The management of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, has rusticated 25 students and indefinitely suspended 58 others for various offences.
The disciplinary actions, recommended by the Examination Malpractice and Students' Disciplinary Committee, were approved by the Senate at its statutory meeting on July 31, 2024.
The University's Registrar, Mr. Dapo Oke in a statement released on Tuesday said: “The affected students have been instructed to stay away from the university, warning that failure to comply will result in legal action and confrontation with security personnel.
“The rusticated students include Ojo Micheal, a 200-level Computer Science student, who was found guilty of forgery to contest the Student Union Elections. Seventeen others were rusticated for examination malpractice, five for threats to life, and one for fraudulent acts.
“Additionally, 47 students were given indefinite suspension for misconduct, while 10 others were suspended for impersonation. The university also meted out various punishments for other misconducts, as recommended by the Examination Malpractice and Students' Disciplinary Committee.
“The university's decision to crack down on misconduct is a clear indication of its commitment to maintaining a conducive learning environment and upholding academic integrity. The management's zero-tolerance approach to examination malpractice, forgery, and other fraudulent acts is a welcome development, as it will help to ensure that students who engage in such behaviour do not compromise the academic standards of the institution.
“The affected students have been advised to stay off campus to avoid embarrassment from university security personnel. This move is expected to serve as a deterrent to other students who may be tempted to engage in misconduct, and it reinforces the university's commitment to discipline and academic excellence.”
The statement further stated: “In recent years, Tai Solarin University of Education has taken significant steps to address the issue of misconduct among students. The university has established a robust disciplinary framework, which includes the Examination Malpractice and Students' Disciplinary Committee, to investigate and punish misconduct.
“The university's management has also engaged with students, parents, and other stakeholders to raise awareness about the importance of academic integrity and the consequences of misconduct. These efforts have helped to create a culture of discipline and responsibility among students, and the latest disciplinary actions are a testament to the university's commitment to upholding these values.”
