retreat imageUI holds retreat to challenge officials for effective service delivery The University of Ibadan constantly exposes its officials to retreats for clarity and direction which the institution seeks in accomplishing its vision and mission. Such retreats also afford the workforce to reassess its focus and make necessary corrections. In this regard, the University administration has assembled its top management team and key officers for a two-day retreat from Wednesday, 8 to Saturday, 11 October, 2014 in Equity Resort (Gateway Hotel), Ijebu-Ode. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac F. Adewole, said that all categories of staff must work together to make UI a truly 21st century institution of global ranking. "UI has a concentration of talents. It is filled with champions who should work together so that we can go places. We should not be complacent. We should refocus, repackage, reenergize and reposition. We should not allow the challenges to frighten us. Also, we should let our students see us as friends. We must remain bonded to them", the VC stressed. Chief Moji Ladipo, former Registrar, University of Ibadan, speaking on a topic entitled "Administrative Procedure: Things We Overlook but are of Great Importance in our Day-to-Day Administrative Duties" explained that there must be a written procedure manual for a more efficient day-to-day administration of the University. Her words: "Procedure Manual should be readily available to all people involved in the administration of the organization. This manual must be regularly updated. It allows staff at every level and degrees of experience to perform assigned tasks with predictable consequence." According to the University's Director of Public Communication, Mr. Olatunji Oladejo, the retreat focuses on such topics as " Challenges of the 21st Century University Administrator" by Prof. Isaac Adewole, Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan; "Administrative Procedure: Things We Overlook but are of Great Importance in our Day-to -Day Administrative Duties" by Chief Moji Ladipo, former Registrar, University of Ibadan; "University Financial Regulations and Procedures" by Alhaji J.A. Bankole, former Bursar, University of Ibadan and "Strategic Plans for Attracting, Harnessing and Disbursing of Grants for Research and Training among all Cadres of Staff in the University" by Dr. Eme Owoaje, Director, Research Management Office, University of Ibadan. Others are "A Collaborative Approach to Harnessing Goodwill: The Advancement Centre and the Rest of Us" by Mr. Debo Adeosun of the University's Advancement Centre; "E-Learning as a Model for Sustainable Transformation in the Education Sector" by Dr. Suleiman Ramon-Yusuf from the National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja; "Reminiscences of a former Vice-Chancellor" by Prof. Babatunde Adeleke, former Vice-Chnacellor, Ladoke Akintola University (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso; and presentations on "Faculty Administration- from a former Dean's Diary" by Prof. Oluremi Ayodele- Bamisaiye, former Dean, Faculty of Education and Prof. Adeniyi Togun, former Dean, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan, as well as "Breaking Barriers of Pessimism and Despondency" by Mr. "Tayo Aduloju.