The Dean of Students Affairs at Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro, Engr. Dr. Prosper Oghenerukevwe, has warned students against examination malpractice and other forms of misconduct, while urging those facing personal or mental health challenges to seek help rather than suffer in silence.
Key Highlights
- SDU maintains zero tolerance for examination malpractice.
- Students caught cheating will face sanctions under the university’s student handbook.
- Students experiencing anxiety, memory difficulties or personal hardship are encouraged to seek counselling.
- The university has also warned against indecent dressing, bullying and harassment.
- Students are expected to maintain discipline and uphold academic integrity on campus.
Oghenerukevwe gave the warning in an interview with The Trumpet Newspaper correspondent in Ozoro while outlining new disciplinary standards and student welfare measures aimed at maintaining a peaceful, safe and academically honest environment on the university’s main campus.
SDU Maintains Zero Tolerance for Exam Malpractice
On academic integrity, the Dean said the university operates a zero-tolerance policy on examination malpractice, stressing that students found cheating or violating academic regulations would face sanctions in accordance with the student handbook.
He urged students to pursue academic excellence through hard work and dedication, rather than resorting to examination malpractice or other unethical practices.
According to him, genuine academic success can only be achieved through commitment to studies and adherence to the rules governing the institution.
Dean Urges Students to Seek Mental Health Support
Speaking on student welfare, Oghenerukevwe encouraged students dealing with anxiety, memory difficulties or personal challenges to seek professional support from the university’s Guidance and Counselling Unit.
He advised students against suffering in silence or turning to unethical shortcuts when confronted with academic or personal difficulties.
The Dean stressed that early communication with the appropriate university authorities remained important in identifying and addressing students’ challenges.
He assured students that the institution remained committed to providing support that would enable them to cope with difficulties while maintaining their academic responsibilities.
SDU Warns Students Over Dressing, Bullying
The Dean also addressed student conduct on campus, reiterating the university’s position against indecent dressing, bullying and harassment.
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He said students were expected to comply with the institution’s dress code and other regulations governing conduct on campus.
Oghenerukevwe said male students wearing earrings or dreadlocks and female students wearing nose rings would face sanctions under the university’s directives.
He added that the Vice-Chancellor had directed lecturers and administrative units to deny services to students who failed to comply with the institution’s approved dress standards.
University Reaffirms Commitment to Discipline
The Dean said SDU remained committed to producing disciplined scholars in an environment where students could thrive through merit, hard work and integrity.
He emphasised that the university placed equal importance on academic honesty and student welfare, urging students to take advantage of available support services whenever they encounter academic, personal or emotional difficulties.
He also encouraged students to familiarise themselves with the university’s rules and regulations and conduct themselves responsibly as members of the SDU community.
