Professional Overview
Dr. Philip Idowu Ajewole is a versatile academician and administrator with extensive expertise in Educational Management and Managerial Psychology. He currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Management and Business Studies at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). His career is marked by a unique blend of administrative leadership, human resource management, and social research aimed at improving educational systems and child protection strategies.
Academic Background
- Ph.D. in Educational Management (Personnel Administration): University of Ilorin (2018).
- M.Ed. in Educational Management (Personnel Administration): University of Ibadan (2007).
- Master in Managerial Psychology (MMP): University of Ibadan (2011).
- B.Ed. in Educational Management & Political Science: University of Ilorin (1998).
Leadership & Administrative Experience
Dr. Ajewole has held significant administrative roles within the university system:
- Teaching Practice Coordinator: Successfully coordinated faculty-wide teaching practice exercises for four sessions (2017–2021).
- Sub-Dean: Served as the Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Education at FUOYE (2022–2024).
- Departmental Roles: Served as the Departmental Examination Officer and Level Adviser for several years.
- Professional Associations: Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN) and the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA).
Research & Scholarly Contributions
Dr. Ajewole’s research focuses on the intersection of management, psychology, and social issues:
- Key Research Areas: Human resource management in education, child protection strategies, girl-child education, and industrial relations.
- Recent TETFUND Project: Lead researcher on the 2024 study: “Impact of contemporary social issues and child protection strategies on the girl child education in South-West Nigerian secondary schools.”
- Publications: He has published over 30 articles in reputable national and international journals, exploring themes such as emotional intelligence among teachers, school climate, and conflict management strategies.
Awards & Merits
- Letter of Commendation: Recognized by the Faculty of Education Management Committee (2021) for exemplary leadership in coordinating teaching practice.
- TETFUND Sponsorship: Awarded multiple grants for Institution-Based Research (IBR).