Ripples over LASU’s new criteria for VC appointment

•Varsity defends 5 years experience requirement, delivery of inaugural lecture

The decision of the Lagos State University (LASU) Governing Council to water down the criteria for the appointment of a new vice chancellor as reflected in the advertisement for the position is generating ripples on the three campuses.
The vacancy advert placed for the VC position states that a professor with experience of 1-5 years can apply for the job. 
Previous LASU adverts and those of other universities require a professor to have 10 years and above experience to apply for such position.
Aside from the years of experience, staff picked holes on the inaugural lecture requirements as part of the c...