Directorate Academic Planning

Prof. Babatunde Joshua OMOTOSHO
Director, Academic Planning

Mr. Name
Deputy Director, Academic Planning

The Directorate of Academic Planning is a central governance and strategy unit of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), responsible for guiding the University’s academic growth, programme development, and institutional effectiveness. The Directorate plays a critical role in aligning teaching, research, and learning outcomes with national priorities, regulatory requirements, and global best practices in higher education.
Through evidence-based planning and continuous academic review, the Directorate supports FUOYE’s mandate as a public university committed to quality, relevance, and sustainable development. It serves as the institutional hub for academic data, programme approval processes, and long-term academic forecasting.

Scope

The scope of the Directorate of Academic Planning covers all academic programmes and related academic structures within the University. Its operations span undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programmes across faculties and centres.
Key areas within its scope include:
▶Academic programme planning and review
▶Curriculum development and benchmarking
▶Student enrolment projections and capacity planning
▶Academic statistics and institutional data management
▶Compliance with national and international academic standards
The Directorate works closely with faculties, departments, Senate committees, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders to ensure academic coherence and quality.

Vision

To be a centre of excellence in academic planning and policy coordination, driving quality, relevance, and sustainable academic growth in a globally competitive university.

Mission

To support the University’s academic mandate through strategic planning, data-driven analysis, and effective coordination of academic programmes in line with regulatory standards and institutional goals.

Responsibilities, Services, and Duties

The Directorate of Academic Planning performs the following core responsibilities:
▶Coordinating the development, review, and rationalisation of academic programmes
▶Preparing academic briefs and documentation for Senate, Management, Governing Council, and regulatory bodies
▶Managing academic data, statistics, and enrolment trends for planning purposes
▶Supporting accreditation exercises and academic audits
▶Advising Management on academic expansion, programme viability, and resource implications
▶Ensuring alignment of curricula with labour market needs and national development goals
▶Supporting strategic academic initiatives and policy implementation
Through these functions, the Directorate ensures that academic decisions are data-driven, sustainable, and aligned with the University’s mission.

Strategic Importance

The Directorate of Academic Planning is fundamental to institutional credibility and academic integrity. By providing reliable academic intelligence and forward-looking planning frameworks, the Directorate enables FUOYE to:
▶Maintain high academic standards
▶Respond proactively to national and global higher education trends
▶Ensure efficient use of academic resources
▶Strengthen its reputation with regulators, partners, and stakeholders
The Directorate remains committed to continuous improvement, transparency, and professional excellence in supporting FUOYE’s academic future.