FACILITIES REQUIRED TO POSITION THE HALLS OF RESIDENCE FOR A UNIVERSITY OF THE 21ST CENTURY

ByE. A. Oluyemi. PhD, MIPAN, MRSC

Hall Master, Angola Hall.

University of 21st Century

•Must be a place where students will be well equipped to face future challenges

• The goal of this University Administration is provision of enabling environment for students to live as Kings and Queens.

The Hall of Residence•A conducive environment for living and

learning•Living environment must be such that will

enable students realise their dreams without much stress.

•Not just a place to sleep but also opportunities for personal and educational interactions and growth.

•A place where the welfare of students is of top priority

Required Facilities

•Physical Facilities•Manpower

▫Hall Management▫Security of lives and property in the Halls

of residence

Physical Facilities / infrastructures•A well constructed buildings with well

organised rooms and bed spaces.•Adequate conveniences attached to the

rooms.•Regular electricity supply•Constant adequate water supply•Internet facilities extended to all halls.•Recreation / sport facilities for relaxation•Beautification/clean environment of the

hall

Physical Facilities / infrastructures Cont.•Maintenance•Laundry facility / services•Cable TV •Electrical Restrictions•Recycling bin/stations in the hall e.g –

papers, bottles etc

Manpower

•Competent and efficient Hall Management Team

•Provision for guidance counselling in the Hall

•Adequate and efficient security staff

Students’ Part

•Students must contribute to the provision of the facilities required in the following ways:

•Correct and responsible use of infrastructures by the students

•Appropriate Financial Contribution to enjoy the facilities.