Calabar – The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has established a new Outcome-Based Education Desk, appointing Prof. James Akpama as its pioneer Desk Officer, in what the institution describes as a strategic move to align its academic programmes with global best practices in competency-based learning.
The establishment of the new desk and the appointment were contained in a statement issued by the UNICROSS Media Team on Thursday, announcing a major leadership reshuffle across various academic and administrative units of the institution.
Outcome-Based Education (OBE) is an educational approach that focuses on what students are expected to know, understand, and demonstrate upon completion of a learning experience. The new desk is expected to drive the implementation of OBE across the university’s academic programmes, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the skills and competencies required in the contemporary workforce.
Prof. Akpama’s appointment as pioneer Desk Officer is one of several key appointments announced by the university management, which also included Prof. Emmanuel Uttah as Director of the Directorate of Research; Dr. Anthony Otiko as Desk Officer of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and Director of Career Services; and Dr. Emeng Iyeme as Acting Head, Department of Mathematics.
Others are Dr. Gertrude Fischer as Acting Head, Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Dr. Cassius Ogar as Acting Head, Department of Business Administration; Dr. Jonathan Osang as Acting Head, Department of Physics; Dr. Fidelis Abeng as Acting Head, Department of Chemistry; Dr. Moses Eka as Acting Head, Department of Biochemistry; Dr. Isaac Ubi Essien as Acting Head, Department of Anatomy; Dr. Benedict Idam as Acting Head, Department of Physiology; and Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Ekeng as Acting Head, Department of Civil Engineering.
The university management, in the statement, said all the appointments reflect the institution’s commitment to excellence, competence, and continuity in academic and administrative leadership.
Members of the university community have commended the management for the transparent and merit-based selection process, describing the appointments as a demonstration of its resolve to strengthen institutional governance and enhance service delivery.
The management was also praised for its visionary leadership, commitment to fairness, and dedication to positioning UNICROSS for greater academic excellence and sustainable development.
The newly appointed Director of Research and Acting Heads of Department take over from their predecessors, whose tenures in office have come to an end.
The university community congratulated the appointees and wished them successful and impactful tenures in their respective offices.
