Open University Study Centres

What is the primary purpose of the study centres in open universities?

Who usually heads the study centre in the National Open University of Nigeria?

What is the main factor that determines the number of staff in a study centre?

What is the role of counsellors in a study centre?

What type of staff are usually found in a study centre?

What is the purpose of the pre-admission and admission process in a study centre?

What is the role of the director of a study centre?

What type of activities are supported by the study centre?

At what stage do counsellors guide students to take the course they are most fitted for?

How many types of fees are mentioned in the text?

What is the minimum credit load a student can register for?

How much do undergraduate students pay per course in examination fees?

What happens until a student pays the examination fees?

Where do students go to register for courses?

How long does the registration period usually last?

What happens after a student clicks the register courses button?

Study Centres

Study centres of open universities provide extensive modern and efficient student support services, including contact sessions that help students academically and personally.
Study centres are equipped to offer a range of facilities to help students overcome problems, and provide a common forum for student interaction.

Organization of Study Centres

Each study centre is headed by a senior academic staff (usually a professor or associate professor), supported by counsellors, administrative officers, accountants, ICT staff, clerical officers, and cleaners.
The number of staff at a study centre is dictated by the population of students in the centre.
The director of the study centre is responsible for organizing the centre and overseeing support services.

Learner Support Activities

Learner support activities in the study centre can be divided into academic and non-academic activities.

Pre-Admission and Admission Process

Prospective candidates visit the study centre for inquiries about the admission process.
Counsellors and administrative officers guide students through the admission process, including course selection and fee information.
Students are advised on the necessary steps to secure admission for their desired course.

Registration

Registration commences with payment of fees, which includes compulsory fees, course registration fees, and examination fees.
There are three types of fees: compulsory fees (orientation, matriculation, library, laboratory, etc.), course registration fees (determined by course units), and examination fees (between 1000 and 2000 naira per course).
Students can register for a minimum of 10 credits and pay fees in instalments, with all fees due by the end of the registration period (usually 6-8 weeks).
Students must pay examination fees to access tutor-marked assignments.
Registration involves selecting courses online and printing out registration and examination forms in triplicate.

This quiz is about the study centers of open universities, their role in providing student support services, and the facilities they offer to help students academically and personally.