Title: The reopening of universities in Senegal: students determined to resume face-to-face classes
Introduction :
After four months of closure of university campuses in Senegal, students from the universities of Ziguinchor and Saint-Louis are finally returning to university. However, the Cheikh-Anta-Diop University campus in Dakar remains closed, sparking strong reactions and demands from students. In this article, we will look at the reasons which push these students to demand the reopening of their university and the issues linked to the validation of their training.
Determined students:
On social networks and during demonstrations, a message keeps coming back: “We want the reopening of UCAD, nothing more!” Students at Cheikh-Anta-Diop University in Dakar are united in their demand for the campus to reopen. Ndoye Ibrahima, member of the student union collective, declares that the closure of the campus has lasted too long and that it is time to resume educational activities. According to students, distance learning does not guarantee the quality of exams or practical work, thus jeopardizing the validation of their training.
A call for reopening:
The main university union, the Autonomous Union of Higher Education, also called for the resumption of face-to-face teaching in all public universities in the country. Universities like Ziguinchor and Saint-Louis have already reopened their doors, but the case of Cheikh-Anta-Diop University in Dakar remains worrying. With nearly 93,000 students and 30,000 to 40,000 residents, the decision on whether or not to reopen the campus is crucial.
The issues related to the validation of training:
Students at Cheikh-Anta-Diop University are aware that their academic future is at stake. Without the campus reopening, they risk seeing their education compromised. Practical work, exams and face-to-face interactions are essential to ensure quality training. While students from other universities have been able to resume face-to-face classes and progress in their studies, those from UCAD are left behind.
Conclusion :
The reopening of universities in Senegal is a burning issue that concerns students at Cheikh-Anta-Diop University in Dakar. They are determined to resume face-to-face classes in order to guarantee the validity of their training. The decision on whether or not to reopen the UCAD campus will be crucial for the academic future of thousands of students. It is desirable that these demands be taken into account and that suitable solutions be found to meet the needs of students.