By, Big Boss

Education, Road to Success

When you’re just starting your college experience as a first-year student, it can seem like the entire world is your oyster. Between all the people to meet, classes to take and places to get involved on campus, it’s a time ripe with possibility. And because you want to squeeze every last drop out of your college experience, you’re prepared to seize as many opportunities as you can.

Many a time, students tend to quickly get used to the culture of just coming to school with the aim of learning under the roof of the four walls of lecture halls and making new friends. However, students’ involvement in decision making sets the stage for a lifetime of leaning in, reaching out and building connections that bridge barriers as well as it’s a chance to build your skillset.

Perhaps one of the most beneficial aspects of getting involved on campus is that it offers you the chance to develop and build skills that you wouldn’t get to. Also, participation and working with others helps you to round out your soft skills. Thus, it’s a great way to build your professional skills including leadership, teamwork, communication and prioritization, all these skills are necessary for students applying for jobs and internships, that this is a brilliant way to showcase these skills instead of just listing them on a resume.

In the same vein, clubs and organizations can also give you the opportunity to develop hard skills you may or may not learn in class. On campuses where students have more autonomy, individuals in these roles could potentially manage money, create relationships with outside vendors and execute high-profile events, all valuable specialized skills.

Partaking in college clubs and organizations alongside your academic responsibilities allows you to practice not only discipline, but also time management. This is a handy skill to have in your personal life, and it’s one that future employers will be looking for after you graduate. Recruiters and hiring managers like to know that applicants will be able to juggle tasks and handle all the demands of the job. It helps you become more collaborative.

That’s the beauty of these activities — they pull together all kinds of students under a shared mission. Participation in them encourages teamwork and collaboration, not to mention learning how to work together on a larger scale. And with collaborative work comes opportunities to step up and lead your peers, manage projects and work through any road bumps along the way.

Furthermore, involvement in these groups allows students to create collaborative work experiences, such as planning events, creating learning material or performing community service, Students learn how to identify and work towards a shared vision, delegate tasks and responsibilities and work through interpersonal conflicts. Also, it can lead to great friendships and new networking opportunities

In a wrap, another incentive to get involved on campus is to make friends and network. Friendships form effortlessly when you share similar interests or passions with like-minded peers. Clubs and organizations can also allow you to branch out and meet students outside of your immediate social circle. You’ll get a lot out of your involvement on campus while you’re still a student, but the benefits don’t stop once you graduate. The skills you develop and the experience you acquire add up to an enticing combination for hiring managers once you begin your job search.

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The report for the matriculation ceremony for the 2021/2022 Freshers of The Oke Ogun Polytechnic Saki (15/07/2022)

The matriculation procession occurred from the SBCS complex/ Building, where all the Managements, Dean’s, HOD’s, Chief lecturers and the SUG Team marched to the event ground.

The matriculation programme commenced with the recitation of the The National anthem, Oyo state anthem and The Oke Ogun anthem.
The programme coordinator, MC Mirinda Introduced the Principal Officers of the institution, including The Acting Rector, Dr. Y.A. Fasasi, Acting Registrar, Mr. B.L. OJO, Acting Bursar, Mr. M.A ABDUL-AZEEZ, Acting Librarian, Mr. O. ADENIYI, Head of Departments and Invited Guests.
The matriculation ceremony was declared open by the Ag Rector.

After the introduction, Interlude was another event that took place. Some Talented students were given opportunity to showcase their talents, such as: Dancing, Singing, Ewi etc.

The programme officially commenced with a welcoming speech from the Acting Rector. In his speech, he admonished the freshers to know and work towards their goals. He said they should focus on their studies and comply with the do’s and don’t of the institution.

After his speech, Matriculation Oath taking was led by the Acting Registrar while the freshers are told to do the same thing.
Thereafter the SUG president welcome the freshers and also told them to know why they are in the land of saki, he said they should try all their possible best to follow rules and regulations of the institution. Furthermore, he said the SUG are there to stand in gap for them and to speak their mind so he prayed that God Almighty will grant them grace to complete their programme well and strong.

The matriculation ceremony was declared closed by the Acting Rector.
The recitation of the National anthem was done by all and the event ended.

By: Lightbearer and Arthena

The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki (TOPS) Student Union Executive held a summit with the Management on 29th June 2022 at 2:20pm and the agenda delibrated on was;
*Reduction of School Fee
*Medical Fee
*Quick release of examination results
*Restrictions on the movement of cow and goats on campus
*Reduction of Psychometric Fee
*Lifting of ban on bike and car for students

SUGs’ Welfare Director beseeched the Management to succour in reducing the School Tuition Fee, also the SUG President GOD’S POWER KESTER also back her up, he said that the break down of the tuition fee given to the SUG is different from what is reflecting on the student portal.

The Acting Registrar, Mr.B.L OJO explained that their is no Increment on the Tuition fee, he exphasized that the amount instructed by the state Government is the same amount released by the Management of the institution. He explains further that what makes the fee look like it has increased is NHIS and WiFi fee. He adviced that if the students want reduction of the tuition fee, they should write to the Governor.

The SUG also stated their concerns on Medical fee and the Medical Facilities. According to Student Union Governments, students are just paying for the Fees, meanwhile they do not really benefit from the Medical Facilities because the Campus Health centre is not well equipped, SUG also suggested that in as much as students are paying for the Medical Fee, the Management should work on equipping the Campus Health centre. Acting Registrar, Mr. B.L OJO replied that the managements are working on equipping the health centre instantaneously.

The Issue of a newly introduce course known as Psychometric Studies was also discussed. However, the issue was tabled by Hon. Bidemi, a member of SRC, representing Public administration. He said the management should help the students look into how possible and achievable the reduction of the course fee is, he also suggested that the course unit should increase so that students will take the course serious as they did with their other courses.

Dr.Y.A FASASI, The Acting Rector of the institution, explained that the course is an autonomous course, he further explained that even Oyo State Government can not do anything concern the course. Psychometric Studies is ultimately introduced by the Federal Government and Ministry of Education. He adviced the SUG to work hand in hand with NANS inorder to achieve their request.

Hon. Bidemi also plead with the Management to look into payment for certificate of registration fees in the School of Business And Communication Studies. He explained that as it is, certificate of registration should be free but in SBCS students were asked to pay a sum of #2000 per semester. The Management guarantee to investigate on it instantaneously.

The SUG Financial Secretary talked about the movement of cow and goat around the school premises which he said is not pleasant, he implore the Management to create a place for the flocks to be kept because it’s becoming alarming on campus. A comprehensible response from The
Acting Registrar Mr. B.L. OJO reveal that the managements are already working on the request.

Restrictions of Students Bikes and Cars in the Campus Premises was another talking point of the Sumit. The President of SUG, God’s Power Kester Echekwumene earnestly ask the Management to allow in Students’ Bikes and Cars. He also request that the management creates Parking lot and bike stand because parking of cars outside the institution can also attract robbery activity. The management responded that the students’ bikes will soon gain entrance to the campus, but as for students’ cars, Management will have to deliberate on it and get back to The Student Union Government.

He also pin point the late release of results, he explained that it’s really affecting students performances. He also said that most times, students who carryover some courses do not know in time. Meanwhile, this often results in irregularities on students academic performance. Mr. B.L OJO, The Acting Registrar spelled out that the issue of late release of result was noted, and their will be an effective remodeling.

Also, The SUG President God’s Power Kester Echekwumene implore the management to help the governing board on the start-up grant, However, The Acting Rector, DR Y.A FASASI promised to work on it, he said the management will definitely yield to the request because the SUG administration has been Peaceful so far and also other institutions like Polytechnic Ibadan and Polytechnic Eruwa have been saying good things about The Oke Ogun Polytechnic, saki (TOPS).

At the closure of the Summit, The Acting Rector, Dr. Y.A FASASI adviced the SUG to comply with rules and regulations of the institution and work effectively.
The meeting was defer by the welfare director of the students’ Union Government (SUG) and was seconded by a member of SRC, Department of Public Administrations’ REP.

By, Big Boss

The Management has set a new date for matriculation ceremony 2021/2022 Academic session.

According to the Memo released by The Directorate Of Students Affairs, The 2021/2022 Matriculation ceremony which was earlier stated for Friday, 17th July, 2022 has been shifted to Thursday, 14th July, 2022 after the Salah break.

All Fresher are to note that participating in the programme, taking and signing of the Oaths are mandatory, inorder to validate their studentship as a bonafide student of this institution.

Also, every Matriculating student is expected to pay a sum of One Thousand and Eight Hundred Naira Only(#1,800) for matriculation gown which will be available at school offices.