Victoria University has come out to defend itself and trash allegations of exploitation that surfaced in the media from an anonymous student.
Victoria University was recently accused of exploitation and not giving students the worth of their tuition by a student that preferred anonymity due to fear of being expelled from the institution.
In screenshots that were shared by renown cartoonist Jimmy Spire, the student complaints of how they are taught for only a few days and the unfriendliness of the virtual classes.
The student further alleges that the university ignored him when he raised the complaints thus running to Spire to help him with whistleblowing his grievances.
The University, though not mentioned by the whistleblower, has come out to defend itself.
According to Dr. Lawrence Muganga, the institution’s vice chancellor, the student is spreading false information with an intent of harming the university’s image.
“…this anonymous individual may be spreading false information to harm a transformative institution in higher education,”he said, adding that he is readily available to help verify such information.
Dr. Muganga says their teaching mode is very effective and commendable and that its success may attract jealous and false information.
“We understand that success may attract jealous and false information, but rest assured, we will continue doing what is right and remain dedicated to our mission,” he said.
Victoria University PR Team
According to the institution’s public relations team, Victoria University follows a Block Model System that lasts for 4 to 5 weeks, encompassing exam periods within each module.
The curricula consist of modules distributed across three trimesters, with each trimester spanning 4 months. This modification was introduced in March 2023 following extensive consultations with students and the University Council.
In this Modular System, students typically study for three days a week, resulting in a total of 15 contact hours per week. This is apparently equivalent to the traditional semester system, where students attend classes for 3 hours a week over 15 weeks for a course unit.
