The external PR is about holding several conferences, send out press releases, manages events and keep itself much in the public glare for better promotion and more recognition. Institutes these days maintain special ALUMNI Relations Cell through which they keep in constant contact with their students who have passed out and are doing well in the industry. They do it for the purpose of a better brand name and to ensure decent placements to the upcoming batches through their contacts. And with, internet taking the centre stage for all communication, the role ofPR here becomes precise yet demanding. Use of social media sites, blog, pod-cast etc is the tools available on the PR professional at the fingertip giving them a wide scope of reaching out. Just like any other organisation, the educational institutes also have their ups and downs which they try to cover up through CRISES MANAGEMENT and they profoundly depend on their Public Relations Officers (PROs) to tactfully manage all these affairs
Talking about the Future Trends, today the public is already online, and the internet allows anyone to be a publisher. Public relations practitioners must learn how to use the internet efficiently to address these issues for their clients. The future of PR in education sector says that the clients will expect more. They would want exclusive access to information as media is transforming. There would be information flow in every dimension. People would ask for transparency in information.
Summarily, PRO’s have SEVEN major roles to perform for any educational institution which are as follows:-
Expand the number of applicants to the institution.
Help the institution to become better known.
Help the institution to gain an enhanced reputation.
Influence decision makers to smile upon one’s institution.
Improve internal relations; teachers, students, other administrative staff.
Maintain good relations with the community.
Maintain positive relations with the alumni.
In this third edition of the YABATECH PRO’S DIARY, we bring you some of the highlights of events unfolding in the prestigious Yaba College of Technology under watchful eyes of the able PRO Mr Jeo Ejiofor.
August 21, 2018- In the spirit of Eid-El Kabir, the Rector Reiterates Allah’s Love for Humanity
The Rector, Yaba College of Technology, Engr. Obafemi Omokungbe, felicitates with the staff of the college as Muslim Faithful all over the globe celebrate Eid-El Kabir. In his goodwill message, the Rector noted that Eid is a celebration of love and an occasion reminding us of Allah’s love for mankind and humanity. He also expressed his gratitude and appreciation to staff and students for their tremendous supports and dedication to the service of the college.
August 11, 2018-YABATECH ALL STARS TEAM SECURES 3-1 VICTORY IN A FRIENDLY MATCH
It was celebration galore for Yabatech Community as Yabatech All Stars smashes their opponent in a friendly match with the Ijebu-Ode All Stars Team at the Astro Turf pitch of Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The match ended 3-1 in favour of the Yabatech All Stars Team.
SPECIAL ANNOUCEMENT
The public is hereby notified that the Application for 2018/2019 post UTME which commences on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 will close on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.
Again, the application for 2018/2019 Admission into ND part time and HND full time and part time is now on sale.
RENOWNED FINANCIAL COACH HOLDS SUCCESSFUL WITED SEMINAR
The much talked about seminar on the theme: income diversification was held at the college’s multipurpose complex. The seminar attracted staff and students and was facilitated by Mrs. Mopeola Amusu, a renowned Entrepreneur and Financial Coach.
Yabatech conducts successful CBT at Epe Campus. To God be the Glory.
Yabatech secondary School held its 14th Valedictory Ceremony
It was another history making event as Yabatech secondary School held her 14th Valedictory Ceremony under the distinguished chairmanship of Mrs. Bola Dada, chairperson, YCT Secondary School Management Committee. The Father of the day was Engr. Obafemi Omokungbe, Rector, Yabatech while the special guest of honour was Mr. Badru Adebowale Ganny.
Memory reflection of the epochal 2018 world youth skills day
Though the 2018 world youth skills day has come and gone, its memories still lingers. The program was a mixture of social and academic exercise. After the Rector’s welcome Address, there was a panel discussion led by Dr. Ibilola Amao, principal consultant, Lonadek Inc. The event also featured schools and youth’s debate, photo competition and exhibitions, theme song and mentoring talk from Ejiro Amos-Tafiri of Ejiro Amos-Tafiri Fashions and a distinguished Alumnus.
Yabatech acquires state of the art security software
The governing Council of Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN, hinted that the Yabatech has acquired state of the art security software that can detect any act of plagiarism in projects and thesis written by students and lecturers.
