OFFICE OF THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT
CETM College of Theology, Benin City, Nigeria
Date: November 8, 2025
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: CONCLUSION OF THE FALL SEMESTER 2025 AND COMMENCEMENT OF THE SPRING SEMESTER 2026
Dear Directors, Academic Staff, and Advisors,
It is with great pleasure that I inform you that the Fall Semester 2025 will officially conclude on Monday, November 17, 2025, and the Spring Semester 2026 will commence on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
After careful evaluation and consultation with the Deputy President, Dr. Simão Domingos Sebastião, the Office of the College President is officially announcing the end of our former “Personal Student–Advisor Distance Learning Model”, which allowed advisors to supervise and engage students directly through WhatsApp class discussions.
While this model proved effective in fostering close student–advisor relationships, it also presented certain limitations, particularly in structured academic monitoring and assessment consistency.
New Distance Learning Model
Beginning with the Spring Semester 2026, the College will implement a revised distance learning structure designed to strengthen academic quality and accountability. The new system introduces a clear distinction between the roles of Instructors and Advisors:
Instructors will now facilitate all class discussions, assign coursework, and grade student assignments.
Advisors will focus primarily on supervising students’ Course Seminars and Dissertation Writing, offering academic and research guidance.
The Office of the College President will continue to oversee and administer all course examinations at the end of each module.
Important Dates and Activities
Tuesday, November 18, 2025: Publication of the official list of new and returning students, along with their assigned advisors.
Saturday, November 22, 2025: Academic Board Meeting to review academic operations for the upcoming semester.
Monday, November 24, 2025: Release of the Course Module Timetable, including the names of assigned instructors for each course.
Closing Remarks
I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all members of our academic community for their unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. To our students, we commend your resilience and determination to meet academic deadlines and uphold the standards of CETM College of Theology.
As we bring the Fall Semester 2025 to a close, I urge every academic staff member and student to prepare diligently for a productive and rewarding Spring Semester 2026.
Welcome in advance to the 2025/2026 Academic Session!
Sincerely,
Professor Chukwuemeka Egberase, CTN
College President
CETM College of Theology, Benin City, Nigeria