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Directorate of General Studies

PROFILE OF THE AG, DIRECTOR, GENERAL STUDIES (GST)

Dr. Mfoniso U. Aka is a holder of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Physics, 2008, Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics (Applied Geophysics), 2014, both obtained from the University of Uyo, Uyo. Doctor of Philosophy in Physics & Astronomy (Solid Earth Geophysics), 2018, University of Nigeria, Nsukka UNN, with all the rights, privileges, and immunities. He is a Member of the following professional bodies: Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), and National Association of Atmospheric and Solid Earth Geophysics (NAASEG). Dr Aka has worked for over ten (10) years as an experienced lecturer and researcher. He is a senate member; of the committee on examination misconduct, and Quality Assurance FUTIA. He is an excellent researcher his publications and conference papers can be viewed on Research Gate, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Scopus. He is an examiner with the National Open University of Nigeria, a Reviewer, and an Editor in Science learned Journals. Therefore, he is the current, Acting Director, of the Directorate of General Studies. Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

ABOUT THE DIRECTORATE OF GENERAL STUDIES

In line with National University Commission (NUC) – Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standard (CCMAS) guidelines on the General Studies (GST) program. FUTIA Directorate of General Studies offers courses that include: Communication in English, Nigerian People and Culture, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence, Peace and Conflict Resolution, and FUTIA- CCMAS: Use of Library and E-Library Technology. All students admitted into the university must therefore pass all the General Studies (GST) courses before they can graduate. The GST courses are designed to accomplish the following strategic goals.

MISSION

To coordinate the teaching of all General Studies (GST) courses
To empower FUTIA students with the three basic Entrepreneurial Skills such as:

Soft Skills – Self-confidence, self-motivation, creativity, communication leadership, responsibility, networking, teamwork, positive thinking, idea generation, opportunities identification, and negotiation. Problem-solving
Hard Skills: Planning, presentation, ICT, feasibility analysis, business plan writing, business analysis, marketing and sales
Vocational Skills: Fashion designing (tailoring, shoemaking, hair styling, makeup artist, event planning, arts and crafts, photography, video editing, catering, baking, and pastry cosmetics

To train students to develop business ideas and entrepreneurial skills and thus be self- employed after graduation
To prepare FUTIA students for a post-university life with opportunities for job competencies and entrepreneurial skills

STAFF IN GST

Academic Staff

S/N	NAMES	RANK	STATUS	QUALIFICATIONS	SPECILIZATION
1	Dr. Mfoniso Udofia Aka	Senior Lecturer	Ag. Director G.S.T Full Staff	B.Sc. (Physics), 2008, Uniuyo, M.Sc. (Applied Geophysics), 2014,Uniuyo, Ph.D.(Nig)(Geophysics),2018	Geophysics
2	Dr. Wisdom Inibehe Jude	Senior Lecturer	Full Staff	B.Ed. (English Education/ Special Education) ,1996, Unical M.Ed. (Curriculum Studies/ English Education) ,2008, Uniuyo Ph.D. (Language Education) ,2016, BSU	Language Education
3	Dr. Ebenezer Yerisoanga Levi	Lecturer ll	Full Staff	B.Sc. (Banking/Finance) ,2000, RSUT MBA(Management),2008, RSUT, MPhil (Management Entrepreneurship),2018, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Ph.D (Management Entrepreneurship), 2021, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education	Management and Entrepreneurship
4	Mss. Mercy Ogbe-Ene Abah	Assistant Lecturer	Full Staff	B.A (Language), 2015, Unimaid, M.A(Language) 2022, Unilag,	Language
5	Mss. Enomfon Edet Antai	Graduate Assistant	Full Staff	B.A (History and International Studies), 2015, Uniuyo	History and International Studies

Non Academic Staff

S/N	NAMES	RANK	STATUS	QUALIFICATIONS
1	Mrs. Bella Etim Abak	Administrative Officer	Full Staff	B.A(Communication Arts)
2	Mss. Rebecca Ekwere Ntia	Clerical Officer	Full Staff	SSCE 2015

DEPARTMENTS UNDER GST

GENERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

STRATEGIC GOALS

To offer university students a prospect underpinning and proficiency in communication and listening skills.
To enable students to comprehend and utilize the library and e-library technology
To assist students in developing, appreciating, and expanding their awareness of their social and cultural values
To help the student develop adequate competence in a second language competency as a tool for their present studies and future employment
To introduce students to extensive areas of Arts and humanities and create awareness of the service of science and engineering technology as it relates to societal development.

ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

The Entrepreneurial Department serves as an Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) charge as a direct response to the dearth of available professional business development and support services to small and growing businesses. It’s also about creating jobs, contributing to the economy, and innovating. Entrepreneurship Studies teaches students how to think like an entrepreneurs, gives them practical skills they can use in real-world situations, helps develop leadership skills they need as future leaders, and provides an opportunity for them to identify problems they can solve by building solutions.

Philosophy

Vision

Core Values

Mission

The philosophy of the Directorate of General Studies is to produce moral and intellectual graduates with an enlightened vision, employability, and entrepreneurial skills to meet the future technological advances that will drive the economic engines of the world

Vision?

To be explored as the leading general studies and entrepreneurship centre established by the university to impart viable entrepreneurial skills and general knowledge through science and technology.

Objectives?

To foster intelligibility, and effective communication in the English language and keep students abreast of fundamentals of Humanities, Natural and Social Sciences, Engineering Technology, Nigerian Culture, Logic, Philosophy, and Human Existence, thereby empowering graduates to proffer solutions to basic social problems.