Southwestern University Pioneers Transformation in Higher Education with 2024 Academic Retreat

Southwestern University Pioneers Transformation in Higher Education with 2024 Academic Retreat

*Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State – 9th October 2024*:

Southwestern University, Nigeria, will be the epicenter of a crucial conversation on the future of higher education as it hosts a groundbreaking one-day academic retreat themed “Application of Technology in Enhancement of Teaching, Researching, and Community Service.” Set to take place on October 10, 2024, at the prestigious Otunba Tunwase Hall in Ijebu-Ode, this event will explore the evolving role of private universities in modern tertiary education, with a particular focus on the integration of technology and ethics in the teaching, learning, and researching process.

With the rapid advancement of technology, the academic landscape is transforming at an unprecedented pace. Southwestern University aims to harness this momentum, bringing together distinguished scholars, educators, and thought leaders to address the challenges and opportunities faced by educational institutions. Through the exploration of key themes such as academic integrity, innovative teaching, and community service, this retreat seeks to drive meaningful change.

*Featured Topics and Esteemed Speakers*:

*Academic Ethics in Teaching and Research*

*Speaker*: Professor Taiwo Edun, Professor of Sociology of Education and Counseling in the Faculty of Education at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria.

*The Role of Private Universities in Contemporary Tertiary Education in Nigeria*

*Speaker*: Professor Akinsola Agagu, Director General, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance Studies, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria.

*Academic Culture in the University System*

*Speaker*: Professor Lasun Gbadamosi, Department of Educational Management and Business Studies, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye.

*Application of Technology in the Delivery of Education Services*

*Speaker*: Professor Olumide Babatope Longe, Vice-Chancellor, Midwestern OPEN University, Lagos.

In addition to these topics, the retreat will feature insightful contributions from highly reputed personalities in the education Education Industry . 

The Chief Host is Engr. Babatunde Odufuwa, Founder/Chancellor of Southwestern University, Nigeria, while the Host is Professor Oluwaseun Omotayo, Vice-Chancellor of Southwestern University. Nigeria The Retreat Manager is Dr. Olusola Akinboboye, Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Southwestern University, Nigeria.

Southwestern University’s 2024 Academic RETREAT marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s academic sphere, where the intersection of technology and education will be critically analyzed. The RETREAT will spotlight how private institutions can lead the charge in academic innovation, setting a standard for ethical practices, academic excellence, and community impact. This is part of the university’s broader commitment to fostering an environment where students and faculty alike can thrive in a technology-enhanced world.

By bringing together leading voices in academia, this retreat will provide actionable insights into how the integration of technology improves both teaching outcomes and research capabilities. It also aims to build a network of collaboration, where ideas on best practices are shared, ultimately contributing to the development of Nigerian universities through the university technology drive and the internationalization of tertiary education for the global marketability of graduates of Southwestern University, Nigeria, Okun-Owa, Ogun State, Nigeria.

*Event Details*:

*Date*: October 10, 2024

*Time*: 10:00 AM

*Venue*: Otunba Tunwase Hall, Ijebu-Ode.

*(Signed)*

*Ms. Fatimat Adelana*

Ag. Registrar, Southwestern University, Nigeria.