PREFACE BY THE VICE CHANCELLOR
The University is about teaching, research and community service. Research is therefore, one of the tripod on which the University stands. Even the third leg of the tripod i.e, community service is essentially driven by research outputs which provide solutions to local, national and even global challenges. This underscores the importance of research in the life of a University. However, research and publication culture in a tertiary education institution can only be cultivated and its growth nurtured where there is a sound research policy in place to drive it.
Benue State University has come of age – 30 years of existence as a citadel of learning is not a mean feat. During this period of the existence of BSU, several research activities have taken place, but regrettably, without a research policy in place to guide the conduct of those research activities. It is in an effort to fill this lacuna that this document has been given birth to. It is therefore my belief that this document will rekindle research and publication culture amongst the academic staff of the University, thereby repositioning Benue State University as a world class research institution and ultimately improving its global ranking.
The Research Policy is divided into Chapters for easy reference. There are altogether 10 (ten) Chapters. Chapter One which is on Preliminary Issues deals with issues such as Benue State University vision, mission, core values and mandate. Others are: aim of the policy; objectives of the policy; abbreviations and definitions. Chapter Two deals with University research priority areas while Chapter Three provides the guiding principles for research. Chapter Four deals with research agreements and Intellectual Property Policy (IPP) while Chapter Five deals with research integrity, ethics and misconduct. Chapter Six provides for funding for research and the University Research Fund (URF), while Chapter Seven deals with research equipment and relocation of principal investigator. Chapter Eight deals with submission of research proposal as well as enhancing research and publication culture and policy implementation. Chapter Ten deals with policy review and date of commencement of the policy.
Several persons and various levels of bodies in the University made significant contributions toward the realization of this policy document. I acknowledge the contributions of Prof. Terver Ubwa (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic) toward the realization of this policy document. I equally acknowledge the immense contributions of Prof. Emmanuel Ayangarumun Kenen (Director, Centre for Research Management) in conceiving and nurturing this policy document to its logical conclusion. My appreciation also goes to all members of the Research Management Board under my leadership, for painstakingly considering this document, making necessary corrections and suggestions. I thank the members of the University Senate for going through the document and making useful contributions. Above all, let me express my deep sense of appreciation to the University Governing Council under the Chairmanship of Chief Sebastian Tar Hon, SAN, for approving the policy, thereby permitting the policy to come into force on the 30th day of March, 2023.
This policy document, being the first edition, is certainly error-prone. The errors that may be identified are unintended and highly regrettable. It is hoped that subsequent editions and reviews will address the errors and shortcomings in this first edition.
Finally, all staff (particularly, academic staff) of the University are hereby urged to read, digest, and assimilate the provisions of this policy with a view to enhancing the conduct of their research activities in the University.
Prof. Tor Joe Iorapuu
Vice Chancellor,
Benue State University, Makurdi.
STAFF OF THE UNIT
| S/NO. |
NAME |
STAFF NUMBER |
POSITION |
| 1 |
Professor Emmanuel Kenen |
P 433 |
Director |
| 2 |
Arc. Irene Doosuur Mngutyo |
P.1088 |
Deputy Director |
| 3 |
Mbapinen Adikpo-Andza |
P.1810 |
Senior Assistant Registrar |
| 4 |
Mary Erdoo Ibya |
P.2515 |
Administrative Officer |
| 5 |
Stephen Terzungwe Tyowua |
P.2415 |
Chief Computer Operator |
| JUNIOR STAFF |
| 6 |
Simeon Bem Wuamshachi |
JP.1577 |
Asst. Chief Clerical Officer |
| 7 |
Gabriel Liamngee Hijah |
JP.1675 |
Officer |
DEPARTMENTS OF THE CENTER
The centre has the following departments:-
1. Administration and Human Resource Development
2. Research Development and Training
3. Journal Development, Publications and e-publishing
4. Statistics
5. Accounting
6. Liaison office and such other number of department as may be established from time to time by the centre where necessary.
PREVIOUS RESEARCH CONFERENCES HELD BY THE CENTRE
| 1 |
HERDSMEN AND FARMERS CONFLICT IN CENTRAL NIGERIA |
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Date: |
Tuesday 14th March - 15th March, 2017 |
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Venue: |
CHS Auditorium I, Benue State University, Makurdi |
| 2 |
STAFF/GRADUATE RESEARCH AND CAREER MENTORING WORKSHOP |
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Date: |
Wednesday 9th – 10th August, 2017 |
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Venue: |
Auditorium I College of Health Sciences |
| 3 |
EMERGING NATIVISM AND INSULARISM IN NIGERIA’S UNIVERSITIES: AN INSIDER’S VIEW FROM WITHOUT - Prof. Aondoaver Tarhule, Vice- Provost and Dean of Graduate School, Binghamton University (State University of New York USA). |
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Date: |
Friday 23rd November, 2018. |
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Venue: |
Auditorium I, College of Health Sciences, Benue State University, Makurdi. |
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Time: |
10:00am |
OBJECTIVES OF THE CENTER
The aims and objectives of the centre include:
1. To oversee, coordinate, execute and promote all research activities in the University including liaising with relevant partners and sponsoring bodies within and outside Nigeria for training.
2. To provide such community-oriented services as workshops, seminars, conferences a or lectures aimed at training up-coming young academics in the following but not limited areas.
3. Research mythologies.
4. Research investment designing and development.
5. Access and using digitized research and materials.
6. Proposal development and writing for academic purposes and for grant sponsorship.
7. Research assessment and evaluation.
8. Thesis development and writing.
9. Academic journals development and writing for publication.
10. E-publishing.
11. To provide and sustain pedagogical skills and knowledge utilizing the latest technology for effective delivery of educational instructional contents in the following but not limited areas:
12. Special methodologies in research and teaching in respect to academic subject and research designs.
13. Internet education and the use of same to access teaching and research materials from various e-journals and relevant databases.
14. Reading skills development.
15. Study skills development and technology.
16. Scientific and technological literacy skills development.
17. Writing skills development.
18. To attract funding from donor for research purposes.
19. To cooperate with other research institutions and agencies with similar mission and objectives for the purpose of promoting the Centre.
20. To prepare and publish monographs, journals and books reflecting the result of scholarly research analysis by the Centre.
21. To promote or undertake such other activities which in the opinion of the Centre are necessary or expedient for the purpose of achieving the objectives of the Centre.
The overall policy making organization of the centre is the board of Governors (Governing Board). This Board is known as the Research Management Board (RMB). The Board Membership is made up of The Vice- Chancellor as the Chairman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (academic), 2 Representatives of Senate, One Representative from each Faculty, Dean of Faculties, Postgraduate school, Directors of Research Management, Academic Planning, Development & Linkages, Centre for Continuing Education, Centre for Gender Studies, Physical Planning, The Registrar, The Bursar and The University Librarian as member
There is Research Development and Training Committee (RDTC) which is an advisory body to the Governing Board.
RTDC MEMBERSHIP
RDTC Membership is as follows:-
The Vice- Chancellor as Chairman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) , Deans Faculty of Science, Postgraduate School, Directors of Research Management, Academic Planning, Centre for Gender Studies, Centre for Continuing Education, Representatives of Senate, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Clinical Service, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Basic & Allied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Management Science, and The University Librarian as members.
In Attendance are the Registrar, The Bursar, Physical Planning Officer and the Secretary.
The Director of the Centre is Prof. Mrs. Beatrice Onyi Ker. She is in charge of the day-to-day operation of the centre and accountable directly to the Board of Governors.
Profile of Prof. B. O Ker: Director
Mrs. Beatrice Ker is a Professor of Counseling Psychology in the Faculty of Education. Professor B.O. Ker has attained the following qualifications with dates: School Learning Certificate (1968), West African School Certificate (1973), B. Edu (History) Ibadan (1977), Research Methodology & Guidance and Counseling (Sterling University, Scotland, 1984), Ph.D (Counseling Psychology), ABU, Zaria, Nigeria (1994).
Prof. Ker has been in the University System and actively involved in Teaching, Research and Counseling services for over 20 years. She has been equally engaged in the administrative activities of the university in various ways as Dean of Faculty, Head of Department, Coordinator of Programmes as well as belonging to university committees.
She is a member of many professional bodies such as the Counseling Association of Nigeria, Nigerian Psychological Association, Association for Promoting Quality Education in Nigeria, Nigerian Association of University Women, Nigeria Association of Women in Academics among other. She is member, International Committee for the Award of Fellowships (for IFUW with Headquarters in Geneva).
Prof. B.O. Ker has traveled widely to many countries such as Scotland. Oxford, Manchester, United States of America, Australia, Ghana, South Africa, East Africa, Israel and Mexico among others.Prof B.O. Ker is married and blessed with Children.
Profile of Dr. S.G. Yiase; Deputy Director:
Born 23rd March 1955 in Mbagwa, Ushongo LGA of Benue State. Educated at the then R.C.M Ngavan in present Ushongo LGA, St. Andrews’s Secondary School Adikpo, Wesley High School Otukpo, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (ABU), the University of Sheffield, U.K and finally ABU Zaria.
Qualification: B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry, (ABU), Master of Metallurgy. (Shffield), Phd Chemistry (Organometallic Chemistry) (ABU). Worked at Gyegwe Grammer School Koti-Yough (post-H.Sc), GSS Kumo (NYSC) in present Gombe State, Federal University of Technology Owerri (Imo State) and now Benue State University, Makurdi. Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry with interests in organmetallic, agricultural and inorganic chemistry. Married to Lucy Doose Yiase (Nee Avule of Shorov in Buruku LGA) with six children (two males, four females). Served on many committee and as Head of Department of Chemistry (2004- 2011). Presently Deputy Director Centre for Research Management.
ETHICAL RESEARCH REVIEW BOARD (ERRB)
The Membership of the ERRB shall be as follows:
| S/No |
Name |
1 |
Vice Chancellor - (Chairman) |
2 |
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
3 |
Chairmen and Secretaries of the four Ethical Review Committees |
4 |
Director, Centre for Research Management (CRM) |
5 |
Director, Academic Planning and Quality Assurance |
6 |
Director, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
7 |
Director, Centre for Peace and Development Studies (CPDS) |
8 |
Dean, Postgraduate School |
9 |
Director, Gender Studies |
10 |
Clergyman or a Community Leader |
11 |
Head of the Legal Unit |
12 |
Secretary, CRM – Secretary |
