Psychological Service Center

Prof. Abiodun Akeem AJIBOYE
Director, Collaboration

Mr. Name
Deputy Director, Collaboration

Welcome to the Psychological Service Center of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). The Center serves as the University’s professional mental health and psychological support unit, established to promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and psychological stability within the academic community. It provides structured, confidential, and ethically guided services that support students and staff in navigating academic pressures, personal challenges, behavioural concerns, and life transitions.

In recognition of the growing importance of mental health in higher education, FUOYE has positioned the Psychological Service Center as an essential component of its student-centred support framework. The Center integrates preventive care, early intervention, crisis response, and developmental programmes to ensure that members of the University community receive timely and professional support.

Scope

The Psychological Service Center operates across the entire University community and delivers services through individual engagement, group interventions, outreach initiatives, and institutional collaboration.

Its scope includes:

Individual and group psychological counselling
Psychosocial assessment and behavioural support
Crisis intervention and emergency psychological response
Mental health education and preventive awareness programmes
Emotional intelligence, stress management, and resilience training
Staff wellbeing and workplace mental health initiatives
Referral coordination with medical and specialist providers

The Center works in close coordination with Student Affairs, Health Services, academic departments, Security Services, and University Management to ensure a holistic and integrated wellbeing framework.

Vision

To be a leading university psychological service centre recognised for excellence in mental health support, preventive care, and resilience-building within higher education.

Mission

To provide accessible, professional, and confidential psychological services that promote mental health, academic success, staff productivity, and personal development within a supportive and inclusive university environment..

Responsibilities, Services, and Duties

The Psychological Service Center is responsible for:

Delivering confidential, evidence-based counselling services
Conducting psychological assessments and behavioural evaluations
Providing crisis management and trauma-informed support
Developing campus-wide mental health awareness campaigns
Supporting students experiencing academic distress or adjustment difficulties
Advising on policies related to student welfare and mental wellbeing
Conducting workshops on coping skills, time management, and emotional regulation
Maintaining strict ethical standards and confidentiality protocols
Monitoring mental health trends and advising Management on preventive strategies

Institutional Synergy and Collective Impact

The Psychological Service Center strengthens FUOYE’s institutional commitment to holistic education. By supporting emotional wellbeing, the Center contributes to:

Improved student retention and academic performance
Reduced campus behavioural incidents
Enhanced staff wellbeing and productivity
A supportive and inclusive campus culture
Long-term institutional resilience

Through proactive engagement and professional practice, the Center reinforces FUOYE’s identity as a responsible and student-focused public university.