* Warns staff against disparaging State govt
The management of Abia State College of Education, Technical, Arochukwu (ASCETA) has set up a committee to review the performance of all staff with a view to sanctioning the unproductive ones.
Provost of the college, Dr Phillips Nto announced this Wednesday during a meeting of the academic staff.
He said the committee, which has one month to submit its report, is headed by the Deputy Provost, Dr Solomon lheonunekwu while the Registrar, Mr. Ikechukwu Odoemenam will serve as the secretary.
According to the Provost, the terms of reference for the committee as agreed by the management and Deans and Directors include the number of courses taught and scripts marked by lecturers in a semester.
He also said that academic staff will be evaluated on the publication of academic papers and journals.
Philip Nto
He disclosed that non-academic staff must have verified job descriptions and evidence of duties executed within a specified period.
He condemned the action of some staff whom he accused of engaging in acts inimical to the progress and growth of the institution.
He also frowned at the members of staff who use the classroom to vilify the State government, saying by their actions, they no longer wish to work in the college.
Nto, however, promised to ensure that all hardworking staff would be encouraged to attain any professional heights through sponsorship.
He enjoined the young and dynamic academic staff to access the TETFund opportunities for their growth.