McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, has held its annual Staff Orientation Seminar to strengthen professional standards, ethical conduct and student welfare in its residential halls ahead of the 2026\/2027 academic session. Organised by the Directorate of Student Affairs, the two day seminar, themed \u201cAdvancing Professional Excellence in Student Affairs for Institutional Growth,\u201d brought together university administrators and hostel personnel at the Stephen and Hannah Obaro Multipurpose Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Delivering the goodwill address on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Francis Igbasan, the Registrar, Mrs. Emi\u2019 Alawode, highlighted the important role hostel porters play in upholding the University\u2019s values and ensuring students\u2019 well being. She urged staff to balance strict adherence to university regulations with compassion, fairness and professionalism, while maintaining an open door approach to emergencies. She also emphasised the need for confidentiality, mutual respect and fairness in all staff student interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking on administrative governance, Mr. Ayodeji Adesina stressed the importance of following established communication channels and reporting procedures. He reminded hostel personnel of their responsibility to act in loco parentis to students, cautioning against inappropriate relationships and financial compromises. He also reiterated the University\u2019s policy requiring examination misconduct to be reported within four hours and urged staff to demonstrate integrity and sound judgement in the discharge of their duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Hall Mistress, Mrs. A.O. Adefolaju, addressed mental health awareness and early intervention, identifying signs of emotional distress, including declining academic performance and social withdrawal. She encouraged hostel porters to serve as attentive and empathetic first points of contact for students experiencing difficulties, stressing the importance of providing appropriate support and referring students to professional counselling services when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In another presentation, Dr. Sunday O. Omeike examined the dynamics of porter student relationships and best practices for effective hostel management. He highlighted the need to maintain clear professional boundaries, keep accurate desk logbooks, conduct routine safety checks and promote mutual respect within the residential community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The seminar provided an opportunity to reinforce professional standards and equip hostel personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to manage student welfare, maintain discipline and promote a safe and supportive residential environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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