Tai Solarin University of Education Sanctions 31 Students for Academic Misconduct
In a statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Office on Tuesday, Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has taken disciplinary action against 31 students for various forms of academic and behavioral misconducts. Additionally, 47 students have been suspended indefinitely for different offenses.
According to the statement, one student, Ojo Michael, a 200-level student in the Computer Science Department, was rusticated for forging his Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) to contest the Student Union elections. Seventeen students were also rusticated for examination malpractice, five for making threats to life, and one for fraudulent activities.
The institution has suspended 47 students indefinitely for different offenses, including impersonation, with 10 other students receiving sanctions. The decision was taken during the university’s Senate meeting held on July 31, 2024, following thorough investigations.
The statement read: "The Senate, at its Statutory meeting of 31st July 2024 has approved that Ojo Micheal, a 200 level student in the Computer Science Department be rusticated for the 2023/2024 Academic session for forgery of CGPA to contest Student Union Elections. 17 other students got rusticated for examination malpractice, 5 for threat to life and 1 other for fraudulent act. 47 students were found guilty of misconduct and were thus given indefinite suspension and another ten for impersonation. Other various punishments were also meted out for various misconducts as recommended by the Examination Malpractice and Students’ Disciplinary Committee."
The management has reiterated its commitment to academic integrity and discipline, warning that any student found guilty of misconduct will face harsh repercussions in accordance with the institution’s laws. The affected students have been advised to stay off-campus to avoid being embarrassed by the university’s security personnel.
This stern action is a clear indication of the university’s resolve to maintain academic excellence and discipline among its students.
