1.0 Introduction

This section provides an overview of Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, its mandate, and administrative structure, along with key definitions. These foundational elements guide your understanding of the subsequent chapters and the academic standards expected within the polytechnic.

1.1 Brief History

The Polytechnic was established by the Jigawa State Government as Jigawa State Polytechnic through Jigawa State Government Edict No.1 of December 1991. At its inception, it comprised four Colleges located in different parts of the state:

• College of Engineering and Technology, Kazaure
• College of Business and Management Studies, Dutse
• College of Islamic and Legal Studies, Ringim
• College of Agriculture, Hadejia

The Central Administrative (CA) organ was located at Kazaure. The large and expansive campus of the then Government Secondary School Kazaure was taken over as the take-off site for the College of Engineering & Technology and the Central Administration.

The Polytechnic was renamed Hussaini Adamu Polytechnic after the late Emir of Kazaure and former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education in old Kano State, Alhaji Hussaini Adamu (may his soul rest in peace). In January 2007, the Polytechnic was taken over by the Federal Government and renamed Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure. It is now governed under the Federal Polytechnic (Amendment) Act, 2019.

Past Chief Executives of the Polytechnic

1.2 Mandate, Mission & Vision

Mandate

The primary mandate of Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic is to provide accessible, high-quality Technical and Vocational Education that meets the labor market's evolving needs. The Polytechnic is dedicated to training skilled manpower capable of contributing effectively to the socioeconomic development of Nigeria.

Core Values

1. Quality of service, hard work and diligence
2. Performance-based motivation and recognition
3. Openness, transparency and accountability
4. Respect for human dignity and human rights
5. Focused and dedicated leadership at each hierarchy of authority

1.3 Governing Structure

The governing structure of the Polytechnic, as entrenched in the Federal Polytechnic (Amendment) Act 2019, comprises:

• The Governing Council
• Academic Board
• Management Committee
• School Board
• Departmental Board

Governing Council

The Council comprises a Chairman and other members. The President appoints the Chairman and four other members representing a variety of interests, one of whom shall be a female. The remaining nine members include: a representative of the alumni association; a representative of the community where the Polytechnic is situated; the Rector; the Deputy Rector(s); a representative of the Federal Ministry of Education; two Chief Lecturers elected by the Academic Board; two academic staff not below the rank of Senior Lecturer; and one non-teaching staff elected by the Congregation.

Academic Board

The Academic Board is the highest statutory body responsible for academic matters. Membership includes:

• The Rector (Chairman)
• The Deputy Rector(s)
• All Heads of academic departments and units
• The Polytechnic Librarian
• Two academic staff representatives (not below Senior Lecturer)
• All Deans and Academic Directors
• All Chief Lecturers

Principal Officers

• Rector — Chief Academic, Administrative and Accounting Officer
• Deputy Rector — Assists the Rector; acts in his absence
• Registrar — Secretary to Council, Academic Board and Committees
• Bursar — Chief Financial Officer
• Polytechnic Librarian — Administers the library and coordinates library services

1.4 Definitions & Key Terms

Academic Regulations

A set of official guidelines and policies that govern academic activities of the Polytechnic.

Academic Board

The highest statutory body responsible for managing all academic matters of the Polytechnic.

School

A cluster of related academic departments headed by a Dean.

Department

An academic unit of a School responsible for a program of studies.

Session

An academic year consisting of two semesters for regular students and three semesters for part-time students.

Semester

A period of 15 to 18 weeks of academic activities as determined by the Academic Board.

Credit Hour / Unit

1–6 hours of lectures/tutorials per week per semester, or 2–6 hours of field, laboratory, workshop or practical studies per week per semester.

Continuous Assessment (CA)

Any form of assessing a student's performance including written papers, oral exams, practicals, presentations, quizzes, or projects.

SIWES

Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme — a training program designed to expose students to industrial work situations.

Carry Over

A course failed or missed in a previous semester examination within the period of study.

Spill Over

A course failed after the normal period of study. The course should be taken within the candidate's tenancy period.

Probation

An academic warning to a student whose CGPA is less than 2.00 for the first time.

Withdrawal (Academic Ground)

A notice to a student to drop out from the program due to poor academic performance (GPA below 1.00 in first semester, or CGPA below 2.00 at end of second probation).

Malpractice

All forms of illegal examination-related offences that directly or indirectly falsify the ability of the student.

GPA (Grade Point Average)

The average result of all grades achieved in a semester. Computed by dividing total grade points by total credit hours registered.

CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average)

The overall performance achieved during a period of study — total grade points divided by total credit hours across all semesters.

Required/Core Course

A course a student must take and pass before graduating.

Elective/Optional Course

A course within a program that a student can graduate without necessarily passing, provided minimum credit requirements are met.

Pre-requisite Course

A course that must be passed before proceeding to a more advanced course of the same nature.

Concessional Pass (CP)

An opportunity given by the Academic Board to last-chance students to graduate, provided they have satisfied all graduation requirements except one course, and failed that course with a minimum score of 30% in the last-chance year.

Moderation

A quality assurance process aimed at ensuring the validity and reliability of exam questions and their marking.