The Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti (FUTES-IYIN), has suspended 31 students for examination misconduct during its maiden academic session.
The decision followed a resolution of the University Senate in line with the institution’s established disciplinary procedures.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Gbenga Aribisala, disclosed this on Monday during an interface with returning students at the commencement of the University’s second academic session.
Aribisala reiterated the institution’s zero tolerance for misconduct capable of undermining its academic standards, stressing that the University would continue to enforce its regulations whenever violations occurred.
He described examinations as a critical component of the University’s assessment system, urging students to approach them with the seriousness, discipline and honesty expected of them.
The Vice-Chancellor also advised students to resist peer pressure and other influences that could lead to examination malpractice, urging them to rely on adequate preparation and legitimate academic support.
He added that while the University remained committed to providing an enabling environment for learning and academic excellence, students must take personal responsibility for their conduct.
Aribisala further charged members of the University community to uphold the enviable standards FUTES-IYIN is known for, noting that the institution’s reputation depends not only on its achievements but also on the conduct of its students and staff.
He urged students to regard the disciplinary measures as a reminder that success at the University must be earned through hard work, adequate preparation and honest effort.
On students’ welfare, the Vice-Chancellor provided updates on the management’s efforts to address accommodation challenges.
He disclosed that the University’s hostel facilities would be allocated to newly admitted students upon their resumption.
Aribisala also said the management had engaged relevant stakeholders in the host community to address rising house rents and transport fares.
The Vice-Chancellor commended the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, over ongoing construction of additional hostel facilities, noting that their completion would further ease accommodation challenges.
Aribisala reaffirmed the management’s commitment to sustained engagement with students, a practice introduced during the maiden academic session and now being established as part of the University’s culture.
According to him, the interface is designed to keep students informed about developments on campus while providing a platform for direct engagement with the management on issues affecting their welfare and academic experience.
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