At the School of Media and Communication (SMC) we aspire to be the hub of learning in media and Communication in the African continent.
Did you know that all of our programmes in PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION are available for bespoke offering?
The School of Media and Communication (SMC) was established by order of the University Senate and the Governing Council of the Pan-Atlantic University.
Dean, School of Media and Communication
Dr Michael Okolo joined Pan-Atlantic University in 2004 as the Corporate Affairs Manager of the university. In 2006, he assisted in the establishment of the CMC (now SMC) that has developed into a school of repute, running academic as well as professional education. He is also a senior lecturer at the school in the area of Organizational/Corporate Communication. In addition to his teaching sessions at the postgraduate level, Dr. Okolo has been involved in many trainings, seminars, workshops and conferences within and outside the country hence his vast knowledge in the field of global contemporary communication. He possesses excellent communication skills and has proven and verifiable competencies in Internal Communication, Issues & Crisis Management and Public Speaking & Presentation Skills. His areas of research and consultancy are in Strategic Internal Communication and Communication Audit.
Pan-Atlantic University is owned by the Pan-Atlantic University Foundation (PAUF), a non-profit foundation registered in Nigeria.
The Trustees of the Foundation hold legal title to all the property of the University. Their main function is to ensure that the University remains faithful to its founding ideals and objectives without interfering in the University’s governance and respecting its character as an academic institution.
In order to carry out this function they are given by the University’s Constitution the power to appoint and remove the Chancellor and the members of the Governing Council, to amend the Constitution, dispose of land and buildings of the University and order a visitation into the affairs of the University whenever they consider it necessary. All other powers in relation to the governance and management of the University are delegated to the Governing Council and through it to the other bodies created by the Constitution.
A very important aspect of PAU’s founding ideal is its Christian identity. To preserve and further this, the PAUF desires that all academic and community service activities of the University be imbued with the spirit and Christian ideals of the Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Opus Dei). In order to achieve this objective, the PAUF signed an agreement with the Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei which created permanent consultation mechanisms and established specific channels through which the spirit of Opus Dei can be transmitted to the academic community.
Mr. Charles Osezua
Chairman
Engr. Maurizio Fattarelli
Member
Prof. Olusola Kushimo
Member
Prof. Stephen Afolami
Member
Imelda Wallace
Member
Mrs. Mary Agbomma Agbu
Member
Prof. Emmanuel Obikili
Member
Dr. Nkechi Asogwa
Member
The Governing Council is the supreme body of the University and it appoints the University’s principal officers, deans and professors. Decisions of special importance for the long term future of the University have to be approved by the Governing Council.
Mr. Henry Odein Ajumogobia, SAN, OFR
Pro-Chancellor/Chairman
Dr. Ambrosie B. C. Orjiako
Vice-Chairman
Ms. Oludolapo Afolami
Member
Mr. Elias Igbinakenzua
Member
Prof. Olufemi A. Bamiro
Member
Prof. Juan M. Elegido
Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Enase Okonedo
Member
Mr. Chidi Pius Awagu
Member
Prof. Chantal Epie
Member
Mrs. Rosemary Okolo
Registrar/Secretary to Council
Mr. Anthony Oputa
Member
Prof. Onisola E. Ogunyemi
Member
Mrs. Mary Agbu
Member
Mr. Maurizio Fattarelli
Member
Mr. Kingsley Ekwem
Member
Mrs. Ibukun Awosika
Member
Chief Sena Anthony
Member
The University Management Council assists the Vice-Chancellor in discharging his duties and is responsible to the Governing Council for the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan, the annual objectives and the financial budgets of the University. It also has responsibility for the day-to-day management and administration of the University.
Matters referred to the Governing Council of the University, appointments of members of Management Boards of faculties and schools (except Deans, who are appointed by the Governing Council), and appointments to the Senate of non-ex officio members, have to be approved by the University Management Council.
Members of University Management Council:
Prof. Juan M. Elegido
Chairman
Prof. Chris Ogbechie
Member
Dr. Enase Okonedo
Member
Mr. Peter Bamkole
Member
Dr. Sola Oni
Member
Dr. Michael Okolo
Member
Mr. Chidi P. Awagu
Member
Dr. Jess Castellote
Member
Dr. Darlington Agholor
Member
Kingsley Ukaoha
Member
