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VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

The School of Vocational and Technical Education started as School of Applied Arts and Sciences in 1964 with four (4) Departments, namely:  Department of Agricultural Science, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Department of Home Economics and Department of Physical and Health Education, to run NCCE programmes. The restructuring of the College of Education system during 1992/1993 academic session gave birth to the School of Vocational and Technical Education with three (3) Departments, namely: Agricultural Science, Fine and Applied Arts and Home Economics running both Degree and NCE programmes. Department of Business Education was later established during same academic session to run NCE programmes in Secretarial and Accounting Studies in addition to three (3) existing Departments.

The School of Vocational and Technical Education has witnessed remarkable developments in terms of students’ enrolment, staff strength, infrastructures, teaching and learning resources over the years. Ultra-modern buildings have been built for all the departments.

As at the last accreditation by the NCCE and NUC, all programmes of the School of Vocational and Technical Education were given full accreditation status. Fine and Applied Arts as a discipline in Vocational and Technical Education provides opportunities for career in textiles, graphics design, ceramics, sculpture, metal fabrication and painting; while Home Economics provides career in Food and Nutrition, Home Management, Clothing and Textiles. Business Education provides career in Secretariat and Accounting; while Agricultural Science provides career in Animal Production, Crop Production and Fish Production; all of which are capable of creating wealth, providing employment for sustainable development and contribute to the economic growth of the nation.

Furthermore, the School organizes stimulating seminars, workshops and conferences on critical issues associated with sustainable agricultural production, entrepreneurial development, artistic creativity and poverty eradication. General ideas and reflections on human survival devoid of unemployment, poverty and diseases are published in referenced books and learned journals such as the Journal of Science, Vocational and Technical Education (JOSVTE), Journal in Management and Business Education (JMBE). Since inception, the School has produced trained teachers that services the academic needs of Ondo Community and other parts of the country. Apart from professional teachers, the school has also produced many self-reliant and competent professionals in public and private organisations associated with agriculture, cottage industries, creative arts and quality nutrition across the nation and beyond.

CATALOGUE OF DEANS TILL DATE

1. Dr. J. O. Adejumo August 1992 – July 1999
2. Eng. F. O. Adegunloye August 1999 – July 2001
3. Dr. O. R. Adeniyi August 2001 – November 2004
4. Eng. Dr. F. O. Adegunloye August 2004 – July 2009
5. Dr. R. O. Adeyemi August 2009 – January 2010
7. Dr. E. O. Adeleye February 2010 – July 2014
8. Dr. A. S. Akinbani August 2014 – July 2018
9. Dr A. O. Ajayi August 2018 – Date

LIST OF STAFF IN THE DEAN’S OFFICE

S/No Name Qualification Rank
1. Dr. A. O. Ajayi NCE, B.A. (Hons) Fine Arts, MFA Painting, PhD Painting. Chief Lecturer and Dean
2. Dr. Mrs. M. Y. Falana NCE, B.Ed. Home Economics, M.Sc. Clothing and Textile, PhD. Clothing and Textile. Principal Lecturer and Vice Dean
3. Mrs. K. A. Balogun TC II, NCE, B.Ed. Educational G&C, MPA, M.Ed. Educational G&C Senior Assistant Registrar and School Officer
4. Mrs. M. A. Faseha B. Ed. Home Economics,

M. Ed. Early Childhood Care Education

 Administrative Officer I
5. Mr. O. A. Kayode NCE English/Political Science,

B. A. Ed. English Language

 Administrative Officer I
6. Mr. E. Adefemiwa OND, Public Administration Higher Executive Officer
7. Mrs. R. Akindumila WASC, NABTEB (Advance), Shorthand 1200 & 1400WPM, NCE, RSA (Typewriting), PITMANS Typewriting (Advance) Principal Confidential Secretary

ABOUT THE DEAN

Dr. Wale Ajayi was born at Ikorodu in Lagos State. He attended Lagos State College of Education, now known as Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Oto-Ijanikin, Lagos, and obtained a National Certificate in Education (NCE) 1985. He proceeded to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he studied Fine Arts and graduated in 1990 with B. A. (Hons.) Fine Arts. He also obtained a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Painting in 1998 and later his PhD in 2015 at the university. He was appointed a Lecturer II, in the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo in 2005. He has served at various capacities since he joined the College. He was Examination Officer, Department of Fine and Applied Arts between 2005 and 2010; Secretary, Departmental Board of Examiners, 2008 to 2010. Member, College Fixed Assets Committee; Member, Editorial Committee, Journal of School of Vocational and Technical Education; Member, College Strategic Plan Committee; Member, College Lecture/International Conference Committee. Head, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, 2015 to 2017. He was elected Dean, School of Vocational and Technical Education in 2018. Dr. Wale Ajayi belongs to several national and international professional bodies amongst which are Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA), Visual Art Society of Nigeria (VASON). International Society of Education through Art (InSEA). He is also a fellow of the Art in Medicine Fellowship (AIM). He is External Examiner to some Colleges of Education from 2018 to date; International Examiner for WAEC, Accra, Ghana, 2010 to date. He has publications in reputable national and international journals, and has presented papers at national and international conferences. Dr Ajayi does not only engage in teaching and research activities, he is also a studio practicing artist who has participated in over 30 group art exhibitions and held 4 solo shows both at local and international levels. He has also executed several commissioned art projects within and outside the country.