The Gombe State University Law, which was enacted on the 3rd May 2004, among other things, put students’ management among the responsibilities of the Vice Chancellor as provided in his functions under the Law. In the discharge of this responsibility and in line with the principle of delegation of functions, the management of Gombe State University established the Students Affairs Division. The Division of Students Affairs at Gombe State University fosters academic success, student development, and campus community.

In concert with Gombe State University Vision, the Students Affairs Division provides excellent learning environment for students to be equipped with knowledge, skills and competence necessary for the development of Gombe State, Nigeria and the world at large. In summary, the Division strives to offer remarkable experiences and opportunities that give meaning and vitality to each individual’s journey of learning, discovery and engagement.

The mission of the Division is to advance the University’s mission by providing programmes, service and facilities that foster academic success, students’ development and campus community. The Student Affairs Division prepares students for future roles in a diverse, dynamic and global society.

This is the central coordinating committee in the Division and it is made up of all Section Heads and Senior Officers. It deals with policy formulation, creating the strategy for their implementation, monitoring and assessment. It is chaired by the Dean. Management Committee Membership: 1. Dean 2. Deputy Dean 3. Secretary 4. Security Coordinator 5. Administrative Officer Quorum: Two- third to include the Chairman.

This is an Advisory Committee to the Vice Chancellor which presides over all disciplinary cases, other than Examination Misconducts, and advises the Vice Chancellor accordingly. Hence it is mostly referred to as Students’ Disciplinary Committee. Advisory Committee on students Discipline Membership 1. Dean (Chairman) 2. Deputy Dean 3. Examination Officers of All Faculties and Colleges 4. Chief Security Officer 5. Administrative Officer / Secretary from Students’ Affairs Division Quorum: Two- third to include the Chairman. At the end of determining of every Issue / Case brought before the Committee, a comprehensive report is submitted to the Vice Chancellor for further action. Its recommendations are based on the provisions made in the Students’ Handbook, which is usually reviewed after every five years.

This Committee is responsible for charting Accommodation Policies and all issues relating to the use, management and maintenance of students’ halls of residence. Hall Management Committee Membership: Dean Deputy Dean Two Hall Administrators (Male and Female) Representative from Student Union

As at present the Students’ Hostel structure consists of the following: For Male Students - Two three-storey blocks of 128 rooms each; - One block of “dormitory” structure (Algon A), having ten (24) rooms, each capable of accommodating ten (10) students; For the Female Students: - One three-storey block of 128 rooms each; - One block of 24 rooms, each capable of accommodating 10 students; - One block (Annex) of 8 rooms, capable of accommodating 110 students in all. The new structures were ideally, constructed for the accommodation of four (4) students per room, in form of two double-decker bed-space and wardrobes. The University management however, for fear of shortage, directed for the placement of six (6) students per room. With these provisions, in all, the University was able to (officially) provide accommodation for a total number of students as follows: Male Hostel 1,792 Female Hostel 1,324 Total 3,116

This Committee deals with matters affecting student’s welfare such as the provision of services, pricing system, cultural and religious activities, societies unions, clubs, associations, etc.

Deputy Dean Secretary/ Guidance Counselor 1 Hall Adviser 4 Students’ Representatives. (two from Student Union) Representative of Security Department Quorum: Two- third to include the Chairman.

This Committee handles all matters that promote close interaction and create mutual trust between Students and the University Management. Dean/ Student dialogue Committee Membership Dean Deputy Dean Administrative Officer Guidance and Counseling Officer Representative of Student Union Representative of Security Department Quorum: Two- third to include the Chairman.

These were also excursions where the Students Affairs Department was involved, for easy facilitations of such trips. However for the year under review, our students complained of our reluctance to be recommending their request, especially those bordering on social activity. This can be attributed to our apprehension of the security situation in the planned venue. Definitely with rampant cases of kidnapping and banditry, one would be reluctant to send students to any prone areas. We always keep in touch with our colleagues in other institutions. On our own part, we have hosted many students from sister institutions on academic expeditions, with each showing appreciation of our hospitality.

Even though there was no planned Students-Community interaction, there were no conflicts either. We had little problems with some of our Off-Campus students living within the neighboring communities of Tudun-Wada, Arawa, Kagarawal, and Mala-Inna.