b) 2 passport photographs
(c) evidence of payment of school fees
Registration is renewed every session. library ID card is not transferable. Before
graduation, each registered user is expected to do a library clearance and submit the
library ID card.

5. Organisation of Library Resources

Library books and journals are classified by the use of Library of Congress
Classification Scheme and subject accorded them through the use of Library of
Congress Subject Headings. Therefore, on the shelves, books are arranged in strict
subject areas determined by the scheme in which all books on the same main
subjects are placed together.
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Special Collections
A. Documents
The term ‘documents’ is used for official publications of government at local,
state and federal levels. It also covers publications issued by banks, companies
and inter-governmental bodies both nationally and internationally. These
materials are kept separately in a designated area and can be accessed by
users. Documents are useful for research and can be consulted only in the
library. Consult the Public Services Librarian for the services.

B. Reserved Books
Reserved books in the library do not circulate like the normal books. Materials
are selected and kept in the Reserved Section for several reasons. Some are
kept at the Circulation Desk, at the instance of a lecturer for maximum benefit of
students. Reserved books are not meant to be taken out of the library.
The user will have to sign for any of the books of interest for a specified period of
time, i.e. (2) hours. The duration can be extended if no reader is on the queue.
The user must return the material to the circulation desk and sign out.

6. Services
The University Library renders numerous services. Specifically, some are carried
out in the Public Services Unit to the direct benefit of users’ information needs.
Such services include: lending, inter-library loan, document delivery, reservation,
reference services, user education, photocopying, display, exhibition and user
education.
User education involving Information Literacy Programme and Library
Orientation comprise activities designed to welcome and introduce new students
and staff to the services, resources (print and online) and organization of
materials. Information Literacy Programme is provided to teach staff and
students the process that enable maximum usage of online resources.

7.
Internet Services
The internet services are components of the Virtual Library which presently
operates from 8am-4pm; Monday to Friday. The services include; access to
online resources that support students class assignments and projects
- opportunity to download and print materials pertinent to assignment at the rate of
#10 per page.
- access to paid subscription to EBSCOHOST databases in the areas of Social
and Management Science, Natural Sciences and Humanities
- access to other free online databases e.g. Nigeria Virtual Library, JSTOR,
INASP PERI, and HIGHWIRE ARCHIVE.
Trained staff are always at hand for assistance.

8. Basic Library Rules

1. Generally, borrowers can borrow two books for a period of two weeks.
2. Each loan is for one night, though it can be renewed.
3. A fine is usually imposed when a book borrowed is not returned at the due
date.
4. All prospective users must complete a registration card.
5. Reader’s cards are not transferable. All loans and renewals must be made in
person.
6. Books borrowed should be returned on or before the due date as shown on
the due date label pasted on the book.
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7. Borrowed library books are not transferable.

8. Reference materials and books on reserve are not allowed to be taken outside
the library.
9. Silence must be observed in the library.
10. Drinking and eating are forbidden in the library.
11. Seats should not be reserved in the library.
12. All library materials must be handled with care: no bending of leaves of books,
no folding, no writing on sides and footnotes and no underlining of any part of
the text.
13. Stealing, pilfering and mutilating pages of books, journals and newspaper and
other library materials shall attract severe disciplinary actions.
14. Personal materials left behind, in the library at closing time will be removed by
library staff, but the library will not accept any responsibility for the loss or
damage.
15. Orderly conduct must be observed at all times in the library.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
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CHAPTER ELEVEN

BURSARY

WAITING FOR THE SUBMISSION

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CHAPTER TWELVE

SPORTING FACILITIES

Ajayi Crowther University maintains a well-rounded programme of sporting and

athletic activities on the Campus under the supervision of experienced coaches.
Participations in sports by students are not only for bodily health but it serves to help
students manage idle time meaningfully. It helps students to get over those antisocial
antics i.e. helps to make positive friendship and it reduces phobia for interpersonal
relation. It promotes co-habitation of persons from different ethno-social and
cultural/religious backgrounds. Students are therefore strongly advised to get involved
by participating actively in sports.
Sports for which facilities are made available include Athletics (Track and Field),
Basketball, Handball, Tennis, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball.
The Sport Unit organized annual games competitions among
departments/faculties and halls of residence for all sports that run through all segments
of 2nd semester. During the games, prices, awards and medals are given to deserving
athletes inclusive of trophies to winning departments/halls. This is an important sports
festival in the University calendar and students are encouraged to participate to
showcase their talents and skills in sport.
The university is a member of Nigeria Private Universities Games Association
(NPUGA) and she participates in the biannual games of the association.
Students are equally encouraged to come out for jogging exercise in the morning
between 6.30 am-7.30 am Monday to Friday, and Saturday (6.30am-8.30am).
The periods for sports practice are;
4.00 pm-6.30 pm Monday-Friday
2.00 pm-6.30 pm Wednesday (compulsory)

The responsibility for the Administration of sports in the University is vested in the
University Sports Committee.
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CHAPTER THIRTEEN

UNIVERSITY HEALTH
SERVICES

The university provides health service to the students and staff through its medical
[Link] medical centre has qualified personnel in terms of doctors , pharmacist ans
staff nurses. The centre is well equiped and it offers some laboratory services. The
Medical Centre is opened 24 hours daily. It must be noted that it is not a hospital.
Medical cases that are beyond what the centre can cope with will be referred to
government hospital or better equiped private hospital in town.

i. All students, upon first admission to the University, during the orientation
week, are required to register at the University Medical Centre. The
purpose of this registration is to ensure that no student with infectious
disease is allowed to spread the disease, and to note students with
serious chronic health problems (e.g. Hypertension, Sickle Cell Anaemia,
Bronchial Asthma etc), who will need frequent and urgent treatment at the
Medical Centre.

ii. During the registration, students are expected to bring along two passport
photographs, their chest X-ray films and completed medical forms.

a. Each student is issued a Health Centre Registration Card with his/her

number and photograph on it. The University Health Centre has been
equipped with qualified medical personnel and all appropriate medical
paraphernalia to cater to students' needs.

b. Students with chronic health-problems, such as Asthma, Diabetes,

Epilepsy, Heart Disease or other potentially serious conditions, are re-
quired to establish and maintain a regular patient relationship with the
University Medical Centre.

c. The Medical Centre may issue "Excuse from Lecture" documents when a
student is found temporally unfit to attend lectures or examinations on
grounds of illness or injury. Such document must reach the Student
Affairs Officer not later than 8:00 a.m. of the succeeding working day.

d. Ajayi Crowther University is committed to combining the prayer of Faith

and medicine as the best means of maintaining and regaining health.

Note: It is compulsory for all students to register at the university health

centre on admission into the university.(just added)
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CHAPTER FOURTEEN

GENERAL
INFORMATION

1. DINING SERVICES
Ajayi Crowther University has put feeding arrangements in place that are not
beyond the average student. The University Cafeteria provides a broad variety of
food on an a la carte basis. The dining hours are:
i) Breakfast - 7.00 a.m. - 9.00 a.m.
ii) Lunch - 12 noon - 3.00 p.m.
iii) Dinner - 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.
The rationale behind setting up this cafeteria system is to enable students have
balanced diet and nutrition. Students are advised to patronize only University-
approved food vendors within the dining halls.

2
. CONSULTANCY SERVICES
In order to accomplish timely completion of academic assignments, the
University operates a Business Centre in the academic area to provide the
following services for the University Community:
 Cyber Cafe
 Word Processing
 Photocopying

These services are available at affordable prices.

Note: If this is not available, the section should be deleted.

. 3. POSTAL AGENCY
Postal services shall be provided to serve all students and staff of University.
Postage stamps and other Postal Services are available at the Agency.
Students' letters and correspondences shall be distributed to them promptly in
their colleges and Halls of Residence, as the case may be.

Note: If this is not available, the section should be deleted.

. 4. SAFETY AND SECURITY

The Security Department issues parking permits and enforces traffic regulations,
which are to be obeyed by all and sundry. All thefts, vandalism or accidents
should be reported to the security office immediately.

Students are advised to visibly display their ID cards at all times for identification
upon request by security personnel.

. 5. TRANSPORTATION
Students are not permitted to operate or park personal vehicles on Campus. The
University shall provide transportation, when necessary, to any location, on or
outside Campus, as demanded, by academic or sporting programmes.
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6. *PROVISION OF AT MACHINES ON CAMPUS

The university in collaboration with some commercial banks have provided
Automatic Teller
Machines (ATM) in some locations within the campus. These are meant to ease
the process
of cash withdrawal by the students and staff members.
 (Just added)
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CHAPTER FIFTEEN

CONCLUSION
The rules and regulations in this handbook are subject to review from time to time by
Senate.

THE UNIVERSITY ANTHEM

Music: Tune of St. Andrew’s College Old Boys Association (SACOBA) Anthem

Hail to you this glorious day

Ajayi Crowther University
All the virtues that you preach
Hard Work, truth, and Honesty
And that what we learn or teach
Must all serve Humanity
All these make us proud to say
Hail our great University!

Praise to you and those you train

Ajayi Crowther University
All your lessons we’ll retain
God grant us the sagacity
Your ideas will guide us on
We’ll pursue them as our own
Now and till eternity
Hail our great University.
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APPENDIX A
Hall of Residence Requirements for Undergraduates
Below is a list of the minimum required items that a student may need during
his/her stay in the Hall of Residence. This suggested that not all the items on the
list are compulsory, but they are highly recommended to ensure that the student
enjoys a comfortable and stress-free stay in the Hall of Residence.

Please keep in mind that storage space for each student is limited. Students
must endeavour to bring only items of necessity to avoid congestion in the room.
1. Pillow 1
2. Blanket 1
3. Bed Sheet with Green and Blue background
and pillow case to match 4'x7' 2
4. Mosquito Net 1
5. Set of Cutlery 1
6. Plastic/Metal Buckets 2
7. Padlock and Key Ring 1
8. Hangers 6-12
9. School Bag 1
10. Raincoat or Umbrella 1
11. Toiletries
12. Reading Lamp with 40W bulb or fluorescent tube 1
13. Feeding per Semester
14. Books, Exercise Books, *Adequate money for food and
Hard Cover Notebooks, books
Writing Materials, etc.
15. Suites, Shirts, Ties and Trousers for boys,
16. Trouser Suits, skirts and Trousers for girls.
17. Decent outfits for Church Services
18. Sport wear and Tennis
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FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

FACULTY OF SOCIAL & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES BLOCK

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CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES

LANGUAGE LABORATORY
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UNIVERSITY FEMALE HALL

D Y T DANJUMA LIBRARY