Penpushing member, Emi Alawode appointed registrar McPherson University
A member of Penpushing platform Emilomo Joy Alawode has been appointed as the third substantive Registrar of McPherson University (McU), Seriki-Sotayo, located in Obafemi-Owode local government area of Ogun State.
Penpushing reports that Alawode seasoned university administrator and former Deputy Registrar at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) was appointed by the Board of Trustees of McPherson University.
The appointment letter made available to her was conveyed in a letter signed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of McPherson University Governing Council, Rev. (Dr.) Babatunde Idowu
Penpushing further reports that the appointment brings to her new role decades of rich professional experience spanning academic administration, human resource management, governance, public relations, and media engagement.
The appointee was the pioneer visiting Deputy Registrar at McPherson University in 2012, where she played a pivotal role in laying the institution’s administrative foundation, strengthening staff coordination and student records management systems. During that period.
Penpushing also reports that she equally established the University’s first official News Bulletin, MCU Echo, setting the benchmark for structured internal and external communication, and while at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) served across several strategic units of the University Registry, managing over 17,500 students and 3,500 staff records during key academic sessions.
The record has it that her introduction of digital administrative tools improved operational efficiency by over 60 per cent, reinforcing Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB’s) standing as a forward-looking institution committed to innovation and best practices in university governance.
Penpushing reports that it would be recalled that she worked closely with the Senate and Governing Council of both Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and McPherson University, contributing significantly to policy formulation, institutional reforms, and effective governance.
The record equally has it that as Head of the Academic Staff Establishment Unit at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), she pioneered the deployment of e-meeting folders for the Appointments and Promotions Committee, reducing paper usage, minimising delays, and enhancing administrative efficiency.
Penpushing further reports that she had served, at two different times, as substantive Head of the Directorate of Public Relations at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), where she redesigned the University Bulletin, achieving over 40 per cent growth in readership and engagement.
The known proactive administrator leadership in strategic communication contributed to the university’s multiple national awards, while she also laid the foundation for Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB’s) official presence on social media platforms, including Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Penpushing also reports that she is an accomplished scholar and lifelong learner, who holds two Master’s Degrees in International Communication from Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom, and Vilnius University, Lithuania.
The profile showed that she earned a combined first degree in Classics and Linguistics from the University of Ibadan, and currently pursuing Doctoral studies, her research explores how digital literacy and online platforms empower women in the informal economy.
Penpushing reports that beyond the Nigerian University System, she has distinguished herself globally as a technology advocate, educator, and mentor, and she is a former Volunteer Director of Women Who Code, Barcelona, an educator with SheAI, and a part-time lecturer at the Swiss School of Management, Barcelona.
The registrar is a member of several reputable professional bodies, including the International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Professional Women’s Network Global, Association of University Administrators (AUA), and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR),
Penpushing further reports that she is a Fellow of the Netherlands Universities Foundation for International Cooperation (NUFFIC), the Internet Society, and the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria.
The registrar is deeply committed to mentoring young people, particularly women, and co-convenes EmpowHer, a platform dedicated to equipping African female undergraduates with leadership and career skills.
Penpushing also reports that the appointee equally mentors through international networks such as World Pulse, The Bloom, and Vilnius University, while remaining active in LeanIn and Toastmasters International.
Meanwhile, the management and editorial board of Penpushing Media on behalf of the membership across the globe have congratulated Alawode on the new feat and prayed that God will give her wisdom on her new task.
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