NCHE Assesses TU's Graduate School Readiness

WVSTU : William V. S. Tubman University (TU) has welcomed a delegation from the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) for an assessment visit aimed at evaluating the University's readiness to establish its proposed Graduate School.

The NCHE delegation was led by Executive Director Dr. Cecelia Cassell, accompanied by Deputy Director for Quality Assurance Dr. Solomon X. Y. Jallayou.
During an engagement held in the University's Administration Building Conference Room, TU President and CEO Prof. Dr. Olu Q. Menjay welcomed the delegation and expressed appreciation to the Commission for its continued cooperation and guidance throughout the process.

Prof. Menjay reaffirmed the University's commitment to meeting national higher education standards and outlined progress made toward establishing the Graduate School. He highlighted, among other developments, the recruitment of qualified faculty members with doctoral degrees and the submission of the required academic and professional credentials.

"We have made significant progress in meeting the requirements for the Graduate School, and we look forward to the Commission's response," Prof. Menjay said.

He emphasized that the University remains committed to strengthening its academic and institutional capacity to provide quality graduate education that responds to Liberia's growing professional and development needs.

Dr. Cassell commended the leadership of Tubman University for taking concrete steps toward establishing graduate education in southeastern Liberia. She noted that the initiative demonstrates the University's commitment to expanding higher education opportunities and strengthening professional development in the region.

As part of the assessment process, the NCHE delegation reviewed documents submitted by the University and inspected facilities designated to support the proposed Graduate School and its academic programs.

Dr. Cassell said the Commission would compile its findings and submit the assessment report, along with the relevant supporting documents, to the appropriate NCHE board for further review and consideration. The Commission will subsequently communicate its decision to Tubman University.

The assessment represents a critical step in the approval process and advances Tubman University's efforts to broaden its academic offerings, strengthen postgraduate education, and enhance its role as a major institution of higher learning in southeastern Liberia.