Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze
{{short description|Federal tertiary institution in Anambra State, Nigeria}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}}
{{Infobox university
| name = Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze
| image_name = Fcet Umunze logo.svg
| motto = To Educate for Self Reliance{{cite web|url=https://www.fcetumunze.edu.ng/vision-and-mission|title=Vision and Mission|accessdate=17 October 2019|website=FCET Umunze}}
| established = {{start date|1989}}{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ng/fg-appoints-new-council-chairman-for-fcet-umunze|title=Independent Newspapers Nigeria|accessdate=17 October 2019|website=Independent Newspapers Nigeria}}
| type = Public
| provost = Tessy Okoli
| location = Umunze, Anambra State, Nigeria
| coordinates= {{coord|5|58|0|N|7|13|0|E|region:NG|display=inline}}
| affiliations = Nnamdi Azikiwe University
| website = {{URL|fcetumunze.edu.ng}}
}}
The Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze is a Nigerian Technical Tertiary Institution{{Cite web|title=NCCE Online|url=http://www.ncceonline.edu.ng/colleges.php|access-date=2021-05-30|website=www.ncceonline.edu.ng}}{{Cite web|date=2017-01-04|title=List of Accredited Colleges of Education in Nigeria|url=https://www.myschoolgist.com/ng/colleges-of-education-in-nigeria/|access-date=2021-05-30|website=www.myschoolgist.com|language=en}} located in Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. It is affiliated to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka for its degree programmes.{{cite web|url=https://nigerianinfopedia.com/accredited-courses-offered-federal-college-education-umunze|title=Accredited Courses Offered in Federal College of Education, Umunze|accessdate=17 October 2019|website=Nigerian Infopedia}}
History
Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze was established by Decree No. 4 of 14 March 1986 and fully started its operation in November 1989.{{Cite web|title=Federal College of Education Umunze fceumunze{{!}} School Fees, Courses & Admission info|url=https://universitycompass.com/africa/Nigeria/colleges/Federal-College-of-Education.php|access-date=2021-05-30|website=universitycompass.com}} The Late Igwe of Umunze, Mathias Ugochukwu and the Igwe of Azia, Prof. T. I. Eze, are the pioneers of the College. Prof. T. I. Eze was the first Provost of the College who played a huge role in the establishment of the institution. At the beginning of the institution's operation, the college inherited buildings from All Saints Anglican Secondary School, Umunze and started with only 70 Students ( 23 males and 47 females). The college, currently awards PRE-NCE, NCE (Regular, CEP and Sandwich), Degree (Regular, CEP and Sandwich) and Post Graduate Diploma in Education certificates.{{cite web|url=https://www.fcetumunze.edu.ng/history|title=History|accessdate=17 October 2019|website=FCET Umunze}}
Students
Courses
The college offers various courses which include the following schools:{{Cite web|last=Academy|first=Samphina|date=2019-03-02|title=Courses in Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze|url=https://samphina.com.ng/courses-federal-college-education-technicalumunze-fcet-umunze/|access-date=2021-05-30|website=Samphina Academy|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2021-02-13|title=Courses Offered In Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze|url=http://o3schools.com/courses-offered-in-federal-college-of-education-technical-umunze-fcet-umunze/|access-date=2021-05-30|website=O3schools|language=en-US}}
1. School of Business Education
2. School of Education
3. School of Agric and Home Economics Education
4. School of Industrial Technical Education
5. School of Science Education
6. School of Fine and Applied Arts Education
The institution engage students to the practical aspects of what they learn in the classrooms through the SIWES programme.{{Cite web|date=2020-01-19|title=Federal Colleges Of Education In Nigeria Participating In SIWES|url=https://siwesbeginner.com/siwes-participating-fcoe/|access-date=2021-05-30|language=en-US}} it also avails students the opportunity to practice and learn teaching skills through Teaching Practice Programmes.
Affiliation
The institution through its affiliation with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka{{Cite web|date=2021-05-04|title=FCET Umunze: Monarch tasks council on upgrading college to varsity|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/fcet-umunze-monarch-tasks-council-on-upgrading-college-to-varsity/|access-date=2021-05-30|website=The Sun Nigeria|language=en-US}} offers programmes leading to the award of Bachelors in Education (Bed) in the following areas;{{Cite web|title=Federal College of Education (Technical) courses, details and contact information - CoursesEye.com|url=https://www.courseseye.com/colleges-and-universities/3049-federal-college-of-education-technical.aspx|access-date=2021-05-30|website=www.courseseye.com|language=en}}
- Physics Education
- Computer Science Education
- Business Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Biology Education
- Chemistry Education
- Library and Information Science
- Integrated Science Education
- Educational Management and Policy
- Building and Woodwork Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Technology
- Auto Mechanical Technology
- Mathematics Education
The college Library
The College Library is staffed or headed by the College Librarian who is also a member of the college management. The Pioneer College Librarian was Mr. Nzelum, Augustine. who later handed over to Dr. Alphonsus A. Ugwuanyi in 2011. Dr Ugwuanyi headed the library for 10 years (2011- 2021), after which he handed over to Dr. Agada Samson Arome in December 2021. The College Library is also known as "Prof. Ben Nwabueze Library". The college library starts its operation in May 1990 and is situated at the College's main campus. With an online integrated capacity of roughly 10 million books and journals, it offers a Virtual Library part powered by e-granary.{{Cite web |title=FCET Umunze Council Appoints New Registrar, Bursar, Librarian - THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/06/09/fcet-umunze-council-appoints-new-registrar-bursar-librarian |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=www.thisdaylive.com}}
References
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Category:Education in Anambra State
Category:1989 establishments in Nigeria
Category:Federal colleges of education in Nigeria
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