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Message from the Director, Academic Planning

Welcome to the Academic Planning Directorate of Adamawa State University, Mubi. I am thrilled to have you explore our university’s website. As the Director of Academic Planning, I am proud to lead a team dedicated to fostering institutional growth through strategic planning, quality assurance, academic programme development, and continuous staff development. We work closely with faculties, departments, and regulatory agencies to ensure that our academic programmes are current, competitive, and responsive to the needs of society.

As you explore the university website, I invite you to discover the wide range of academic programmes and strategic initiatives we proudly support. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, transparency, and innovation continues to drive the academic vision of Adamawa State University.

Thank you for visiting.

Prof. Lazarus G. Ndatuwong

Director, Academic Planning

Academic Planning Unit (APU)

Introduction

The Academic Planning Unit (APU) at Adamawa State University, Mubi, serves as the strategic hub for academic development, quality assurance, and institutional planning. Tasked with overseeing the design, evaluation, and continuous improvement of academic programs, the APU ensures that the university’s offerings align with national standards and global best practices. By coordinating with various departments and external bodies, the unit plays a pivotal role in shaping the academic trajectory of the institution.

Brief of the Directorate

The Directorate, is an essential arm of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, entrusted with the strategic coordination of academic data for both staff and students to support informed planning and decision-making. You can reach us via email at: apu@adsu.edu.ng.

The Directorate is responsible for harmonizing academic policies of the university in an advisory capacity to the Vice Chancellor and other arms of the University.

Vision and Mission

Vision: To be a catalyst for academic excellence and innovation, steering Adamawa State University towards national and international recognition through effective planning and quality assurance.​

Mission: To facilitate the development and implementation of robust academic programs, uphold quality standards, and support informed decision-making through comprehensive data analysis and strategic planning.

Functions of the Directorate include:

The APU’s responsibilities encompass a wide range of activities essential to the university’s academic integrity and growth:

  • To annually update, analyse and project population data for planning and preparation of the university’s recurrent budget and resources allocation based on the budget;
  • To assist in the development of new guidelines and criteria and the review of the existing ones;
  • To collect data on trends in university activities such as enrolments, staff training, graduate output e.t.c and make such data available for research;
  • To collect, analyse and interpret relevant data from all university units.
  • To document and store information on all academic programmes;
  • To ensure that the university complies to and maintains minimum academic standards;
  • To make projections and advise the Vice Chancellors on areas of major concern and vigilance;
  • To organize the drafting and review of university academic brief.
  • To participate in curricula review activities and to ensure compliance with guidelines and procedures for establishment of new programmes;
  • To provide data backed information on academic operations of the university;
  • To publish university records, statistics, research reports, etc; and
  • To regularly update and evaluate data from relevant university units to analyse the performance of the university.

Organizational Structure

The APU is led by a dedicated team of professionals committed to advancing the university’s academic mission

Prof. Lazarus G. Ndatuwong Gayus

Director, Academic Planning

Mr. Mohammed Sali

Deputy Director, Planning

Mrs. Richard, Faith Ndatuwong

Assistant Planning Officer

Mr. Joshua yaduma U.

Asst. Personal Secretary

Mrs. Rifkatu Bulus

Principal Executive Officer Admin.

Collaborations and Partnerships

The APU maintains active collaborations with various university departments and external bodies to ensure cohesive academic planning:

  • Internal Collaborations: Regular interactions with the University Management, Senate, Physical Planning and Development Department, Bursary Department, Library, ICT, and academic faculties to align academic programs with institutional objectives.

  • External Engagements: Liaising with the National Universities Commission (NUC) for program approvals and accreditations, and coordinating with TETFund for research funding and staff development opportunities.