Name
Dr. Ovat Egbe Okpa
DepartmentEducational Management
DesignationLecturer I
EmailAbout Dr. Ovat Egbe Okpa
Rev. Ovat Egbe Okpa holds a Masters degree (M.Ed) and a PhD in Educational Administration and Planning (Higher Education); Bachelor of Divinity degree (BDD), Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and a Diploma in Theology (Dip. Th.). He is a lecturer at the Department of Educational Administration and Planning, University of Calabar, Calabar where he teaches courses in Educational management, leadership and policy at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has contributed to the development of education through teaching, research, dissemination of existing and new information and service to the community. His research interest is in higher education administration, funding, policy, quality assurance and pedagogy. He has published chapters in edited books and several articles in reputable local and foreign journals. He has served the University in different capacities including departmental Examination Officer (UME & CES), member departmental Accreditation Committee, Chairman Departmental Examination Monitoring Committee, member departmental Quality Assurance Committee, Departmental Time-Table Officer, member Faculty of Education Sandwich Fees Drive Committee and currently Deputy Chairman departmental Graduate Committee / Exam Officer. He worked with the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria for more than a decade before being seconded to the University of Calabar, Calabar. Rev. Dr. Ovat served as the National Public Relations Officer, an Ex-Officio member as well as a member of the editorial Board of the Nigeria Association of Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP). He is also a member of the Commonwealth Council of Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM), and Higher Education Research and Policy Network (HERPNET. He hails from Ababene, Obubra L.G.A of Cross River State. He is married to Rev. Mrs. Esther Ovat and blessed with children.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | Holy Child Convent School,Ofodua, Obubra | 1980 | 1985 delete_forever | |
| West African Senior School Certificate | Community Secondary Commercial School, Ofodua,Obubra | 1986 | 2002 delete_forever | |
| NCE in Agricultural Education | Federal College of Education, Obudu | 1993 | 1996 delete_forever | |
| Diploma in Theology | Essien Ukpabio Theological College, Itu, AKS | 1997 | 2000 delete_forever | |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Divinity | University of Jos,Jos | 2003 | 2006 delete_forever | |
| Masters in Educational Administration and Planning | University of Calabar,Calabar | 2008 | 2010 delete_forever | |
| PhD in Educational Administration and Planning | University of Calabar,Calabar | 2010 | 2015 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Uduak, I.E., & Ovat, E.O. (2018). Issues on access and equalization of university educational opportunities in Nigeria. Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 6(7A),1414-1418 | |
| Okpa, O. E. (2018). Academic staff perception of academic inbreeding in south-eastern Nigerian Universities. Journal of Technical Education Research and Development (JOTERD), 5(3), 85-92. | |
| Ameh, E., & Okpa, O.E. (2018). University-industry linkage and graduate employment in Cross River State, Nigeria. CARD International Journal of Educational Research and Management Technology (IJERMT), 3(2), 104-115. | |
| Ekpoh, U. I. & Okpa,O.E. (2017). Diversification of sources of funding university education for sustainability: challenges and strategies for improvement. Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, 21(2), 1-8, 2017, Article no. JESBS.34494. ISSN:2278-0998. | |
| Paul, O. I., Ovat, E .O., & Mercy, E.(2017). Promoting of practical skills acquisition courses for sustainable production patterns of public secondary school programmes in Calabar municipality in Cross River State. Education Today, Journal of Faculty of Education, University of Calabar | |
| Okpa, O. E., Okoi, I. I., Igbineweka, P.O. & Udida, J. (2017). Strategies for enrolment management, marketing and sustainability of consultancy programmes in University of Calabar, Nigeria. Education Today, Journal of Faculty of Education, University of Calabar | |
| Okpa, O. E., Okoi, I. I. & Uchendu, C. C. (2016). Succession planning and administrative effectiveness of Heads of Departments (HODs) in Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Educational Administration, Planning and Research (IJEAPR), 8(1), 240-249. | |
| Okpa, O.E.& Egbula, E.O.(2016). Quality management initiatives and universities effectiveness in Cross River State. Journal of Educational Review, 9(1), 59-69. | |
| Okpa, O. E. (2016). Mentoring and professionalism in educational institutions. In J. E. Okon, B .A, Akuegwu and E. S. Uko (Eds), Emerging issues in Educational Administration, Planning and Supervision. Calabar: University of Calabar Press., 351-370 | |
| Okpa, O. E. (2016). Policy making in educational management. In C.C. Uchendu and B.A. Akuegwu (Eds). Educational Management : A guide for practitioners. Calabar: University of Calabar Press. 202-217. | |
| Aniefiok, O. E., Okpa, O. E. & Ekaette, S.O (2016). Strategies for stakeholders’ participation in school policy mobilization and implementation in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Interdisciplinary Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 5(1), December, 2016, 241-248 | |
| Okpa, O.E. & Ekpoh, U.I (2016). Funding of research and academic staff service delivery in universities in south-south, Nigeria. East African Journal of Educational Research and Policy (EAJERP).11, 105-129 | |
| Okpa, O.E. & Egbula, E.O. (2016). Quality management initiatives and Universities effectiveness in Cross River state, Nigeria. Journal of Educational Review, 9(1), January, 2016. | |
| Lucy A. Udida, Okpa, O. E. & Wonah, F. A. (2015). Staff development opportunities and teachers’ effectiveness in nursery schools in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Educational Administration, Planning and Research, 7(1), 282-292. | |
| Okpa, O. E., Okon, J. E. & Edet, A. O. (2015). Management of professional learning communities and academic staff job performance effectiveness in tertiary institutions in Cross River State: Implications for practice. International Journal of Educational Administration, Planning and Research (IJEAPR), 7(2), 259-271 | |
| Akpama, T. B., Okpa, O. E. & Sule, M. A. (2015). School plant management and academic staff job performance in University of Calabar, Nigeria. International Journal of Educational Administration, Planning and Research, 15(3), 619-632. | |
| Okpa, O.E (2015). Utilization of management information systems (MIS) for effective teaching. In C. P., Akpan, J. E. Okon & V.O. Ebuara (Eds.). Fundamentals of Educational Management. Calabar: University of Calabar Press. ISBN 978-007-260-8, 397-413. | |
| Okon, J. E.; Okpa, O. E. & Ekaette, S. O (2015). Attitude of teacher trainees towards improvisation and utilization of instructional materials in tertiary institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria. In. Oni, A. (Ed), Making Education Working in Africa. USA: Heritage Publishing Company, 227-233 | |
| Okpa, O.E., Ekaette, S.O. & Ameh, E. (2014). Academic staff in-breeding and institutional effectiveness in tertiary institutions in Cross River State. International Journal of Educational Administration, Planning and Research, 6(1), 134-142. | |
| Lucy A. Udida, Okpa, O. E. & Agim, D. O. (2014). Security personnel management as correlate of school safety and personal security. International Journal of Continuing Education and Development Studies (IJCEDS), 2(3), 199-208 | |
| Udida, L.A, Okpa, O.E. & Agim, D.O. (2014). Utilization of social networking in peace education in tertiary institutions in Cross River State. Nigerian Journal of Educational Administration and Planning (NJEAP), 14(2), 65-78 | |
| Okpa, O. E. & Udida, L.A. (2013). Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Knowledge Creation among Academic Staff of Public Universities in Cross River State. African Journal of Higher Education Studies and Development (AJHEDS), Center for Higher Education Studies (CHES), University of Port-Harcourt. Conference Edition Issue 1, December, 2013 ISSBN 2354-188, 195-205 | |
| Okoi, I. I.; Okpa, O. E. & Igbineweka, P. O. (2013). Electronic support system and administrative effectiveness of heads of departments in Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria. African Journal of Higher Education Studies and Development (AJHEDS), Center for Higher Education Studies (CHES), University of Port-Harcourt. Conference Edition Issue 1, December, 2013, ISSBN 2354-188, 108-113. | |
| Lucy A. Udida, Ovat. E. Okpa & Agim, Deborah Ogbene (2013). Community participation in higher education policy mobilization and implementation in Cross River. In Soji Oni (Ed.). Challenges and Prospects in African Education Systems, Canada: Trafford, 411-452. ISBN 978-1-4907-1575-9(sc). | |
| Okoi, Ikpi I., Okpa, Ovat E. & Igbineweka, Paul O. (2013). Investing in education and challenges of graduate unemployment in Cross River State, Nigeria. In E. A. Arubayi, N.E. Akpotu and E. P. Oghuvbu (Eds.), Investing in Education: Emerging challenges. NAEAP DELTA STATE CHAPTER. ISBN 978-978-52015-7-4, 185 – 192. | |
| Okpa, O. E, Igbineweka, P.O. & Okoi, I. I. (2012). University academic advising practices as panacea to educational transformation by Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Educational Administration and Planning, 12(2), 183-198. ISSN-0-795-2201 | |
| Udida, L.A., & Okpa, O. E. (2012). Mentoring new entrants into academic profession and organizational effectiveness of Higher Institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Educational Administration and Planning, 12(3),161-176. ISSN-0-795-2201 | |
| Ebuara, V. O. & Okpa, Ovat Egbe (2011). Preparedness of special education teachers towards successful implementation of inclusive education programme in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Education 3(7), 104-110. | |
| Okpa, O.E., Igbineweka, P.O. & Oduntan, A. B (2011). An examination of constraints to practical applications of Administrative and managerial skills for effective management of Cross River University of Technology. Nigerian Journal of Educational Administration and Planning, 11(3), 225-234 | |
| Okpa, O. E. (2011). Effective handing over at the departmental level in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. International Journal of Educational Administration, Planning and Research, 4(2), 23-29. ISSN 978-055-303-7 |
| S/N | Grant | Currency/Amount | Grantor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tet Fund Sponsorship for Ph.D | NRN 1,99500 | Tet Fund | 2014-06-01 |
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th National Conference of National Association for Educational Administration and Planning,(NAEAP) on Knowledge and Learning Management (KALM): Principles, Opportunities , Application and Challenges, at Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State | An examination of constraints to practical applications of administrative and managerial skills for effective management of Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH | 2011-10-10 | 2011-10-14 | |
| 31st Annual Conference of Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) on Managing Education for National Transformation | University academic advising practices as panacea to educational transformation by Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria | 2012-10-09 | 2012-10-13 | |
| 1st International Conference/Workshop on Higher Education for Development, CHES UNIPORT Centre for Higher Education ,at Conference Hall Exchange and Linkage Building, Main Campus, University of Port Harcourt | Utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) and knowledge creation among academic staff in public universities in Cross River State. | 2013-08-29 | 2013-08-30 | |
| 32nd Annual Conference of National Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP), at Government Banquet Hall, Ilorin, Kwara State | Managing security personnel, school safety and personal security in University of Calabarr, Cross River State | 2013-10-08 | 2013-10-11 | |
| 2nd Annual Conference of National Association for Educational Administration, Delta State University, Abraka, | Investing in Education and the challenges of graduate unemployment in Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2014-05-21 | 2014-05-24 | |
| Annual Conference on Educational Research for National Development | Staff development opportunities and teachers effectiveness in early childhood education level in primary schools in Cross River State | 2014-08-13 | 2014-08-14 | |
| 2nd International Conference/Workshop on Improving Higher Education through stakeholders’ collaboration, CHES UNIPORT Centre for Higher Education, 28th – 30th August, 2014 | Academic staff perception of academic inbreeding in south eastern Nigerian federal universities. | 2014-08-28 | 2014-08-30 | |
| Faculty of Education Conference 2014 on Education and Contemporary Issues | Managing school carrying capacity for effective teaching and learning in public universities in Cross River State. | 2014-09-02 | 2014-09-05 | |
| 33rdAnnual Conference of Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) on Managing Education for Peace Building in Nigeria | Utilization of social networking in peace education in tertiary institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria | 2014-10-11 | 2014-10-17 | |
| 34th Annual Conference of Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) on Politics of Education in Nigeria, | School plant management and academic staff effectiveness in tertiary institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2015-10-06 | 2015-10-09 | |
| 6th National Conference of Faculty of Education University of Calabar on Sustainable Development Goals | Strategies for enrolment management, marketing and sustainability of consultancy programmes in University of Calabar, Nigeria. | 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-09 | |
| 35th Annual Conference of Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) on Exploring changes in the strategies for financing education for sustainable national development in Nigeria, Bayero University Kano | Alternative funding through Academic Entrepreneurship infrastructure and University sustainability in Cross River State, Nigeria | 2016-10-11 | 2016-10-14 | |
| Higher Education and the whole person’s development in a changing world, | Funding of research and academic staff service delivery in Universities in South-South Nigeria | 2016-10-30 | 2016-11-04 | |
| Twelfth Regional Conference organized by Higher Education Research and Policy Network (HERPNET) | Service delivery quality and students’ satisfaction in public universities in cross river state, Nigeria. | 2017-10-29 | 2017-11-02 | |
| 36th Annual Conference of Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) on Managing functional Education for Leadership, Values Re-orientation and sustainable national development in Nigeria | Diversity management and tertiary institutional effectiveness: implications for national cohesion | 2018-10-08 | 2018-10-11 | |
| Managing Corruption in African Higher Education Systems and the whole person’s development in a changing world | Managing dishonesty is students’ admission process: Implications for access to Higher Education in Nigeria | 2018-12-02 | 2018-12-04 |