By Emmanuel Tobotinho Quiah
MONROVIA—The President and Chief Executive Officer of William V. S. Tubman University (TU), Dr. Olu Q. Menjay, has issued a strong reminder to faculty and staff that students must remain at the heart of the University’s operations, declaring that without students, there would be no need for faculty or staff.
Dr. Menjay made the statement Monday during TU’s 17th Opening Convocation for the 2026–2027 Academic Year at the TU Pavilion on the University’s main campus in Harper.
Addressing students, faculty, staff, administrators, and other members of the University community, Dr. Menjay said the institution’s development should not be viewed solely through its physical expansion or academic achievements.
He argued that the true measure of the University’s success must also include the quality of education, services, treatment, and support students receive throughout their academic journey.
“No students, no faculty or staff,” Dr. Menjay declared.
The statement served as a direct appeal to faculty and staff to reconsider how they approach their responsibilities and interactions with students.
According to the TU President, employees of the University have responsibilities that extend beyond simply reporting to work, teaching classes, processing documents, or carrying out administrative duties.
He said every responsibility performed by faculty and staff should ultimately contribute to the academic growth, personal development, and success of students.
“We must prioritize our students in the work that we do,” Menjay emphasized.
Dr. Menjay called for greater professionalism, commitment, accountability, and responsibility among faculty and staff, particularly in their dealings with students.
He stressed that students should be treated as important stakeholders in the University and should receive the necessary academic and administrative support to enable them to achieve their educational goals.
The TU President also encouraged stronger collaboration among the University’s various departments and offices, saying effective cooperation is necessary to create an environment where students can learn, develop, and succeed.
He noted that while TU continues to pursue institutional growth and improvement, such progress must be accompanied by a deliberate effort to strengthen the quality of services delivered to students.
The message comes as Tubman University begins the 2026–2027 Academic Year, bringing together returning students, new entrants, faculty, staff, and administrators for another year of teaching, learning, research, and institutional development.
Dr. Menjay’s call places student success and service delivery at the center of TU’s agenda for the new academic year, while challenging members of the University community to demonstrate greater dedication to their respective responsibilities.
The President’s remarks also reinforce the broader expectation that universities should not only provide academic instruction but also create an institutional environment where students feel supported, respected, and adequately prepared for life beyond the classroom.
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