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Welcome to Distance Learning Centre | University of Ibadan - Prof. Bayo Okunade. The idea of distance education was conceived by the Department of Adult Education of the University of Ibadan in 1972. The proposal for the commencement of the various programmes was presented to the Senate of the University in 1976. Later, the National Universities Commission also gave its approval on the condition that it would be a self-financing programme. Hence, the present-day Distance Learning programme started first as External Degrees and later changed to External Studies programme of the Department of Adult Education in 1988, with courses from the parent department (Adult Education) and two other departments, Guidance and Counseling and Teacher Education. By 1993, four more departments – Special Education, Library Science, Educational Management and Physical and Health Education had joined the original three departments to offer courses leading to the award of the Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) degree. In 1998, the programme was extended to the Faculty of Agriculture. In order to keep pace with global developments, the name of the centre was changed from Centre for External Studies to Distance Learning Centre in 2002. Since inception, the centre has graduated over 5,000 students. The Distance Learning Centre’s programme of studies is the same as those offered for full-time students of the University of Ibadan and are senate approved programmes of the University of Ibadan. The only difference is that it is designed primarily to suit those in the working class, whose schedules, distance, financial condition and other situations may not permit them to undergo full-time studies at the university. These students read their study-packs at their convenience, communicate with their lecturers from time to time, and only come into residence six weeks in a year for revision and examination. The Head Office is located at Moroundiya, Idi-Ose, Along Moniya Road, on the New Ibadan – Ilorin Expressway, Ibadan. The Bodija office is at 20 Awolowo Avenue, Old Bodija, Ibadan. While the Lagos Office is at Speedwriting House, No 16 Ajanaku Street, off Salvation Bus-stop , Awuse Estate ,Opebi Ikeja, Lagos. The centre also has information offices in Lagos and other parts of the country.Distance Learning Centre | University of Ibadan Since I assumed office as the Director, Distance Learning Centre,University of Ibadan in February 2011, I have been intimated with the various challenges faced by DLC students in their quest to access education through the DL mode. Majority of these challenges are IT related. In order to have a full grasp of your feelings and concerns, I have personally been engaging some of you in discussion on the facebook platform assuring you of our resolve to address the problems. The DLC IT team is putting up a robust IT platform to address your challenges once and for all. While this is on I want to enjoin you to face your studies and make the best out of it. By now, students in the Faculty of the Social Sciences should be writing their 2009/2010 sessional examinations. While I am wishing you success I want to strongly advise you to stay away from examination malpractices, study hard and abide by all rules that guide examination procedure in the University. To all intending students, the entrance examination would be coming up by Saturday May 21, 2011. I wish you success and I shall be waiting to receive you to commence the various programmes you have applied for in the University. While encouraging you to perform your own part of the contract promptly and appropriately, we are promising you a better and improved service delivery.I wish you a rewarding learning experience. The idea of distance education was conceived by the Department of Adult Education of the University of Ibadan in 1972. The proposal for the commencement of the various programmes was presented to the Senate of the University in 1976. Later, the National Universities Commission also gave its approval on the condition that it would be a self-financing programme. Hence, the present-day Distance Learning programme started first as External Degrees and later changed to External Studies programme of the Department of Adult Education in 1988, with courses from the parent department (Adult Education) and two other departments, Guidance and Counseling and Teacher Education. By 1993, four more departments – Special Education, Library Science, Educational Management and Physical and Health Education had joined the original three departments to offer courses leading to the award of the Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) degree. In 1998, the programme was extended to the Faculty of Agriculture. In order to keep pace with global developments, the name of the centre was changed from Centre for External Studies to Distance Learning Centre in 2002. Since inception, the centre has graduated over 5,000 students. The Distance Learning Centre’s programme of studies is the same as those offered for full-time students of the University of Ibadan and are senate approved programmes of the University of Ibadan. The only difference is that it is designed primarily to suit those in the working class, whose schedules, distance, financial condition and other situations may not permit them to undergo full-time studies at the university. These students read their study-packs at their convenience, communicate with their lecturers from time to time, and only come into residence six weeks in a year for revision and examination. The Head Office is located at Moroundiya, Idi-Ose, Along Moniya Road, on the New Ibadan – Ilorin Expressway, Ibadan. The Bodija office is at 20 Awolowo Avenue, Old Bodija, Ibadan. While the Lagos Office is at Speedwriting House, No 16 Ajanaku Street, off Salvation Bus-stop , Awuse Estate ,Opebi Ikeja, Lagos. The centre also has information offices in Lagos and other parts of the country.